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Discussions about those units who make up the Commando’s.

And the winner is!!

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Leatherman
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Okay people, opinions!! :)

Looking at the different tools on the market, Gerber, Leatherman and the old swiss army knife.

From the Leatherman range I was thinking of either the PST II or Pulse tools. From the Gerber vareity I was torn between the MP600 and the MP650 Evolution, or maybe at a push the Urban Legend. From the swiss army range it'd be the biggest and best! 8)

I am being drawn from the swiss knife because it does not have pliers, which is a shame. :(
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Post by Kat =^..^= »

I choose leatherman ... because I can spell it :D and the other make sounds too much like a rodenty type creature ... can you imagine having to write home about it ... "Yeah mate I bust me gerbil on a ..." see get my point? :P

Ok, I'll leave this thread for serious discussion on leathermen and their gerbils ...


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Well mine cost £4.99 at Trago Mills and it's still going strong after 3 years!

Used it a lot, even used it to cut down someone who was trying to hang themselves. :o

Great bit of kit. Was there today, £7.99 now but come with a leather pouch to! :D

Lots of dosh doesnt always guarantee a good buy! :o
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Post by will »

Rabby Victorinox now do multitools with pliers:http://www.swissknifeshop.co.uk/swisstool.html :D One of my mates has the Rescue version very sturdy, good quality but prety heavy!
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Mines made by River Island. Chrissie pressy from a daughter 5 years ago.

Good bit O kit mind. Well made and definitly water resistant!

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I'm still looking for one of the old 'original' issue clasp knives.... it'll do me.

The one with the marlin spike for splicing and a wide and thick blade,
rounded not pointed. Bit sticking out for a screwdriver and criss cross pattern for a non slip finish - All metal and great gear....
Can't find one over here - Anyone know of a source ?

Got the lanyard - looking for the knife !

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Cash clothing or my old kit bag!
They don't do the criss cross pattern anymore, the new ones are designed so you slip and gash your hand open :wink: Gives the MAs something to do.
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Post by Pilgrim Norway »

Thanks Sticks -

If I can take a tour over for next years Sigs Reunion I'll do the buy then.

Unless they do internet.

How come even the knives have gone smooth ?

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Pilgrim

Hang loose, think I still have one stuck in me old pussers suitcase. Give me a couple of days and I'll dig it up for you mate.

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Great stuff Artist - I'll watch this space -

We can do a deal - anything in exchange except whacky backy....

What about a pair of winter longs with escape hatch ?
Cap comforter - Norwegian = ' extra long' that is .... :oops:

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I want to get a leatherman wave, but I believe they cost about £100. Alternatively, ill buy a leatherman keyring from Next.

What are those credit card thingies called? The ones with a blade, pliers, ruler, toothpick and all that in.
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I got my Leatherman from the stores but bought a Gerber for fishing. They both have advantages but when someone offers you a Leatherman for free it would be rude to say no... wouldn't it?
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What are those credit card thingies called? The ones with a blade, pliers, ruler, toothpick and all that in.
Do you mean the Swiss cards( can't get the picture up so here is an adress for the a piccie:http://www.swissknifeshop.co.uk/swisscard.html)
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Jon wrote:I want to get a leatherman wave, but I believe they cost about £100.
Have a look at http://www.shop4leatherman.co.uk and http://www.shop4gerber.co.uk. They have them at reduced prices as they a bought off the net and not through the middle man.

And why do you need a Wave, there are more blades on that thing than in a knife shop!!!! Pulse seems perfectly adequate, but then the T3 limited edition Gerber..... :D

Also I saw a multi tool much similar Black Rat's idea, in Halfords they have them for a tenner! :o
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Rabby

I'm not sure of the medical term for your condition but I'm sure there's help available somewhere. Maybe in the private sector if not on the NHS! :) :wink:

By the way, I believe none of them are suitable for d-i-y vasectomies! :o
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