CAGE MATCH: Spyd VS Leather VS Gerb

[Gatekeeper]

Please explain some pro's-N-con's for my next line of multitool choices. I'd really like to know how the Spyderwrench compares with the new Leatherman Supertool 200. thanks... THE GATEKEEPER

[yog]

I've not got the Leatherman 200, but I do have the Leatherman Wave and Spyderwrench.

They are both very good, but are suited to slightly different tasks. I use the Leatherman when I am travelling with my computer, mainly for the needle nosed pliers and wire cutters, but if I am cycling I carry the Spyderwrench. Basically the Spyderwrench is a bit more robust than most other multi-tools.

[Tightwad]

HI Gatekeeper, I don't have nor have I ever seen a spyderwrench but I've read all I can about
it. Now I won't claim that makes me an armchair expert but I will say that I've learned the key
differances between Leatherman , gerber,et.al. and the spyderwrench. The most notable difeference
is the wrench feature. I personally don't care for all the small parts that could be lost or dealt with
in using the Spyderwrench. With that in mind I looked for a way toa adapt or add the wrench
feature to my carry along with the Leatherman supertool that is always with me. My solution is
to add a 4" cresent wrench small keyring tied to a Leatheman Micra. I drilled three small holes
in the handle of the wrench to lighten it down to 1.5 Oz. with no real loss on strength. The total
package now adds around 3 Oz. to my carry with an enormous gain in utilty. In combination with
the Lightened supertool ( I drilled it also) , a stockman , and wrench/micra there aren't many jobs
I can't cover. One added plus is that if I lose / break one of the tools I can get by with the remainder.

[haji]

the Supertool 200 is a good tool, with an improved locking system over the old one, and more comfortable handles. The Spyewrench has a lot of stuff to figure out on it. It's the only tool we've had that we had to get the directions out for. Pretty complicated comparatively. Personally, I prefer the Victorinox Swiss Tool to all of 'em, even though the blades are softer and don't hold an edge nearly as well.

Its all fun and games til somebody loses an eye, then its fun annd games you can't see.