Comments on: Bruce Sterling’s Last Viridian Note

By: GLP

GLP — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:26:53 +0000

I have a nice pen knife which includes 4x blades, magnifying glass, pliers, scissors, 3 x screwdrivers, 2x bottle openers, corkscrew, file, 2x saw blades, and a ruler. However, as the largest knife blade is 7cm in length, I am reluctant to carry the tool in public for fear of accusations of carrying an offensive weapon.

By: Mac Tonnies

Mac Tonnies — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:32:23 +0000

I want a multitool *now*, damnit!

By: Paul Raven

Paul Raven — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:27:22 +0000

Leatherman Wave. End of. The only thing it lacks is Allen Keys small enough for my guitar bridge…

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:21:57 +0000

Get a Leatherman WAVE – yes, it can be expensive (I lucked into one for $20; the TSA sells confiscated ones by weight to guys that sell them at flea markets and gunshows, where you can find them at a large discount, but often in need of cleaning). Not only does it have most tools you’d want, but also has an eyeglass tool and you can buy additional bits for the screwdriver tool. Also, every single item locks into place when in use (invaluable, if you’ve had one collapse on you under heavy torque, as I have) and the main blades are accessible without opening up the pliers (this makes using it a much easier process, as you just snap out the blade, rather than open the pliers, snap out the blade, then close both sides of the pliers before using).

By: brian t

brian t — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:56:27 +0000

Multitool? Leatherman is the most common, but I prefer my Victorinox SwissTool. The knives alone would keep Crocodile Dundee amused for some time…