Multi-tool for first responder?

[gamma_nyc]

Hi,

im not very up to date on multi tools.

As a first responder, what is a good one to have in a car or gear bag?

I was going to get a Leatherman Surge, but wondering if there is a better choice? I would have separate clothing shears and always carry a good folding and/or fixed blade with me.

thanks!

 

[kobold]

Leatherman Raptor and Vic Spirit with the serrated "butter knife" would be my choice.

 

[mitch13]

Have a look at the leatherman charge has serrated blade with strap cutter hook and upgraded straight edge knife. It's good all-rounder multitool I find.

 

[Lee D]

If pliers aren’t a necessity

 

[the-accumulator]

As a first responder, what is a good one to have in a car or gear bag?

Check out Leatherman Skeletool RX. It has fewer tools than a Wave/Charge/Surge, but it may have all that you are looking for. T-A

 

[hsherzfeld]

Check out Leatherman Skeletool RX. It has fewer tools than a Wave/Charge/Surge, but it may have all that you are looking for. T-A

That would be my recommendation as well. Also check out the Leatherman Raptor folding rescue shears.

 

[WeekSecret]

Hi,

im not very up to date on multi tools.

As a first responder, what is a good one to have in a car or gear bag?

I was going to get a Leatherman Surge, but wondering if there is a better choice? I would have separate clothing shears and always carry a good folding and/or fixed blade with me.

thanks!

Leatherman raptor. It's an upgraded version of simple shear with a tool for anything that could get in the way, may it be glass, car belt, ring, etc. I know some people use the shear to cut copper wire.

If I take it as you want separate shear, then I would go a leatherman free p4, it's basicaly a slim and compact surge. It's easier to use with one hand and less mecanical, thus more reliable in emergency.

But if you want a tool to compliment an already complete med kit, any of the wave+, charge+, surge and super tool 300 will do. They cover most task and are strong enouh to "never" fail.

 

[jmarston]

We carry Rebars at my F.D. of course never far away from real tools. Supertool 300 if you don't mind the weight.

 

[rhino]

Hi,

im not very up to date on multi tools.

As a first responder, what is a good one to have in a car or gear bag?

I was going to get a Leatherman Surge, but wondering if there is a better choice? I would have separate clothing shears and always carry a good folding and/or fixed blade with me.

thanks!

Can't go wrong with the Surge. You might like the SuperTool300 or rebar if you want something smaller.

I'd go with the Surge.