The ideal multi-tool for travel abroad.

I reccommend the Leatherman Wave.
It's a great far-from-home & toolbox multi-tool.
And it has quick one-hand opening for both blades.
And should one hand be injured somehow, you can still open every tool with just one hand with relative ease (something that can be very challenging with the typical SAK).
 
Well 22-rimfire, as we all know every airport is kind of risky place for our knives if you would want them on board. But in cities and countryside of Czech Republic you are in knifenuts heaven. As mnblade said, there are no restrictions about knives in Czech Republic.
 
I carried a Victorinox Spartan as my only knife when I lived and traveled overseas for nearly a decade. It served me well. Nowadays, I’d probably pair a Spartan with a Classic (which would be far easier to replace if confiscated from my checked-in luggage than my EDC Executive). I wouldn’t even attempt to carry either one in my pocket at any airport.

Another plus is neither SAK has a locking blade. I’m sure there are some places and countries where any type of locking blade is prohibited, even on a Leatherman multi-tool.

Jim
 
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In the past 20 years the better half and I have traveled in Germany, France, the U.K., and Italy. At no time did I ever need more than my SAK waiter and classic. Heck, you're on the go touring, looking at museums, picnicking, driving and dining. Pliers, screw drivers and tools in general were not needed on any of our tours. I have not been to the Czech Republic, but I can't imagine you'll need a Leatherman or large SAK on the go there.

I did find some formable security in places like the Tower of London museum, the Louvre in Paris, and The Vatican museums and associated museums. Leave the cutlery in the hotel room and save yourself some hassle. Its Europe, not the wild west.
 
I do travel aboard frequently for work and leisure to Europe, Asia and N. America. I would recommend a SAK with no lock, since it has no lock and most universally recognizable as a pocket tool. Certain countries do have very strict knife law(not even 3" non-locking), or culturally has strong phobia against blades, so a non-locking SAK(91mm or smaller) is probably as friendly as it can get.
 
jackknife said:
In the past 20 years the better half and I have traveled in Germany, France, the U.K., and Italy. At no time did I ever need more than my SAK waiter and classic. Heck, you're on the go touring, looking at museums, picnicking, driving and dining. Pliers, screw drivers and tools in general were not needed on any of our tours. I have not been to the Czech Republic, but I can't imagine you'll need a Leatherman or large SAK on the go there.

I did find some formable security in places like the Tower of London museum, the Louvre in Paris, and The Vatican museums and associated museums. Leave the cutlery in the hotel room and save yourself some hassle. Its Europe, not the wild west.
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TBH, if I were going to be visiting various sites and whatnot, I wouldn’t even carry a small SAK. It’s not worth ruining my vacation with the added stress over whether or not it’ll be confiscated, etc. Yeah, I would leave it in the hotel room, too.

Jim
 
I've lived and traveled across a number of countries in Europe and I cannot remember having an issue. If you have a SAK in your pocket, they'll force you to check it in a bag/coat before moving on but no big deal.

If you really want to go ultra-minimalistic, I'd consider a Swiss Tech utility key. They blend right in with the remainder of your keys (ideally kept inside your bag) and they are just enough in case you need something to open a package or a bottle.
 
Thanks a lot for this needful answer for me! I am going to travel into the mountains very soon and was interested what should I take with me. Last time I was frustrated with my choice and I don't want it to repeat once again. I applied to Westgate's Las Vegas meeting space and needed to be there in two days in order to attend a meeting of the headquarters of my company. Then I was totally shocked. My little knife was broken in my bag... And I was in an awful mood. Do you think Swiss Tech won't let me down this time?
 
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I know this is not exactly BladeForums kind of thing to say but for last couple of trips I’ve gone wild and haven’t carried anything because I just love the freedom of carry-on luggage. Putting the backpack on and no need to worry about finding it after landing, let alone losing it (been there) and no extra expenses. :D
 
Slight correction to my previous post: Carrying a SAK is not a problem, although I would stay away from the >91mm ones. If you're visiting a museum, they'll ask you to check it in a bag/coat before moving on but no big deal. There are some places that don't have a place to check it, however, which would pose a challenge. I think that maybe some places in London were where I had that issue.
 
DeirdreTerry44 said:
Thanks a lot for this needful answer for me! I am going to travel into the mountains very soon and was interested what should I take with me. Last time I was frustrated with my choice and I don't want it to repeat once again. I applied to https://www.westgateresorts.com/hot...as-resort-casino/groups-meetings/conventions/ Westgate's Las Vegas meeting space and needed to be there in two days in order to attend a meeting of the headquarters of my company. Then I was totally shocked. My little knife was broken in my bag... And I was in an awful mood. Do you think Swiss Tech won't let me down this time?
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First of all, genuine Swiss+Tech utility keys are hard to find these days -- maybe they stopped making them? Most sold online (even amazon) are clones. Unfortunately I have one of those (because I didn't know how to tell the different) and the screwdrivers are too rounded to be usable. The blade is still ok, but I never had to use the bottle opener. They are cheap however; I got mine for <$2.

If all you want is something with which to open a package, my clone has taken a lot of abuse and is still going. If you are counting on the small Phillips or eyeglasses screwdrivers, then look for the real thing. The tell should be that the eyeglasses screwdriver tip isn't rounded.
 
Theres san renmu key-knife ,thats of pretty good quality,and nice locking blade on it...very well made for bargain price
 
Wow, so many various tools, I am amazed. Yet which one do you think is even the best? Maybe I'll take it with me on my next trip. However, I feel without any concern if I will not find out by then, which is the best tool because I inform myself here - https://costoflivingreports.com/mexico/guadalajara/. So I am finding out everything I need about that country. I mean information about the weather, restaurants, living and generally things you need to take with you. More than that, I feel pretty informed in advance, and it is very advantageous to be like that in a new country.
 
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I recommend purchasing a Swiss tool Spirit. That will give you an opportunity to get a new multi tool and a Swiss Army Knife. I personally love the butter knife on the standard model, but the x model will give you a drop point blade.
 
A.L. said:
I know this is not exactly BladeForums kind of thing to say but for last couple of trips I’ve gone wild and haven’t carried anything because I just love the freedom of carry-on luggage. Putting the backpack on and no need to worry about finding it after landing, let alone losing it (been there) and no extra expenses. :D
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WHAT?????

You admit to traveling with no cutlery at all, and you survived?:eek:

I'm shocked I tell you, totally shocked. Everyone knows you have to have a main knife, and a back up knife, and a back up to the backup if you wish to survive the wilds of Europe. o_O

:D
 
jackknife said:
WHAT?????

You admit to traveling with no cutlery at all, and you survived?:eek:

I'm shocked I tell you, totally shocked. Everyone knows you have to have a main knife, and a back up knife, and a back up to the backup if you wish to survive the wilds of Europe. o_O

:D
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Even survived Latin America. All I did was use judo chops to fend off the kidnappers (and chubby guys are too heavy to drag). No CQC. Just judo chops.
 
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