I have a broken Schrade Tough Tool upstairs that lasted about a week when I got it. I consider them to be absolute junk as well.
Hm <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
I bought mine well over a decade ago - it seems most multi tools were built better back then <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> How long ago did you get yours? If the newer ones are crap, I've gotta stop suggesting them.
I've rarely heard a bad word about the swisstools though <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> They aren't the most innovative or sexy design, but they sure seem like a solid workhorse.