I have the Swisstool, Leatherman super-tool and the Schrade tool. I personally think the Swisstool and Schrade are both tougher than the leatherman. I only have one Swisstool but I have an extra Schrade. If you wish, I will be happy to send it to you to give to your brother. Send me a pm if you are interested Chris.
Kirk, that is a great offer - you are a 1st Class Dog of the highest order! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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A big Plus Two!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Kirk, you da man!!!
I've used Leatherman tools on almost a daily basis for just about as long as they've been around, I even have my first Leatherman at work, it's over 25 now and still going strong, although I'm glad that newer models have locking blades, I always hated that on the older models, but other than that they've always served me well. I use a Old Retired model Mini-Tool and a S4 Squirt daily in my sheath work and they've always done what I expected of them without fail. I EDC a Surge and have for several years, It too has always done it's job when needed. I do know that anything is gunna have it's limitations, and I try to take care of my stuff, so if I'm in any doubt that it can perform the task at hand, then I get a more suitable tool, if ones available.
I really like the Victorinox Swiss tools too, they just have less options than the Surge and the TI which are my favorite Leatherman's.
I also EDC a Spyderco Spyderwrench (Original USA run), and it's handy too, but it doesn't take the place of my Surge. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />