Extensive Range of Multi-Tools
by Lianeh on Nov.01, 2011, under Patrol Store
How did we ever manage before multitools were invented?
This is one useful bit of kit that is capable of handling many different applications according to your current requirements. When thinking of multi-tools our thoughts would have turned to the seemingly fantastic quality Swiss Army Knife that seems to have been around for an eternity and indeed these are still the same high quality pieces of kit that they have always been. Beware of cheap and inferior imitations though…you should look for the names Victorinox or Wenger as the quality benchmarks. At Patrolstore we stock the Victorinox knives that are fantastically manufactured and are as useful as they’ve ever been.
In recent years the multitool has taken on a new face and is most commonly of the plier type probably made famous initially by Leatherman. Again, there are many cheaper models on the market and you should only buy a brand that you can trust like Leatherman, Gerber or the all new Bear Grylls range, available from Patrolstore. Go and take a look at our diverse range of mutitools and never be caught out without something to effect a repair.
As an example, check out our best selling Multi-Tool, the reknowned Suspension Multi Tool. With more features than Batman’s Utility Belt, this tool is very versatile and includes needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, fine edge blade, serrated edge blade, saw, scissors, cross-point screwdriver, small and medium flat blade screwdrivers, a can opener, bottle opener and a lanyard hole. With all this power it only weighs around 9oz and is smaller than the average mobile phone.
The stainless steel handles of the Gerber Suspension fold back to reveal a 2 ¼ inch pair of needle-nose pliers. These are cleverly spring-loaded to open automatically. If it’s precision work you need it for then the front ¾ inch of the pliers has a sharp point. The flat surfaces and fine serrations are what you would expect from any quality set of needle-nose pliers. The spring loaded opening mechanism of the pliers makes them very easy to reposition.
The casing of the Gerber Suspension is constructed of stainless steel, helping resist corrosion, whilst the skeletonised frame should prevent moisture from being trapped within the tool.
The blades can be opened in a one-handed motion and are of a drop-point design to protect the user by minimising the damage from an unintended jab.
Overall, the Gerber Suspension is great value for what it does. It’s rugged, substantial, compact, versatile and affordable. It would also make a great gift for somebody…and Christmas is only 8 weeks away after all…
