Budget
Leatherman Wingman
14 tools, spring-action pliers, outside-opening blade and scissors, 25-yr warranty
≈ €70–100
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Leatherman Wave+
≈ €125–160
On 5 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, FR, CZ, UK, ARC18 tools. Both blades open one-handed from the outside, and the wire cutters are replaceable. 25-year warranty.
- Key specs
- 18 tools, outside-opening blades, replaceable wire cutters, 25-yr warranty.
- Why we picked it
- The benchmark multitool.
- Trade-offs
- Check knife-carry rules (UK/NL) when carrying daily.
- Brand
- USA (Leatherman, 1983)
- Where to buy
- Amazon
Part of L1: 72-hour emergency kit.
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Other options for multitool / pocket knife
Premium
Leatherman Surge
21 tools, heavy-duty pliers, large outside-opening blades, bit driver, 25-yr warranty
≈ €140–170
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