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Review on πŸ”§ LEATHERMAN FREE T4 Multitool and EDC Knife: Magnetic Lock, One Hand Access, Made in USA, Stainless Steel, Crimson by Joe Jordan

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Why the Free T4 is better than my Swiss army knife

I've been using the Free T4 almost every day for the past few weeks and I'm impressed with its performance and design. I have several Victorinox SAKs and prefer Free T4 to SAK for several reasons. T4 is better than SAK in heavy use. T4 screwdriver blades are stronger and won't deform under pressure like the softer SAK steel. The T4 Phillips is at the end of the tool rather than in the middle, taking up less space. All T4 tools snap securely into place so they don't fall on my fingers when I'm pressing a stubborn fastener or poking a hole in wood with an awl. The scissors on my Free T4 cut paracord with no problem. However, my SAK scissors cut paracord cleaner than my T4 scissors. The fiberglass reinforced T4 nylon seal doesn't bother me. The same material seems to be used in my Victorinox One Hand Trekker, Spyderco and Benchmade knives. I prefer specialty screwdrivers (like the T4) to the interchangeable bits on my Leatherman Wave and Skeletool multitools. Free T4. The blade of my knife takes more force to open than I'm comfortable with. The screws on the pocket clip snap the threads in my jeans pocket, so I carry the T4 in an old but snazzy leather belt holster.

Pros
  • An absolute legend
Cons
  • Big and chunky