Forget cheap multitools. My favorite brand is repairable with a 25-year warranty

A good multitool can be a reliable companion for decades (as long as you don't lose it!). Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I like having a good multitool close at hand and at all times. While they can't replace a proper toolkit, I don't fancy carrying a full toolkit with me when I'm out and about. Many of my readers are like me, often finding themselves doing random and unplanned DIY tasks throughout the day, so having a portable toolkit that can handle the basics is essential. Also: The cheap keychain tool I never leave home without (and why it's so great) Not a week goes by without someone asking for my multitool recommendations. My advice is always the same: check out what Leatherman or Gerber has to offer and ignore the rest. Why? Two reasons: warranty and repairability. Take my trusty Leatherman Free P4. I chose this one for three reasons: it has all the tools I need, the wire cutters are user-replaceable so I don't need to warranty the tool to get them fixed, and it comes with a ... Read full article.