Multitools Revisited

Several new offerings and an impending upgrade prompted this renewed look. For versatility and quality we like four particular models, and among those, the Leatherman Wave is our best buy.

The three newest multitools on the market are all from Leatherman. Above is the Charge Ti.

The expense of a good multitool—a specialized apparatus containing small tools that most sailors already own individually—is justified by the increased convenience and efficiency this combo affords. With a good multitool, you have most of the tools you need, they're all in one place, and they can travel with you wherever you go—even in the water. Of course the weight and size of a multitool can be much less than a single, stand-alone hand tool; and often a multitool's use can be extended via interfaces with dedicated accessories or standard items like hex bits or sockets. …