On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:59 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:34:00 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

Also, I know that leatherman and gerber made much better stuff 10+
years ago than they do today, with ownership changes and lowered
standards, etc

Excuse me?

Leatherman tools rule.

Isn't that a glorified Swiss Army knife?
Never met a multi-tool I liked except for a claw hammer.
A decent tool box doesn't take up much space.
If you're convinced send me that Leatherman and I'll take a look at it
before I get rid of it.
Already posted my address.

--Vic