Do it all utility knife or individual tools?

Christie · 11-05-2009, 01:26 AM

Do you all carry a do it all type utility knife when adventuring into the outdoors? Or do you carry a small kit, maybe, with individual tools? I have been looking at some Swiss Army knives to buy for my teen son who really is beginning to have a love of the outdoors and was wondering just how much would suffice? Any suggestions?

Bumpkin · 11-05-2009, 09:23 AM

My husband carries a multi gadget tool. It isn't Swiss Army, but it is similar and it works great for most of our needs. It came with a belt clip case so it's also great because it doesn't take up much needed space.

smore · 11-05-2009, 10:21 AM

We have a multi gadget tool in our trailer along with some other tools that we always are looking for. I think that the teens love those gadgets whether they are into outdoors or not. That would be a great gift.

Wild Bill · 11-06-2009, 10:07 AM

I would get the Swiss Army knife. They come in handy and its a beginner tool for young men. If your son decides he wants to do more specialized outdoor activities, like hunting, then get him a small kit.

Again I like Swiss Army Knives because they are small and compact and you can use them for a wide variety of things.

calanta · 11-06-2009, 02:13 PM

I think having an all in one is good, but you still need some backup tools for just in case. I have ran into some issues, few mind you but some, that required a real sized tool before.

Pebbles · 11-07-2009, 12:44 PM

We're looking at buying our son a Swiss Army knife for Christmas. I think this is a great way to go for beginners just because, even with the SA's you can get different models with different tools.

11-05-2009, 01:26 AM	#1
Christie Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 79	Do it all utility knife or individual tools? Do you all carry a do it all type utility knife when adventuring into the outdoors? Or do you carry a small kit, maybe, with individual tools? I have been looking at some Swiss Army knives to buy for my teen son who really is beginning to have a love of the outdoors and was wondering just how much would suffice? Any suggestions?

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11-05-2009, 09:23 AM	#2
Bumpkin Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 48	My husband carries a multi gadget tool. It isn't Swiss Army, but it is similar and it works great for most of our needs. It came with a belt clip case so it's also great because it doesn't take up much needed space.

11-05-2009, 10:21 AM	#3
smore Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 53	We have a multi gadget tool in our trailer along with some other tools that we always are looking for. I think that the teens love those gadgets whether they are into outdoors or not. That would be a great gift.

11-06-2009, 10:07 AM	#4
Wild Bill Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 73	I would get the Swiss Army knife. They come in handy and its a beginner tool for young men. If your son decides he wants to do more specialized outdoor activities, like hunting, then get him a small kit. Again I like Swiss Army Knives because they are small and compact and you can use them for a wide variety of things.

11-06-2009, 02:13 PM	#5
calanta Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 119	I think having an all in one is good, but you still need some backup tools for just in case. I have ran into some issues, few mind you but some, that required a real sized tool before.

11-07-2009, 12:44 PM	#6
Pebbles Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 47	We're looking at buying our son a Swiss Army knife for Christmas. I think this is a great way to go for beginners just because, even with the SA's you can get different models with different tools.