While there are many multi-use tool tool gadgets out in the world there is only one true practical tool around.  That would be the Leatherman Sideclip .  This tool is really twelve tools in one.  While it only measures 4 inches long when closed and weighs in at a mere 5 ounces is has some very impressive features.

The fist feature to strike one is the fact that there is no need for a sheath or carrying case.  As the name implies there is a spring clip on the side that allows the tool to be clipped to just about anything for storage or transportation. 

It might be a belt, shirt or pants pocket, car visor, tool box or perhaps a clip board.  It can be placed anywhere that will make it easy to reach for and use.

One of the stand out features is the 2.3 inch knife blade.  This blade is very sharp and holds its edge very well even under the most trying of circumstances.  The blade is made from 420HC stainless steel for years use.  The design of the blade is known as a clip point.

This tool has eleven more tool features besides the knife.  There is an 8 inch ruler, which includes markings for measuring up to 20 centimeters.  A bottle opener and a can opener.  Hard wire cutter and needle nose pliers combination.  Large, medium and small flat blade screw drivers. Phillips blade screw driver.  Regular pliers with attached wire cutter.

Some of the important but often overlooked features of this product include the stainless steel handle and stainless steel body and the 25 year Warranty.  Additional features are the optional leather or nylon sheath and the addition of a lanyard hole.

This tool is truly multi functional and should be considered a part of anyone's essential field equipment.  For the construction worker it is almost mandatory.  When working on a project the sudden realization the you require a knife, or screw driver or even a pliers may cause you to stop what you are doing and go in search of that tool.  With the Leatherman Sideclip on your belt just reach down, open it up and keep working.

Not convinced yet?  Then let's look at just three specific reasons why you might want to make this part of your everyday accessory items.  One – with the knife you can be ready to open the package that was just delivered to you.  No need to search for a box cutter or some other sharp object to cut the tape.  Also you no longer need to use your car keys and get them all gummed up with tape residue.  Two – you just discovered that the screw on your camera tri-pod is loose and it will not hold steady. 

Your options would be to quit taking pictures for the day or walk back to the car and hope you can find a Phillips screw driver in the trunk or whip out your Leatherman Sideclip and tighten down the pesky loose screw.  Three – you are in the middle of nowhere and you have a short in a wire to the car battery so the car won't start.  The only way to resolve this problem is to cut out the shorted portion and splice the wire together.  Did you bring your tool box out of the garage?  No, but you do have your trusty Sideclip with the wire cutter and pliers.  Cut the short out, strip the ends of the wires and splice them together.  Now you are on your way.

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