Of note here is the fact that in addition to the typical needlenose/standard combination pliers, there are replaceable wire cutters on either jaw made of 154CM.

The blade is made from 420HC Stainless Steel, an improved, high-carbon (HC) form of 420 stainless steel. There are grip grooves cut into the hammer face, especially important as the hammer face is not that big.In general, it’s regarded as being very balanced between the various attributes that people seek in a knife. Perfect for military or law enforcement use, this military multi-tool has 16 tools – all of which are strong and practical, just what you expect from Leatherman.

The MUT features multiple areas on the tool threaded for cleaning rods and brushes and all the screwdriver bits are sized for standard military and civilian sighting adjustment work.The MUT comes with 16 practical tools in total, plus 6 bits that are compatible with its large bit driver. In the event of a lost package we will require up to 14 business days before being able to replace or credit for any lost goods. We’ve seen it in the hand, but here is a little size comparison between an original PST, the MUT and the OHT. It turned out to be a very easy conversion, especially as the accessory kit has a spare bronze scraper which very nicely substitutes the knife blade.

It will last you forever as long as you keep track of it and replace the tools when they break, if they break. The bit-kit has two strips of bits that fit the MUT’s bit holder and the accessory kit has a bag of several parts for the MUT. I tested the saw attachment by slicing through a bamboo spatula right below the head, which took only a few seconds, showing that you could feasibly cut wood with it, which is obviously the purpose of a saw. This makes the need to adjust your front sight for elevation a niche concern, especially considering that you can do the job with the tip of a 5. Finally, to round out the external tools, the MUT features an incredibly robust pocket clip, which is not only fittingly aggressive and brash in terms of style but is also reinforced with a rubber spacer to allow some flexibility and prevent breakage.An important thing to note here is the position of my little finger, and how it lines up with the cutter notch next to the hammer. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. My experience with multi tools, be it from Victorinox, Leatherman or Gerber is that they just don’t stand up to the punishment of everyday use; they do everything poorly and are awkward to use.

Before diving into all the detail, I wanted to have a look at a few more of the descriptions and specifications from Leatherman. required a but more grunt, after a while I started to need to nip through one wire at a time purely due to fatigue. At the opposite end of the tool from the hinges for the pliers, there’s a strike plate to use as an improvised hammer, which is also right on top of the replaceable strap, or line-cutting hook. Being a UK resident, this means considering the knife carry laws, and being a locking knife the MUT is effectively classed as a fixed blade – so not UK EDC friendly. The MUT’s tool repertoire is downright exhaustive, with a claimed 16 tools, and the possibility for further expansion with aftermarket accessory kits.The thread-lock used makes the turning motion very sticky, but the screw certainly won’t fall out on its own.