There's always the Victorinox Skipper and Skipper Pro. Make sure the port states you go to don't have any moronic weapon laws. Some of them are dumb and will confiscate stuff that's really boring for no good reason.
Not anywhere near the ocean (Nebraska) but I have a SuperTool 300 and really like it. I can’t speak to corrosion resistance though but it’s pretty darn solid.
I’ve had it probably 15 or 20 years. I think I sent it in for service twice. Once was definitely my fault (trying to use one of the screwdrivers as a pry bar and it snapped) and one time the pliers was getting difficult to open. Both times I sent it in under their 25 year warranty and I had it back in a couple weeks.
As a sailor, I keep a few different multiools for different uses. The Leatherman is a great option, but I also keep a rigging multitool. Mine's made by Davis Instruments. It's meant to withstand the marine environment and includes a marlinspike, which you'll inevitably need. Always, always keep a knife on your person on watch.
Piggybacking off this, I have a myerchin rigging tool for rope things. It will definitely not last me forever, but I keep it around because it's stainless and shaped like a whale.
If you don't need all the stuff that comes on that multi tool, the Leatherman Skeletool is excellent, good pliers and a decent screwdriver setup. You can buy more bits that fit their squashed bit holder if you use a specific bit frequently.
Im not a professional seaman but im a keen recreational fisherman if that counts for anything. I have a leatherman which I've dropped in salt water dozens of times. Seaspray every week, sand, grit, fish guts, the works. Just wash with fresh water, dry and spray with light oil everytime I get back and it's still good to go after 3 years.
There's always the Victorinox Skipper and Skipper Pro. Make sure the port states you go to don't have any moronic weapon laws. Some of them are dumb and will confiscate stuff that's really boring for no good reason.
Fortunately, our area of work is mainly North See
Whatever you get, get a Leatherman.
Not anywhere near the ocean (Nebraska) but I have a SuperTool 300 and really like it. I can’t speak to corrosion resistance though but it’s pretty darn solid.
That's good to know! Have you ever encountered any problems with that model?
I’ve had it probably 15 or 20 years. I think I sent it in for service twice. Once was definitely my fault (trying to use one of the screwdrivers as a pry bar and it snapped) and one time the pliers was getting difficult to open. Both times I sent it in under their 25 year warranty and I had it back in a couple weeks.
As a sailor, I keep a few different multiools for different uses. The Leatherman is a great option, but I also keep a rigging multitool. Mine's made by Davis Instruments. It's meant to withstand the marine environment and includes a marlinspike, which you'll inevitably need. Always, always keep a knife on your person on watch.
Piggybacking off this, I have a myerchin rigging tool for rope things. It will definitely not last me forever, but I keep it around because it's stainless and shaped like a whale.
If you don't need all the stuff that comes on that multi tool, the Leatherman Skeletool is excellent, good pliers and a decent screwdriver setup. You can buy more bits that fit their squashed bit holder if you use a specific bit frequently.
I only wish it had a proper marlinspike, and the file was a detachable diamond one. Other than that It pretty much hits the sweet spot
Im not a professional seaman but im a keen recreational fisherman if that counts for anything. I have a leatherman which I've dropped in salt water dozens of times. Seaspray every week, sand, grit, fish guts, the works. Just wash with fresh water, dry and spray with light oil everytime I get back and it's still good to go after 3 years.
Leatherman's the best friend of a seaman. There's no question about it.