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Re: Best multi-tool for robot/field use

I never cared much for multitools beyond a modest Swiss Army knife. That said, I usually have in my pockets (including at work, which is mostly in an office setting):
  • Swiss Army Knife (camper model, which includes saw and corkscrew).
  • Slip 'N' Snip folding scissors
  • Combination #2 phillips & 3/16" straight blade screwdriver about 5" long
  • Tape measure (most commonly 10' x 1/4")
  • Flashlight (usually 3 AAA cell, 9 LEDs)
  • Magnifying Glass (folding, about 2 1/4" diameter)
  • Pill container with a microfiber cloth to clean glasses and magnifier
  • comb
  • car keys
  • House/office/church/workshop keyring, which also has a 5/32" allen key from a muliti-tool which I use to secure crash bars at church and school (and occasionally tweak robots)
  • wallet

That's my primary morning checklist - cell phone is optional. I have added other things from time to time, but keep coming back to this basic list. The slip 'n' snips were the latest addition that stuck, about 3 years ago now.

I have pliers, multimeters, and other tools stashed in my briefcase, car, desk, and of course the garage at home.
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