When Leatherman announced they were retiring the Curl, it reminded me of what that tool was: a lighter, cheaper take on the Wave. Which led me to a realization — the NexTool Flagship Captain is to the Surge what the Curl was to the Wave. It’s been around for a few years without much attention, but if you want a Surge-sized multi-tool that weighs less and takes standard Leatherman bits, and for a lot of dollars less, the Captain might be worth a second look.
Read MoreLeatherman is the undisputed king of multi-tools, and they were able to leverage that position to promote proprietary flat bits for their tools. Designed to maximize space, these have been the only choice for Leatherman users for years. But being a bit expensive and sometimes even hard to find, users have been yearning for alternatives. Enter Nextool, who, a couple of years ago, introduced their own tools that use the flat bit. Their AS2 Flat Extension Bit Kit, is a compelling option for owners of these tools and, of course, Leatherman tool owners.
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