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Is it time to give up the Swiss Army?

This is my Swiss Army knife. I have carried it since college (over 20 years). It is in my pocket almost every day. If it isn't, I probably switched jeans/shorts in a hurry. It isn't a fancy one. It has a couple of blades, a couple of screwdrivers, a pair of small pliers, and a punch. I carry it because of MacGyver. I loved that show. But I also carry it because it offers me tools to use in a pinch. I love my Swiss Army knife. But I wonder if it is time to retire it? I would really like to have a Leatherman. In fact, I really want one of these: I like it because it has more tools. The pliers are a little stronger. There are more blade varieties. The screwdriver has interchangeable bits to fit different sizes. It seems like it has more tools and better tools. It would be nice to have a multi-tool that can do everything I need it to. So I wonder if it is time to give up the Swiss Army to better serve my needs. Swiss Army Pastor As I wonder that, I am sitting at the c...