I just saw this yesterday and immediately saw it was inspired. Didn't have enough to grab it but def will soon. I'm blown away by how well they improved on a proven design. 😉
The Multiforce is a surprising well built MT. It is heavier because the tools are slightly thicker. The pliers pivots are flush ground, compared with the raised center part on the Wave. The scissors are awesome cutters, somewhat stiffer springiness do to the fixed spring position, they are thicker and cannot fit in the wave.
Wow, this is an interesting product. I blew my money on a Surge, Wave, and Spiritool X, so I'm out of the market for this type of mulittool, but if I were buying a multitool again, I would certainly get this Multiforce. If I were Leatherman I would be a little nervous right now. It seems like their "Free" Series aren't their flagship multitool they were hoping it would be (or hyped as), and here we have Ozark trail with a Multitool that is at worst 90 percent of what the Wave+ is for less than 60 percent of the price (or less than 40 percent of the Skeletool or 30 pecent of the Wingman). If Leatherman isn't careful they are going to turn into the Harvey Davidson of Multitools, a brand that sells overpriced products of inferior quality because of the name it made for itself during its heyday. Hopefully Leatherman can turn this around but this Ozark Multiforce tool is a bad omen for them.
This is a pretty impressive tool, especially for the price. The bit driver and extension beat anything that Leatherman produces. The sheath is way too bulky for EDC, but I like that you can just slip it over your belt. I don't pocket carry any of my multitools, except for a Swiss Army knife, so the pocket clip has to go. The can opener is badly in need of sharpening. Overall, it's the best pliers-based multitool you're going to find for under $40.
Well...it's bit better than a leatherman on quality...just putting it out there, but is significantly better than other tools for the price and even better than a Gerber on quality IMO. It's significantly better than the wingman/sidekick on quality...I'll say that at least
Got mine! 😄👍 Great tool. Couple things I noticed and it might just be mine. When I close it the pliers tip in the bit driver side will sometimes get stuck on the top edge of the bit driver. Also the diamond file liner lock is a little sticky. How is yours coming?
I bought one of these last week (first time I seen them) and I think compares to my older Wave pretty good. I haven't really used it yet but no more than I do use a multi tool, it should last. Question, how would you put a magnet in there? What size?
Really cool tool, I wanted to buy either the wave or the surge, ended up with the surge, but now if I want a smaller tool I could get this one! I love the bit driver too. I do live in Europe though, might want to order one of these over Ebay.
The scissors are actually better from what I hear.. a small issue I had with mine is the diamond file rubs the side of it's slot, so I had to bend it to make it stop. Other than the replacement teeth on the wave plus, there's no reason to pay more money for the same tool. Yeah you get a "Lifetime" warranty (which I'm sure has conditions.. and the steel may be slightly higher quality (I can't really say yet) I love mine. Prime for modding too.
I actually did a couple videos on this as well, the file was a big disappointment (you'll see why if u watch it lol, second vid), but *very impressed* as well. I had the same Hope's for mods as u evidently do here...sooo I'll wait for your next video 😂 Subbed!
Thanks for the review, looking forward to your modifications video. I think the Multiforce is a very big step above any other Ozark Trail multi-tool Walmart has ever sold, since it was inspired by, and based on the Leatherman Wave platform, but a bit too expensive at $40, it will sell very well if they price it at $20. Just waiting for them to go on sale at WalMart stores during the Holidays, Ozark Trail products always do (or maybe not) but if they do go on sale, I will probably purchase one or two and give as a gift. I agree about the nice smooth shape and round edges of the handles, they don't dig in your hands and the scissors are much better than the Wave. Also like the full ¼ inch hex bit driver, I guess Leatherman use their own design flat drivers for the only reason of selling their silly looking flat bits separately.
Rien que la vérité The cheapest comparable tool from other companies is well above $40. This is well worth $40 so far. No issues with mine at all so far aside from the weak magnet in the bit extender.
Is the magnet in your bit extender really weak? That and their choice of the ball in the bits kind of sucks but I’m happy with the tool. Really impressive for the price.
Its not just weak, it doesn’t work at all because the way they cut it doesn’t allow the magnet to contact a bit. You need to instal another magnet to really get full function out of it. The nice part is that once you do, it will also accept Leatherman bits.
Maxlvledc My magnet works. It will hold the bit in the extender if I turn it upside down and it also holds my Leatherman bits fine. If I give it a shake the bits will fall out though. Everyone on RU-vid has said the same as you though. The magnet doesn’t work.
I bought one and gutted it and modified the bit driver ( had to file down to fit in my wave ) but do you know what size magnet I need to fit in it to convert it?
Any tips for getting that metal smell off of the multiforce? I just got mine and it smells like a box of screws and it makes my fingers smell that way as well.
Dominic, did you have trouble closing your multi force multi tool and was it over all stiff And we you able to solve those issues. Community feel free to chime in
It's a pretty good tool, especially for $40. The pliers and scissors are better than the Wave's. The can opener needs some work to make it serviceable. The diamond file.probably won't hold up very long. The bit exchanger is just about worthless. Yeah, it will hold any 1/4" driver, but without a magnet, the bit will just fall out. All that said, it's still the best value of any multitool on the planet.
I got one.. they're actually getting hard to find now. Maybe one day I'll get a real Wave plus.. not today! Plus if I screw it up modding it, I'm only out 40 bucks.
I assume standard manufacturer defect warranty. Nothing special. The Leatherman warranty is easily worth 1/4 the price of a tool. But even then this is basically half as much with similar or better functions in some cases.
@@shroomsrus5116 definitely true statement, their warranty is amazing. However this is a reasonable option, and with better scissors, a full 1/4 inch driver, and better ergonomics, it's still a viable option for people, especially a first tool
LOL in the beginning of your vid. ”in your option” your promoting very very very low end knife. however other tools are “weak or medioaker ” you are funny thank you....
Bottom line: this is cheap china junk. Don't bother with it unless you are strapped for cash and really want a multitool that bad. Having to rely on the workmanship of a multitool can be frustrating. You'd be better off buying the individual tools you need from a garage sale, limiting your purchases to quality items.
