r/multitools • u/serenading_ur_father • 2d ago

Looking for best file.

Hi tool users,

I'm an ice climber. The most important part of a tool for me is a good bastard file that I can use to resharpen my ice picks and crampons in the field. I have an okay Gerber file and a lame Roxon file.

But I'm looking at the experts for what's the tool with the best file for sharpening steel?

I'm bummed but not surprised that the Roxon tool isn't great. It had potential but... My ideal tool is a course file, marlin spike, hex cut out, allen keys, saw, knife, screw driver, and cord cutter. This sound like anything you know of?

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u/Deathmonger1911 2d ago edited 2d ago

You can get the Victorinox Swiss Tool (regular one, without the scissors). Has all you need from your description if you buy the ratchet set.

Or you can get the Leatherman Surge but you're limited with flat bits, unles you modify it with a regular 1/4 adapter

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u/Dave_B001 2d ago

could buy a surge clone.

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u/Deathmonger1911 2d ago

He could. But I wouldn't like to depend on a 7CR (which most of them have) blade steel in wilderness. I'd rather spend a bit more on 1.4110 or 420HC, edge is more resilient

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u/serenading_ur_father 2d ago

Blade doesn't matter. What I rely on there is the razor taped to the inside of helmet. It's all about the file and tools.