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Knife, tool set, and multitool

Knife, tool set, and multitool

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Knife, tool set, and multitool

- A good knife is a vital part of your equipment as a grip. You'll need a knife to cut things like gels and ropes and plastic ties, so it's a great idea to have a heavy duty utility knife in your bag. Or, if you want more flexibility, a good multi-tool that has a utility knife is one good solution. Now, get a multi-tool that has a Phillips head and a flat head screwdriver, pliers, as well as a serrated blade that can cut through rope. There's a variety of multi-tools on the market. One of the more popular ones that people use are the infamous Leatherman, and there's a lot of different types of Leatherman, but these have all the tools you need. If you're looking for individual tools, it's always good to have a good pair of scissors on set, some needle nose pliers, both flat head and Phillips head screwdrivers, maybe some Allen wrenches, as well as a pair of pliers. These can help you fix most of the problems you'll probably encounter, or tighten any kind of loose screws or joints on…

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