PERWIN Multitool, 17-in-1 Stainless Steel Multi Tool Pliers with Self-Locking, Pocket Knife, Nylon Sheath, Professional (EDC) Multi-Tool for Survival, Camping and Hunting, Hiking, Gifts for Men

My review is limited to a comparison between the Perwin multitool and the Leatherman Rebar, which seems the appropriate Leatherman counterpart to the Perwin, having 17 tools of the same general nature. It seems the Chinese have inspected a number of Leatherman multitools, adopted the functions they like, and they have improved others. In certain respects the Perwin is much better than a Rebar. For example, the Perwin has spring loaded pliers. It also has a file which the Rebar lacks. IMHO the Perwin also has a better knife blade. The rebar has no tools accessible from the outside, whereas the Perwin has four: file/ruler, knife blade, saw, and scissors. The Perwin's plier handles are comfortable to grasp; the Rebar's plier handles have sharp spots and are uncomfortable to use, like many Leathermans. Both multitools have the standard accouterments including an awl, cap lifter, can opener, Phillips screwdriver, and large and small standard screwdrivers. The Rebar's Phillips screwdriver is more robust than the Perwin's, and it has a serrated blade the Perwin lacks. ( I've never found that particular blade very useful because I don't cut much heavy cordage). However, the Perwin has a useful package opener the Rebar lacks. All the tools on both units lock open, except for the pliers. It appears the steel of the Perwin is 440A and the Rebar is 420HC. Both are fine for a multitool as far as I'm concerned. Both units appear to be well made and robust. I haven't used the Perwin extensively yet, so I can't speak to the quality of its metalurgy. The Perwin also has one item I like much better than the Rebar--and other Leathermans including the Bond and Super Tool 300. The fasteners used to hold together these Leathermans themselves require a specialized tool to adjust tension. It has to be special ordered on the internet. That's a nuisance. The Perwin uses fasteners adjustable with a commonly available hex key, as are some Leatherman multitools. I guess the big questions comes down to this: all things being roughly equal, is buying American (Leathermans are made in Oregon) and the Leatherman name worth $60.00 more? I recently bought the Perwin for $20.00 and the Rebar currently sells for about $80.00 on Amazon.com. (Who knows what the Perwin will cost after the application of the Trump tariffs on Chinese goods.) Unfortunately, many Americans don't have the income or the inclination to take such issues seriously. The Perwin does seem to be a better value than the Rebar.

I've had it a few months now and I really like it. It seems to have all the tools I need and the blade and tool locks work well.

Love it. Has all the tools I need. Very sturdy and well built. Take it where ever I go.

Seems fairly well made and has some heft to it. The real downside that I see is that when it is folded, the knife, saw, and a couple of implements are. Or protected inward if that makes sense. They can be extended even when folded. In addition they are not “locked” in place when closed, they are free swinging.

This multitool is awesome! I bought several for gifts. It's reasonably priced, well made, and works just as well as the more expensive ones. I absolutely recommend the Perwin Multitool.

So glad I didn't spend $60 on another multi-tool. The quality on this one is very impressive, will definitely last years.

Really love this tool. I’ve only had Lestherman in the past and they have served me well, along with stellar customer service. However, the price disparity is hard to ignore and the Perwin is excellent construction and well engineered. The shining star is the scissors and its stout stainless spring bars. Well done!

Heavy duty construction, and works well. Worth every penny plus some.

I use it everyday ,all of it’s functions are perfect and the knife is super sharp .