I need a multi-tool without a knife on it so that I can carry it while I am at work. I know Leatherman makes one(http://www.leatherman.com/multi-tools/full-size-tools/knifeless-fuse.aspx), but are there any others I should look at? I wish I could carry one with a knife on it because then I can get what ever I want, but knives are not allowed.
You have a few options, easiest is to buy your favorite SOG model and just remove the blade. They have hex heads and are meant to be taken apart and modified to the end users liking.
I will take a look at them, thanks.
Egad. What’s the nature of your job?
I know a couple folks who had similar restrictions (techno guys). They dremeled the blade off.
From my experience as a computing/networking consultant and technician, I find multi-tools an expedient low-profile tool. Not the best tool for any job, but useful for the “right now” without having to go get your tool kit. If your job requires you to carry tools, I personally wouldn’t bother with a multi-tool given your circumstances. A multi-head screwdriver, pliers and electrician scissors in a small rip-offs or similar pouch will serve you just as well.
It is unfortunate that your near-sighted employers have decided to disarm you of one of the oldest and most useful tools known to man…
Its not my employers choice its the TSA. I’m a commercial airline pilot and small knives and saws can not be taken through security. Tools less than 7" can be taken through, hence the need for a knifeless multi-tool. The SOG ones look nice and the ability to put the knife back on for hiking or carry at home is appealing. Any dealers on here sell SOG multi-tools that you all know of? What kind of quality are they?
I’m sorry, I didn’t realize your job involved dealing with the TSA.
I’ve handled and borrowed a couple SOG tools and my brother has an older model. If I didn’t already have three older leatherman tools, I would definitely consider a SOG tool. They do sell individual multi-tool components so you could customize your tool as needed which I think is a definite plus. Good luck with your hunt for a compliant tool.
Okay, got it.
Ironic that you could drive your bird into the ground if you wanted to, but you can’t take a pen knife aboard.
This would be my choice:
http://www.leatherman.com/multi-tools/full-size-tools/knifeless-fuse.aspx
I am not even gonna go there.
Good thing I already posted that one in my original thread. I know it exists, I was looking for other options.
My brother in law has a leatherman he carries to work as a newspaper “pressman”, but he carries a knife at all times as well. He decided to take his work related Master-Lock key and cut the rounded end off and installed it into his leatherman in place of the knife blade. I thought it was a good idea! I’ll be with him tomorow, I’ll try and remember to take a picture of it for you. Now he has his lock-box key in his leatherman that he never is without! Good thinking. 
This is what I done for air travel. Caught a little flack but all othe tools met the TSA requirements
OK, so you have actually traveled with yours. Good to know.
I sent an email to the TSA to make sure it was GTG and they responded “its illegal for tools to go in your carry on, but you can put them in your checked luggage”. I responded with a nicely worded email that the person who wrote that should read their own website before telling me its illegal and that they should also read that I am a commercial airline pilot and thus never have and never will check my luggage. FUCKING TSA and them not knowing their own fucking rules.
All the tools were under the 7 ‘’ length.
Now if you have the sog with c4 spike and awl it has to go also.
Any blade (saw or Serrated Blade) is also out of the question.
The one I take just has Pliers, 3-Sided File, Large Screwdriver, Phillips Screwdriver , Can Opener/Small Screwdriver, Bottle Opener/Medium Screwdriver, and I think thats it
Its real stripped down but it was also FREE. This is an expensive tool to buy and strip down. If it gets the job done than go for it.
Every airport seems to stress on different things. I was jacked up in Puerto Rico because of a money clip.