Additionally, since this is a military-themed tool, I sliced open an MRE bag with the blade, which obviously worked very well. Replaceable Pocket Clip: A removable clip which allows the user to wear their multi-tool attached to a pocket or belt loop without the use of a sheath.

On the arm of the pliers that features the knife and saw, there’s a plastic slot for storing extra bits for the screwdriver socket, but more on that later. There are also multiple areas to attach threaded cleaning rods and brushes, and onboard standard screwdrivers and Torx bits that can be used for gear breakdowns or adjustments. The MUT comes with 16 practical tools in total, plus 6 bits that are compatible with its large bit driver. The bronze carbon scraper uses the material that it does for two reasons: first, because bronze is softer than steel, so there’s no risk of you marring the finish of your weapon; and second, because carbon doesn’t bond to bronze the way that it does steel, which means that cleaning the freshly-scraped carbon off of the MUT should be as simple as wiping it down.We have already seen the one held in a plastic side panel, but there are two more that slide into one of the MUT’s handles. The MUT’s tool repertoire is downright exhaustive, with a claimed 16 tools, and the possibility for further expansion with aftermarket accessory kits.

The screwdriver bit is nestled inside the strap cutter and features a passive locking system that keeps it fairly secure unless you pull on it. The bronze scraper performed exactly as advertised, and its irregular shape actually helped me get into some of the more troublesome areas, like inside the bolt carrier and in between the teeth of the bolt of my AR. I understand why they included this tool, but it’s not something that I could ever see myself using, considering that my personal AR is a free float design and lacks a front sight post.Leatherman MUT Multi-Tool is a great addition to your shooting kit with its bolt override tool, firearm disassembly punch, cleaning rod and brush adaptor, saw and sharp combo knife. The blade safety lock still operates as you open the handles to use the pliers, so it needs space to move into. This makes the need to adjust your front sight for elevation a niche concern, especially considering that you can do the job with the tip of a 5.