how can leatherman sell the idea of all inside opening tools?

[jerseydevil]

I don't get along all that well with most OHO tools. The reason? I'm a lefty, and tools such as the Wave, Skeletool, etc are not set up right for me. I keep a dedicated knife on me for this reason, so any other advantages to the Wave and such are negated by that. My MT is more there as deep backup after my SAK, and pliers aren't needed all that often. So, I have no problem with inside opening tools. My favorite multi is the MP450, with the Kick second.

[David]

They sell because there are a lot of people out there like me who do not care if their MT components is outside accessible or not. I`m not against outside accessible components. I just do not feel it is necessary for every MT to have outside accessible components.       

[Beerplumber]

I've been down on the ST300 for a while now but I'm realizing it's the clumping I don't get along with. Assuming the REBAR "features" clumping I will be keeping my Spirit.

... and still buying a Rebar...


Stay multi my friends

[50ft-trad]

They sell because there are a lot of people out there like me who do not care if their MT components is outside accessible or not. I`m not against outside accessible components. I just do not feel it is necessary for every MT to have outside accessible components.       

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[trouthunter]

I can't help but compare the new rebar to the spirit.

There are definite advantages to the all outside opening construction of the spirit, and the tapered handle design, so it is more comfortable in your hand when using the pliers.

My question is, how could leatherman advertise, or maybe even change the rebar, so that while still keeping the all inside opening design, it can be said to have its own advantages over the all outside opening design?

Or are there reasons users prefer the all inside opening design anyway, and what are the reasons for that aesthetic or functional?

I don't mean to be thik or out of place here but when you say Spirit are you talking about a Victorinox Spirit?

[J-sews]

I can't help but compare the new rebar to the spirit.

There are definite advantages to the all outside opening construction of the spirit, and the tapered handle design, so it is more comfortable in your hand when using the pliers.

My question is, how could leatherman advertise, or maybe even change the rebar, so that while still keeping the all inside opening design, it can be said to have its own advantages over the all outside opening design?

Or are there reasons users prefer the all inside opening design anyway, and what are the reasons for that aesthetic or functional?

I don't mean to be thik or out of place here but when you say Spirit are you talking about a Victorinox Spirit?

Yes, I'm pretty sure he was referring to the Vic Spirit multitool.

[Adam Clark]

I love my ST300.... I kind of prefer my MT's to have inside tools instead of outside (I carry a pocket clipped knife, so in a pinch, I have a blade to quickly deploy if need be).

The reason I like my MTs like that has pretty much already been stated ---> You drop the tool, blades tend to open or get scuffed/chipped etc.....
I'll tell you one thing I've NEVER had to worry about with my ST300... and that's interior blades and drivers  opening on drop impact

Now... if I decided not to carry a pocket knife that day, and only carried my MT.... I'd carry the Wave with the outside accessible blades.
I've found the Wave to be tough as nails all around, and very secure for an outside accessible MT.

[gafftapegreenia]

When I used to carry only a Blast I got pretty darn quick at opening the knife blade. One you get the muscle memory for it its just as quick.

As for Spirit vs. Rebar, for me its more an argument about implement design, and I personally just like the way Leatherman does their implements.