Any thoughts on the Leatherman h500?

[turbov21]

I want a fold out knife that I can clip to the strap of my bag, so I don't have to root around for my SAK when I just need to open a package.  I'd like to pay less than $50 for it, and would prefer it just be a knife.  (The more tools on the knife, the harder it is to justify buying another MT.)  The Leatherman h500 looks like what I want.  It's about $37, the nylon pouch likely has a belt clip to hook on my strap, and it's just a knife.

Has anyone had any experience with it?  Is there a comparable model from another company?  Thanks!

[jzmtl]

My experience with the first generation of leatherman knives is that the fit and finish isn't quite on par with other knife companies yet. If you just want a knife, take a look at spyderco tenacious, it's about $32, better steel, and better fit&finish than first gen leatherman knives.

[Zack]

I have a Leatherman Crater C301 I think and its a knife, pocket clip, and foldout biner, that I like a lot.  I think Target has them for 22.00 and they are very solid with a nice tight lock up.  They open very smoothly as well because they have bronze washers like the Charge series has.

[turbov21]

I have a Leatherman Crater C301 I think and its a knife, pocket clip, and foldout biner, that I like a lot.  I think Target has them for 22.00 and they are very solid with a nice tight lock up.  They open very smoothly as well because they have bronze washers like the Charge series has.

I went with the c301.  Got it for about $17 on eBay.  It just came today, and so far it's working nicely.  You're spot-on, though, it opens very nicely.

[Zack]

Glad you like it.