Cabelas 1983 --need a time machine

Pacu · **on:** May 05, 2011, 02:03:53 AM

So does anyone here at MT.org own an original 1983 Cabelas PST? If so show us some pics so we can drool

. Any back story too would be

Ive seen some newer ones with the Cabela logo on them.

stack · **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2011, 04:10:34 AM

Well here is my Cabela's. It was probably produced between 83 and 84. It has the engraved Cabela's name on it, no lanyard loop,
1 inch ruler, drop point blade, old pat. number, ect... The first batch from 83 did not have the U.S.A. on the plier head and the
blade had leatherman U.S.A. etched on the blade. Smitty44 has one. There is a picture in the pst chron. thread. I have no real story
behind mine. I was searching for deal's on ebay and there it was, ( Cabela's pst, Buy it now, $25.00 )

Ashley · **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2011, 05:24:44 AM

I don't have nothing that old as I wasn't born until 88' but I do have the Cabela's edition blast, and camo charge.

Smitty44 · **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2011, 05:59:31 AM

Thanks for bringing it up again Pacu,and Stack that is a nice looking one you have,about as close to mine that I have seen,don't know when they put the USA on the plier head,or changed the writhing on the blade,but your profile picture has the same writhing on the blade.

The only history on mine is it was bought from the 83 Cabela's Christmas catalog,and was carried in war time,during Desert Storm,I retired it in 96 when I got a new PSTII,and carried that most of the time until Mar this year when my kids found a brand new LM Pulse that is now my EDC,and still love the original design,just wish the Pulse had the original awl in it.

Malarauko · **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2011, 02:15:02 PM

That thing is like a veteran.

David · **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2011, 05:36:07 PM

Nice PST`s stack and Smitty!!!

turnsouth · **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:33:44 AM

Speaking of Cabela’s, Tim Leatherman will be at the grand opening in Springfield Oregon this weekend, signing tools with his engraver.

Pacu · **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2011, 02:07:58 AM

Those are two awesome vintage PSTs!

thanks for sharing guys

wonder if DaveK has one in his log cabin built of PSTs?

stack · **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2011, 02:58:58 AM

Awsome pst Smitty44.

Thanks guys, glad you like it,

MultiMat · **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2011, 06:03:37 AM

Quote from: turnsouth on May 06, 2011, 01:33:44 AM

Speaking of Cabela’s, Tim Leatherman will be at the grand opening in Springfield Oregon this weekend, signing tools with his engraver.

Getting Tim to sign one of my early PSTs would be VERY cool

I have a etched not engraved PST that was quite rusty, it is in pieces & I stole its file for another PST

Cyclone82 · **Reply #10 on:** May 08, 2011, 01:41:54 PM

So what exactly is Cabelas? Is it like a department store like Target, Kmart, Big W, Walmart etc

AHB · **Reply #11 on:** May 08, 2011, 01:43:14 PM

Quote from: Cyclone82 on May 08, 2011, 01:41:54 PM

So what exactly is Cabelas? Is it like a department store like Target, Kmart, Big W, Walmart etc

I guess so..: http://www.cabelas.com/

genevabuck · **Reply #12 on:** May 08, 2011, 04:24:55 PM

Cabelas is an outfitters service. They were the first company, along with Early Winters Catalog, to give Tim Leatherman a chance with the PST.

turnsouth · **Reply #13 on:** May 08, 2011, 05:27:08 PM

Quote from: Cyclone82 on May 08, 2011, 01:41:54 PM

So what exactly is Cabelas? Is it like a department store like Target, Kmart, Big W, Walmart etc

If you ever come to the States, it's an adventure to be had. Up to 250000 square feet (23225 sq. m.) of manly wonder.

Couple of notes though:

If you bring your wife, you may leave with unfulfilled desires.
If you don't bring your wife, you will most likely leave with no money.

J-sews · **Reply #14 on:** May 08, 2011, 09:46:36 PM

Oh yah, Cabelas is a manly shopping destination like no other!

Here's some pics of a trip I made to the Michigan store a few years back, in search of an elusive camo Charge:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,919.msg11742.html#msg11742

Ashley · **Reply #15 on:** May 09, 2011, 12:45:57 AM

Uh how rude I love Cabela's and I'm a girl!

It can be a desirable place by anyone who likes, guns, knives, multi tool, fishing, hiking, outdoors and I could go on and on.

Pacu · **Reply #16 on:** May 09, 2011, 01:14:38 AM

BassPro Shops and Gander Mountain too!

turnsouth · **Reply #17 on:** May 09, 2011, 01:40:42 AM

Quote from: Ashley on May 09, 2011, 12:45:57 AM

Uh how rude I love Cabela's and I'm a girl!

Sorry, no offense intended, there are indeed many great exceptions to the norm.

I was only trying to convey how, when 90% of the men that walk into that store, loose all sense of reason, and reality. Not unlike a seven year old who walks into Disney World for the first time.

Women, even when they have a great passion for something, still tend to be rational in the material things. (unless, of course, it's shoes...

)

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #18 on:** May 09, 2011, 01:47:10 AM

Quote from: turnsouth on May 09, 2011, 01:40:42 AM

Quote from: Ashley on May 09, 2011, 12:45:57 AM
Uh how rude I love Cabela's and I'm a girl!

Sorry, no offense intended, there are indeed many great exceptions to the norm.

I was only trying to convey how, when 90% of the men that walk into that store, loose all sense of reason, and reality. Not unlike a seven year old who walks into Disney World for the first time.

Women, even when they have a great passion for something, still tend to be rational in the material things. (unless, of course, it's shoes... )

... put the shovel down.... there's a good chap .... now walk away slowly

scrappy · **Reply #19 on:** May 09, 2011, 05:08:52 AM

Not a department store but a sporting goods store

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