PST

[Sea Monster]

Just picked up a PST. Just wanted to let you all know

- I got stooged on the price ($150 AU). Probably should have shopped online - could of got less than that inc. Shipping most likely.

Oh well, what's done is done, and now for my next trick I will compare my new $150 PST with a $16 GI PST(Identical tool selection, shape etc)

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Just picked up a PST. Just wanted to let you all know

- I got stooged on the price ($150 AU). Probably should have shopped online - could of got less than that inc. Shipping most likely.

Oh well, what's done is done, and now for my next trick I will compare my new $150 PST with a $16 GI PST(Identical tool selection, shape etc)

At the end of the day it's only money , besides you'll forget how much you've paid for it once you've had a play with it

Look forward to hearing about your comparison mate

[Sea Monster]

I've just discovered that I am now the (proud? PO'd?) owner of two PSTs, because the genius managed to put a PST in the PST II box.

On one hand - mistakes happen, on the other hand - Jerk.

[Benner]

I've just discovered that I am now the (proud? PO'd?) owner of two PSTs, because the genius managed to put a PST in the PST II box.

On one hand - mistakes happen, on the other hand - Jerk.

I love the original PST so I would be quite happy.    Looky what I just bought.......

[Grant Lamontagne]

Does that actually say "Leathervan" or is that just a trick of the light? 

I would think an original "typo PST" would be worth a small fortune!

Def

[Benner]

Does that actually say "Leathervan" or is that just a trick of the light? 

I would think an original "typo PST" would be worth a small fortune!

Def

  It does look like Leathervan doesn't it.

[Grant Lamontagne]

That reminds me- I forgot all about taking pictures of that black PST for you...

 

I'll do that shortly.

Def

[Benner]

That reminds me- I forgot all about taking pictures of that black PST for you...

 

I'll do that shortly.

Def

No prob's. 

Like I said, it's probably best to wait till after payday anyway. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Too late!







Enjoy!

Def

[Benner]

Me likey very much.

 

[cryptrick]

You'll have to let me know Benner, what those Leathervans are like, they look similar to Leathermans, but I wonder if the quality is as good 

[Benner]

You'll have to let me know Benner, what those Leathervans are like, they look similar to Leathermans, but I wonder if the quality is as good 

I did wonder why it was so cheap and why Jake kept laughing at me.

[cryptrick]

Seems like you have an original Leathervan Benner 

Is this the logo on the box by any chance 

[Benner]

Seems like you have an original Leathervan Benner 

Is this the logo on the box by any chance 

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LOL!  Where did you get that from?

[cryptrick]

Seems like you have an original Leathervan Benner 

Is this the logo on the box by any chance 

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LOL!  Where did you get that from?

Just made it myself 

[Benner]

Very good! 

[cryptrick]

Thanks, it looks like you've got the only Leathervan in the world so I thought I might issue it a logo 

[Benner]

Thanks! Could you print it on a box and a sheath as well? 

[cryptrick]

Thanks! Could you print it on a box and a sheath as well? 

There in 'production' at the moment and should be released sometime tonight 

[Benner]

Thanks! Could you print it on a box and a sheath as well? 

There in 'production' at the moment and should be released sometime tonight 

Tonight?!  That's very impressive.  Mind you, only what I'd expect from Leathervan. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Sorry Benner- I don't usually mess with people's accounts, but this was just too funny to pass up! 

Def

[Benner]

Sorry Benner- I don't usually mess with people's accounts, but this was just too funny to pass up! 

Def

Ha ha    I love it!  I've been looking for a decent signature and that will do nicely. 

[cryptrick]

Here's the quality pouches Leathervan produce. Made from 100% Leather 

[Benner]

LOL!    I want one!

Looks a lot better than the one I got today anyway.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Here's a slightly smaller one for you...

Def

[Sea Monster]

Taking the market by storm I see. - My Leatherman, dated '02, has only half-depth "V" in the "M". Unless I grind it out completely and restamp, I can't join your club.


To drag this topic painfully back on topic

 - First test was Appearance - To the casual observer they are identical in form (The GI model lacks any markings, though it does have "Stainless" on the blade)

The knobs on the GI are larger, and the ends of the handles ground more Oval than round - It's hard to pick any single fault, but the overall look is one of a bulkier, less precision tool.


Second Test was Hard Wire cutting - I used a 2.5mm Steel wire - About the same thickness as Clotheshanger wire, but of a higher, and harder grade.

With two hands, and a world of pain I was able to cut it with the GI (in a spout of masochism, I cut it again) - after just two cuts there was obvious damage to the tool and my poor, girly hands.

With one hand, and slightly less pain, I easily snipped with the PST, hacking the wire into half a dozen pieces before getting bored.

Advantage: PST.

Will post pictures of tools, and damage to the GI tonight.

Test Three is Tool Access (since I can do this sitting down)

The GI has more washers to prevent clumping, and seems to perform better than the PST in this respect (though some Spraylube may make the PST nice)

The GI Phillips (recessed to accomodate Plier head when folding) has a box shape at the base, making it reachable without taking out the Can opener first. Other than this, all other tools are reached with similar levels of ruining my manicure.

Advantage: GI

[joebw]

Hi Benner,

Looks like have a very nice early PST with the second type (headed) rivets, drop point blade nail nick, straight  medium and phillips screwdrivers and single hatched fine file.  Nice find - congrats - this is a shelf queen, not a user from a collector's standpoint. 

More on these soon - Joe

[Benner]

Hi Benner,

Looks like have a very nice early PST with the second type (headed) rivets, drop point blade nail nick, straight  medium and phillips screwdrivers and single hatched fine file.  Nice find - congrats - this is a shelf queen, not a user from a collector's standpoint. 

More on these soon - Joe

Thanks, but it was supratentorial that did all the hard work.

And don't worry it won't be used for anything, no matter how desparate. 

[supratentorial]

Does that actually say "Leathervan" or is that just a trick of the light? 

I would think an original "typo PST" would be worth a small fortune!

Def

  It does look like Leathervan doesn't it.

Unfortunately it was just bad lighting.  Here's a better photo that I took this morning before shipping it.

[Sea Monster]

Looks like have a very nice early PST with the second type (headed) rivets, drop point blade nail nick, straight  medium and phillips screwdrivers and single hatched fine file.  Nice find - congrats - this is a shelf queen, not a user from a collector's standpoint.

Depends on the collector - some would say an item ain't about what it is made of, it's only worth its history.
Would you rather a 200 year old table, or a 200 year old table that survived the battle of Trafalgar?

Onto my haggard topic -

Test four was Cutting - The easiest expendable thing at hand was some heavy-duty cardboard boxes. Both knives shredded several sheets with equal ease, but as we know - almost all knives are sharp on the first date, so I'll perform a Test 4a (and perhaps even a B and C) to see how they stand up to prolonged use against progressively tougher material.

Advantage: Tie

Test five is bottle opener - back in a sec.

Rightio - The PST gently and smoothly popped the top while the GI punctured the lid.

This makes me particularly interested to try the Can Opener next.

Advantage: PST