Leatherman OHT

[Tsquare]

Okay now that I have everyones attention.  Anyone looking forward to this new tool?

[Bensasupertool]

A little bit. Its a cool concept and design. I myself could see problems with the one hand assisted action of the plier head.  Heavy use or just EDC use over time could wear it down to a normal THO MT. I wonder what SOG Power assist fans think of this new LM offering.

[genevabuck]

It is obvious that they are going after the military guys with this toll.  I don't blame them.   That being said, after being in the Marine Corps for too long, I am surprised by the tool selection. 

[Gryffin]

Just a little, if only to see if Leatherman can make this pattern work better than Gerber did.

[Gareth]

For anyone how hasn't had a good look at the OHT, have a glance here: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=34674.0

Personally I think it currently looks a bit too big and bulky and I have a horrible feeling it's going to be pretty expensive. 

[radiotecha1234]

They already said it would retail for $80. I for one excited to see a leatherman full size tool with all outside opening implements. I think it looks cool and love that it comes ceracoted from the factory. This is expensive to do aftermarket.

[AimlessWanderer]

The early pics don't impress, and the 80's shoulder pads on the pliers look is .... 

I'll be interested to see what their finished offering is like, but I don't think this will be top of my wishlist somehow. Is it me or have they even "been inspired by" Gerber's blade style too (think Octane and Crucial)

[Grant Lamontagne]

I have seen it in the flesh so to speak, and quite honestly I think Leatherman is doing a really crappy job of making a Gerber. 

One of the major issues with a sliding head design is the internal space it takes up, meaning there is only room for stubby drivers.  Gerber counters this with tools like the Flik by making outside opening tools, meaning they can have full sized things like scissors.  So what did Leatherman do?  They put four stubby tools on the outside and none on the inside.   



Plus the thing is HUGE.  The big, bulky handles put me in mind of the myriad of big handled Asian cheapos we see, or the Suspension series.  Overly bulky handles with very little actual function.

One thing I like is that the took a page from the Buck Book of Multitools and put a pictogram on the outside of the handle that shows what's on the inside so you don't have to open things up to find out you are on the wrong side of the tool.



Overall though this tool really isn't in line with what I expect from Leatherman. 

Def

[Frankctz]

Honestly I don't like it, too bulky for the tool, you could find same tool in small MT and also lack of scisors, I prefer traditional LM tool, specvially the wave.

[turnsouth]

I read somewhere it has to do with a common statement from deployed soldiers, goes something like this:

"Yea, I'd like to use a Leatherman, but I need pliers that flick..."

[Gryffin]

I read somewhere it has to do with a common statement from deployed soldiers, goes something like this:

"Yea, I'd like to use a Leatherman, but I need pliers that flick..."

I don't understand the fascination with "flicking," or the reasoning behind the perceived need. I've never had a problem opening any Leatherman with one hand.   

[AHB]

It's an ugly bugger isn't it..? 

[Grant Lamontagne]

There are several military contracts (supposedly) that stipulate flickable pliers, and now that the patent has expired it makes sense for Leatherman to get involved and try to do one. I just wish they'd done a better job of it. This is LEATHERMAN we are talking about after all.

Def

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[turnsouth]

It is just a prototype, and they probably brought it out early to see what people don't like about it.

[David]

I`m looking forward to it. Big and ugly wont distract me!          Pliers are the main reason I carry an MT. Flickable plier are a nice feature to have. 

[Gareth]

I read somewhere it has to do with a common statement from deployed soldiers, goes something like this:

"Yea, I'd like to use a Leatherman, but I need pliers that flick..."

I don't understand the fascination with "flicking," or the reasoning behind the perceived need. I've never had a problem opening any Leatherman with one hand.   

I have to say I'm a convert to the flicking pliers, just so convenient and quick.  Yes, I can open all my other multi's with one hand as well, but not in the fraction of a second I can get my Gerber pliers into use.

[Gryffin]

It's an ugly bugger isn't it..? 

Well, their other purpose-built military tool, the MUT sure ain't no beauty queen either.

I think the military folks like ugly!

[AHB]

It's an ugly bugger isn't it..? 

Well, their other purpose-built military tool, the MUT sure ain't no beauty queen either.

I think the military folks like ugly!

If you take a look at the org. Gerber Multiplier, it don't have to be neither bulky or ugly.. 
Never mind, imo sliding pliers should be a Gerber feature only..

[Gryffin]

I have to say I'm a convert to the flicking pliers, just so convenient and quick.  Yes, I can open all my other multi's with one hand as well, but not in the fraction of a second I can get my Gerber pliers into use.

I'm glad your experience has been better than mine.

I've tried several "flicky" Gerbers, and they just don't cooperate. If I hold the handles too firmly, or just a little wrong, the head doesn't slide out easily, or one side won't lock. I tried holding just one handle, to keep the head from binding; this wasn't secure enough in wet conditions, and the tool went flying a few times. The older ones pinched my fingers; newer ones like the Freehand changed the geometry to avoid that, but that caused the head to fail to lock properly more often than not. 

So, logically, I've come to the conclusion that Gerbers just don't like me. 

[BIG-TARGET]

When is it comming out?

[Beerplumber]

I'm going to be in line waiting for this one too. I doubt we'll see it on store shelves until late fall is my guess. I picture it being handy for camping maybe? Love it or hate it I'm getting one!


Stay multi my friends

[Styerman]

I want to at least handle one . The Military seriously diggs ugly !

Chris

[Clark]

Pennies are saved, can't wait.

[Poncho65]

  I am not crazy about this As Allan said sliding pliers should be a Gerber only MT thing In retrospect I believe many of us were angered when Gerber came out with the Skeletool concept in the Crucial although many did come around to it   So wonder why this one isn't being bashed as the Gerber was

[Grant Lamontagne]

Ye olde double standard...

Def

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[Poncho65]

Ye olde double standard...

Def

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  Guess your right there Boss Hopefully next time Gerber comes out with something that is (how you say borrowed  ) we will be a little more lenient

[turnsouth]

When the original borrows from the copy of the original, it is just assumed that any innovations that come from the copies were only yet-to-be-discovered features of the original.

YTBD is just another great feature of any Leatherman.

 

[Gareth]

When the original borrows from the copy of the original, it is just assumed that any innovations that come from the copies were only yet-to-be-discovered features of the original.

YTBD is just another great feature of any Leatherman.

 

 

[RICHJ]

When the original borrows from the copy of the original, it is just assumed that any innovations that come from the copies were only yet-to-be-discovered features of the original.

YTBD is just another great feature of any Leatherman.

 

 

[Poncho65]

When the original borrows from the copy of the original, it is just assumed that any innovations that come from the copies were only yet-to-be-discovered features of the original.

YTBD is just another great feature of any Leatherman.

 

   Been waiting for a post that I could use Picard