Leatherman production timeline

[Roadie]

Cool beans

[Neil]

If it was me I'd include the anniversary models but I see I'm outnumbered

[Benner]

With Neil here.  Got it so spot on, seems a shame to leave them off.

[Roadie]

Someone going to compile a list of dates and models for me then

[Neil]

Someone going to compile a list of dates and models for me then

  Dave

[Outback in Idaho]

Was the 10th Anniversary PST an actual release though? From what little people tell me, there weren't too many of them made.

[Outback in Idaho]

In other news... I have a tiny caterpillar on my lip!

[DaveK]

Someone going to compile a list of dates and models for me then

  Dave

Errrrrr.... OK - off the top of my head:

1993 - 10th Anniversary Gold PST (200 made(?))
2003 - 20th Anniversary Wave (Generally available)
2003 - 20th Anniversary Signature Wave (500 made)
2008 - 25th Anniversary Wave (Generally available)
2008 - 25th Anniversary Sterling Silver Charge
2009 - Damascus Wave

There may have been another 25th anniversary Charge, but I am too idle to go and look it up and I don't have one, so therefore it doesn't exist in my mind

[J-sews]

Someone going to compile a list of dates and models for me then

  Dave

Errrrrr.... OK - off the top of my head:

1993 - 10th Anniversary Gold PST (200 made(?))2003 - 20th Anniversary Wave (Generally available)
2003 - 20th Anniversary Signature Wave (500 made)
2008 - 25th Anniversary Wave (Generally available)
2008 - 25th Anniversary Sterling Silver Charge
2009 - Damascus Wave

There may have been another 25th anniversary Charge, but I am too idle to go and look it up and I don't have one, so therefore it doesn't exist in my mind

There were indeed 200 made of the 10th anniversary PST

As regards the "other" 25th anniversary Charge, it was an AL model done for Costco, which simply had one of the handle inserts chem etched with a special logo.

I dunno if that one really seems timeline-worthy
   

[Neil]

   Well in case it is here's Bob's tool timelineified.

[Roadie]

SLV, PST Gold and 20th Ann Wave pics needed.... doing some google-fu but if any one has a decent pic that would be great!

[Sazabi]

I know handles can be waiting in the bin to be used, but my PST II has fourth quarter '95 date code stampings.

Granted, I also have a NIB Mini Tool with handles born 11 months apart, so I guess it's not quite that weird. XD

[leguas]

How about a wikipedia timeline? I was working on one...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Leatherman_Multi-Tools

What do you think? Should we add this template into http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leatherman   ?
I think it's too big and has lots of blank spaces, but couldn't work around that.

If there are any sugestions, feel free to add them directly into the wiki page (or maybe in the discussion page?)

[Roadie]

I realise I haven't updated anything yet....been a little busy recently. Various family things and work, hope to get back on track with it next month

[J-sews]

I realise I haven't updated anything yet....been a little busy recently. Various family things and work, hope to get back on track with it next month

Family? Work?! Instead of MTorg?? It's high time you got your priorities straight mister!!



No worries Ryan! Get to it when you can, and thanks for stopping in.  

[New_World]

thanks for the info.

no more s4? =(
I was going to send mine in and have them send me a brand new one.

I really like the scissors on the pliars spot. oh well.

[cerbera147]

thanks for the info.

no more s4? =(
I was going to send mine in and have them send me a brand new one.

I really like the scissors on the pliars spot. oh well.

I would imagine that there might well be an S4 lying about. Either that or a new PS4

[Gareth]

thanks for the info.

no more s4? =(
I was going to send mine in and have them send me a brand new one.

I really like the scissors on the pliars spot. oh well.

I'd guess they'll still have them kicking around as well (if they can't repair your own one that is).  You can always get in touch and find out.  Alternative might be PS4 or maybe Style CS.

[New_World]

thanks for the info.

no more s4? =(
I was going to send mine in and have them send me a brand new one.

I really like the scissors on the pliars spot. oh well.

I'd guess they'll still have them kicking around as well (if they can't repair your own one that is).  You can always get in touch and find out.  Alternative might be PS4 or maybe Style CS.

I guess a PS4 wouldn't be bad.  But the style cs...no thanks. (no offence)

[Gareth]

thanks for the info.

no more s4? =(
I was going to send mine in and have them send me a brand new one.

I really like the scissors on the pliars spot. oh well.

I'd guess they'll still have them kicking around as well (if they can't repair your own one that is).  You can always get in touch and find out.  Alternative might be PS4 or maybe Style CS.

I guess a PS4 wouldn't be bad.  But the style cs...no thanks. (no offence)

None taken.  The PS4 seems a more likely alternative anyway, and I still think there is a good chance they'd have a S4 on the shelf or fix your one up anyway.

[New_World]

thanks for the info.

no more s4? =(
I was going to send mine in and have them send me a brand new one.

I really like the scissors on the pliars spot. oh well.

I'd guess they'll still have them kicking around as well (if they can't repair your own one that is).  You can always get in touch and find out.  Alternative might be PS4 or maybe Style CS.

I guess a PS4 wouldn't be bad.  But the style cs...no thanks. (no offence)

None taken.  The PS4 seems a more likely alternative anyway, and I still think there is a good chance they'd have a S4 on the shelf or fix your one up anyway.

that is prob. true.
The scissors are so much better on the pliars spot IMHO.
Still I wouldn't be picky cus all the leatherman stuff I've seen is still awesome.
thanks for the helpful posts guys. =)

[Desmodromic]

I had written this chart up in another thread, but here it is stickyfied so it is a little easier to find for those who are interested.

Below is a chart showing when each of Leathermans tools were first released and when they were discontinued.  I have not included any special runs such as anniversary releases.

PST - 1983-2004
MiniTool - 1986-2004
Original Supertool - 1994-2001
PST II - 1996-2004
Micra - 1996-Present
Original Wave - 1998-2004
Sideclip - 1998-2004
Flair - 1999-2004
Crunch - 1999-Present
Pulse - 2000-2004
Supertool 200 - 2001-2005
Juice Kf4 - 2001-2005
Juice C2 - 2001-Present
Juice S2 - 2001-Present
Juice Cs4 - 2001-Present
Juice Xe6 - 2001-Present
Juice Pro - 2002-2003
Squirt P4 - 2002-2010
Squirt S4 - 2002-2010
Juice SC2 - 2003-2005
Squirt E4 - 2003-2010
New Wave - 2004-Present
Charge Ti & Xti - 2004-2007
Kick - 2004-Present
Fuse(knife) - 2004-Present
Blast - 2004-Present
Core - 2005-2009
Surge - 2005-Present
Fuse(File) - 2006-Present
Hybrid - 2006-2010
Vista - 2006-2010
Charge AL, ALX & TTi - 2007-Present
Skeletool & CX - 2007-Present
Genus - 2007-2010
Freestyle - 2009-Present
Super Tool 300 - 2009-Present
Super Tool 300 EOD - 2010-Present
MUT - 2010-Present
Style - 2010-Present
Style CS - 2010-Present
Squirt ES4 - 2010-Present
Squirt PS4 - 2010-Present
Sidekick - 2011-Present
Wingman - 2011-Present


I have sourced this info from both the forum and the Multitool Wiki.  If anyone feels any of it is not correct, please let me know and I will make any necessary corrections.

Benner


Nice overview, perhaps an idea to put pictures from the tools with it an put it in the FAQ section?

[AHB]

Nice overview, perhaps an idea to put pictures from the tools with it an put it in the FAQ section?

Not completely updated, but take a look here..: 
https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Leatherman+Timeline

[Desmodromic]

Nice overview, perhaps an idea to put pictures from the tools with it an put it in the FAQ section?

Not completely updated, but take a look here..: 

Nice, Thx!

[XJR13DUDE]

Hi All,

The only way to describe this is unbelieveable  .

I have aquestion, What is the difference between the two waves ?.

thanks all.

[mashguy4077]

Hi All,

The only way to describe this is unbelieveable  .

I have aquestion, What is the difference between the two waves ?.

thanks all.

The new wave has replaceable bits.

[Benner]

Hi All,

The only way to describe this is unbelieveable  .

I have aquestion, What is the difference between the two waves ?.

thanks all.

The new wave has replaceable bits.

And was actually a half decent tool as well without having a stupid amout of flat headed screw drivers! (Gareth has set me off here!  )

Another big difference was that all the tools in the new Wave lock, unlike the original.

[Frankctz]

Very good information, thanks to all...

[J-sews]

I had written this chart up in another thread, but here it is stickyfied so it is a little easier to find for those who are interested.

Below is a chart showing when each of Leathermans tools were first released and when they were discontinued.  I have not included any special runs such as anniversary releases.

PST - 1983-2004
MiniTool - 1986-2004
Original Supertool - 1994-2001
PST II - 1996-2004
Micra - 1996-Present
Original Wave - 1998-2004
Sideclip - 1998-2004
Flair - 1999-2004
Crunch - 1999-Present
Pulse - 2000-2004
Supertool 200 - 2001-2005
Juice Kf4 - 2001-2005
Juice C2 - 2001-Present
Juice S2 - 2001-Present
Juice Cs4 - 2001-Present
Juice Xe6 - 2001-Present
Juice Pro - 2002-2003
Squirt P4 - 2002-2010
Squirt S4 - 2002-2010
Juice SC2 - 2003-2005
Squirt E4 - 2003-2010
New Wave - 2004-Present
Charge Ti & Xti - 2004-2007
Kick - 2004-2011
Fuse(knife) - 2004-2011
Blast - 2004-2011
Core - 2005-2009
Surge - 2005-Present
Fuse(knifeless) - 2006-2011
Hybrid - 2006-2010
Vista - 2006-2010
Charge AL, ALX & TTi - 2007-Present
Skeletool - 2007-Present
Skeletool CX - 2007-Present
Genus - 2007-2010
Freestyle - 2009-Present
Freestyle CX - 2009-2011
Super Tool 300 - 2009-Present
Super Tool 300 EOD - 2010-Present
MUT - 2010-Present
Style - 2010-Present
Style CS - 2010-Present
Squirt ES4 - 2010-Present
Squirt PS4 - 2010-Present
Sidekick - 2011-Present
Wingman - 2011-Present
Style PS - 2011-Present
Rebar - 2012-Present
OHT - 2012-Present


I have sourced this info from both the forum and the Multitool Wiki.  If anyone feels any of it is not correct, please let me know and I will make any necessary corrections.

Benner

Updated first post with latest info

[Prof. Gadget]

Can anyone tell me if Leathermans were first made in Japan? Today I seen a Leatherman PST with all the right markings that had made in Japan on it. The guy at the flea market wanted 250 dollars for it . Can anybody answer this puzzling situation? Prof. Gadget