JA,s OHT challenge.

[JAfromMn]

Doc says I can start to use my left hand for stuff again.

I'm still packing the leatherman oht
 

[farrierphil]

Does the OHT come with the molle sheath? If it does is there a sleeve in it, like the one for the MUT which can carry the Leatherman wrench? If it does it would be a great place to carry the file you need! Just an idea that i hope makes sense.
                                           

[JAfromMn]

Does the OHT come with the molle sheath? If it does is there a sleeve in it, like the one for the MUT which can carry the Leatherman wrench? If it does it would be a great place to carry the file you need! Just an idea that i hope makes sense.
                                           

its got a molle sheath but there is no pocket 

good idea though

[JAfromMn]

while doing some wiring in a crawl  space I found the ohts worst enemy.

Sand.

it fills up with it easy and while the tools still worked I was afraid it would lock up.

[JAfromMn]

If the oht jams up with snow and locks up on me next winter I'm going to be pissed. 

[Monrogue]

If the oht jams up with snow and locks up on me next winter I'm going to be pissed. 

Did the sand really mess with it?

[JAfromMn]

If the oht jams up with snow and locks up on me next winter I'm going to be pissed. 

Did the sand really mess with it?

I knocked it out pretty good before I tried to open it but even after a good snacking out the pliers where very gritty and rough to open. I didn't pack in full of sand either. I just dropped it and picked it right back up.

[Monrogue]

If the oht jams up with snow and locks up on me next winter I'm going to be pissed. 

Did the sand really mess with it?

I knocked it out pretty good before I tried to open it but even after a good snacking out the pliers where very gritty and rough to open. I didn't pack in full of sand either. I just dropped it and picked it right back up.

That's sucky   I hope it's easily cleaned.

[JAfromMn]

If the oht jams up with snow and locks up on me next winter I'm going to be pissed. 

Did the sand really mess with it?

I knocked it out pretty good before I tried to open it but even after a good snacking out the pliers where very gritty and rough to open. I didn't pack in full of sand either. I just dropped it and picked it right back up.

That's sucky   I hope it's easily cleaned.

it blew out easy
I used a air compressor at work but I'm still going to give it a little TLC.

[rdub934]

One would think that since this tool has been marketed as a "tacti-cool" tool aimed at military types, that it would be resilient enough to stand up to generous doses of sand, mud, crazy humidity, and the whole spectrum of conditions that could be experienced on duty. A few years ago, I carried my Gerber MP400 with me to Qatar from Sept-Jan, and it suffered no ill effects from a few sandstorms, and some the highest humidity I have ever encountered.

Although, Minnesota mosquitoes may be something that Leatherman didn't plan on. Keep that baby on a chain!

[bmstrong]

Fascinating thread. As someone who's wanted to mod the OHT. Great read.

[JAfromMn]

One would think that since this tool has been marketed as a "tacti-cool" tool aimed at military types, that it would be resilient enough to stand up to generous doses of sand, mud, crazy humidity, and the whole spectrum of conditions that could be experienced on duty. A few years ago, I carried my Gerber MP400 with me to Qatar from Sept-Jan, and it suffered no ill effects from a few sandstorms, and some the highest humidity I have ever encountered.

Although, Minnesota mosquitoes may be something that Leatherman didn't plan on. Keep that baby on a chain!

you got me thinking rdub934

I might have to test the oht and see if it jams up or not.

I'm going to pack it full of sand and gravel later today to see if it locks up or not.

[kirk13]

  thought you told me you weren't going to torture test the OHT?

[sawman]

thought you told me you weren't going to torture test the OHT?

It's your fault it got sand in it 

[JAfromMn]

thought you told me you weren't going to torture test the OHT?

thought you told me you weren't going to torture test the OHT?

It's your fault it got sand in it 

I know I said I wasn't gonna try hurt this leatherman on porpoise. But I had to find out if it will lock up on me if it gets pack full of crap.

so here's my little experiment .

first I used it as a little shovel to fill it full of small pebbles and dirt/sand



I had to take a pic with the flash to show how full of debris it was.



here's what shook out of it



and here's the important part. The pliers opened up with a quick flick of the wrist. I usually slid the pliers open but in a emergency I'd flick them open because it is faster.



No Damage was done to this sweet looking leatherman while making this post 

[sawman]

That's just awesome. I'm impressed 

[rdub934]

That's what I'm talking about! That is pretty astounding actually, that's a lot of crap in that OHT. But if LM really intended this tool for use by the military in the combat zones of the world, there is a chance that somebody could find themselves in a situation similar to what you have simulated. Glad to see it not only survived, but was functional.

Leatherman should give you a cut of OHT sales after this - I want one now, too. Lol

[JAfromMn]

thought you told me you weren't going to torture test the OHT?

thought you told me you weren't going to torture test the OHT?

It's your fault it got sand in it 

I know I said I wasn't gonna try hurt this leatherman on porpoise. But I had to find out if it will lock up on me if it gets pack full of crap.

so here's my little experiment .

first I used it as a little shovel to fill it full of small pebbles and dirt/sand

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I had to take a pic with the flash to show how full of debris it was.

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here's what shook out of it

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and here's the important part. The pliers opened up with a quick flick of the wrist. I usually slid the pliers open but in a emergency I'd flick them open because it is faster.

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No Damage was done to this sweet looking leatherman while making this post 

bump to get my pics on the new page.

thanks for following

[Nhoj]

That was a lot of debris! It makes you realize how much wasted space sliding head mts have.

[Breezy12]

That's just awesome. I'm impressed 

+1    very impressed that the OHT was able to recover so quickly, and that you were able to simply shake the debris out and flick the pliers open without using a brush or anything to clear out the debris.

thanks, Joel... my interest in this tool has gone WAY up since you started this thread! 

[JAfromMn]

That was a lot of debris! It makes you realize how much wasted space sliding head mts have.

thanks for pointing that out Nhoj I agree.

[JAfromMn]

I also would like to thank all of you who are following this thread.

your comment's are very much appreciated 

[Nhoj]

I also would like to thank all of you who are following this thread.

your comment's are very much appreciated 

And your OHT use is appreciated too

[JAfromMn]

Thanks again Nhoj

  I just had a idea 

the oht has a threaded whole in it for a gun cleaning rod.

I'm going to try find a small file to cut down and put the right size threads on to fit the whole in the oht.

I'm unsure if it will work or not

like  I said it's just a idea.

if it works it will work in the mutt the same way.

[Monrogue]

I also would like to thank all of you who are following this thread.

your comment's are very much appreciated 

Hey it's been a good thread to follow.  Keep up the good work and use/abuse of the OHT man.  It looks like it's been up to the task so far

[ironraven]

That is a LOT more crud than it ever took to gum up the gerbers I've owned. That is very impressive, and it might mean that I'll revise my opinion of this type of opening.

[sawman]

This thread has gone a way towards changing my opinion about LM. After hearing all the horror stories, it seems they nailed it with this tool (OHT). I actually want one now!    It has taken this thread for me to once again call myself a LM Fan.  Thanks JA! 

[JAfromMn]

  I hate saying that I kinda enjoyed filling my oht up to see if it worked. 

I said that this would not be a destruction test but I'm going to start abusing this tool more for the fun of it.

[Monrogue]

I hate saying that I kinda enjoyed filling my oht up to see if it worked. 

I said that this would not be a destruction test but I'm going to start abusing this tool more for the fun of it.

Nice, I look forward to seeing some abuse and testing what the OHT can handle

[JAfromMn]

I'm becoming a bigger and bigger fan on the rescue/gutting blade
I used it to trim 100s of feet of 6mil plastic and I got to say it works excellent .
its turned into my favorite blade to use on this tool.
safe to use and cuts like a laser through plastic sheeting.