JA,s OHT challenge.

[kirk13]

I've really enjoyed watching this thread  and it's great to see folks paired up with a tool that works so well for them  Personally, I still dislike the tool, but that doesn't stop this being a great thread  . For me the tool is too big, the blades and saw too small, no awl, no scissors, I have no need whatsoever for the strap cutter and O2 wrench ... and it's bloody ugly 

I'm still going to keep watching this thread though - keep up the good work mate

Couldn't have said it better!

I'm pleased the OHT isn't the pile of smurf I thought it was going to be!

[CanadianLMfan]

I've really enjoyed watching this thread  and it's great to see folks paired up with a tool that works so well for them  Personally, I still dislike the tool, but that doesn't stop this being a great thread  . For me the tool is too big, the blades and saw too small, no awl, no scissors, I have no need whatsoever for the strap cutter and O2 wrench ... and it's bloody ugly 

I'm still going to keep watching this thread though - keep up the good work mate

Couldn't have said it better!

I'm pleased the OHT isn't the pile of smurf I thought it was going to be!

I honestly think that the OHT blew the MP600/400/800/700s away.

[AimlessWanderer]

I've really enjoyed watching this thread  and it's great to see folks paired up with a tool that works so well for them  Personally, I still dislike the tool, but that doesn't stop this being a great thread  . For me the tool is too big, the blades and saw too small, no awl, no scissors, I have no need whatsoever for the strap cutter and O2 wrench ... and it's bloody ugly 

I'm still going to keep watching this thread though - keep up the good work mate

Couldn't have said it better!

I'm pleased the OHT isn't the pile of smurf I thought it was going to be!

I honestly think that the OHT blew the MP600/400/800/700s away.

In what way?

[Nhoj]

I've really enjoyed watching this thread  and it's great to see folks paired up with a tool that works so well for them  Personally, I still dislike the tool, but that doesn't stop this being a great thread  . For me the tool is too big, the blades and saw too small, no awl, no scissors, I have no need whatsoever for the strap cutter and O2 wrench ... and it's bloody ugly 

I'm still going to keep watching this thread though - keep up the good work mate

Couldn't have said it better!

I'm pleased the OHT isn't the pile of smurf I thought it was going to be!

I honestly think that the OHT blew the MP600/400/800/700s away.

In what way?

someone who likes prefers Leathermans against someone who prefers Gerbers.

[JAfromMn]

GERBER'S Don't LOCK Closed

[ducttapetech]

They can be modded so that they lock closed.

[JAfromMn]

Ok

the oht is way more comfortable to use.

I prefer a liner lock to Gerbers back lock

hmmm

I just would way rather carry a leatherman
..  .. ...

off topic

Gerber lost me when I bought and broke the pliers off a suspension the same day.

[ducttapetech]

Leatherman is hands down my favorite Multi line, but I do have have some love for some of the gerber line. A specially the old ones and the Filk.

[CanadianLMfan]

I've really enjoyed watching this thread  and it's great to see folks paired up with a tool that works so well for them  Personally, I still dislike the tool, but that doesn't stop this being a great thread  . For me the tool is too big, the blades and saw too small, no awl, no scissors, I have no need whatsoever for the strap cutter and O2 wrench ... and it's bloody ugly 

I'm still going to keep watching this thread though - keep up the good work mate

Couldn't have said it better!

I'm pleased the OHT isn't the pile of smurf I thought it was going to be!

I honestly think that the OHT blew the MP600/400/800/700s away.

In what way?

What JAfromMN said and it's outside accessible and the tools are better.

[JAfromMn]

I don't want this thread to turn into a Gerber vs Leatherman debate

there both good tools

some better than others

Made in USA always preferred

[CanadianLMfan]

I don't want this thread to turn into a Gerber vs Leatherman debate

there both good tools

some better than others

Made in USA always preferred

Some Gerbers have imported parts.

[JAfromMn]

I'm going to shot leatherman a email and ask how much of the oht is made/assembled in USA.

Il let you know what they say

[CanadianLMfan]

I'm going to shot leatherman a email and ask how much of the oht is made/assembled in USA.

Il let you know what they say

So much suspense!

[JAfromMn]

I'm going to shot leatherman a email and ask how much of the oht is made/assembled in USA.

Il let you know what they say

So much suspense!

email sent

[Monrogue]

I'm curious as to what they'll say JA.

[JAfromMn]

100% made in USA is what I'm hoping for.

[Monrogue]

100% made in USA is what I'm hoping for.

+1

[CanadianLMfan]

100% made in USA is what I'm hoping for.

+1

+2

[AimlessWanderer]

I don't want this thread to turn into a Gerber vs Leatherman debate

there both good tools

some better than others

Made in USA always preferred

Agreed!  I only asked the question because someone said X blows away Y without explanation or qualification ...

Personal needs and tastes also factor very highly in the evaluation. The OHT seems far better suited to you than the others mentioned, though the MP400 and MP700 would generally be far better suited for me. "Better" is very subjective 

... and I'm rather indifferent about your last comment I don't give two hoots where it's made so long as it does what I need, at a price I'm prepared to pay

 

[enki_ck]

100% made in USA is what I'm hoping for.

Wouldn't bet on it.

Assembled, yes. But we know they outsource some of the parts. And I agree with Al, if the tool is well made, serves it's purpose and the QC is good, I don't care where it's made.

[JAfromMn]

Still no answer from leatherman

Todays oht fun

first we spent the morning in a deep dark flooding pit trying and succeeding at shut off the main  water valve to one of the trailer parks I maintain



I used the pliers to close the value but it was way to dark for a pic

this afternoon I spent winterizing a few homes. I used the pliers to losen some nuts and screwdrivers to remove access panels it get at water heaters. Sorry no pics to busy to take any.

oht madness

[CanadianLMfan]

Busy day!

[JAfromMn]

I had to get a pry tool to open a door today.
I first used my oht but it didn't work I would have broken it trying.

my swisstool would have done it with its large pry blade.

I'm also still waiting on a reply from leatherman.

[sir_mike]

Don't you carry a little widget bar? 

I had to get a pry tool to open a door today.
I first used my oht but it didn't work I would have broken it trying.

my swisstool would have done it with its large pry blade.

I'm also still waiting on a reply from leatherman.

[CanadianLMfan]

I wonder how long it will take for LM to reply...

[Nhoj]

I wonder how long it will take for LM to reply...

I've gotten reply emails two weeks after I emailed them so it could be a while.

[CanadianLMfan]

I wonder how long it will take for LM to reply...

I've gotten reply emails two weeks after I emailed them so it could be a while.

Is there a person in charge of answering these emails?

[JAfromMn]

I emailed them about this thread when I started it so they should be followed

apparently not since I haven't got a email

or they don't want me to know the answer.

the oht kicks ass that I know 

[CanadianLMfan]

I emailed them about this thread when I started it so they should be followed

apparently not since I haven't got a email

or they don't want me to know the answer.

the oht kicks ass that I know 

Just keep spamming them and they'll reply eventually.

[JAfromMn]

I made a fork and a very pointy probe/punch/awl for the oht



tactical pickle remover  action shot



giving my thread a little flair LOL