[CLOSED] Your Favorite Leatherman?

Migripper · **Reply #30 on:** July 18, 2014, 08:52:29 PM

My favorite Leatherman is my Wingman. I have been carrying it for around 6 months. Being a dad of a 1-1/2 year old the scissors come in handy more than anything. Cutting gogurts open, tags off new clothes, clipping coupons for baby food, etc. my wife uses it a lot as well. I have a Wave as well which I like better for everything but the scissors. If i ever get around to trying to out the wingman scissors in my wave, the wave would never leave my side.
The princess castle in the background shows I have a girl!!

chivaceae · **Reply #31 on:** July 18, 2014, 09:24:48 PM

An original/old school Leatherman Super Tool (I don't even remember how long I have had it, for at least a decade). I have this in the toolbag I carry daily in my vehicle (I rotate in between a 1979 Ford F150 4X4 and a 1978 Datzun 280Z - my daily drivers)

Breezy12 · **Reply #32 on:** July 18, 2014, 09:46:30 PM

if I can only pick one, my favorite has to be my Charge Ti!

I got this one shortly after it was released in 2004, and it was my second LM... I guess I've added a few more since then.

I love the tool loadout (especially the lack of a cap crimper!)

This MT was my EDC for about 3 years, and I never felt like I was missing anything while carrying it.

it has since been retired and now has a place of honor in my collection.

once again, many thanks to our friends at Leatherman HQ, and to Nikola for hosting this giveaway. it's been fun reading through all the different responses!

Breezy12 · **Reply #33 on:** July 18, 2014, 09:47:40 PM

Quote from: Kampfer on July 18, 2014, 07:50:25 PM

It is gotta be my Mini-Surge! EDC since birth, ....
(Image removed from quote.)

I was hoping you'd post that pic!

jerseydevil · **Reply #34 on:** July 18, 2014, 10:35:27 PM

Believe it or not, I really do have a favorite Leatherman.

Of course, my favorite isn't a current model, but I like it so much that I have two, one as a regular user and one as backup. It's not the most comfortable when using the pliers hard, but that's OK with me. The scissors are quite good, the drivers are excellent, and the file rocks. As a plus it's so slim that pocket carry is effortless if required. Long live the PSTII!

derekmac · **Reply #35 on:** July 18, 2014, 10:40:10 PM

Tom has a Leatherman

jerseydevil · **Reply #36 on:** July 18, 2014, 10:42:37 PM

Quote from: derekmac on July 18, 2014, 10:40:10 PM

Tom has a Leatherman

I wouldn't be surprised if that actually did come as a shock to some people here......

Pacu · **Reply #37 on:** July 18, 2014, 10:48:50 PM

The Wave is my favourite production model. Carried to work every night on my hip. One handed opening, just the right size, good set of tool selection, and built tough.

Fav non production is my japan model PST. It was hard to come by and remains my top leatherman.

derekmac · **Reply #38 on:** July 18, 2014, 10:52:04 PM

Quote from: jerseydevil on July 18, 2014, 10:42:37 PM

Quote from: derekmac on July 18, 2014, 10:40:10 PM
Tom has a Leatherman

I wouldn't be surprised if that actually did come as a shock to some people here......

Ya know, I honestly don't remember seeing you talk about it before. Lol

neillcurrie · **Reply #39 on:** July 18, 2014, 11:20:01 PM

Well, my favorite Leatherman has to be the Micra. I first got one a couple of months after they were first released, and I have had one on my keychain pretty much every day since.
I added a toothpick into the Tweezer "gap", and I am partial to the highly polished variety (the polish level has varied over the years on the plain SS variety).

Top-Gear-24 · **Reply #40 on:** July 18, 2014, 11:23:00 PM

First of all, a big thank you to the kind people at Leatherman USA for their generosity

.

So,my favorite Leatherman is also the first Leatherman I bought (actually the first multitool I ever bought) back in '94, my original Supertool. I love everything about this tool, and like Monrogue already said, the locking mechanism is not that bad once you get used to it. I don't carry it anymore, it has earned a nice cosy spot in my collection, and has been replaced by the ST300, which I also like very much, but ... it's not my first love ...

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #41 on:** July 18, 2014, 11:40:33 PM

Hmmm ..... fave Leatherman

One question, multiple answers.

If it's currently available models only then I'm probably going to go for the Charge AL. All the wholesome nutritional goodness of the Wave but with better aesthetics

. Great looks, excellent tool load without being unweildy, numerous carry options, a good solid reliable tool ... and of course it's named after me

If we're widening the scope to cover recently discoed models, then surprisingly I might actually plump for the Squirt P4. The one's I've had, have all had little manufacturing deficiencies, but despite those the tool is still superb IMHO. It's a shame the lost the superb eyeglass driver and awl on the PS4 instead of the file. One of those "nearly perfect" keyring tools.

If we're going for all time favourite, then I think I'd have to echo JD's choice of the PST II. Superb little tool, and a shame they lost it from their line up. They've tried to fill the void with the Pulse and some may say the Juice line, but in my opinion that void hasn't been filled with anything remotely close to the excellence of the PST II. Bring back the toolset (including funky scissors and diamond file) in Rebar style handles (but without removable cutters on the plier head - a Kick style head would be good), and I'll be a very happy man

If we're including mods, then I'm going to say my knifeless, BO & Orange modified Fuse - the Fuse-ilier

zoidberg · **Reply #42 on:** July 19, 2014, 02:48:42 AM

What a mean question!

What a great prize!

Big thanks to MTO for hosting the party and Leatherman for coming to it.

There are many more multitools that I would like to try however of those I have used there is one that has been outstanding. The Super Tool 200. For ten plus years now it has been with me through many adventures, often saving the day for myself and others. So for a standard factory tool this is the one.

I have a few modified Leatherman tools with many good points, outside opening, upgraded steels, titanium slabs, black oxide etc. But I don't think it will surprise many here when I say that I really love my Super Tool 300. Simple, strong and has scissors. It just works. Hard. All day, every day. End of story.

RimfireNZ · **Reply #43 on:** July 19, 2014, 03:51:57 AM

Thanks LM and MTO. I've been curious about the OHT for a while.

If I could only keep one of my Leatherman MTs to use the rest of my life... it'd have to be the Rebar.

Small size - but seriously tough
Full tool loadout - but very thin
More aggressive plier teeth then most LMs (which is good!)
Removable wire cutters (so I'm not afraid to beat on them)
And strangely, one of the most appreciated tools on it for me is the electrical crimpers... I've used them a lot latetly!

It's not as pretty as a Blast or a Charge AL, but for practicality and ruggedness in a compact package, you can't go past the Rebar!

captain spaulding · **Reply #44 on:** July 19, 2014, 03:56:41 AM

Quote from: RimfireNZ on July 19, 2014, 03:51:57 AM

Thanks LM and MTO. I've been curious about the OHT for a while.

If I could only keep one of my Leatherman MTs to use the rest of my life... it'd have to be the Rebar.

Small size - but seriously tough
Full tool loadout - but very thin
More aggressive plier teeth then most LMs (which is good!)
Removable wire cutters (so I'm not afraid to beat on them)
And strangely, one of the most appreciated tools on it for me is the electrical crimpers... I've used them a lot latetly!

(Image removed from quote.)

I have other LM's I like more... but for practicality and ruggedness in a compact package, you can't go past the Rebar!

10/22 trigger assembly right?

Do you have any upgraded parts in it? I couldn't live without a auto bolt release. Check these guys out. Good stuff.

http://5003.webpossystem.com/default.asp

Agent X68 · **Reply #45 on:** July 19, 2014, 04:23:07 AM

That'a a really tough question, but for em it would have to be my Charge XTi. Even though they are no longer in production, I just love the features, and despite being my most expensive MT, it is probably my most used full sized MT. I just love having the dual bit drivers to carry two bits.

Nhoj · **Reply #46 on:** July 19, 2014, 04:39:30 AM

My favorite Leatherman is my wave. I've been carrying it for 3 years and it has come in handy many times. Here it is on top of sugar hill firetower (I was there yesterday).

The tower has been closed since the 80's due to budget cuts but I convinced a ranger to let me and my wave in the 7x7 room at the top. It was windy yesterday so the rocking tower was a bit unnerving to be in.

RimfireNZ · **Reply #47 on:** July 19, 2014, 05:07:44 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on July 19, 2014, 03:56:41 AM

10/22 trigger assembly right?

Do you have any upgraded parts in it? I couldn't live without a auto bolt release. Check these guys out. Good stuff.

http://5003.webpossystem.com/default.asp

Yep. I actually just took a Timney trigger kit out as I had my factory trigger dropped to 2lbs. I'm actually trying to clean up the safety as it's very gritty and turned it too far now it's stuck sigh.

That link is broken by the way.

Grathr · **Reply #48 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:42:01 AM

Awesome giveaway!
My favourite LM for sentmental reasons is my old PST2 that I have had for 12 years. It has followed me on many adventures and never let me down.

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Corwyn · **Reply #49 on:** July 19, 2014, 08:02:53 AM

Well, I only have one Leatherman: The SuperTool.

But what I'd reaaaally want is a Skeletool.

Crow · **Reply #50 on:** July 19, 2014, 08:15:32 AM

Cool gaw. Thank you for a chance.

My favourite is Fuse. It has all tools i need. Lightweight and compact. Looks beautiful.

My second favourite is ST300. Big workhorse. Capable for anything.

ryan1976 · **Reply #51 on:** July 19, 2014, 09:00:57 AM

My favourite is the Charge ALX. Carried it for a number of years now, has everything I need. It hasn't failed me yet.

Philby · **Reply #52 on:** July 19, 2014, 09:27:00 AM

My favourites are the P.ST, P.S.Tii, Pulse, Rebar. All the supertools; Original, 200, Core, 300. The Waves, Original and new.
They are all great, but my favourite is the original, the P.S.T!

kirk13 · **Reply #53 on:** July 19, 2014, 09:34:17 AM

Having already won an OHT,thank you Leatherman,I'm OUT.

However,favourite Leatherman?

I think I can narrow it to four:
Pulse: for my money,the single best tool LM have ever made. Nice size and weight,tool load spot on,best ergonomics of the earlier LMs!
PST/KST: where it began for me,and the story continues...
Sideclip/Kirkyclip : PSTs pretty,if inferior cousin. Love it though!
Bladeless Fuse: when work needs mount up,it gets called back. Mines modded,but still! Please LM,Bladeless Rebar or something?

Act2uToo · **Reply #54 on:** July 19, 2014, 01:48:52 PM

My favorite Leatherman is the Juice S2. Why? Because it's the one I have on me ATM.

(Notice the screwdriver ground into an awl)

pingu · **Reply #55 on:** July 20, 2014, 12:02:47 AM

My first enduring Leatherman was my Orange Juice S2 which I bought around 2011. The requirement was an "SAK" with decent pliers. Implicit in that is a non-locking blade. I mislaid it somewhere in the house wiring an electric extension in the attic. Bought a grey replacement in case I find it some day.

I confess I find the external blade, cap lifter and scissors more convenient than inboard tools. So the Juice S2 is my Favorite Leatherman because I carry and use it every day.

Ready to take over some day is my newly acquired and modded "scissored Kick". Yes inboard tools but beautifully sleek when closed. Can't be my "favorite" because its not yet carried, but some day soon...

For heavier tasks Rebar continues to see off classier models.

RimfireNZ · **Reply #56 on:** July 20, 2014, 02:25:52 AM

Quote from: Act2uToo on July 19, 2014, 01:48:52 PM

My favorite Leatherman is the Juice S2. Why? Because it's the one I have on me ATM.
(Notice the screwdriver ground into an awl)

Do you mean AWL? Or do you mean perfect thumb impailing tool of death?

I'd be too scared to open the thing. I have a scar from repeated battles with the flat drivers on my Juices.

cannonball · **Reply #57 on:** July 20, 2014, 04:26:54 AM

My facvorite is the Wave.

enki_ck · **Reply #58 on:** July 20, 2014, 04:39:02 AM

Quote from: cannonball on July 20, 2014, 04:26:54 AM

My facvorite is the Wave.

Why and how long have you had it?

I can't count it as an entry otherwise.

cannonball · **Reply #59 on:** July 20, 2014, 04:58:16 AM

My favorite is the wave. When preparing for a very big storm, that is what i carried, just in case.

I bought it for $16 at a flea market, it was very rusty. A little WD-40, brass brush and elbow grease and it looked almost new.

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