Leatherman REV club

[Kampfer]

Here we go.

[Kampfer]

Some detail photos
A couple things I noticed after opening up the package:
1. The handles spread wider than Sidekick or Wingman. (not good)
2. The handle on REV are different from SK/WM, they are two piece handles much like Sideclip's design. REV's pliers head and tools use the handle directly as retaining "spring", vs SK/WM has leaf spring to "click" tools in place. The retaining strength on REV is weak.
3. Different pliers head design, better cutter, not spring loaded, I think they are same pliers as Leap.

If you already own SK/WM, don't brother with this, a cheap version of the low end tool.

[pingu]

Huh, at least the Juice different handle thickness faces appear parallel.  Really don't like the end view.

How well do the cutters cut small cable ties and stranded copper wire?

[Kampfer]

This thing is so easy, took less than two minutes to take apart and put back together.

I tried putting the drivers on the other end of handle in place of pliers, they fit in but don not click, their locking lugs could not reach the handle. It would be good if the drivers can directly drop in take place of pliers, average user can easily transform the tool to "Pocket knife" or "Pocket pliers" modes, sadly that is not the case.

I tried putting Rev's pliers on SK, but they don't fit either.

[rdub934]

Hmmm. I saw them in stock at Scheels earlier in the week. Can you do comparison pics with a SK/WM? The plier head looks pretty small in relation to the rest of the tool.

[Kampfer]

Hmmm. I saw them in stock at Scheels earlier in the week. Can you do comparison pics with a SK/WM? The plier head looks pretty small in relation to the rest of the tool.

All my SK/WM were butchered

[captain spaulding]

I still have no idea why Leatherman waste their time and money on the rev when they already have the Wingman/Sidekick. 

I love my Leathermans, but the companies decisions make me wonder WTF is going on around their. Sadly the Rev is one of the least disappointing tools they have released recently. The Tread being one of the most disappointing.

[Obi1shinobee]

I still have no idea why Leatherman waste their time and money on the rev when they already have the Wingman/Sidekick. 

I love my Leathermans, but the companies decisions make me wonder WTF is going on around their. Sadly the Rev is one of the least disappointing tools they have released recently. The Tread being one of the most disappointing.

[captain spaulding]

I still have no idea why Leatherman waste their time and money on the rev when they already have the Wingman/Sidekick. 

I love my Leathermans, but the companies decisions make me wonder WTF is going on around their. Sadly the Rev is one of the least disappointing tools they have released recently. The Tread being one of the most disappointing.

 

[rdub934]

Hmmm. I saw them in stock at Scheels earlier in the week. Can you do comparison pics with a SK/WM? The plier head looks pretty small in relation to the rest of the tool.

All my SK/WM were butchered

Thanks. I guess it was just an optical illusion making me think it was smaller.

[zoidberg]

Here we go.

The great Leatherman show-off thread. 

[Gareth]

Some detail photos
A couple things I noticed after opening up the package:
1. The handles spread wider than Sidekick or Wingman. (not good)
2. The handle on REV are different from SK/WM, they are two piece handles much like Sideclip's design. REV's pliers head and tools use the handle directly as retaining "spring", vs SK/WM has leaf spring to "click" tools in place. The retaining strength on REV is weak.
3. Different pliers head design, better cutter, not spring loaded, I think they are same pliers as Leap.

If you already own SK/WM, don't brother with this, a cheap version of the low end tool.

What are they thinking?  Who is doing the pliers ergonomics; Richard Keil? 

[pingu]

I still have no idea why Leatherman waste their time and money on the rev when they already have the Wingman/Sidekick. 

Well the cutters are different which might be a reason.  Maybe the WM/SK spring weakens the pliers (or makes them more expensive to produce).

Not yet easily available here so its academic for me but what I see I don't like that much.  But I'd still like to know if the cutters are any good 

[Kampfer]

Yes I forgot to talk about the cutters, pretty much is standard cutter like other Leatherman offerings like Wave. Of course the outlines of the pliers head are different.

[Kampfer]

Have to say I am very disappointed with REV, much worst than I thought.
I am ok with SK/WM, but rev is another step down from them, not just lacking one outside tool (Scissors or saw).
The entire tool just feel sloppy & filmy in hand, handles are too wide spreaded. 

[captain spaulding]

Have to say I am very disappointed with REV, much worst than I thought.
I am ok with SK/WM, but rev is another step down from them, not just lacking one outside tool (Scissors or saw).
The entire tool just feel filmy in hand, handles are too wide spreaded.

That's a bummer. If I can grab one for $20 or under I might still do it though.

[Kampfer]

I got it for free, but still returned it for store credit.

[captain spaulding]

I got it for free, but still returned it for store credit.

Hahaha, 


They have them in a brick and mortar store right now?

[Kampfer]

I got it for free, but still returned it for store credit.

Hahaha, 


They have them in a brick and mortar store right now?

I have the member annual refund from REI, which I used to purchase it.
I am surprise instead of issue me store credit they gave me cash refund.
Now I have $28 in my pocket.

[Kampfer]

Leatherman, if you are reading this, WAKE UP, you are heading down Gerberland!

[captain spaulding]

I got it for free, but still returned it for store credit.

Hahaha, 


They have them in a brick and mortar store right now?

I have the member annual refund from REI, which I used to purchase it.
I am surprise instead of issue me store credit they gave me cash refund.
Now I have $28 in my pocket.

Well that works.

[captain spaulding]

Leatherman, if you are reading this, WAKE UP, you are heading down Gerberland!

+1! I have been very disappointed with their choices on tool designs in the last couple years. The only good ones being the Rebar, Raptor, and........ well that's it. 

[Kampfer]

I noticed REV's MSRP is only $2.00 cheaper than Wingman, it is a no brainer.

[Obi1shinobee]

I noticed REV's MSRP is only $2.00 cheaper than Wingman, it is a no brainer.

GERBERLAND 

[Obi1shinobee]

I noticed REV's MSRP is only $2.00 cheaper than Wingman, it is a no brainer.

Wingman much better then Rev

[pingu]

2. The handle on REV are different from SK/WM, they are two piece handles much like Sideclip's design. REV's pliers head and tools use the handle directly as retaining "spring", vs SK/WM has leaf spring to "click" tools in place. The retaining strength on REV is weak.

Does the split "body spring" act independently on the drivers unlike SK/WM?

I don't like weak retaining strength particularly on a flat driver though with two handles (but not one handle  ) the handles can be closed to prevent tool close-up.

Disappointing to hear Rev is such a poor product.  Unsprung by-pass cutters on SK/WM would have been better IMHO   

[av8r1]

Will the pliers transplant into a SK/WM?

[Kampfer]

Will the pliers transplant into a SK/WM?

With some mod, maybe. But not a drop in.

[Kampfer]

2. The handle on REV are different from SK/WM, they are two piece handles much like Sideclip's design. REV's pliers head and tools use the handle directly as retaining "spring", vs SK/WM has leaf spring to "click" tools in place. The retaining strength on REV is weak.

Does the split "body spring" act independently on the drivers unlike SK/WM?

I don't like weak retaining strength particularly on a flat driver though with two handles (but not one handle  ) the handles can be closed to prevent tool close-up.

Disappointing to hear Rev is such a poor product.  Unsprung by-pass cutters on SK/WM would have been better IMHO 

They do act independently but still retaining is very weak.

[av8r1]

Will the pliers transplant into a SK/WM?

With some mod, maybe. But not a drop in.

So what you're saying is, totally useless for all purposes.  Good to know.