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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #990 on: March 25, 2018, 03:48:46 PM

I bought a Supertool 200 NIP 1005 datecodes and a Grey Kf4 NIP (didn't look for it for the datecodes) in blister packs just like that around 2008-09 and the ST200 packaging has 2008 on it :salute: They also had PSTs :cheers: I bought a ST200, a couple of the Kf4s (one for a member here :tu: ) but I didn't get a PST :facepalm: as I had been looking for older ones at the time and that one was still a bit higher than what I wanted to pay considering they had on been discontinued a few years at that time :tu: So I would say it is the latest datecode on a PST with newer packaging to get rid of the remaining stock after the big discontinuing of 04/05 :salute:


That sounds like a plausible explanation.


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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #991 on: March 28, 2018, 08:06:55 PM
Iam fairly new to the Leatherman multitool and this chronology project has been very interesting and helpful. Thanks


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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #992 on: March 28, 2018, 09:55:11 PM
Welcome to MTo mlw270win

And thanks for your feedback - Much appreciated.

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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #993 on: March 29, 2018, 12:38:54 AM
Welcome to :MTO: mlw :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #994 on: April 02, 2018, 07:37:44 PM
Just two PSTs and 35 years between them  :)



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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #995 on: April 02, 2018, 07:46:03 PM
Just two PSTs and 35 years between them  :)



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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #996 on: April 10, 2018, 03:58:10 PM
Just two PSTs and 35 years between them  :)



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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #997 on: April 10, 2018, 04:00:07 PM
I'm always amazed at all the many changes made to the PST over the years of production.
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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #998 on: April 10, 2018, 04:05:59 PM
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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #999 on: April 10, 2018, 04:13:22 PM
I'm always amazed at all the many changes made to the PST over the years of production.

There have been many small changes for sure :o Some more noticeable than others :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1000 on: April 10, 2018, 04:13:50 PM
Guess we have 1000 replies to this thread now :dd: :like: :like: :like:


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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1001 on: April 12, 2018, 06:52:41 AM
 :like: 1001 now! :D
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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1002 on: May 03, 2018, 08:22:04 PM
Finally I gathered all variants (four of four) of JPSTs with "POCKET SURVIVAL TOOL" on handles  8)



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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1003 on: May 04, 2018, 12:10:23 PM
Another great pic wow :tu: :drool: :like:


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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1004 on: May 04, 2018, 12:21:09 PM
A-WESOME  :like:
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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1005 on: May 04, 2018, 02:30:34 PM
Finally I gathered all variants (four of four) of JPSTs with "POCKET SURVIVAL TOOL" on handles  8)

As far as PSTs go, "YOU DA MAN"   :salute:   :tu:

It looks a bit confusing when PSTs made in Japan have "USA" on the plier heads.
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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1006 on: May 05, 2018, 12:07:56 AM
Nice one :tu:

But come on Wow - Lay out the differences for us novices!!! They all look the same to me !!   ;)
Looks like they all have solid rivets and LM Japan on the blade, the small LEATHERMAN TOOL handle stamp (which is ususual for Japan made - right?), and even PO (Portland Oregon) on the handle, which is surprising!!

Although I can see the left two have USA on the plier head.
I am guessing the trademark/patent handle stamp is different? Lanyard?  - What else ???

Hmm - Just zoomed in on the pic - Nope - They all have US PATENT - Although I can see the rightmost file has a different cut!!

Thanks mate 

PS. And how do you know you have 'all four' ?  ???   :o   And there isn't another variation hiding out there !!

EDIT: PPS - How many in the collection now    ???    :D
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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1007 on: May 05, 2018, 03:20:25 AM
Have a closer look at the tang on the files, also I'd be very surprised if all 4 don't have the indent in the rivets on the "back side" handles (which we call "hollow" rivets, even though they aren't really hollow).
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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1008 on: May 05, 2018, 05:41:56 AM
Thanks Greg - Have I got it now  ???

PST       Pliers            File     
1 LM USAPattern1
2 LM USAPattern1
MiJ Stamp
3 LM Pattern2
4 LM Pattern3

All my PSTs have LEATHERMAN stamped on the files except the JPST (- Thanks again Greg :D ) - which has no stamp
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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1009 on: May 05, 2018, 08:10:01 AM
The differences between "POCKET SURVIVAL TOOL" JPSTs:

JPST       Pliers                             File tang stamp     
1LEATHERMAN USA - (hidden)
2LEATHERMAN USAMADE IN JAPAN
3LEATHERMAN - (hidden)
4LEATHERMANMADE IN JAPAN


EDIT: PPS - How many in the collection now    ???    :D

Now in my collection 146 PSTs (131 USPSTs and 15 JPSTs)  :)
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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1010 on: May 05, 2018, 02:50:14 PM
Now in my collection 146 PSTs (131 USPSTs and 15 JPSTs)  :)

You have more than me  :salute:  , I have only(!) 118 PSTs  (86 x USPSTs and 43 JPSTs)   

Good to see that not all PSTs reside in the US   ;)   :pok:
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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1011 on: May 05, 2018, 08:48:53 PM
You have more than me  :salute:  , I have only(!) 118 PSTs  (86 x USPSTs and 43 JPSTs)   

All my 146 PSTs - it's unique, no double items, what about yours 118?  ;)  :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1012 on: May 06, 2018, 10:36:29 AM
You have more than me  :salute:  , I have only(!) 118 PSTs  (86 x USPSTs and 43 JPSTs)   

All my 146 PSTs - it's unique, no double items, what about yours 118?  ;)  :cheers:

I'm sure you have way more PST variants than me    :salute:  , I have lots of duplicates, particularly the JPSTs (and also a severe lack of the enthusiasm & energy that would be needed to thoroughly inspect and classify and count the variants).  However, I believe I have the SS Gerber Mr Pinchy v1.x  territory reasonably well covered (mainly because there aren't so many variants)
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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1013 on: May 06, 2018, 12:29:19 PM
That's insane! 100+ PSTs!! All different?!? I guess the 2 of you will have to lay them all out and snapshot them or no one here will believe you!  :whistle:


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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1014 on: May 06, 2018, 04:00:23 PM
I would love to see a pic or 2 of at least part of each of your collections even :dd: :like:

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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1015 on: May 06, 2018, 09:17:28 PM
Oops, I forgot add to my count Heritage and Collector's Edition PSTs :facepalm:
Correct quantity of my PSTs - 148 pcs  :)



Lines 1-2:  Drop point blade PSTs (26 of 34)
Line 3:  Drop point blade JPSTs (15 of 16)
Lines 4-7:  Clip point (Saber) blade PSTs (50 of 55)
Lines 8-11:  Short clip point blade PSTs (55 of 66) + Heritage and Collector's Edition PSTs (2 of 2)
Total: 148 of 173


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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1016 on: May 06, 2018, 10:33:51 PM
Very great pic wow :o 8) :like:

Thanks for the pic  :like: :like:


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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1017 on: May 06, 2018, 10:41:21 PM
   









                                                                                   Wow !










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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1018 on: May 07, 2018, 12:08:32 AM
A - M - A - Z - I - N - G

You are truly dedicated to your hobby and goal Mr. Wow -  wow indeed !!   :o

And we all appreciate it, and you sharing with us - Thanks  :tu:


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Re: Leatherman PST chronology project
Reply #1019 on: May 07, 2018, 07:18:13 AM
Thanks guys!  :cheers:
I see some problem with picture visible in this post, I try to share it once again.

Preview / Small size picture:


Link to download full size picture

Lines 1-2:  Drop point blade PSTs (26 of 34)
Line 3:  Drop point blade JPSTs (15 of 16)
Lines 4-7:  Clip point (Saber) blade PSTs (50 of 55)
Lines 8-11:  Short clip point blade PSTs (55 of 66) + Heritage and Collector's Edition PSTs (2 of 2)
Total: 148 of 173
« Last Edit: May 07, 2018, 10:05:27 AM by wowaboro »


 

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