Bring it back! (KF4 Appreciatcion Thread)

[DaveK]

  My KF4 beater arrived today, and despite the ebay description saying that the "handles show some wear", it's virtually new! There's just one scratch on one of the scales, just light, hasn't even dented the aluminium, otherwise it's like my NIB one.Tools seem unused, not even any scratches on the blades.

As a bonus, it has the "USA" drilled out, a variation I didn't already have, so I'm really pleased

[NeitherExtreme]

My KF4 beater arrived today, and despite the ebay description saying that the "handles show some wear", it's virtually new! There's just one scratch on one of the scales, just light, hasn't even dented the aluminium, otherwise it's like my NIB one.Tools seem unused, not even any scratches on the blades.

As a bonus, it has the "USA" drilled out, a variation I didn't already have, so I'm really pleased

Sounds great! Hope you like using it. Go break that guy in!

(KF4 Pic Thread )

[J-sews]

My KF4 beater arrived today, and despite the ebay description saying that the "handles show some wear", it's virtually new! There's just one scratch on one of the scales, just light, hasn't even dented the aluminium, otherwise it's like my NIB one.Tools seem unused, not even any scratches on the blades.

As a bonus, it has the "USA" drilled out, a variation I didn't already have, so I'm really pleased

Congrats Dave!! Sounds like you made out okay on that deal.

[Poncho65]

Well after seeing all the KF4 threads  I had to go and find 1 myself as well It came in the mail today and I am very pleased with it for it's size it packed a wallop I do see how the scissors would make it the perfect MT but it is more than adequate to handle everyday needs I also like the saw the size of it seems fine to me as well I checked it with the saw on my Blast and it is only 1 tooth shorter That really fooled me but I really do like this tool I salute you KF4

[NeitherExtreme]

Well after seeing all the KF4 threads  I had to go and find 1 myself as well It came in the mail today and I am very pleased with it for it's size it packed a wallop I do see how the scissors would make it the perfect MT but it is more than adequate to handle everyday needs I also like the saw the size of it seems fine to me as well I checked it with the saw on my Blast and it is only 1 tooth shorter That really fooled me but I really do like this tool I salute you KF4

Another one joins the club! I agree with you on all points... Lots of tools in a small package, scissors would've been nice, nice long saw.

[BIG-TARGET]

I think I may have possibly some "good news"
http://www.countryknives.com/store/product.asp?sku=LT74103001

[David]

Their is quite a few showing up on ebay that are going for alot less than CKs price.

[1jump2many]

I finally got around to stopping at a tool store that I have been meaning to check out yesterday.  I didn't expect much but when I got to their MT case I was surprised to see 3 Kf4's, New In Packaging, hanging from one of the pegs.  I bought one yesterday and today I was in the same area so I stopped in and bought the other two.  I'm keeping one for myself, one is SPF but the third one is available.  If anyone in the US is interested in it PM me.  Here is a picture of the one I bought yesterday but the other two look exactly the same.  Brand new in packaging. 

[nuphoria]

The KF4 is probably my favourite legal EDC tool to carry. It really does cover the bases and would be perect with scissors IMHO. I would happily sacrifice the serrated blade, or have a combi one instead as I usually carry a dedicated knife anyway.

It's just right for pocket carry too, without excess bulk or weight 

I am not a fan of yellow in general however, so this broke my usual avoidance of it!

[1jump2many]

The KF4 is probably my favourite legal EDC tool to carry. It really does cover the bases and would be perect with scissors IMHO. I would happily sacrifice the serrated blade, or have a combi one instead as I usually carry a dedicated knife anyway.

It's just right for pocket carry too, without excess bulk or weight 

I am not a fan of yellow in general however, so this broke my usual avoidance of it!

Think of it as either Gold or what Leatherman refers to the color as "Solar Yellow".     I guess the word Solar makes it sound a more macho yellow.   

[BIG-TARGET]

I finally got around to stopping at a tool store that I have been meaning to check out yesterday.  I didn't expect much but when I got to their MT case I was surprised to see 3 Kf4's, New In Packaging, hanging from one of the pegs.  I bought one yesterday and today I was in the same area so I stopped in and bought the other two.  I'm keeping one for myself, one is SPF but the third one is available.  If anyone in the US is interested in it PM me.  Here is a picture of the one I bought yesterday but the other two look exactly the same.  Brand new in packaging. 

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Where did you get it?

[1jump2many]

At a tool store called Berlands.  They're not a chain store though.  I have one left, if you are interested PM me.  I am going to sell it I just haven't gotten around to starting a sale thread yet.

[Craig]

The KF4 is probably my favourite legal EDC tool to carry. It really does cover the bases and would be perect with scissors IMHO. I would happily sacrifice the serrated blade, or have a combi one instead as I usually carry a dedicated knife anyway.

It's just right for pocket carry too, without excess bulk or weight 

I am not a fan of yellow in general however, so this broke my usual avoidance of it!

Think of it as either Gold or what Leatherman refers to the color as "Solar Yellow".     I guess the word Solar makes it sound a more macho yellow.   

In the same way that the 'Thunder Purple' they use on the xe6 sounds tough Congratulations on a great find 1jump2many

[cerbera147]

I'm in 

1Jump2Many helped me on my way 

I believe my membership card is in order 

If they ever did bring it back it would have to include scissors. I believe its lack of scissors was its eventual downfall    I would like to see a pocketclip as well

[1jump2many]

I'm in 

1Jump2Many helped me on my way 

I believe my membership card is in order 

If they ever did bring it back it would have to include scissors. I believe its lack of scissors was its eventual downfall    I would like to see a pocketclip as well

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Very cool!    Nice pictures.

[David]

Nice KF4   

[NeitherExtreme]

I'm in 

1Jump2Many helped me on my way 

I believe my membership card is in order 

Very cool...

There's a membership card!? I want one.

[J-sews]

I'm in  

1Jump2Many helped me on my way  

I believe my membership card is in order  

Very cool...

There's a membership card!? I want one.

Ahem. As president and founder of the KF4 Appreciation Society, I believe it is YOUR job to issue the membership cards.

[NeitherExtreme]

Ahem. As president and founder of the KF4 Appreciation Society, I believe it is YOUR job to issue the membership cards.

  You're right!

Sorry for the delay everyone...

Here's the first edition of our membership card, feel free to carry it everywhere and display it proudly. Remember, we're legal almost anywhere.

[NeitherExtreme]

They are also available in designer varieties for no extra charge...

[NeitherExtreme]

And just in case anyone is in the "Pallarols" club, I've made on special for you. This card will cost you $13.99 though.

[cerbera147]

Wow, thank you El Presidente 

I'll get mine laminated asap

[DaveK]

Very good NE

[BIG-TARGET]

But the important question is(even with the membership cards, protest walks and telethons) will Leatherman put the KF4 BACK into production?

[J-sews]

Nice selection of cards there President NE!

I like this one the best!

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[BIG-TARGET]

NOW!  For the question. When do we have the "Bra burning/nude-in" protest march at the LM factory!!!
KF4!! WE WANT MORE!!!
KF4!! WE WANT MORE!!!
KF4!! WE WANT MORE!!!

[zepla]

NOW!  For the question. When do we have the "Bra burning/nude-in" protest march at the LM factory!!!
KF4!! WE WANT MORE!!!
KF4!! WE WANT MORE!!!
KF4!! WE WANT MORE!!!

Due to the mainly male population over here, may I suggest to get some girls to nude-in for us? No, no not for me, I just think that it would make more of an impact at LM headquarters. Just thinking "what would catch my attention if people start protesting at our headquarter?" you know.

[Mercury]

The KF4 does look like the best juice offering.  LM has this problem of not thinking outside the box.  That's why they discontinued the KF4.  They do other dumb things like restricting bit drivers to the Wave/surge/charge/skele line.  I want a traditional model with a bit driver in it!  Maybe I will start a thread on that. 

[DaveK]

The KF4 does look like the best juice offering.  LM has this problem of not thinking outside the box.  That's why they discontinued the KF4.  They do other dumb things like restricting bit drivers to the Wave/surge/charge/skele line.  I want a traditional model with a bit driver in it!  Maybe I will start a thread on that. 

Don't think outside the box? You're 'aving a larf

Leatherman practically invented the genre of the multitool, and have become an industry giant, despite not existing before 1983 - must be all those dumb ideas

Apparently, the KF4 just didn't sell as well as the others (which surprises me), but the public voted with their wallets! The bit driver thing is about making you part with your cash I reckon, not so dumb either

[Mercury]

The KF4 does look like the best juice offering.  LM has this problem of not thinking outside the box.  That's why they discontinued the KF4.  They do other dumb things like restricting bit drivers to the Wave/surge/charge/skele line.  I want a traditional model with a bit driver in it!  Maybe I will start a thread on that. 

Don't think outside the box? You're 'aving a larf
Bla
Leatherman practically invented the genre of the multitool, and have become an industry giant, despite not existing before 1983 - must be all those dumb ideas

Apparently, the KF4 just didn't sell as well as the others (which surprises me), but the public voted with their wallets! The bit driver thing is about making you part with your cash I reckon, not so dumb either

They were better when Tim was still working.  If the bit driver thing is about money, they certainly could up the price of the models they put it in.  I may have mis-spoke when I said they don't think outside the box, but they do seem to compartmentalize their tools so that each one has the perfect elements, it's just impossible to get the perfect combo.  This can be said of all tool manufacturers.  They really should pay a little bit more attention to this forum and others like it.  Real users like repair techs and the like don't really want a can opener on their MT, yet LM refuses to take it off any of their full size models (Skele-style tools excluded).  The little bit driver, while useful in some applications, just sits there for most of the time taking up space that an awl could fill.  Look at the fuse, there is that ridiculously thin lanyard ring(that seems to be absolutely necessary  ) and a washer taking up space that could hold a file.  It's things like that that drive me nuts.  You don't see near as much wasted space on a Vic multi.  LM hit a goldmine with the PST, original wave, and supertool lines as well as the KF4.  why they felt the need to fill their juice line with corkscrews is beyond me.  They should go back to their roots and listen to the people that use their tools.