Picked this up for 4$ knowing it was an EDC brand knock-off of the Mako. What I wasnt expecting was full Leatherman package and markings.
Normaly knock offs are too round or sharp in thier stampings and the wrenches are out of tolerance. The edges and jimping are not as clean as my actual LMs, but the wrenches seem corect. The body is slightly magnetic unlike most Ti alloys which use non ferrous metals, listing says SS while tool/pkg says Ti.
The body is also considerably thicker than the Croc or Lm6 more akin to my fake Brewz. The bits lack markings, and recieved an extra Phillips but no T25. The marking is inked not stamped like the Croc oretched like the 6.
Did LM run OPT production overseas and this is made post contract using old worn out dies?
Or is it an out and out forgery?
Either way the fact it came in a LM blister makes me angry. I knew I was buying a fake to add to my collection but others might not.
The listing on ebay says unbranded, but a bad reseller could pass it off to the unknowing.
The ST300, Croc and LM6 in the pics are real, the "Brewz" is not.
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