Rebar hard to open, pliers and tools is this normal?

[kar120c]

My Rebar, few used, needs lot of strenght to open it, both pliers and tools. I tried to lube a little with WD40 but nothing changed. The pins seems to be too much serrated. Is this a problem or using the situation goes better?

[Obi1shinobee]

Try WD40 overnight that will work .. 

[kaput]

I've had he same exact issue with the Rebar specifically. The more you use it the better and smoother it'll get.

[Poncho65]

Oil it good and then work it back and forth It will get better with time Report back here whether it helped or not 

[kar120c]

Thanks, waits for my report

[Padre]

Had to put a gun oil on mine. Now its really smooth.

[Alan K.]

My Rebar was very stiff when it was new.  I think this is typical of this model.  I needed to wear it in by using it, as well as by adding a few well placed drops of oil and working it back and forth for a few hours while watching TV. I honestly think that fiddling with the Rebar was more entertaining than what was on the TV. After much use it has become very smooth.

[LoopCutter]

My Rebar was very stiff when it was new.  I think this is typical of this model.  I needed to wear it in by using it, as well as by adding a few well placed drops of oil and working it back and forth for a few hours while watching TV. I honestly think that fiddling with the Rebar was more entertaining than what was on the TV. After much use it has become very smooth.

 
Just what I had to do with mine as well. It was good for the tool and for my hands to get the feel for the new Rebar.

The only part that was not tight was the pliers head, they were very smooth, that if I stood it up on the handle ends, it would slowly separate to the limit.

Do a thirty day challenge with the rebar, it will provide you new experiences and trust in this design and function.

[metasyntax]

I must've gotten lucky, mine was great right out of the box, just after they came out. And the plier action is on par with the SwissTool and Spirit: it falls open and shut under its own weight. High quality and lots of functionality in a small package; Leatherman hit it out of the park with the Rebar.

[Obi1shinobee]

My Rebar was very stiff when it was new.  I think this is typical of this model.  I needed to wear it in by using it, as well as by adding a few well placed drops of oil and working it back and forth for a few hours while watching TV. I honestly think that fiddling with the Rebar was more entertaining than what was on the TV. After much use it has become very smooth.

 
Just what I had to do with mine as well. It was good for the tool and for my hands to get the feel for the new Rebar.

The only part that was not tight was the pliers head, they were very smooth, that if I stood it up on the handle ends, it would slowly separate to the limit.

Do a thirty day challenge with the rebar, it will provide you new experiences and trust in this design and function.

 

[kaput]

My Rebar was very stiff when it was new.  I think this is typical of this model.  I needed to wear it in by using it, as well as by adding a few well placed drops of oil and working it back and forth for a few hours while watching TV. I honestly think that fiddling with the Rebar was more entertaining than what was on the TV. After much use it has become very smooth.

 
Just what I had to do with mine as well. It was good for the tool and for my hands to get the feel for the new Rebar.

The only part that was not tight was the pliers head, they were very smooth, that if I stood it up on the handle ends, it would slowly separate to the limit.

Do a thirty day challenge with the rebar, it will provide you new experiences and trust in this design and function.

 

[kaput]

My Rebar was very stiff when it was new.  I think this is typical of this model.  I needed to wear it in by using it, as well as by adding a few well placed drops of oil and working it back and forth for a few hours while watching TV. I honestly think that fiddling with the Rebar was more entertaining than what was on the TV. After much use it has become very smooth.

I did the same. It does seem typical for the model it seems. And although I've worked it open and closed and used it on a daily rotation it has gotten better, but it still remains stiffer than other Leatherman tools  . For instance I have a 300 here that when I look at it in comparison the 300 is absolutely buttery smooth opening and operation! And it's in excellent like new condition.

[Alan K.]

Oh, and one more thing, some people (like me) prefer clumping tools because it is easier to pull out everything in a clump and then push back what you don't need.  This is especially true if you don't have strong fingers or long fingernails, or if you have a hard time seeing which tool is which while they are tucked into the frame.

[LoopCutter]

My Rebar was very stiff when it was new.  I think this is typical of this model.  I needed to wear it in by using it, as well as by adding a few well placed drops of oil and working it back and forth for a few hours while watching TV. I honestly think that fiddling with the Rebar was more entertaining than what was on the TV. After much use it has become very smooth.

I did the same. It does seem typical for the model it seems. And although I've worked it open and closed and used it on a daily rotation it has gotten better, but it still remains stiffer than other Leatherman tools  . For instance I have a 300 here that when I look at it in comparison the 300 is absolutely buttery smooth opening and operation! And it's in excellent like new condition.

Of all my tools the ST300 is the smoothest opener I have, Buttery Smooth is a great description.  My Rebar has a good bit to go before it gets that smooth, right now it is fighten smooth, like it isn't ready to be woke up..

[kaput]

My Rebar was very stiff when it was new.  I think this is typical of this model.  I needed to wear it in by using it, as well as by adding a few well placed drops of oil and working it back and forth for a few hours while watching TV. I honestly think that fiddling with the Rebar was more entertaining than what was on the TV. After much use it has become very smooth.

I did the same. It does seem typical for the model it seems. And although I've worked it open and closed and used it on a daily rotation it has gotten better, but it still remains stiffer than other Leatherman tools  . For instance I have a 300 here that when I look at it in comparison the 300 is absolutely buttery smooth opening and operation! And it's in excellent like new condition.

Of all my tools the ST300 is the smoothest opener I have, Buttery Smooth is a great description.  My Rebar has a good bit to go before it gets that smooth, right now it is fighten smooth, like it isn't ready to be woke up..

Hahaha  absolutely. Well put LoopCutter! Well put!

[Poncho65]

I must've gotten lucky, mine was great right out of the box, just after they came out. And the plier action is on par with the SwissTool and Spirit: it falls open and shut under its own weight. High quality and lots of functionality in a small package; Leatherman hit it out of the park with the Rebar.

I bought one when they first came out as well but alas I lost it and I have no idea where it went The two that i have now are both modded but still very smooth

 

[aurabattler]

My Rebar was super super super stiff when it was new.  I had a big fight with it every time I open and close it. Just oil it well and use it. Mine got much better after two weeks of normal use and now it is very smooth.

[kaput]

So I just added a black Oxide rebar to my collection. The first tool I've had two of as well.  but, as with my other, but even worse, this tool is really hard to open and the tools are almost impossible. I just think they're tightening the security screws too tight in the factory. I have a set of lokis keys and will loosen both the tools and plier head, should help to remedy the solution too. Anyway, rebars, I'm still a fan 

[Poncho65]

So I just added a black Oxide rebar to my collection. The first tool I've had two of as well.  but, as with my other, but even worse, this tool is really hard to open and the tools are almost impossible. I just think they're tightening the security screws too tight in the factory. I have a set of lokis keys and will loosen both the tools and plier head, should help to remedy the solution too. Anyway, rebars, I'm still a fan 

Those Loki wrenches are the best aren't they and congrats again on that beautiful BO Rebar

[SteveC]

Tip of the day .

Put some masking tape on the wrenches so you don't scratch the BO coating   

[Poncho65]

Tip of the day .

Put some masking tape on the wrenches so you don't scratch the BO coating   

Good tip Steve I would have never thought about that until it was to late