Can anybody verify if this is a Leatherman?

[Ratrob]

Hello all,

I recently purchased this multitool from a pawn shop which claimed this was a Leatherman, but it has no stamp or mark on it.  I bought it anyways because it was only $7 and it was a big upgrade from my current tool that is plastic and cheap.  This looks like a pretty good quality tool and well made.  Can anybody verify if this is a Leatherman or help me figure out if it is any kind of name brand?  Any help would be appreciated! 

Thanks

[Mechanickal]

I'm not a Leatherman expert at all, but my impression is that this is not an actual Leatherman.

I'm sure someone with more knowledge will confirm or deny this soon enough though!

[Mechanickal]

Oh, and welcome to the forum!!

[cody6268]

First of all, welcome!

That tool is a copy of a tool called the Bear and Son Bear Jaws. I've never actually used the copies, but that tool seems to be quite solidly built.  The copies were sold as Blue Point and Schrade, among other brands.

[SteveC]

Welcome to the forum 

No, that is not a Leatherman but I think you did good for $7   

[Tsquare]

It looks sturdy for a 7 dollar tool.  I think you did good.

[Old Boy]

Nice beater!

[Poncho65]

Question is already answered, so I will just welcome you to

[ironraven]

Welcome, Ratrob.

Like others have said, Bear and Sons, probably an earlier one. I had one, it's nothing special but it's solid. For seven bucks, very good score, it's a worker.

[Ratrob]

Thanks everybody for the input. I think I'm going to eventually get a Leatherman Wave multi tool but this guy will work for now.  I also know my kids are going to get me a PS4 for my upcoming birthday. 

Just to add a quick story, I am a nurse; a male nurse (insert your jokes here....)  I started getting into Leatherman tools when one day I was working in cardiac ICU and an Emergency Department resident had to come up to our floor and put an arterial line in our patient.  I noticed the guy had a crazy pair of scissors and asked him where he got them to which he replied "They're called Leatherman and they're awesome.  I can cut a work boot off a shattered ankle with these!"  Believe it or not, Leathermans are popular in ED departments in the hospital.  I was instantly hooked and started looking up Leatherman tools.  I think it's just kinda interesting how you see these tools being used in so many different situations.   

Thanks again for your input. 

[Poncho65]

No jokes but respect for the nurse job

I have often wondered if anyone in the field of work carried the Raptor and it is good to hear that is getting use for what it is designed for

[Aloha]

I have nothing but respect for what you do for a living  .  As to your $7 tool, its a great inexpensive way to figure out what you like and don't like.  You can beat the daylights out of this tool and when you decide what configuration you want then decide which Leatherman best suits you. 

My guess is the Leatherman you colleague had was the Raptor  .           

[AimlessWanderer]

I've had genuine Bear & Sons tools, and the cheapo copy that you have (the Phillips is the easiest giveaway that it's the copy). The Bear and Sons tools were the stepping stone for Victorinox to move into the plier multitool realm, as they bought Bear for a while, and based the Swisstool on it, which is a vastly superior tool. The Bear is a decent reliable tool though, and although they were cheap, the copy actually performed quite well on a few tasks. For $7 you have done well, and the tool will pay for itself very quickly. Do not be disheartened that it is not a Leatherman, there are several manufacturers out there, and everybody has their own favourites. If the tool does what you need and does it well, it doesn't matter what name is on the handles.

Welcome to the forum 

[ThePeacent]

Many emergency paramedics and ambulance workers carry the Raptor and use them on occasion on their job, it's common topic on Bladeforums where these folks tend to comment positively on those LMs.
Many trust their jobs and responsibilities to them, I can tell (from stories and comments) that they love the tool and it's and extraordinary purpose-driven design   

[Carrier]

Good one on getting into Leatherman tools.

They are well designed, well built and they really work. 
Your photo's could fool me into thinking it was a Leatherman supertool original, but if the brandname is missing, that's really a giveaway - it's not a Leatherman. 
And there are tons of multitools out there, and they are all designed for 'toolcount' and 'low production costs'.   
Leatherman, Victorinox and to some extend, Gerber, seem to be the only ones saying 'screw the costs, it has to work!'

I carry a Wave on a clip in my pocket.  The main feature for me is the outside tools. It means you're holding something with one hand, and without letting go, your other hand reaches out and has a knife in it.
The PS4 is beautiful, but with all respect it deserves for its design, it does not have that. 

Raptor or possibly Surge sounds very good for you.  You will not be sorry you bought it, not a single day.

[Poncho65]

Welcome to as well Carrier

[ironraven]

Just to add a quick story, I am a nurse; a male nurse (insert your jokes here....)

I never joke about male nurses.

Although on day I expect to have a fetching jacket with long sleeves and dead sexy buckles in the back, and when I'm out and about I'll be accompanied by a pair of male nurses who could be mistaken for the Brute Squad.

This is an addictive hobby.

[ThePeacent]

I don't know why would anyone laugh at a male nurse.
On this very month, 3 years ago, a male nurse saved my life on the Pyrenees. Hadn't it ben for him I'd most likely be dead right now. I am very grateful for what he did and the luck I had having him close by at that bad time.