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question about pre patent Leatherman Mini tool

Offline Tim Brown

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question about pre patent Leatherman Mini tool
on: March 31, 2018, 07:38:37 AM
Rummaging through an old backpack, I discovered a Leatherman Mini Tool in the black belt pouch with US Pat Pend stamped on the handle.  Everything I've seen online has the patent number stamped on it.  Just wondering if the pre patent tool is of any particular value or if it is of relative rarity.  It is in mint shape as I've never used it.  It's 2 5/8 by 1 inch in size, folded.  Thanks.


us Offline SteveC

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Re: question about pre patent Leatherman Mini tool
Reply #1 on: March 31, 2018, 02:10:24 PM
Hi Tim and welcome to the forum !   :cheers:

Can't say if being pre patent can add any extra value but being mint and having the original sheath does.   :tu:

You can do a completed sales search on E-Bay to get a feel for the value.

Lets see some pics   :)
« Last Edit: March 31, 2018, 02:15:07 PM by SteveC »


ie Offline Don Pablo

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Re: question about pre patent Leatherman Mini tool
Reply #2 on: March 31, 2018, 02:28:26 PM
Welcome to MTO!  :tu: :cheers:
I agree with Steve.
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

All hail the hook!


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Re: question about pre patent Leatherman Mini tool
Reply #3 on: March 31, 2018, 02:49:33 PM
Welcome to :MTO: Tim :cheers:

Steve is right about finding value in the current market through eBay :salute: and mint and original sheath will get more than it being an older variety :cheers: but some collectors might pay more if they know what they are looking for and some might not :think: Pics of it would help and we all love pics here anyways :dd: :D

Also is it stamped US Pat Pend on both sides  :think: I have one that is stamped with US Pat Pend on one side and the other has US Pat and the number :think:

Still an oldie either way and neat to have :like:


 

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