Leatherman Free Series

[Top-Gear-24]

I want to apologize for my agitation in regards to all of this. I got caught up in wanting something new to be really good. I cannot justify my childish behavior, and will not try.

We all get carried away sometimes, and the awaiting of a completely new tool series can cause some tool-fever (been there ... ).

 

[AimlessWanderer]

I want to apologize for my agitation in regards to all of this. I got caught up in wanting something new to be really good. I cannot justify my childish behavior, and will not try.

 

[McStitchy]

[george1]

Does the P2/P4 come with the pocket clip?

[Monrogue]

Does the P2/P4 come with the pocket clip?

The P2 does, and I think the clip for the P4 is a separate accessory to be ordered.

[SirVicaLot]

I want to apologize for my agitation in regards to all of this. I got caught up in wanting something new to be really good. I cannot justify my childish behavior, and will not try.

You are very passionate about tools, nothing wrong with that 

[gerleatherberman]

Thank you for the kind words, gentlemen!

You are very passionate about tools, nothing wrong with that 

[Blackbeard]

Anybody else getting the banner ad for this? The one that says "Leatherman Free" "Practically Perfect" And has the "Get Free" link button, that is some sneaky stuff

[Aloha]

I'm glad these tools are getting into the hands of users.  I'm stoked for those who ordered one/two and will pop in the owners thread to read up on how it performs. 

BTW is anyone ordering the other tools? Is seems the plier based ones are more anxiously awaited 

[SirVicaLot]

I am more interested in the other tools, but will not order right away. The price for those is too high for me. Hope the market will adjust that quickly.

[Aloha]

I think so.  Prices do seem to settle rather "quickly".  I think I too am a bit curious about those other tools. 

[SirVicaLot]

  I think they will be released later. I think it was June, but not 100% sure 

[gerleatherberman]

I think they will be released later. I think it was June, but not 100% sure 

What he said.

Indeed. I am not worried, because it will be a while before the T and K series are released for sale. Those are on the want list as well.

[gadgetman7]

I think the T and K series are worth looking at. I do wonder how thick they’ll be though. (Says the guy who sometimes pocket carries a Swisschamp)


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[SirVicaLot]

I think the T and K series are worth looking at. I do wonder how thick they’ll be though. (Says the guy who sometimes pocket carries a Swisschamp)


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That will be interesting to see. I hope they do not exceed a 4 layer SAK.

[gerleatherberman]

They are going to be thicker. The all-tool locking system, which the SAK doesn't have, inherently makes it thicker from the start. Tack on the thicker drivers, large knife, etc. and you have a thicker tool. 

[AimlessWanderer]

They are going to be thicker. The all-tool locking system, which the SAK doesn't have, inherently makes it thicker from the start. Tack on the thicker drivers, large knife, etc. and you have a thicker tool. 

I'm not so sure.

If you think about one handle of the P2 or P4, that has the blade/s alongside the other tools, whereas the K series has the blade and tools in the same layer space, so they could be slimmer

[gerleatherberman]

I was thinking about the T series, because of the locking system. But, until someone posts some data(that means you, LM. We need specs), we won't know. The T series just looks thick in the video. Could by my eyes playing tricks though. The Free, from what people have written about it, is thinner than I had imagined.

Edit: Went to LM's site and they don't have the thickness posted, at least not where I can find it. But, going by the weight on the T4 at 4.3oz, I'd bet it was thicker than a 4-layer sak. The T2 at 3.3oz may be closer, not counting the pocket clip) to a 4 layer sak.

[SirVicaLot]

That would be a bummer. I don't really need locking tools, especially not a locking blade. Where i normally carry my tools, a locking blade is either frowned upon or illegal.

[gerleatherberman]

Oh man. That blows.

[sawman]

That would be a bummer. I don't really need locking tools, especially not a locking blade. Where i normally carry my tools, a locking blade is either frowned upon or illegal.

These kind of remarks on non locking implements keep bringing me back to the PST. So... leatherman finally releases "a" PST after decades and what do they do?? Slap a $250 price tag on the SOB. This is just asinine!

I like leatherman but they're talking a smurf on a lot of their customers....

[ReamerPunch]

Could've released a PST with handles inside-out, to make tool outside-accessible. And not charge $250 for it.

Or an inside-out Rebar.

[gerleatherberman]

I will say that the Limited Edition PST I bought, which was $149, has the best fit & finish of any MT I own. I don't feel it was a rip-off at $149, but to each their own. I do agree $250 is ridiculous though. Also, LM did take note of the fact they COULD NOT make a new PST for $40. If they had charged more than that for a tool with similar fit & finish to the OG PST, a large majority of possible users would say, "I can get a NIB OG PST on eBay for $40, so why would I pay WAY more than that for the same thing?" That is how I would feel. 

[SirVicaLot]

  but they could do something similar. I really like the small form factor of the PST, it would be great if they could go from there and evolve and improve on it.

[gerleatherberman]

but they could do something similar. I really like the small form factor of the PST, it would be great if they could go from there and evolve and improve on it.

Very true. 
A PST III would be awesome. Outside tools, non-locking, and replaceable cutter pliers. All with a thin profile like a PST. 

[sawman]

I will say that the Limited Edition PST I bought, which was $149, has the best fit & finish of any MT I own. I don't feel it was a rip-off at $149, but to each their own. I do agree $250 is ridiculous though. Also, LM did take note of the fact they COULD NOT make a new PST for $40. If they had charged more than that for a tool with similar fit & finish to the OG PST, a large majority of possible users would say, "I can get a NIB OG PST on eBay for $40, so why would I pay WAY more than that for the same thing?" 

I could almost go along with that had they used better steel on the tools, especially the blade, but it says 420 HC in the specs.

I still own and use PST's and sometimes their slim and compact profile makes them the best choice for light carry and functionality.

[SirVicaLot]

Very true. 
A PST III would be awesome. Outside tools, non-locking, and replaceable cutter pliers. All with a thin profile like a PST. 

  Hey LM, here is your next idea. Now off to the drawing board and make it happen 

[gerleatherberman]

Hey LM, here is your next idea. Now off to the drawing board and make it happen 

AND, LM, please make it for $80 or less, if possible. 

[gadgetman7]

Let the tools lock. Just replace the knife blade with an exchange a blade system that takes craft blades. You could remove the blade and still have a locking tool.


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[gerleatherberman]

Let the tools lock. Just replace the knife blade with an exchange a blade system that takes craft blades. You could remove the blade and still have a locking tool.


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Well. Then they could just make a Rebar+ with craft blade exchanger. 

The whole appeal of the PST is the incomparably thin profile.