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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1260 on: April 27, 2019, 04:07:32 PM
The only potentialhot spots for me are the lock releases but I can work around that. 


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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1261 on: April 27, 2019, 04:18:43 PM
 :iagree: without actually having one and using one this is all is view as a hot spot  :dunno:
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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1262 on: April 27, 2019, 04:20:54 PM
Are the wire-cutters the same exact ones as the Rebar etc?


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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1263 on: April 27, 2019, 04:23:05 PM
Good to get some honest video reviews   :tu:


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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1264 on: April 27, 2019, 04:40:18 PM
Great mod Matt and thank you for sharing this with me.  :like: This really helps me as the scissors was the only other sore point left for me (I already added a Nitize pocket clip to work around the other sore point). Thanks !

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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1265 on: April 27, 2019, 04:47:57 PM
Are the wire-cutters the same exact ones as the Rebar etc?
Indeed they are. :)
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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1267 on: April 27, 2019, 06:34:52 PM
The only potentialhot spots for me are the lock releases but I can work around that. 


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After playing around with my P4 the entire afternoon I can say that I agree with this.

Indeed they are potential hot spots, since you can feel them, but I don't know if they will become painful after using the pliers for an extended period.  And if so, like gadgetman 7 said, you can easily work around them. 

And the other hotspots mentioned in the previous video are a bit over the top in my opinion.  The cut-outs in which the plier lock are noticeable when you rub your finger over them, but again, while using the pliers I myself can hardly feel them in the palm of my hand, and same goes for those small pointy things on each handle, the guy in the video describes them as if they are razorsharp pins that will cause agonizing pain during use, and I've been trying to dig them into the palm of my hand as hard as I can and can hardly notice them, and they are not sharp at all, I've been going over them with every spot on my hands and never was able to make even a small scratch ...

I'll post more of my findings later on  ;).


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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1268 on: April 27, 2019, 07:56:11 PM
After playing around with my P4 the entire afternoon I can say that I agree with this.

Indeed they are potential hot spots, since you can feel them, but I don't know if they will become painful after using the pliers for an extended period.  And if so, like gadgetman 7 said, you can easily work around them. 

And the other hotspots mentioned in the previous video are a bit over the top in my opinion.  The cut-outs in which the plier lock are noticeable when you rub your finger over them, but again, while using the pliers I myself can hardly feel them in the palm of my hand, and same goes for those small pointy things on each handle, the guy in the video describes them as if they are razorsharp pins that will cause agonizing pain during use, and I've been trying to dig them into the palm of my hand as hard as I can and can hardly notice them, and they are not sharp at all, I've been going over them with every spot on my hands and never was able to make even a small scratch ...

I'll post more of my findings later on  ;).
Awesome info so far, T-G! :multi:

Glad you got the P4. I feel like it is a good tool. Not the best like the advertising tried to make it out, but good enough.
The fidget factor alone makes is special, because no other MT can touch it in that respect. The Spirit would be second place. IMO of course.
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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1269 on: April 27, 2019, 08:10:22 PM
Awesome info so far, T-G! :multi:

Glad you got the P4. I feel like it is a good tool. Not the best like the advertising tried to make it out, but good enough.
The fidget factor alone makes is special, because no other MT can touch it in that respect. The Spirit would be second place. IMO of course.

A couple of tools all share first place when it comes to fidget factor for me, the Free P4 is definitely one of them, but my other favorites are the Swisstool (I for one like the opening and closing of the pliers more on the Swisstool than on the Spirit), the Crunch is also one of them, and last but not least, the Gerber MP600, I mean ... sliding pliers ...

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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1270 on: April 27, 2019, 08:52:48 PM
A couple of tools all share first place when it comes to fidget factor for me, the Free P4 is definitely one of them, but my other favorites are the Swisstool (I for one like the opening and closing of the pliers more on the Swisstool than on the Spirit), the Crunch is also one of them, and last but not least, the Gerber MP600, I mean ... sliding pliers ...

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I forget about the Gerber sliding pliers. Guess that's because I carried one over 10 years. Definitely a contender. :iagree:
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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1271 on: April 27, 2019, 09:40:37 PM
Somebody on youtube claims they called Leatherman to inquire about a pocket clip for the P4 and were told they would be sent one for free. Note to all you P4 owners who bought through Leatherman 's website.


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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1272 on: April 27, 2019, 10:04:32 PM
Somebody on youtube claims they called Leatherman to inquire about a pocket clip for the P4 and were told they would be sent one for free. Note to all you P4 owners who bought through Leatherman 's website.
Is that pun intended  :pok:
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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1273 on: April 27, 2019, 10:17:55 PM
Somebody on youtube claims they called Leatherman to inquire about a pocket clip for the P4 and were told they would be sent one for free. Note to all you P4 owners who bought through Leatherman 's website.

I'm pretty sure when I contact Leatherman Belgium about this that I'll get a negative response ... That is if I even get a response in the first place ...

Maybe I should contact Leatherman U.S.A. for it, and while doing so also hear about my new Leatherman Logo sticker  :rant:.

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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1274 on: April 27, 2019, 10:20:21 PM


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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1275 on: April 27, 2019, 10:23:46 PM
I just bought a P2 to get a pocket clip for my P4. :whistle:
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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1276 on: April 27, 2019, 11:07:26 PM
One thing I do like is that from what I can see they have greatly lessened the handle splay. I wonder if the plier pivots are further apart (than those of a Wave or Surge, whichever is closest in size) to help facilitate this.  :think:


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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1277 on: April 27, 2019, 11:19:11 PM
The T4 might be an alternative to my Mountaineer. Uglier and more expensive but OHO.


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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1278 on: April 27, 2019, 11:57:14 PM
I just bought a P2 to get a pocket clip for my P4. :whistle:

Where did you get it at? 


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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1279 on: April 28, 2019, 01:23:33 AM
I’m thinking I will end up buying a P2 something new to play with. Looking at the videos the tools look similar to a wingman. I should be able to make a bit adapter for it so  I can use standard 1/4 bits or leatherman flat bits.




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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1280 on: April 28, 2019, 05:34:29 AM
I’m thinking I will end up buying a P2 something new to play with. Looking at the videos the tools look similar to a wingman. I should be able to make a bit adapter for it so  I can use standard 1/4 bits or leatherman flat bits.

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Good idea. :like:
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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1281 on: April 28, 2019, 06:17:32 AM
I’m eyeballing the T4 andK2/4 pocket knives myself :like:
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Reply #1282 on: April 28, 2019, 08:01:13 AM
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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1283 on: April 28, 2019, 01:19:30 PM
Are the P2/P4 available at retail outlets in the US yet? How about spare pocket clips?
Can l walk into a Cabelas/Walmart etc. and buy one or is it only through Leatherman's online store?
I will be in the US in a few weeks and will definitely get a P2 (or a P4 if l can get a pocket clip) if they are available.


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Reply #1284 on: April 28, 2019, 02:39:47 PM
Are the P2/P4 available at retail outlets in the US yet? How about spare pocket clips?
Can l walk into a Cabelas/Walmart etc. and buy one or is it only through Leatherman's online store?
I will be in the US in a few weeks and will definitely get a P2 (or a P4 if l can get a pocket clip) if they are available.

I’m not sure if they are on the shelves yet but Cabelas would be your best bet.   Where will you be in the U.S.?


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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1285 on: April 28, 2019, 04:47:40 PM
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Maybe see if there are any MT.o members nearby where you'll be staying and ask them to order a P2 ahead of time?
That would also make for a cool meetup with another person who is an MT fan. Not a lot of us MT-nutters around. :ahhh
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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1286 on: April 28, 2019, 04:57:25 PM
Are the P2/P4 available at retail outlets in the US yet? How about spare pocket clips?
Can l walk into a Cabelas/Walmart etc. and buy one or is it only through Leatherman's online store?
I will be in the US in a few weeks and will definitely get a P2 (or a P4 if l can get a pocket clip) if they are available.

There not supposed to be in retail locations until August/September. They are however selling on Amazon from third party sellers.


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Reply #1287 on: April 28, 2019, 05:11:39 PM
There not supposed to be in retail locations until August/September. They are however selling on Amazon from third party sellers.

I have seen pics of them in stores on Instagram. I just have no idea as to which stores. Cabelas usually gets new items very early.


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Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1288 on: April 28, 2019, 07:46:00 PM
Cabelas/Bass Pro are not showing them in stock in their stores but say they ship directly from the manufacturer. REI doesn’t have them either and they usually get them early.

Another option is to have it shipped to you hotel or the address you’re staying. Amazon has one day shipping available for a fee.


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Re: Leatherman Free Series
Reply #1289 on: April 28, 2019, 08:50:40 PM
The Walmart near me no longer have any Leatherman products in the store.


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