I got my P4 a few hours ago. I quickly put it to use mounting a corner shelf.My initial thoughts:-This is a high quality tool. The tolerances are very tight. It most likely takes QC at Leatherman to a new level.-As someone said earlier, it is gonna take some muscle memory to get used to it.-The tool does not need a break in period and tons of oil.-The phillips driver bites into the fastener.-The scissors cut through a zip tie with little effort.-I tested the wire stripper. When you lay it next to the tool/implements and pull it is by far the best wire stripper that I have used on a multi tool.-The file while short, is slightly sharper than I expected. The metal saw still exists, and there is a wood file behind the metal file.-These are not Wingman implements, but somewhat similar.-The pry bar/package opener is stout. Real stout.-The ruler is worthless. The tool is basically another flat driver.-The tip on the end of the file just worked perfectly on a #1 phillips fastener.-The awl has a sharp has a very sharp blade. I wish it had a sharp tip. I do think it will peirce leather for a belt, but will take a little more effort.-I absolutely love the pliers and the ability of them to butterfly out. Click, click-The tool is lighter than I expected.More later.
I don't think these are overpriced to be honest. Consider thatIf you are careful, you can use these tools for decades. Amortized over the lifetime of the tool, it's a good investment. The prices are a pain for collectors like us, but if you just need a good multitool in your day to day, it's worth it.Don't forget that LM basically exchanged broken tools with new ones, no questions asked. It is a great service that we know and love, but that has to be priced into the upfront cost, that the user might not being one multitool, but actually two, three, four etc.
Currently carrying mine in a modified small Heritage sheath at the moment- when its not in my pocket using the pocket clip..Used it a hand full of times at work today- Main combo blade for box opening and heavy duty banding cuts and the scissors to cut banding and straps as well.Holds up fine and very easy to access the blade and scissors and close with one hand quickly- in order to not scare any sheaple Planning on making a horizontal carry leather sheath, maybe with some straight lines and angles, like the new LM Leather sheaths and maybe copy some of the dimpling design from the Free's handles to put on the front/flap of the sheath? and to try and utilize the pocket clip as well- so it clips onto the leather sheath and is then covered with the flap.Overall i would highly recommend Free P2- for ease of use and the fidget factor. Would love to see LM Produce some in BO or even Ti scaled with S30v Blade?
The tools on one side did inadvertently open when I CLOSED the pliers one handed with a sharp snap. The outer tools stayed in place though.
Let's make one thing clear , anyone can post in any thread here on MTO. You will just have to take any comments that come even if this thread was started with the intention of only having people who own or are going to order a Free. That just isn't the way things work around here nor should it be. This is a forum for discussing tools, the good the bad and the ugly.I don't like the fact that Nick felt the need to delete his comments that were posted in this thread. There was nothing wrong with his comments and he shouldn't have felt pressured to delete them. carry on
Sorry, I'm a little confused by this. I thought they were all outer tools. What opened, and what didn't? Otherwise, great overview. Thanks for your thoughts and pics
I wonder what the engraving I circled in blue on the ruler/screwdriver means. Maybe a tool adapter?(Image removed from quote.)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I wonder what the engraving I circled in blue on the ruler/screwdriver means. Maybe a tool adapter?(Image removed from quote.)It is a wire stripper and works very well. You need to fold it down onto the tool, turn it a few times and pull. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Makes sense. I’ve never used the wire stripper function because I typically use knife or my old electrician’s tool. I should have known though since there’s one on the SAK bottle opener too. I’ve played with the tool some more and it is very well made. Lockup is the best of any multitool I’ve seen. Rock solid. It’s growing on me. I have to assemble some SAR gear tomorrow so we’ll see how it goes. I’ll have a Charge with a bit kit available in case I need torx bits. I have decided the sheath is bad. It sits too high and there is no accommodation for horizontal carry. Oddly, the sheath is made in China. Kind of funny since they made a big deal about the tool being made in the USA. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
They are on the inside when the pliers are open. When I closed the pliers with one hand I used a hard snap. The Philip’s and pry bar popped out a little. The knife and scissors did not come out. Hope that makes it clearer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Can any of you guys that have one comment on the “hammer” that the pliers form when the tool is closed? Would you feel comfortable giving a few whacks with it, or does it seem like bad force to be at plying to the pliers and a likely way to smurf up the tool