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Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread

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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #600 on: September 25, 2019, 03:39:52 PM
Nice ones matzesu and Monrogue  :like: :tu:
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #601 on: September 25, 2019, 05:00:40 PM
 :iagree: Conrgats.
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #602 on: September 25, 2019, 06:07:40 PM
Leatherman Germany was pretty fast, yesterday ordered, today surprisingly on my Desk..
I think I put in on my Belt,  ..
Makes a pretty good impression so far, I have to practice a bit whit this one hand mechanism,
The Pliers are pretty easy to open whit one hand, but I can’t close it whit one hand..  pix will follow..


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Great photos! Maybe it will close after you get the hang of doing it. One of those practice makes perfect thing.  :tu:


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #603 on: September 26, 2019, 07:30:54 AM
Nice ones matzesu and Monrogue  :like: :tu:
:iagree:

Quite a cool multi! :multi:
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #604 on: September 26, 2019, 06:49:11 PM
Well I treated myself and now have a P4 on the way :)


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Great choice buddy  :2tu:.

I really like my P4 (the fact that I bought a second one as backup for the collection speaks for itself, right?).

I've been using it as my EDC tool since April, and it handled everything I threw at it.  I admit that I'm not a heavy user, but still...

The Free had a rough start when it was released, but despite the negativity, it's a good tool.  If I was a heavy user I would probably prefer a Wave or Charge (and the Surge of I was an insane heavy user  ;)).  But for my needs, the Free is more than capable enough.

Anyway, you know we expect pics when your P4 arrives, right?   :pok:



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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #605 on: September 26, 2019, 07:04:00 PM
Great choice buddy  :2tu:.

I really like my P4 (the fact that I bought a second one as backup for the collection speaks for itself, right?).

I've been using it as my EDC tool since April, and it handled everything I threw at it.  I admit that I'm not a heavy user, but still...

The Free had a rough start when it was released, but despite the negativity, it's a good tool.  If I was a heavy user I would probably prefer a Wave or Charge (and the Surge of I was an insane heavy user  ;)).  But for my needs, the Free is more than capable enough.

Anyway, you know we expect pics when your P4 arrives, right?   :pok:

What, you getting a backup of a tool?  Never heard of such a thing ::)

I’m far from a heavy user myself, and most days hardly use my MT beyond the knife, but my P2 has been good for anything I’ve needed so far, and easy access to everything is great.  Really the P2 is sufficient, but I couldn’t resist having some extra fiddle factor the P4 provides ;)

Of course I will post some pics.....
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #606 on: September 27, 2019, 08:12:42 PM
Ok just arrived.  As I expected, I like it just as much as my P2 :). I’m curious though, why the serrated blade’s opening doesn’t stick out past the handle like the plain blade.  Maybe to show one as the “main” blade?  It would look a little better if both blades were flush with the handle edge.  Also the chisel tip of the serrated is more rounded at the very top of the blade.  Not sure if that’s the norm, but no big deal anyway. 




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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #607 on: September 27, 2019, 08:18:33 PM
Nice one Monrogue  :like: :tu:
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #608 on: September 27, 2019, 08:25:49 PM
Ok just arrived.  As I expected, I like it just as much as my P2 :). I’m curious though, why the serrated blade’s opening doesn’t stick out past the handle like the plain blade.  Maybe to show one as the “main” blade?  It would look a little better if both blades were flush with the handle edge.  Also the chisel tip of the serrated is more rounded at the very top of the blade.  Not sure if that’s the norm, but no big deal anyway. 
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I like that you can access the tools without having to open the whole thing! Checked them out at Dicks Sporting store but all the MT’s are locked up and no one was around to help so I left without handling one!  :facepalm:


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #609 on: September 27, 2019, 08:44:44 PM
Thanks guys, and bummer rapidray.  I don’t have anywhere like that close to me, so I can’t check any out in hand before buying.
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #610 on: September 27, 2019, 09:28:49 PM
That was a shame Rapidray  >:(
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #611 on: September 27, 2019, 09:33:19 PM
It was for sure. I have been on the other LM threads following and learning about the different ones. My son is more into the LM as they are his favorite.  :tu:


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #612 on: September 28, 2019, 01:39:28 AM
I know they now ship the Free P4 with the pocket clip, but I am wondering if the original lanyard hole comes in the box as well?

I have a $100 LL Bean gift card and they just put the Free series online and I’m likely to burn my gift card to subsidize the cost, but wanted insight on the lanyard hole option first.

Thanks!  :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #613 on: September 28, 2019, 02:07:46 AM
I know they now ship the Free P4 with the pocket clip, but I am wondering if the original lanyard hole comes in the box as well?

I have a $100 LL Bean gift card and they just put the Free series online and I’m likely to burn my gift card to subsidize the cost, but wanted insight on the lanyard hole option first.

Thanks!  :cheers:
That would be a gift card well spent!  :cheers:


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #614 on: September 28, 2019, 02:27:16 AM
The P series does now have a pocket clip.


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #615 on: September 28, 2019, 03:19:23 AM
The P series does now have a pocket clip.


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Yes, that I know.  I was also wondering if the put the lanyard hole attachment in the box as well?


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #616 on: September 29, 2019, 11:25:57 PM
I know they now ship the Free P4 with the pocket clip, but I am wondering if the original lanyard hole comes in the box as well?

I have a $100 LL Bean gift card and they just put the Free series online and I’m likely to burn my gift card to subsidize the cost, but wanted insight on the lanyard hole option first.

Thanks!  :cheers:

I did not see a lanyard hole with mine.  I was expecting to have to remove that and install the clip myself, but was pleasantly surprised to see the clip came attached.
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #617 on: October 21, 2019, 06:06:28 PM
This is a little bit of a rant born out of a very first world problem, but bear with me please.

Why is it that when I spend say 4 days in the LA area I cannot simply go out and smurfing buy a LM Free P4 off the shelf? In general retail it seems they are still very rare. All the usual suspects (REI, Dicks, Home Depot) generously allow me to order or reserve one online for delivery or pickup... no earlier than at least 8 days from now. Seems I shall have to order from back home then...  ::)

OK, rant over. The reason why I want to purchase a second P4 is that it seems my first is from the early, undated batch, which one can speculate might become collectible, and I'd love to have a P4 with a couple of ZapWizard's mods in it  >:D
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #618 on: October 22, 2019, 04:50:34 PM
I hear you, but I have seen the Free P2 and P4 in stock recently at the REI and Bass Pro Shops in Illinois.  Bass Pro Shops had the entire Free series in stock when I bought a Free K4.
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #619 on: October 22, 2019, 05:40:29 PM
Lucky you... the REI and Dick's I checked personally yesterday (just to eliminate stocking error related false negatives) all only had P2s, T models and the 'legacy' items in-store. Bummer. Well, as I said, a first world problem :D
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #620 on: October 24, 2019, 10:07:08 PM
I meant a usage comparison.

I like the OHT....  :cry:
You know that there is a OHT 30 day challenge planned for November? ,your views and experience would be most welcome.  It is list under BONECRUSHER.  See ya there Nov 1.


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #621 on: October 24, 2019, 10:12:15 PM
Lucky you... the REI and Dick's I checked personally yesterday (just to eliminate stocking error related false negatives) all only had P2s, T models and the 'legacy' items in-store. Bummer. Well, as I said, a first world problem :D
If visiting state side, Lowe’s started stocking the Free series as well as Sportman’s Warehouse. 


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #622 on: October 24, 2019, 10:16:46 PM
Thanks Loopcutter, I'll keep it in mind for next time - I've left the States and ordered one from home already :D
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #623 on: October 25, 2019, 02:04:49 AM
Thanks Loopcutter, I'll keep it in mind for next time - I've left the States and ordered one from home already :D
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #624 on: October 30, 2019, 07:58:19 AM
 :mail:

Date stamped 05/19. Shapeways order for ZapWizard's bit driver is out, but it's not due to arrive until late November. Oh well...
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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #625 on: October 30, 2019, 01:05:19 PM
Zap Wizard magic waiting room...He has single handedly kept my interest in this platform.  :popcorn: :popcorn:


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #626 on: October 30, 2019, 02:00:29 PM
:mail:

Date stamped 05/19. Shapeways order for ZapWizard's bit driver is out, but it's not due to arrive until late November. Oh well...
Nice photo!  :tu:


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #627 on: October 30, 2019, 02:10:10 PM
Ok so has anyone tried to use the Leatherman Removable Bit Driver on the Free?


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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #628 on: October 30, 2019, 03:16:43 PM
So, umm, yeah.



Now for something that might actually be helpful.

The P4 will fit into a Skinth Large Shield. Just the littlest bit tight closing the flap but my Skinth has had a Spirit in it for two years or so and probably needs to adjust itself some to the longer P4. To be clear it is in now way hard to close.



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Re: Leatherman Free P2/P4 Club and Feedback Thread
Reply #629 on: October 30, 2019, 03:34:02 PM
Nice pics everyone  :like: :tu:
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