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Title: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on February 14, 2021, 10:35:25 PM
OK, time for some honesty folks; who here hasn't owned a PST?  I've been around multitools long enough that I remember when they were still being sold new but I realise that obviously isn't true for everyone. :D 

Personally I'd recommend trying one if you haven't but perhaps you have reasons why you don't feel the need. :shrug:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: RF52 on February 14, 2021, 10:48:27 PM
Never owned a PST, but I have a PSTII which is a handy little piece of MT :like:

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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on February 14, 2021, 10:54:38 PM
Never owned a PST, but I have a PSTII which is a handy little piece of MT :like:

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Close enough I'd say.  :D  I wasn't a fan of the combo edge blade so swapped it out for a plain one but other than that I think it is an excellent MT.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: theonew on February 14, 2021, 10:58:11 PM
I have never owned a PST but primarily because I just haven't gotten around to picking one up :dunno:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: RF52 on February 14, 2021, 11:06:50 PM
Close enough I'd say.  :D  I wasn't a fan of the combo edge blade so swapped it out for a plain one but other than that I think it is an excellent MT.
I would like to have a PE blade as well, but the combo edge does a decent job :tu:

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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: LeatherSam on February 14, 2021, 11:18:32 PM
I’ve never owned one, just got into the wonderful world of multi tools a couple of years ago... but I can’t have just 4 or 10 of anything I like so there may be one in my future haha.

Thanks
Sam from KY
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on February 14, 2021, 11:19:04 PM
I have never owned a PST but primarily because I just haven't gotten around to picking one up :dunno:

I think the later pattern tools are a big improvement over the early ones IMO.  If you ever do get round to it I think you'll be surprised by just how compact, and capable, it is.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: ElevenBlade on February 14, 2021, 11:40:58 PM
I chose poorly.

In the late 90s I had the options of a PST, a PST2 and a Supertool. I chose the Supertool, thinking that bigger is better.

I'd have been happy with either of the PST options... Since I've handled both.

I lent the Supertool to someone and he handed it back to me in completely broken condition. I just moved on with life at that time... Since I had other tools.

Before the warranty ran out I got it replaced and promptly sold it.   It was before I was on MTo,  and now I wish I had passed it on to one of you lovely people.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on February 14, 2021, 11:46:47 PM
I chose poorly.

In the late 90s I had the options of a PST, a PST2 and a Supertool. I chose the Supertool, thinking that bigger is better.

I'd have been happy with either of the PST options... Since I've handled both.

I lent the Supertool to someone and he handed it back to me in completely broken condition. I just moved on with life at that time... Since I had other tools.

Before the warranty ran out I got it replaced and promptly sold it.   It was before I was on MTo,  and now I wish I had passed it on to one of you lovely people.

I made exactly the same choice back in the day.  Supertool over PST.  In fairness I carried that Supertool for years and don't regret choosing it.  I only came back to the PST in later years and didn't appreciate it at first. 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: enki_ck on February 15, 2021, 12:16:34 AM
:raises hand:

Never owned one, never even handled one. Will I now he stripped of my MTO stripes? :ahhh

I got into multitools somw 15 yeara ago, and have been carrying SAKs for almost 30 years, well real ones 27 years, but except for the historical aspect if the PST, I simply never felt the appeal of it.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Nix on February 15, 2021, 12:21:28 AM
I bought one new in box from a store when they first came out. Loved it.

But other newer models caught my eye and I gave mine away.......   :pommel:

After trying numerous other multitools, I've decided that the PST is tied with the Vic Spirit X as my favorite multitool. There is something wonderful about the simple, straightforward, compact, and useful PST that is hard to beat.

I've got a couple used ones on hand now. Love 'em.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 15, 2021, 02:35:05 AM
The great thing is that you can pick one up fairly cheap nowadays.  I have a few.  In many ways, the original multitool is still the best :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 15, 2021, 04:05:45 AM
 :iagree: It was my first full sized MT and I still love how compact they are and the tool complement is still very good :tu: I do like the PST II tool set just a bit better ( I have also replaced my user PST II combo blade with a plain edge PST blade ;) ) but the same form factor is still there :tu:

All of you need to get a PST :poke: :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 15, 2021, 04:14:28 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: pietervn on February 15, 2021, 07:36:36 AM
G'Day,

I was very late to the PST party. I got the PST II as I preferred the scissors and the diamond file. I hated the blade!!! Then I got my first PST to swap the blades across. The PST went to an 'ol mate as he had no MT. Years went by and I slowly got more PST II's. I needed to get PST's to swap the blades across and as part of a batch there was a good condition BO PST in. It needed some attention: the eyeglass driver was bent as a small bit was broken off the pliers. I straightened the eyeglass driver and filed the pliers equal. The shape is now similar to a SwissTool pliers. I carry if from time to time as I really like the BO feel. I also got a very early PST from an inmate here. It got a refresh with a good clean and sharpen. It is ready to do duty when needed. I don't carry it often though.

I think the PST and PST II tools are still some of the best ever produced. Yes they are old and hurt your hands if you use the pliers often, but apart from that they are great. The quality is excellent and they can be found at very good prices.

Cheers, Pete
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: kottskrapa on February 15, 2021, 12:18:59 PM
I have never had an either. I grow up in a SAK family and discovered plier based tools when I was an adult and got a wave instead.



[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Chako on February 15, 2021, 01:51:37 PM
I have a few.

The PST II is better in my opinion in regards to the toolset.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on February 15, 2021, 02:02:00 PM
The PST was my first MT. I bought mine new around 1994 and carried it everyday for work for 20 years, never let me down.   :salute:

Still have it and after a bit of Rehab it's still going strong.    :tu:            PST Rehab (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,76337.msg1654120.html#msg1654120)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Mechanickal on February 15, 2021, 02:05:50 PM
Very rare to get one mainland Europe at a "normal" price.
They're usually selling from €60 and up if they even pop up locally.
Thankfully, Nix got me one some time ago :dd:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Alan K. on February 15, 2021, 02:21:47 PM
I don't have one yet.  Back in the day I thought the mini tool was a good idea and got that instead.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on February 15, 2021, 03:37:30 PM
I don't have one yet.  Back in the day I thought the mini tool was a good idea and got that instead.

Here is your remedy   :D

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Leatherman+pst&rt=nc&LH_BIN=1
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Nix on February 15, 2021, 04:23:13 PM
Here is your remedy   :D

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Leatherman+pst&rt=nc&LH_BIN=1


Alan, looks like you owe Steve a quarter.....

(https://i.etsystatic.com/10553689/d/il/a1f84f/2789334360/il_340x270.2789334360_bi9k.jpg?version=0)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on February 15, 2021, 08:04:25 PM

Alan, looks like you owe Steve a quarter.....

(https://i.etsystatic.com/10553689/d/il/a1f84f/2789334360/il_340x270.2789334360_bi9k.jpg?version=0)

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 15, 2021, 10:47:08 PM
 :iagree: :rofl:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on February 15, 2021, 10:51:00 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on February 15, 2021, 10:54:16 PM
Here is your remedy   :D

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Leatherman+pst&rt=nc&LH_BIN=1

... ... ... ... ... hey, wait a second... Steeeve, please stop sharing those links! I've scrolled through 3 pages and added 4 favourites until I realized what just happened  :rant:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on February 15, 2021, 11:07:49 PM
I've also started with a Supertool back in '95.
Why? It has a woodsaw  :dunno:

Although being on the heavy side I've carried it daily for a good time.

I've got a PST 2 years later.
I love it, it carries nicely in the 5th pocket of my jeans  :tu:

Hmmm.... what about swapping the file for a woodsaw?  :think:

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on February 15, 2021, 11:49:25 PM
I've also started with a Supertool back in '95.
Why? It has a woodsaw  :dunno:

Although being on the heavy side I've carried it daily for a good time.

I've got a PST 2 years later.
I love it, it carries nicely in the 5th pocket of my jeans  :tu:

Hmmm.... what about swapping the file for a woodsaw?  :think:

Oddly I was thinking exactly the same thing earlier today.  I put a saw (and scissors) into my Kick and it's an excellent compact MT.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on February 16, 2021, 12:21:53 AM
Sounds interesting Gareth  :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SurgeUk on February 16, 2021, 12:25:32 AM
I got my first PST back in '87 (Army issue) That went missing on "deniable ops"  :whistle: :rofl: Never to be replaced.

I then got a Mini in '88 that was "lifted" by some ne'er do well  :rant:

The PST was replaced (with a JPST) courtesy of Aloha and the Mini by way of Sos24 ( :cheers: :hatsoff: )
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2021, 05:20:15 AM
... ... ... ... ... hey, wait a second... Steeeve, please stop sharing those links! I've scrolled through 3 pages and added 4 favourites until I realized what just happened  :rant:

 :popcorn:

 :D

Also, I modded a PST a few years ago that included a smaller PE knife blade and still had a file and saw :whistle:

Need to find it and put some pics up  :think: :cheers:

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on February 16, 2021, 09:02:33 AM
 :ahhh    :popcorn:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on February 16, 2021, 09:49:25 AM
:popcorn:

 :D

Also, I modded a PST a few years ago that included a smaller PE knife blade and still had a file and saw :whistle:

Need to find it and put some pics up  :think: :cheers:

:nanadance:           :nanadance:

Need to see that.  :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Alan K. on February 16, 2021, 03:16:44 PM
 :doh: :surrender:
I can't justify the expense at the moment.  Been looking to replace my van and I don't know how much I'm going to have to spend on the new vehicle yet.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on February 16, 2021, 03:32:04 PM
:doh: :surrender:
I can't justify the expense at the moment.  Been looking to replace my van and I don't know how much I'm going to have to spend on the new vehicle yet.

Alan,  I have an extra PST on the way that I got a good deal on. I would be happy to send it to you when it gets here. I know how it is trying to buy a new vehicle.    :ahhh

PM me  your address   :tu:

ps. we would love you to join in on the Legendary PST Challenge   :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on February 16, 2021, 03:37:14 PM
There's no escaping this Alan  :rofl:

... very nice Steve  :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Nix on February 16, 2021, 04:00:07 PM
 :rofl:   

Steve is taking enabling to a whole new level...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/S6bcx0bUmE_ksl3g7R3bEsuZQG_X2JSX_0pQ4mc21-LwHp-WWOLO_AAOvfZhAStvXskVnoiktTbi8vKJG7jWwYK70G-QJPf0yNbTx-ScR6frsK4batl4HPU)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 16, 2021, 04:29:28 PM
Way to go Steve!  Alan, you're gonna love it!
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2021, 05:21:36 PM
 :iagree: Good show Ole bean :salute: I think that is how to say that  :think: :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: ddogu on February 16, 2021, 06:27:32 PM
Never had or used a PST and not interested in getting one.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2021, 09:51:29 PM
Here is my modded PST, that I put together a few years ago :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/iUkv3DRh.jpg)

Turned one of the flat drivers into a tiny wood chisel :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/KoLpw5Ih.jpg)

Shortened the awl just a little bit to clear the plier head

(https://i.imgur.com/RAgWFzih.jpg)

Took a PST blade that already had a broken tip, shortened it and made a wharncliffe blade out of it :cheers: that is how I got 2 regular long tools (saw and diamond file) and kept a blade :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/8QXqE9ph.jpg)

And lastly, I grinded a SOG (Harley Davidson branded) saw to fit on the pivot end and then slimmed it down some to fit in the handle better (the step of slimming it down was unnecessary because it would have fit fine before slimming it down but I didn't realize that before grinding it :oops: )

(https://i.imgur.com/kvM3YUCh.jpg)

Happy with the overall and this tool is very capable on its own :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Nix on February 16, 2021, 09:57:10 PM
Never had or used a PST and not interested in getting one.


I can only hope that you change your mind some day.   :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Nix on February 16, 2021, 09:57:44 PM

Here is my modded PST, that I put together a few years ago :cheers:



Sweeeeeeeeet!!!
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2021, 10:00:11 PM

I can only hope that you change your mind some day.   :tu:

 :iagree: and Thanks :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on February 16, 2021, 10:33:15 PM
Poncho that is      (https://i.imgur.com/DQtszEx.jpg)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: RF52 on February 16, 2021, 10:43:31 PM
@Poncho65 That is one awesome PST!

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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on February 16, 2021, 10:53:00 PM

I can only hope that you change your mind some day.   :tu:

 :iagree:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Alan K. on February 16, 2021, 11:01:03 PM
Nice mod Poncho.  I thought that looked like a SOG saw as soon as I saw it. :cheers:
Steve I am overwhelmed by your kindness. Of course I will accept your generous offer and join in on this challenge.  The members here on MTO are absolutely the finest folks anywhere on the net. :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on February 16, 2021, 11:01:17 PM
Here is my modded PST, that I put together a few years ago :cheers:

...

(https://media2.giphy.com/media/YrMrSUfeh5do2FISt8/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on February 16, 2021, 11:07:51 PM
Nice mod Poncho.  I thought that looked like a SOG saw as soon as I saw it. :cheers:
Steve I am overwhelmed by your kindness. Of course I will accept your generous offer and join in on this challenge.  The members here on MTO are absolutely the finest folks anywhere on the net. :hatsoff:

 :like:  pm me your info when you get a chance   :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2021, 11:25:12 PM
Thanks guys :hatsoff: it was a fun tool to put together back then :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 16, 2021, 11:33:45 PM
 :iagree:

Sweeeeeeeeet!!!
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Nix on February 16, 2021, 11:39:24 PM
The members here on MTO are absolutely the finest folks anywhere on the net. :hatsoff:

Mostly true. We awl know about Fuzzbucket.......
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2021, 05:47:15 PM
Thanks Barry :hatsoff:

And Nix :rofl:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: ToolJoe on February 21, 2021, 03:31:29 AM
I've never owned a PST. I'll show myself to the door.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Dexter on February 21, 2021, 05:04:42 AM
Yep. Never owned one. My first was the original wave, and that was a joy to use.


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: ReamerPunch on February 21, 2021, 01:05:13 PM
I've got one. Upon realizing that I wanted to buy a few models to have a small collection, I looked up the PST, found one for a good price, from a local seller I think, and I really like it. Its compactness is legendary.  :multi:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Millhouse on February 21, 2021, 01:59:09 PM
I own a PST but have never used it.

Is that like not owning one?
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on February 21, 2021, 03:01:37 PM
I own a PST but have never used it.

Is that like not owning one?

Worse     :pok:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on February 21, 2021, 06:53:46 PM
I own a PST but have never used it.

Is that like not owning one?

Worse     :pok:

 :rofl:

I'll not crucify you Millhouse.  :D  Any particular reason you've not carried it?

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: ddogu on February 21, 2021, 09:14:44 PM

I can only hope that you change your mind some day.   :tu:

I really fail to understand the love for it. There is the Wave and the Surge and other, more exotic tools which all make PST look design- and function-wise outdated.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: ddogu on February 21, 2021, 09:15:59 PM
I've never owned a PST. I'll show myself to the door.

Let me join you  :P
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Millhouse on February 22, 2021, 01:00:43 AM
:rofl:

I'll not crucify you Millhouse.  :D  Any particular reason you've not carried it?

When I bought the PST, I pretty much knew I would never carry or use it. Just wanted to own a little piece of MT history.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 22, 2021, 02:17:42 AM
I really fail to understand the love for it. There is the Wave and the Surge and other, more exotic tools which all make PST look design- and function-wise outdated.

It is the compact form factor combined with a very capable toolset that make it such a great tool :salute:  it may look outdated but the design is very solid and functions very well for what it is :tu:

Think old car vs new car. If you have an old car that is still in great shape and it performs as it should then why not drive it :D New cars might be fancier and may even perform better but that doesn't mean that there isn't still room for an older car ;) many people buy old cars just for the nostalgia as well (I don't care for old cars personally but can see why others like them  :cheers: )

Same with the PST :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 22, 2021, 03:51:21 AM
 :iagree: except I like old cars :rofl:  Actually, for me I still remember the excitement of my Dad over the PST.  We wound up getting him an RB Winters version back in 1983.  He carried it until 2004 when he gave it to me.  I lost it shortly thereafter :facepalm:  It's partially nostalgia, and I think the build quality is a good bit better than a lot of newer models. 
I think I'm going to go get mine :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: ElevenBlade on February 22, 2021, 03:53:07 AM
It is the compact form factor combined with a very capable toolset that make it such a great tool :salute:  it may look outdated but the design is very solid and functions very well for what it is :tu:

Think old car vs new car. If you have an old car that is still in great shape and it performs as it should then why not drive it :D New cars might be fancier and may even perform better but that doesn't mean that there isn't still room for an older car ;) many people buy old cars just for the nostalgia as well (I don't care for old cars personally but can see why others like them  :cheers: )

Same with the PST :tu:

 :iagree:

Even though I don't own one - it's small, has a well-thought-out toolset, and the form factor is nice and simple.... The form factor might seem outdated (since you have to open the tools to get at them) but I there's something about it that I prefer.  It's not flashy. 
I carry a Micra instead of a Style for the same reason. 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Happy Gilmore on February 22, 2021, 08:18:49 PM
The interesting thing about my multitool journey is that I thought I knew better...now...having had nearly every multitool pass through my hands at least once...all I can say is that the PST was the perfect tool on the first try. By the numbers...the PST and PST 2 have the highest tool density that has ever existed... quantitative proof there is something behind the magic of the PST.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SurgeUk on February 22, 2021, 08:38:13 PM
The interesting thing about my multitool journey is that I thought I knew better...now...having had nearly every multitool pass through my hands at least once...all I can say is that the PST was the perfect tool on the first try. By the numbers...the PST and PST 2 have the highest tool density that has ever existed... quantitative proof there is something behind the magic of the PST.
Like so many tools/people over the years. The right tool/person, in the right place, at the right time.

None are better, just different  :dunno:

I have had a number of LM tools over the years, some lost  :cry: some given away  ::) and some stolen  :rant:

I may not have used my (J) PST much since getting it, via a very decent member here  :salute: :tu: but it represents where my journey started. There were SAKs prior to this but long before this forum existed.


I'll treasure my PST and use it for the upcoming challenge but, it's mostly just about where it all started  :multi:    :drink: :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on February 23, 2021, 03:44:57 AM
Never had (or even touched) a PST.
Pretty rare here. When one apear the price is something between 200 and 100 USD.

But in my opinion, is a really beautifull multitool.


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Alan K. on February 24, 2021, 10:45:13 PM
I never had a PST, until just about an hour ago. :mail:
Thanks to the generosity of SteveC my 09/98 dated PST arrived, cleaned and oiled, and looking almost new.  It has a curious logo on it that has the word firey under a lightning bolt on one side of a dotted line and a large X on the other side of the dotted line. I'm interested in finding out about the company if anybody knows anything.  They surely couldn't be bad if they were handing out Leatherman tools.  :D  Thank you again to Steve! :hatsoff: :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on February 24, 2021, 11:19:32 PM
Very nice Alan.  :tu:

Planning on carrying it?
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on February 24, 2021, 11:23:25 PM
Very nice indeed Alan  :like:

Well done Steve  :drink:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on February 24, 2021, 11:38:50 PM
You're welcome Alan  :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 25, 2021, 12:56:56 AM
Congrats Alan :woohoo: and good on you, Steve :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Alan K. on February 25, 2021, 01:48:04 AM
Very nice Alan.  :tu:

Planning on carrying it?
I absolutely will carry it. It will become part of my regular rotation as soon as the challenges are over.  Until then I will leave it out on my desk so I can at least play with it while I'm reading through MTO. :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 25, 2021, 01:50:24 AM
Outstanding Alan!  Way to go Steve!!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Steelej1976 on February 25, 2021, 02:00:02 AM
I really fail to understand the love for it. There is the Wave and the Surge and other, more exotic tools which all make PST look design- and function-wise outdated.

I am with you.  While the PST may be the OG multitool the Wave to me is the ultimate and most innovative.  To me Leatherman tools are BW and AW (Before Wave and After Wave).
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on February 25, 2021, 03:36:53 PM
Different strokes for different folks   :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on February 25, 2021, 03:39:15 PM
If I could only have one and I had to choose between the Wave and the PST I'd go with the PST   :tu:


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 25, 2021, 04:13:31 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Nix on February 25, 2021, 07:20:34 PM
 :iagree: :iagree:

The Wave is a great multitool, but the size and functionality of the PST is brilliant.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: ddogu on February 25, 2021, 07:35:30 PM
It is the compact form factor combined with a very capable toolset that make it such a great tool :salute:  it may look outdated but the design is very solid and functions very well for what it is :tu:

Think old car vs new car. If you have an old car that is still in great shape and it performs as it should then why not drive it :D New cars might be fancier and may even perform better but that doesn't mean that there isn't still room for an older car ;) many people buy old cars just for the nostalgia as well (I don't care for old cars personally but can see why others like them  :cheers: )

Same with the PST :tu:

Well, sir, you got my attention  :D I am getting curious about this tool now :)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Steelej1976 on February 25, 2021, 11:10:27 PM
Different strokes for different folks   :tu:

Very true.  I will say if it wasn't for the Wave I would be right there with you PST guys.  I don't care for the Skeletools, Free series, Signal, etc.  The Surge is too gigantic.  I have a lot of respect for the PST and if it wasn't for the PST the Wave wouldn't exist.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 25, 2021, 11:26:09 PM
Well, sir, you got my attention  :D I am getting curious about this tool now :)

 :hatsoff:

 :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Alan K. on February 27, 2021, 06:21:08 AM
Sometimes simple is better and the PST feels like it's about half the weight of the Wave too.  You know how NASA spent millions on a pressurized pen that would write in space while the Soviets just used a pencil.  That's what it reminds me of.  Simple and fully capable.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on February 27, 2021, 02:54:49 PM
That is the beauty of a PST, simple, elegant but very functional :salute: The Rebar almost gets that same level but just doesn't have as small of a form factor nor the nostalgic feel :salute:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 06, 2021, 05:57:03 AM
I haven’t had the pleasure of owning a PST, but, for awhile I did carry my late father’s SOG tool that was similar to it. That tool will deservedly be going to my eldest brother.

I also recently bought a couple of my own SOG tools, a PowerLock (far bigger than my Dad’s old tool), and a PowerAccess Assist (a poor man’s equivalent to the Leatherman Charge+), to have something different. I also LOVE my Leatherman Rebar as it builds upon the PST style.

I’d love to see a Rebar 2.0, that was slightly thicker and had tools like scissors, and few more. It just has a nice, comfortable form factor that doesn’t sacrifice too much in terms of usability.

One advantage that most multitools with inside tools have, is they are protected if and or when the tool is dropped. This is one thing I like about both the PST, Rebar and similarly designed tools. If you drop the tool with all tools closed up, the likelihood of any of them being damaged is low.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on March 06, 2021, 02:20:02 PM
I haven%u2019t had the pleasure of owning a PST, but, for awhile I did carry my late father%u2019s SOG tool that was similar to it. That tool will deservedly be going to my eldest brother.

I also recently bought a couple of my own SOG tools, a PowerLock (far bigger than my Dad%u2019s old tool), and a PowerAccess Assist (a poor man%u2019s equivalent to the Leatherman Charge+), to have something different. I also LOVE my Leatherman Rebar as it builds upon the PST style.

I%u2019d love to see a Rebar 2.0, that was slightly thicker and had tools like scissors, and few more. It just has a nice, comfortable form factor that doesn%u2019t sacrifice too much in terms of usability.

One advantage that most multitools with inside tools have, is they are protected if and or when the tool is dropped. This is one thing I like about both the PST, Rebar and similarly designed tools. If you drop the tool with all tools closed up, the likelihood of any of them being damaged is low.


There is room in the Rebar for scissors

Rebar II

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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on March 06, 2021, 02:28:23 PM
While I never got on with the SOG Pocket Power Plier quite as well as with the PST it does have the same compact size and shape that I appreciate.  :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 06, 2021, 06:47:13 PM

There is room in the Rebar for scissors

Rebar II

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What tool had to go to accommodate the scissors?


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on March 06, 2021, 11:02:20 PM
What tool had to go to accommodate the scissors?


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None, get rid of the spacer and bobs your uncle. You do have to lose the lanyard ring. you may have to thin the can opener a bit. It was a long time ago that I did the mod.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 07, 2021, 12:24:34 AM
I believe all I did was rearrange the tools some, take out a washer or 2 and lose the lanyard ring :think: I went by what Steve and a few others had already done :tu:
Title: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 07, 2021, 03:37:39 AM
I believe all I did was rearrange the tools some, take out a washer or 2 and lose the lanyard ring :think: I went by what Steve and a few others had already done :tu:
I’m strongly considering getting a second Rebar, but also getting what’s needed to modify it to have the one tool I want; scissors. I’m contemplating one of the Coyote and Black units, with custom artwork of a Coyote on the tool. I’m coming up on the five year anniversary of my father’s passing. However, I’ve already picked up a SOG PowerLock I’m slowly modifying as he carried a small SOG tool with him every day to work.

What I’d really like, is an emerald green Cerakoted Rebar, with stonewashed or satin finished tools. I know to get that, I’d likely have to have it custom made, or do it myself. While not as convenient, I may just carry my Free T4 when I sport my Rebar.

Which scissors work or fit in the Rebar?


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on March 07, 2021, 10:31:34 AM
@ Strange Toolbot

Here's what I did some years ago  :salute:

You've got to be careful not to overload the handle. The locking rocker pins need to fully test within the respective holes in the handles. Or they might slip out our wear down to easy.

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,77452.msg1702856.html#msg1702856 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,77452.msg1702856.html#msg1702856)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 07, 2021, 02:18:18 PM
Great link,  Stitchy  :cheers: It had been a while since ai had read that thread :salute: Great job on the pics in there :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 07, 2021, 07:58:06 PM
Many thanks, Stitchy, many thanks!


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on March 07, 2021, 08:12:14 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers:

You're welcome StrangeToolbot, I thought it might be helpful  :salute:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on March 07, 2021, 10:12:59 PM
Great link,  Stitchy  :cheers: It had been a while since ai had read that thread :salute: Great job on the pics in there :like:

+1 since my Rebar mod thread has gone to poop due to Photobucket
Title: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 08, 2021, 12:13:30 AM
Now, I’m considering getting a PST...
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on March 08, 2021, 01:21:39 AM
Now, I’m considering getting a PST...

I fully support that , go get er  !   :D


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 08, 2021, 01:46:30 AM
Yes  :iagree: you should get a PST :D and a PST II while you are at it :whistle: ;) :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on March 08, 2021, 05:41:02 AM
Yes  :iagree: you should get a PST :D and a PST II while you are at it :whistle: ;) :D

And  a BO PST while your at it   :whistle:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: gregozedobe on March 08, 2021, 06:24:27 AM
And  a BO PST while your at it   :whistle:
Then there are the CC (Cap Crimper) plier variants, and the .......
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on March 08, 2021, 10:44:38 AM
Yes  :iagree: you should get a PST :D and a PST II while you are at it :whistle: ;) :D
And  a BO PST while your at it   :whistle:
:rofl:  You guys are mean.  :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 08, 2021, 12:30:01 PM
:shrug:



 :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on March 08, 2021, 01:58:07 PM
 :whistle:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on March 08, 2021, 06:14:29 PM
Definitely do try a PST of some kind though.  :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 08, 2021, 07:33:52 PM
Definitely do try a PST of some kind though.  :D
If I can get one in good shape, and customize the tool loadout a bit, I’m getting one. It’d be nice to have a “icon” in my collection.


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 08, 2021, 07:34:40 PM
And  a BO PST while your at it   :whistle:
I’m not a big fan of black oxide coatings on tools.


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on March 08, 2021, 07:59:32 PM
I’m not a big fan of black oxide coatings on tools.


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That's Strange  :whistle:

... just kidding. May I ask if it's for a specific reason? I can understand that one might not like the used look it gets (wearmarks), same for the patina on some tools/knifes with brass bolsters or CV steel.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 08, 2021, 08:02:47 PM
That's Strange  :whistle:

... just kidding. May I ask if it's for a specific reason? I can understand that one might knnn like the used look it gets (wearmarks), same for the patina on some tools/knifes with brass bolsters or CV steel.
I don’t care for the “cleanup” I have to do on a brand new tool. When I get a new multitool, I optimally want to be able to use it right away.


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 08, 2021, 08:35:09 PM
Most of the new tools don't require a clean up,  just a little bit of a wipe down unless you don't care to have black on your hands with use for a while :shrug: not much different than spraying a new tool down with some type of oil and wiping it down before initial use :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 08, 2021, 08:37:01 PM
If I can get one in good shape, and customize the tool loadout a bit, I%u2019m getting one. It%u2019d be nice to have a %u201Cicon%u201D in my collection.


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I prefer the toolset of the PST II a bit more because of the scissors and diamond file bit the plain edge blade of the PST is better to me :salute: might try and pick both up and swap some tools out like that :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 08, 2021, 08:47:39 PM
I prefer the toolset of the PST II a bit more because of the scissors and diamond file bit the plain edge blade of the PST is better to me :salute: might try and pick both up and swap some tools out like that :tu:
I would prefer to wipe down the tool, than to get it all over my hands in use.


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on March 08, 2021, 10:36:13 PM
I don’t care for the “cleanup” I have to do on a brand new tool. When I get a new multitool, I optimally want to be able to use it right away.


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I see what you mean  :hatsoff:
I kind of enjoy it though. I do wipe all new MT's off with a microfiber cloth, and BO ones with some Ballistol oil before that.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 09, 2021, 12:35:54 AM
I see what you mean  :hatsoff:
I kind of enjoy it though. I do wipe all new MT's off with a microfiber cloth, and BO ones with some Ballistol oil before that.
I do something similar with my BO tools, too. I have a honing oil I rub in wherever I can, and then a pivot oil for any hinges and joints.


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Adam5 on March 09, 2021, 03:22:38 AM
I have never owned a PST, but I now have one on the way
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2021, 03:23:56 AM
That is great, Adam :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2021, 03:26:29 AM
I would prefer to wipe down the tool, than to get it all over my hands in use.


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I do too :D I have before not wiped a tool well enough and went to use them and was like, what is that all over my hands ??? then I remember I am using a new BO tool :facepalm: :rofl:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2021, 03:30:03 AM
I have never owned a PST, but I now have one on the way

Also that is a cool avatar with Reddy Kilowatt showing knife safety :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on March 09, 2021, 03:44:15 AM
I have never owned a PST, but I now have one on the way
Is it in black oxide?


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on March 09, 2021, 05:45:46 AM
I have never owned a PST, but I now have one on the way

 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on March 09, 2021, 10:42:20 AM
I have never owned a PST, but I now have one on the way

Hope you like it Adam.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Adam5 on March 09, 2021, 11:15:41 AM
Is it in black oxide?


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Stainless.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Adam5 on March 09, 2021, 11:24:56 AM
Hope you like it Adam.

Thanks  :). I believe I will. I have always wanted one. Though lacking in some ways when compared to newer designs, the PST is what immediately comes to my mind when thinking about MTs.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on March 15, 2021, 10:53:30 PM
Thanks  :). I believe I will. I have always wanted one. Though lacking in some ways when compared to newer designs, the PST is what immediately comes to my mind when thinking about MTs.

Did you get it yet  ?   :pok:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Adam5 on April 10, 2021, 02:08:29 AM
Did you get it yet  ?   :pok:

Sorry that I missed this. Yes, I now have it. It needs some cleaning, which I will do when I can regain access to my shed (full of other people's stuff at the moment). Then I plan to carry it some.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Jim the Brave on April 10, 2021, 05:12:09 AM
Um....what's a PST, and how would I know if the Leatherman I bought around 1998 was one or not? At that time I thought there was only one kind of Leatherman tool, and I just went to the store and bought one. I didn't know there were different kinds back then. I broke it within a year or so, snapped the plier jaw off trying to use it like Snap-on pliers.....
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on April 10, 2021, 05:32:05 AM
Um....what's a PST, and how would I know if the Leatherman I bought around 1998 was one or not? At that time I thought there was only one kind of Leatherman tool, and I just went to the store and bought one.

The PST is the original Leatherman!  https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic=63999.0

And yes, it was the only type of Leatherman at one time.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Jim the Brave on April 10, 2021, 06:52:05 AM
The PST is the original Leatherman!  https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic=63999.0

And yes, it was the only type of Leatherman at one time.

Ah. Then even I have owned one. I guess. Pretty sure it was the standard variety one, but I think back now and it must have been 1998 or 99 I bought it.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on April 10, 2021, 08:16:27 AM
Looks like there were a few models in production by 1999: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,4416.0.html
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Jim the Brave on April 10, 2021, 02:06:47 PM
Looks like there were a few models in production by 1999: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,4416.0.html

Ah ok. It's possible mine may have been a PST2.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: gregozedobe on April 10, 2021, 04:55:14 PM
Ah ok. It's possible mine may have been a PST2.

The easiest way to distinguish between them is PSTII 's had scissors and a partially serrated knife blade, regular PSTs didn't have scissors and had a plain blade.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Jim the Brave on April 10, 2021, 07:02:29 PM
The easiest way to distinguish between them is PSTII 's had scissors and a partially serrated knife blade, regular PSTs didn't have scissors and had a plain blade.

Ah....I don't remember any scissors, so it was probably a PST normal.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: chip on April 10, 2021, 07:45:50 PM
Never owned a PST but have been gifted several cheap PST clones,The sort you see at petrol stations for a few pounds. I keep them for a while being a gift before they eventually end up in the recycling bin.


Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Jim the Brave on April 10, 2021, 07:47:45 PM
Never owned a PST but have been gifted several cheap PST clones,The sort you see at petrol stations for a few pounds. I keep them for a while being a gift before they eventually end up in the recycling bin.

You Mean.... Petrol Station Toys?
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on April 10, 2021, 07:57:59 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on April 10, 2021, 09:47:58 PM
I’ve never had one. I’d be happy to try one one day. :whistle:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: GearedForwards on April 11, 2021, 12:52:44 AM
Wanted one as a kid, but not picked one up yet. These sorts of things don't tend to come up much cheap second hand in the UK though  :dunno:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on April 11, 2021, 04:02:24 PM
The PST and PST II are all totally worth tracking down and trying  :salute: They aren't the most comfortable pliers compared to some of the tools out today but they are very compact and the tool ratio is very high for its weight :dd:

The easiest way to distinguish between them is PSTII 's had scissors and a partially serrated knife blade, regular PSTs didn't have scissors and had a plain blade.

Also the PST II had an awesome diamond file  :drool:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 14, 2021, 08:46:08 PM
Today is my MTO Anniversary.  I joined in 2013 and to celebrate I am giving one of you fine members a PST in the original leather sheath.     

Here are the rules. 

1. I chose your name from reading this thread and you sharing you've never had a PST or PST2 before.
 
2. If you have a PST or PST2 coming or have either now or ever had either then please remove your name.  This GAW is for PST newbies.  The PST2 is close enough so I omitted y'all. 

3. Your country allows such a tool.

4. You still want to try a PST for the first time.

5. You plan to carry/use this tool not keep it for collection purposes.     

Etcetera, and so on.......

I am sorry I didn't add names of those from this thread who stated they were not interested in a PST.  I also didn't add your name if you've had a PST 2 since it's close enough.  If I missed someone who stated they didn't have either a PST or PST2 sorry.  Let me know and point me to where you stated that and are interested.  My goal is to get a PST into the hands of those who have been interested in owning a PST to use and just haven't got around to getting one or its hard to come by in your area.  If you are looking for a MINT or NEW tool for the collection then please remove your name.  I will be sending a user to the winner so you can see what all the fuss is about.       

Once every one on the list responds in this thread stating they meet the rules then I'll ask Gareth ( pretty please ) who started this thread to pick a winner by random number generator.  If Gareth cannot then I'll sign someone else  :D. 

1. Frenchephaistos
2. Kottskrapa
3. Hevy
4. Tool Joe
5. Chip
6. Strangetoolbot
7. Gearforwards
8. Leathersam
9. Elevenblade
10. Dexter
11. theonew

 

   
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: McStitchy on April 14, 2021, 08:55:37 PM
What a great and generous GAW idea Aloha  :like:

Good luck to all those PST-less souls out there  :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SurgeUk on April 14, 2021, 09:14:15 PM
What a great and generous GAW idea Aloha  :like:

Good luck to all those PST-less souls out there  :tu:
Another amazing GAW  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Very generous of you sir  :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: GearedForwards on April 14, 2021, 09:26:59 PM
Oh wow, that's extremely generous of you Aloha and happy MTO anniversary!

I can confirm that I've never had a PST 1 or 2, that I'm interested in one, that my country allows it, and that it'll get used and obligatory belt carried  :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 14, 2021, 09:34:56 PM
And we've begun.

1. GearedForwards. 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on April 14, 2021, 10:28:31 PM
 :hatsoff:  Aloha
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 14, 2021, 10:33:57 PM
 :salute:.  Figured I'd bury this GAW here since it was directed at a specific audience.   :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on April 14, 2021, 11:51:56 PM
 :like: :popcorn:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on April 15, 2021, 05:34:34 AM
I’d love to own a PST, even if it was gently used. You know, someone’s already thoroughly cleaned the blood off.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 15, 2021, 06:11:58 AM
It will be a preowned tool but it will also be one that can be put right to work and used as it should be  :tu:.  I'm assuming you meet the qualifications and have not got one in the mean time? 

1. GearedForwards
2. StrangeToolbot 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on April 15, 2021, 06:14:33 AM
Nope. With a possible home purchase in the future, I’m (trying to) abstaining from buying any more.


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Jim the Brave on April 15, 2021, 06:15:44 AM
Nope. With a possible home purchase in the future, I’m (trying to) abstaining from buying any more.


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That's my predicament, too! Actually we put in an offer on a house today....  :ahhh
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on April 15, 2021, 04:20:23 PM
This a great idea for a GAW, Aloha :o :like: MTO Generosity at its finest :hatsoff:

Congrats on the MTO Anniversary as well, Sir :salute: :hatsoff: :like: :like:

Good luck to all of you that enter :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 15, 2021, 04:30:43 PM
 :salute:  Thank you. 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: pfrsantos on April 15, 2021, 05:30:58 PM
:salute:.  Figured I'd bury this GAW here since it was directed at a specific audience.   :D

Oh, you think you're so smart!

(https://i.giphy.com/media/jD4DwBtqPXRXa/giphy.webp)

 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: pfrsantos on April 15, 2021, 05:32:09 PM
This a great idea for a GAW, Aloha :o :like: MTO Generosity at its finest :hatsoff:

Congrats on the MTO Anniversary as well, Sir :salute: :hatsoff: :like: :like:

Good luck to all of you that enter :tu:

+1

This guy is out of control!

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Humayd A R Mahomedy on April 15, 2021, 06:54:17 PM
i will admit,i wasn't into Leatherman at the beginning,my first was a bucktool,in 96 or so.
when the wave was introduced,i was infatuated,and got 1 from my dad in 99 [i gave him the Buck,which he still has].
i got a Surge in 06 or 07,and an ST not long after.
i only started "collecting" in 2018,when i got a PST in a trade.
i felt like kicking myself for waiting so long. i dig that model,and will get more [i got a sideclip in 2019,and a beat up PST 2 a few months ago].
i almost did not have a PST,and let me tell you,it was pretty close. :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: kottskrapa on April 15, 2021, 09:33:19 PM
That's awesome GAW! And congrats on the anniversary!

I meet the rules and would love to try on out. Thanks!

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 15, 2021, 10:35:32 PM
That's awesome GAW! And congrats on the anniversary!

I meet the rules and would love to try on out. Thanks!

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

 :woohoo:  Good Luck. 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on April 16, 2021, 12:18:04 AM
Oh and I haven't owned a PST...
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: ToolJoe on April 16, 2021, 12:47:56 AM
I meet all required rules and small print. Oh and it would get used.  :pok: :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 16, 2021, 12:51:29 AM
1. GearedForwards
2. StrangeToolbot
3. Syncop8r
4. ToolJoe

Sync sorry brother.  Not sure why I missed you?  You posted in this thread before I announce my GAW offering info to Jim so you're in. 

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on April 16, 2021, 01:21:19 AM
Sync sorry brother.  Not sure why I missed you?  You posted in this thread before I announce my GAW offering info to Jim so you're in.
Ahh but I hadn't said I haven't owned one and wanted one, as per the rules.
It's OK, take me off the list, the shipping here would cripple you anyway! I'll find a PST here one day...

Good luck everyone else!  :salute:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 16, 2021, 02:34:26 AM
 :tu:

1. GearedForwards
2. StrangeToolbot
3. ToolJoe
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on April 16, 2021, 04:37:21 AM
I meet all required rules and small print. Oh and it would get used.  :pok: :cheers:
I don’t get tools to collect them, but to use them.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 16, 2021, 05:10:05 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on April 16, 2021, 05:15:22 AM
I don’t get tools to collect them, but to use them.

Well, they're not tools if they aren't used.  ;)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Jim the Brave on April 16, 2021, 05:22:32 AM
Well, they're not tools if they aren't used.  ;)

Yep, just toys or nick-knacks.

Considering the condition of some of my knives, NICK-knacks.

Long ago I realized that buying real tools for my young kids was cheaper than buying toy tools..... Who wants to pay $30 for a set of plastic tools, when you can come up with a cheap set of real tools at the dollar store for less?  ::)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on April 16, 2021, 05:33:50 AM
Long ago I realized that buying real tools for my young kids was cheaper than buying toy tools..... Who wants to pay $30 for a set of plastic tools, when you can come up with a cheap set of real tools at the dollar store for less?  ::)
Do they still have all their limbs, eyeballs etc?
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: magentus on April 16, 2021, 10:59:42 AM
Nice GAW Aloha :cheers:
Nix and I have been talking about the PST recently as I've never owned one. (don't think I've even seen one in the flesh).
I think the lack of woodsaw plus the (minor) discomfort of the handle design would put me off using it setting as I have a Spirit, Wave and MP400  at hand.
Good luck to the winner and once again, nice one Aloha for your generosity in this and all the other GAW's you're currently running  :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on April 16, 2021, 02:39:23 PM
Real tools for kids is something that should be done :salute: I had a real hammer and the Handy Andy tools I had when I was a kid were all fairly real tools as well :o I still have the little metal handsaw and the hammer that came with it :salute: My parents watched me and made sure I didn't hurt myself but once they were sure I wouldn't then off to the back yard to play with them :D

Well, they're not tools if they aren't used.  ;)

I use a lot of them but you can't use them all :whistle: I am a collector as well because I like the engineering behind Mts in general but some aren't as practical to carry, so they don't get used :cheers: I rarely sell stuff like that because I am.very certain when I purchase it that I will either use it or just have it to keep :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Jim the Brave on April 16, 2021, 03:05:46 PM
Do they still have all their limbs, eyeballs etc?

Yep, so far.... (of course, I didn't say what age I gave what tools to them).... None of them have their own guns so far....

Real tools for kids is something that should be done :salute: I had a real hammer and the Handy Andy tools I had when I was a kid were all fairly real tools as well :o I still have the little metal handsaw and the hammer that came with it :salute: My parents watched me and made sure I didn't hurt myself but once they were sure I wouldn't then off to the back yard to play with them :D

Ah yes, I had a Handy Andy set when I was a kid, too. Got it used at a yardsale, I believe. My parents were big on yard saling. We called it "going yard sailing" as in sailing through other people's yards, to see what we could harvest from the sea of used merchandise.....
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on April 16, 2021, 03:31:05 PM
:tu:

1. GearedForwards
2. StrangeToolbot
3. ToolJoe
I'm in!

Never owned a PST and want to try one!


1. GearedForwards
2. StrangeToolbot
3. ToolJoe
4. Hevy (CT-782)

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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 16, 2021, 03:43:24 PM
 :woohoo: Happy to have you.  Best of luck. 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: kottskrapa on April 16, 2021, 06:29:24 PM
1. GearedForwards
2. StrangeToolbot
3. ToolJoe
4. Hevy (CT-782)
5. Kottskrapa

Forgot to put my name to the list

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 16, 2021, 06:35:04 PM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: buggs on April 16, 2021, 07:08:43 PM
Today is my MTO Anniversary.  I joined in 2013 and to celebrate I am giving one of you fine members a PST in the original leather sheath.     

Here are the rules. 

1. I chose your name from reading this thread and you sharing you've never had a PST or PST2 before.
 
2. If you have a PST or PST2 coming or have either now or ever had either then please remove your name.  This GAW is for PST newbies.  The PST2 is close enough so I omitted y'all. 

3. Your country allows such a tool.

4. You still want to try a PST for the first time.

5. You plan to carry/use this tool not keep it for collection purposes.     

Etcetera, and so on.......

I am sorry I didn't add names of those from this thread who stated they were not interested in a PST.  I also didn't add your name if you've had a PST 2 since it's close enough.  If I missed someone who stated they didn't have either a PST or PST2 sorry.  Let me know and point me to where you stated that and are interested.  My goal is to get a PST into the hands of those who have been interested in owning a PST to use and just haven't got around to getting one or its hard to come by in your area.  If you are looking for a MINT or NEW tool for the collection then please remove your name.  I will be sending a user to the winner so you can see what all the fuss is about.       

Once every one on the list responds in this thread stating they meet the rules then I'll ask Gareth ( pretty please ) who started this thread to pick a winner by random number generator.  If Gareth cannot then I'll sign someone else  :D. 

1. Frenchephaistos
2. Kottskrapa
3. Hevy
4. Tool Joe
5. Chip
6. Strangetoolbot
7. Gearforwards
8. Leathersam
9. Elevenblade
10. Dexter
11. theonew

 

   

Interesting, your anniversary date on here is the same as my daughter's birthday.  She's a wee bit older than your MTO age though.

I've never owned a PST/PST2 so it would seem I qualify and if so, may I please be considered. 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on April 16, 2021, 07:17:17 PM
I meet all the criteria and would love to have me a PST one day.  :multi:
Just love the MTO community ! Great GAW !
Title: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on April 16, 2021, 10:08:30 PM
I meet all the criteria and would love to have me a PST one day.  :multi:
Just love the MTO community ! Great GAW !
What are you going to first use the PST for?


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 16, 2021, 10:12:26 PM
Interesting, your anniversary date on here is the same as my daughter's birthday.  She's a wee bit older than your MTO age though.

I've never owned a PST/PST2 so it would seem I qualify and if so, may I please be considered.

I may have missed your post in this thread?  I pulled only those who posted in this thread stating they have never owned a PST. 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on April 16, 2021, 11:20:09 PM
What are you going to first use the PST for?
1. Verify what all the fuss is about and if it would knock my Wave to the side, and if it does, reconsider my opinion about the mini.
2. Have an MT I could discreetly keep at work. I can’t really carry on the job, so I usually leave my tools at home, but if I could leave in the office to use when needed I imagine. The PST seems more, let’s say, people-friendly than the wave with its OHO blades, at least on this side of the pond.
3. Start a collection.  :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on April 17, 2021, 08:57:36 PM
Great giveaway idea Aloha.  :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 17, 2021, 09:06:20 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 26, 2021, 05:51:36 PM
1. GearedForwards
2. StrangeToolbot
3. ToolJoe
4. Hevy (CT-782)
5. Kottskrapa
6. Frenchephaistos


 :pok:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on April 26, 2021, 08:26:56 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on April 26, 2021, 08:39:24 PM
Just waiting on a couple to respond but we wont wait too much longer as we have a nice list so far. 

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: StrangeToolbot on April 26, 2021, 11:40:03 PM
I’m anxiously and excitedly waiting for the news.


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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: kottskrapa on April 27, 2021, 08:04:41 AM
Very generous GAW and I hope whoever wins get a lot of use from it

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on April 27, 2021, 05:32:14 PM
 :iagree: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on May 07, 2021, 08:59:18 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on May 31, 2021, 12:51:38 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on May 31, 2021, 02:57:19 PM
 :popcorn:

 :pok:

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on June 17, 2021, 10:19:05 PM
 :pok:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on June 18, 2021, 02:59:57 AM
 ::)   :wait:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: NutSAK on June 18, 2021, 03:02:20 AM
... nevermind, nothing to see here.   :whistle:

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on June 18, 2021, 04:19:40 AM
Alright settle down.  Had a few GAWs going on. 

As determined by me this is the list.  Let me message Gareth and he can choose the winner.
 
1. GearedForwards
2. StrangeToolbot
3. ToolJoe
4. Hevy (CT-782)
5. Kottskrapa
6. Frenchephaistos
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on June 18, 2021, 04:41:57 AM
 :rofl:




 :whistle:




Good luck everyone!
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on June 18, 2021, 05:46:00 AM
I do apologize but alas as soon as Gareth gets my PM we can get this party started.

 :popcorn:

 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: kottskrapa on June 18, 2021, 02:30:23 PM
No  need to apologize! Still fun and very generous of you

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Chako on June 18, 2021, 03:41:24 PM
Good luck everyone.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 18, 2021, 05:34:53 PM
No need to apologize Aloha. Your gesture is very generous.

Thank you for the GAW

Good luck to all!

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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on June 18, 2021, 05:48:33 PM
Good luck everyone  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on June 18, 2021, 10:45:26 PM
OK, I'm here!  Sorry, only signing in for the first time today.  Given we have a neat 6 names I can't think of a better way to pick someone than rolling a dice.  If you can all trust me that I've not even looked to see who is who and I'll go and roll now.  :)  Back in a sec.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on June 18, 2021, 10:45:59 PM
 :woohoo:


Thank you. 

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on June 18, 2021, 10:51:22 PM
drumroll please......Number 6!

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=86667.0;attach=514506)

Congratulations to Frenchephaistos.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on June 18, 2021, 10:52:46 PM
6. Frenchephaistos  Congrats.  Send me your info by PM and I'll sort you out. 

Gareth thank you for such a great thread and all who participated in the conversation.  Thank you for selecting the winner as well. 

You are gonna love the PST. 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: GearedForwards on June 18, 2021, 11:08:38 PM
Congrats Frenchephaistos!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on June 19, 2021, 12:13:37 AM
Congratulations Frenchephaistos and as always a  :hatsoff: to Aloha.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on June 19, 2021, 01:41:05 AM
 :woohoo:

Congrats,  Frenche :like:

Great GAW, Aloha :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on June 19, 2021, 01:42:30 AM
:woohoo:

Congrats,  Frenche :like:

Great GAW, Aloha :salute: :like:

+1    :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: BadMechanic on June 19, 2021, 02:37:40 AM
Congrats!

Very awesome of Aloha to do this GAW as well  :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Chako on June 19, 2021, 02:59:00 AM
Congrats!
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: kottskrapa on June 19, 2021, 09:49:55 AM
Congratulations Frenchephaistos! And thanks for a great GAW

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on June 19, 2021, 09:58:11 AM
Wow ! My first ever GAW win (well, the odds were a bit better than usual)  8)
Thanks Aloha for being so generous and helping others discover this tool !  :cheers:
Of course I will be posting my first impressions of the PST on this thread as soon as possible, as I can’t wait to carry and try it out to see what all the hype is about. You just don’t see any of these in the Old World (at least, I haven’t yet). :dunno:

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Alan K. on June 20, 2021, 09:22:39 AM
Congratulations Frenchephaistos you're going to enjoy the PST. I only recently got a PST myself thanks to another member of this generous community and I can tell you it packs a lot of utility in a slim and light weight package. :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on June 21, 2021, 11:33:32 PM
Congrats! Great GAW!

Thanks Aloha for your generosity!

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Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on June 22, 2021, 01:06:40 AM
Spreading the PST love.  I'm doing my part.   :multi:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on June 22, 2021, 01:48:32 AM
 :iagree: :dd: :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on July 23, 2021, 10:48:14 AM
Massive shout-out to gregozedobe! :salute: :salute: :salute:

In true MTO (and ANZAC (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anzac_spirit)) spirit he offered to send me a Pocket Survival Tool as I have not owned, handled or even seen one (in person).
It arrived accompanied by some keychain lights a week ago. Conditions here have only recently been conducive to taking half-decent photos.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Syncop8r/Leatherman-PST/IMG_20210723_163215.jpg?m=1627023253)

It is dated 0694. As primitive as this PST seems I keep needing to remind myself that this was made 11 years into production.
I am familiar with the style and construction as I possess a Super Tool (and a half  ;)).

My initial thoughts: Wow! It's smaller and much slimmer than I was expecting.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Syncop8r/Leatherman-PST/IMG_20210720_163006.jpg?m=1627023253)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Syncop8r/Leatherman-PST/IMG_20210720_163051.jpg?m=1627023253)

However, it has a lot of functions for it's diminutive size. I like how it is self-contained and no extra bits or blades are required to be carried with it (handy as they may be). I may consider adding a pocket clip as it almost seems too small to bother with sheath-carrying it.
I like how simple it is and how few parts there are compared to later multitools with a similar number of implements. It folds neatly away and snaps together with little fuss. The smaller tools tend to clump together as they are unfolded and can be a bit hard on the fingers if you have short nails as I currently do.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Syncop8r/Leatherman-PST/IMG_20210720_162651.jpg?m=1627023253)

I am not a heavy user but I have used the pliers and screwdrivers so far. I can see how the handles could be uncomfortable on the hands if using the pliers a lot. I look forward to trying the file and wire cutters.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Syncop8r/Leatherman-PST/IMG_20210720_163555.jpg?m=1627023252)

It's nice to own a piece of history and it's also still a very capable tool.
Thanks again Greg!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on July 23, 2021, 01:41:49 PM
Congrats and  :hatsoff: to Greg for his generosity !      : :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on July 23, 2021, 01:46:13 PM
Well done Greg.  :cheers:

Great shots and thoughts Syncop8r.  The super slim form and feature dense nature is exactly why I think the PST still has a place in the modern MT user's pocket. :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on July 23, 2021, 02:51:41 PM
Way to go, Greg :woohoo: :like: Congrats on getting an awesome piece of MT history as well, Synco :like: Great thoughts and comments, I think much the same of the PST :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Rich_SD on July 24, 2021, 03:53:08 AM

I have never owned one.  I would buy one from eBay, but I wouldn't know what to look for (or what to lookout for) and would probably get a damaged one or a fake.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: ToolJoe on July 24, 2021, 03:26:32 PM
It's like owning a piece of MT history!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Rich_SD on July 24, 2021, 10:43:08 PM
I have never owned one.  I would buy one from eBay, but I wouldn't know what to look for (or what to lookout for) and would probably get a damaged one or a fake.

Ok, I did a lot of reading on PSTs (mostly here), then I picked a good candidate from eBay and purchased it.  It looks legit and in great shape.  I'll post a pic when it arrives.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on July 24, 2021, 11:10:56 PM
Thanks guys.  :cheers:

I'll post a pic when it arrives.
Cool!  :tu:
It would be good to hear your initial thoughts too.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on July 25, 2021, 01:30:31 AM
 :iagree: and congrats  :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on September 29, 2021, 07:54:02 PM
OK, just got my PST II from Aloha’s GAW. He went the extra mile, having to send two separate tools in all because of the mystery of postal magics. Kudos to your generosity Aloha !

First thoughts after carrying it for less than a day :
• I know it has been said again and again, but boy is it SLIM and LIGHT ! Up until now, my most used was the Wave, and my most carried, a Juice S2. The PST feels as big as the wave but weighs about the same as a Juice. And in the pocket, maybe even better than the juice, that now feels kinda clunky (never thought I’d say that !). Closed, its the best MT I’ve ever handled, rounded and soft edges. I don’t carry big blades, but it the same footprint as a spyderco PM2 in the pocket, and packs much more.
• Better ruler than the Wave, however the construction gives the best place to inches (not very useful anywhere in the known universe outside of the US), but I guess the nice folks in Portland have the right to a little misguided preference. They’ve earned it.  :D
• Of course, once opened to the pliers, I’ll surprise no one by saying it is much rougher than any other MT, that’s where the wave beats it hands up. But probably not a problem, unless working for a long period of time, which is not my everyday use.
• Tool wise, I like the options. The scissors are really great ! They beat the wave by far. 4 drivers (like the juice) works well, I know from experience, even though we don’t use flat heads that much around here. But a full 3D Phillips, and I’m really happy. Probably my most used tool in the bunch. Is the can opener a combo tool that also opens beers ? I hardly ever use either, but I guess they are good to have.
• I don’t really like combo blades in general, and this one is 1/4th PE, 3/4 SE, I would have liked the other way around. However, it is not locking, which is necessary here in France.
• The file is probably one of the best I’ve seen, still have to use it before being sure of course. Fun fact I found out (years after everyone, I guess), but you can take the blade and file out without having to open the pliers, the good part of the unevenness of the tool construction I was complaining about when looking at the ruler.  :face palm:
All in awl (which is missing, but could the smallest screwdriver serve as one ?), I really love it. Time will tell if it will replace my beloved S2 for city EDC. I’ll keep the wave for outside activities for the saw.
It has gotten me to consider two tools I knew about from afar, but never understood as well as now that I have the PST : the Mini (good luck getting one of THOSE though) and the ("PST III") Bond. Not that I need any of them now that I have the PST II, just that I understand their DNA/use a bit better.
Again thanks for the GAW !

Sorry, no pics yet, as my camera is broken.  :ahhh
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on September 29, 2021, 08:27:45 PM
Thank you for following up.  It has been a heck of a journey.  I hope you have many years of enjoying the wonderful PST2. 

Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Rich_SD on September 29, 2021, 08:49:07 PM
Ok, I did a lot of reading on PSTs (mostly here), then I picked a good candidate from eBay and purchased it.  It looks legit and in great shape.  I'll post a pic when it arrives.

Wow, I wrote this just a little over 2 months ago, and now I have 3 PSTs  :o
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on September 29, 2021, 09:12:14 PM
Great write-up French!  Very glad you like it after what sounds quite a journey. 

PST II is a great urban multi.  :multi:

(Yes, the can opener will also work on bottle tops)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on September 29, 2021, 09:14:01 PM
They'll multiply :like:

Its really fun to get the big letter and BO ones.  I went down the rabbit hole with Japanese PSTs, big letter, and finally my most prized possession a hollow rivet.  Its a helluva journey thats for sure. 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on September 29, 2021, 09:18:47 PM
Wow, I wrote this just a little over 2 months ago, and now I have 3 PSTs  :o
they'll definitely get you. :assimilate:

 :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Rich_SD on September 29, 2021, 09:21:03 PM
they'll definitely get you. :assimilate:

 :D

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on September 29, 2021, 09:24:19 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on September 29, 2021, 09:51:37 PM
Wait, you mean I’ll end up needing more than one ?????  :ahhh







 :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on September 29, 2021, 09:53:08 PM
So; who hasn't owned a Pulse?

 :whistle:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on September 29, 2021, 09:54:10 PM
Great to hear you like it and your thoughts Frenchie.  :tu:  :salute:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Rich_SD on September 29, 2021, 09:55:36 PM
Wait, you mean I’ll end up needing more than one ?????  :ahhh


Assuming you define "need" the same as I do, yes.  :)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on September 29, 2021, 09:58:27 PM
Ok, I did a lot of reading on PSTs (mostly here), then I picked a good candidate from eBay and purchased it.  It looks legit and in great shape.  I'll post a pic when it arrives.
Wow, I wrote this just a little over 2 months ago, and now I have 3 PSTs  :o

And still haven't posted a pic.  :pok:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on September 29, 2021, 10:14:40 PM
And still haven't posted a pic.  :pok:
By the way, your pics are really great. Forgot to mention that. They were quite the (nice) torture during the couple month’s wait between winning the GAW and actually receiving it.  :mail:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on September 29, 2021, 10:48:54 PM
Oops, forgot to mention the sheath, which is nice, I like old school. Rides a bit higher than I’m used to, but I’ll easily get used to that.
Don’t know if I’ll carry it on the belt or in the pocket. I’ll be sure to tell you.
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on September 29, 2021, 11:11:15 PM
Awesome thoughts, French :salute: :tu: :like:

Glad you :like: it so much :woohoo:

And still haven't posted a pic.  :pok:

Yeah, come on Rich :pok: :D

So; who hasn't owned a Pulse?

 :whistle:

Another one of those "need tools" :whistle: I have a couple and I feel that others should enjoy the Pulse as well :dd: :D

Oh and :pok:

 :rofl:

They'll multiply :like:

 :iagree: :ahhh :oops: :D :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on September 30, 2021, 12:51:23 AM
By the way, your pics are really great. Forgot to mention that. They were quite the (nice) torture during the couple month’s wait between winning the GAW and actually receiving it.  :mail:

Thank you monsieur.  :hatsoff:

I can't wait to see yours too.  :pok:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Rich_SD on September 30, 2021, 05:12:49 AM
And still haven't posted a pic.  :pok:

Doh!  I guess I forgot  :facepalm:

Top: Late 80s PST.  It's the first one I purchased (the one I mentioned buying in this thread). 
Middle: Early to Mid 80s PST.  One of you evil tempters posted a pic of a PST with "Pocket Survival Tool" stamped on the side, so I just had to buy one.
Bottom: Feb 2000 PST. My first two were too precious to use, so I bought this one to carry around and use.  I might stick a Nite Ize pocket clip on it.   :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/8Mrid9o.jpg) 
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on September 30, 2021, 05:46:36 AM
Nice!  :like:

One of you evil tempters posted a pic of a PST with "Pocket Survival Tool" stamped on the side, so I just had to buy one.
I can understand that.

I'm searching for a suitable pocket clip too... I want one that matches the PST's shape.  :think:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Gareth on September 30, 2021, 09:48:17 AM
What you chaps need is a Sideclip.  8)

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=86667.0;attach=522749)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on September 30, 2021, 12:39:22 PM
 :iagree: The Sideclip is another awesome tool  :dd: :drool: :like: :like:

Doh!  I guess I forgot  :facepalm:

Top: Late 80s PST.  It's the first one I purchased (the one I mentioned buying in this thread). 
Middle: Early to Mid 80s PST.  One of you evil tempters posted a pic of a PST with "Pocket Survival Tool" stamped on the side, so I just had to buy one.
Bottom: Feb 2000 PST. My first two were too precious to use, so I bought this one to carry around and use.  I might stick a Nite Ize pocket clip on it.   :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/8Mrid9o.jpg) 

3 great choices for a good representation of the PST :salute: :like:

What evil tempters ??? I don't see any of those here :think:

 :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Aloha on September 30, 2021, 05:19:40 PM
Sideclip YES  :tu:.  Glad I could help spread the love.   
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on October 14, 2021, 02:16:41 PM
Just to mention I love the PST2 so much I even got in the November PST challenge, even though I positively hate taking pictures, more so on an everyday basis.
I've been carrying it since it got out of the package, and it doesn't seem much of a challenge to have to carry it for a month. More like a privilege.  :cheers:
Just slip it in the pocket and voilà !
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Syncop8r on March 13, 2022, 08:28:00 AM
One thing I like about the PST is how neatly the tools nestle together with the pliers:

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Syncop8r/Leatherman-PST/IMG_20220313_164419.jpg?m=1647156330)

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Syncop8r/Leatherman-PST/IMG_20220313_164441.jpg?m=1647156330)
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: SteveC on March 13, 2022, 01:27:38 PM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Adam5 on March 13, 2022, 02:00:01 PM
A PST is part of my edc now:

(https://i.imgur.com/WFchYnH.jpg)

Very capable tool for its size  :tu:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2022, 02:50:42 PM
Tim sure got it right with that first production tool 8) :dd:

Great pics Synco and Adam :like:
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Frenchephaistos on March 13, 2022, 03:50:42 PM
A PST is part of my edc now:

(https://i.imgur.com/WFchYnH.jpg)

Very capable tool for its size  :tu:
Or incredible size for so much tool…
Title: Re: Who Hasn't owned a PST?
Post by: Farmer X on March 13, 2022, 06:02:38 PM
I may have owned a PST at one time; my memory gets a little foggy. Given enough time, I'll have (another) one.