Anyone get a Style PS yet?

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **on:** July 02, 2011, 09:29:44 PM

Curious about this new tool.

Any comments would be welcome.

J-sews · **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2011, 09:33:29 PM

Looks like a few places out there have them in stock now

AHB · **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2011, 10:21:42 PM

Haven't got one, but we all know where LM got the idea...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,25321.msg457429.html#msg457429

nuphoria · **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2011, 11:06:56 PM

Why didn't they put that good file in the PS4? Would have been so much better... like the look of this one though

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2011, 01:11:41 PM

Andreas posted on the Leatherman facebook page claiming that they stole his idea.
His version did have a knife blade, the PS4 does not have a knife blade. Still Leatherman holds a patent on their tools for a reason.

After pointing out the basics of patent laws his post vanished. Guess he didn't wish to discuss it.

Many people have suggested the Squirt P4/PS4 pliers on that since it came out. Don't think anyone has a claim on it. Still... he who holds the patent wins.

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2011, 09:13:48 PM

Quote from: Xelkos on July 15, 2011, 01:11:41 PM

he who holds the patent wins.

Unfortunately, patent law in America is a very broken system. As it currently stands, it allows for designs that are too general and can encompass any range of 'similar' ideas. This has created what's called the 'patent troll' industry; companies that do nothing more than patent any idea they can get away with, and then scan products on the market that use a similar idea, then sue that company for using "their" idea.

And unfortunately, because of the fact that big corporations control the supreme court and political system, I doubt these facts will change any time soon.

"First thing we do, is kill all the Lawyers"
-Shakespeare

colinoutdoors · **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2011, 12:49:38 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on July 02, 2011, 11:06:56 PM

Why didn't they put that good file in the PS4? Would have been so much better... like the look of this one though

Yeah I agree, I am not a fan of the PS4 file, the Stlye CS file is better.

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2011, 05:05:22 AM

Quote from: colinoutdoors on July 17, 2011, 12:49:38 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on July 02, 2011, 11:06:56 PM
Why didn't they put that good file in the PS4? Would have been so much better... like the look of this one though

Yeah I agree, I am not a fan of the PS4 file, the Stlye CS file is better.

I liked the file on the Squirt S4 / Micra better myself. Thar file doesn't make for a great screwdriver anyhow. On my Style CS I filed it over to mimic the finger nail cleaner version ... cause I hates dirt/grease under my nails. /eww

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:22:14 AM

I'm not so sure I want one of these anymore; not that it wouldn't be nice to have, but in general, a blade (even a small one like what's on the CS) is more useful to me than pliers. I honestly just don't need the pliers all that much. If I had my druthers, I'd have the PS without the file and a blade instead, like above. Oh well.

cerbera147 · **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2011, 06:04:24 PM

Quote from: Xelkos on July 15, 2011, 01:11:41 PM

Andreas posted on the Leatherman facebook page claiming that they stole his idea.
His version did have a knife blade, the PS4 does not have a knife blade. Still Leatherman holds a patent on their tools for a reason.

After pointing out the basics of patent laws his post vanished. Guess he didn't wish to discuss it.

Many people have suggested the Squirt P4/PS4 pliers on that since it came out. Don't think anyone has a claim on it. Still... he who holds the patent wins.

Really? What a tit!

Where did he get the inspiration from?

Nikos · **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:13:45 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on July 18, 2011, 06:04:24 PM

Quote from: Xelkos on July 15, 2011, 01:11:41 PM
Andreas posted on the Leatherman facebook page claiming that they stole his idea.
His version did have a knife blade, the PS4 does not have a knife blade. Still Leatherman holds a patent on their tools for a reason.

After pointing out the basics of patent laws his post vanished. Guess he didn't wish to discuss it.

Many people have suggested the Squirt P4/PS4 pliers on that since it came out. Don't think anyone has a claim on it. Still... he who holds the patent wins.

Really? What a tit!

Where did he get the inspiration from?

This Andreas? Truth be told, he did do it before LM... $:-\$

Chako · **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2011, 09:15:13 PM

I just got mine today.

To me, this looks good. But then, I EDC a Knifeless Fuse.

THE_LONGBOW · **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2011, 12:02:01 AM

Off to find a Leatherman PS. I got a Leatherman CS about 4 months ago because I liked the scissors however I also carry a knife so the CS knife never sees use. The PS would meet my needs perfectly. Do the pliers seem adequate to do light duty tasks, or are they flimsy?

Chako · **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2011, 01:09:59 AM

They are the same as found on the Squirt line.

EZ822 · **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2011, 03:06:47 AM

Ordered one earlier today from Swiss Knife Shop. Hopefully I'll have it by the weekend.

David · **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2011, 06:28:03 AM

I`ve also got one ordered from the Swiss Knife Shop.

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2011, 06:14:24 AM

Considering how inexpensive these are, I guess I'll pick one up. Maybe I'll be able to swap out the file for the blade from CS.

I usually do carry another tool with a knife blade, or a dedicated folder, but sometimes I like to go light and have just what's on my keys, so a blade is nice to have.

David · **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:30:25 AM

Got an email from SKS that my Style PS has shipped. So hopefully in two or three days it will be here.

Carlos · **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2011, 01:43:28 PM

I've order mine from an ebay'er and was shipped yesterday... it should arrive next monday or tuesday. This was an hard one to get!!

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #19 on:** July 30, 2011, 06:00:20 AM

AHB yours will be arriving soon

David · **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2011, 06:54:24 AM

Quote from: David on July 28, 2011, 06:30:25 AM

Got an email from SKS that my Style PS has shipped. So hopefully in two or three days it will be here.

It has arrived.

little tool . Date coded 0611. It has replaced the PS4 on my gadget key ring.

AHB · **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2011, 07:11:50 AM

Quote from: tattoosteve99 on July 30, 2011, 06:00:20 AM

AHB yours will be arriving soon

Great..

Carlos · **Reply #22 on:** August 09, 2011, 12:24:51 PM

Just got mine today. It took much longer than usual, perhaps due to summer vacations.

Regarding the tool itself, I find a little hard to pull the scissors out, but definitively really hard to get the tweezers. I had to use the pliers from the ps4 to get it out, in fact.

A problem I've found, not related with the tool itself, but with quality, is the rivet used to hold the black handle, near the tweezers exit, is loose, it doesn't fix (doesn't form a head on the other side). I'll try to post a picture later. Is there any manual process I can do to fix this?

Flying Dutchman · **Reply #23 on:** October 11, 2011, 10:45:24 PM

Juli @ Leatherman just posted on Facebook checking the TSA compatibility of this tool. Interesting feed!

captain spaulding · **Reply #24 on:** October 12, 2011, 01:10:14 AM

I got one a week or so ago and was not impressed and fairly unimpressed to be honest. I wrote a e-mail to leatherman customer service and never heard back. $:-\$

cerbera147 · **Reply #25 on:** October 12, 2011, 12:26:08 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on October 12, 2011, 01:10:14 AM

I got one a week or so ago and was not impressed and fairly unimpressed to be honest. I wrote a e-mail to leatherman customer service and never heard back. $:-\$

How come?

I've got one coming from Travis. I am looking forward to an airplane safe multi

captain spaulding · **Reply #26 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:51:36 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on October 12, 2011, 12:26:08 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on October 12, 2011, 01:10:14 AM
I got one a week or so ago and was not impressed and fairly unimpressed to be honest. I wrote a e-mail to leatherman customer service and never heard back. $:-\$

How come?

I've got one coming from Travis. I am looking forward to an airplane safe multi

I do love the fact that it can be carried on a airplane. I have a few reasons for disliking the PS. First off the pliers were wobbly right out of the box. It seems as if the rivet at the pivot point was not installed properly. The same goes for the scissors. The tweezers feel very thin and barely open and seems almost useless.

I actually received a response to another E-mail I wrote last night and was very pleased to hear that they would send me a replacement pair of Tweezers and I could send in my PS for warranty work if I would like. I refused sending it in as for the price that I paid for the tool plus shipping cost it would just not be worth it to me. I hope you love yours as it could be a great tool.

Craig · **Reply #27 on:** November 19, 2011, 06:57:26 PM

Got mine from Travis this morning. No quality issues. Really like it -I think it's going to get a lot of pocket time

Gareth · **Reply #28 on:** November 19, 2011, 07:45:50 PM

I've had mine for a few weeks now but have to admit it's not seen a lot of use yet.

None of the individual components were new to me (having a CS and a PS4) and I like them all well enough. No QC issues with mine either.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #29 on:** November 19, 2011, 08:20:43 PM

I've got one, and am really impressed at how solid it is considering it's a keychain tool

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