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us Offline thejrod

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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #300 on: January 04, 2014, 05:28:41 AM
Bought my Pops a Rebar for Christmas, before knowing that I was getting it's big brother the ST300 on the same day. It was a good Christmas!

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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #301 on: January 04, 2014, 05:44:40 AM
I'm already in, but I am now doubly in with a new BO Rebar to go with my SS one :D

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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #302 on: January 09, 2014, 12:30:55 AM


Arrived today...excited to start using it :D


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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #303 on: January 22, 2014, 06:01:25 PM
Just got a (for the most part) Rebar today. It's had the replaceable wire cutter plier head swapped with one from a (I think) Blast. Same head that was on the whole Fuse/Blast/Kick line and same one on the Wave. Other than that, it's stock.

I hope I qualify for membership. :D

Some quick thoughts. Half an ounce lighter than the Sidekick/Wingman, and only an ounce heavier than a PST II. All locking tools. Super-agressive, but non-diamond file. Plain Edge blade! Wohoo! Nice fat flathead as a basic pry tool is something I always like. Good awl. Stout and long-shanked phillips. lanyard ring which can be tucked away as needed. Saw, can opener with wire stripper. Reasonably comfortable in-hand both open and closed.

If the goal is function and utility, not aesthetics and convenience (as in one-hand-open), then this might be the pinnacle of design. I prefer it greatly over the ST300 due to its smaller size/lighter weight. It is amazingly compact for its features.

Excellent tool!  :tu:


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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #304 on: January 22, 2014, 06:13:17 PM
Welcome to the club Lynn :cheers:  I agree with all you said.  The Rebar is a rather robust MT for such a compact, lightweight frame :tu:  Only lacking scissors (which I know is a biggie for you ;)), but easily remedied by your sweet Crosscut. 
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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #305 on: January 22, 2014, 06:21:46 PM
Yeah, at this point, I'd rather have a scissor-based small tool. Plus, something like a Crosscut or Micra offer features lacking on a larger tool (nail file, tweezers, eyeglass scale screwdriver, for instance). I think it works best splitting those functions, honestly. The Wave has that small driver, but it's cumbersome to try to use it on eyeglasses because of the mass of the tool.


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Reply #306 on: January 22, 2014, 06:29:12 PM
Yeah, that's why I like to pair my Rebar with a SAK.  Between the two, pretty much all bases are covered and then some for me honestly.  I also thought that about the full size MTs with the tiny bit driver.  I didn't think it made much sense to have such a tiny bit meant for precise work on a large, heavy frame.  Especially on the original Surge....that must be quite a chore to use really.
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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #307 on: January 22, 2014, 06:34:07 PM
Just got a (for the most part) Rebar today. It's had the replaceable wire cutter plier head swapped with one from a (I think) Blast. Same head that was on the whole Fuse/Blast/Kick line and same one on the Wave. Other than that, it's stock.

I hope I qualify for membership. :D

Some quick thoughts. Half an ounce lighter than the Sidekick/Wingman, and only an ounce heavier than a PST II. All locking tools. Super-agressive, but non-diamond file. Plain Edge blade! Wohoo! Nice fat flathead as a basic pry tool is something I always like. Good awl. Stout and long-shanked phillips. lanyard ring which can be tucked away as needed. Saw, can opener with wire stripper. Reasonably comfortable in-hand both open and closed.

If the goal is function and utility, not aesthetics and convenience (as in one-hand-open), then this might be the pinnacle of design. I prefer it greatly over the ST300 due to its smaller size/lighter weight. It is amazingly compact for its features.

Excellent tool!  :tu:

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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #308 on: January 23, 2014, 02:42:19 AM
Just got a (for the most part) Rebar today. It's had the replaceable wire cutter plier head swapped with one from a (I think) Blast. Same head that was on the whole Fuse/Blast/Kick line and same one on the Wave. Other than that, it's stock.

I hope I qualify for membership. :D

Some quick thoughts. Half an ounce lighter than the Sidekick/Wingman, and only an ounce heavier than a PST II. All locking tools. Super-agressive, but non-diamond file. Plain Edge blade! Wohoo! Nice fat flathead as a basic pry tool is something I always like. Good awl. Stout and long-shanked phillips. lanyard ring which can be tucked away as needed. Saw, can opener with wire stripper. Reasonably comfortable in-hand both open and closed.

If the goal is function and utility, not aesthetics and convenience (as in one-hand-open), then this might be the pinnacle of design. I prefer it greatly over the ST300 due to its smaller size/lighter weight. It is amazingly compact for its features.

Excellent tool!  :tu:

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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #309 on: January 24, 2014, 08:20:11 PM
I bought my self a new Rebar, as if i didn’t have enough Leatherman tools already?


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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #310 on: January 24, 2014, 09:56:07 PM
Either you found some miniature leatherman tools, or that's a HUGE wrench and drill bit. :D


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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #311 on: January 24, 2014, 10:34:37 PM
I got of spanners like that.

that's us mobile

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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #312 on: February 07, 2014, 01:39:20 PM
After a closer look it seems that all the tools on the plain edge blade side has play. is there anything i could fix myself


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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #313 on: February 07, 2014, 03:25:32 PM
After a closer look it seems that all the tools on the plain edge blade side has play. is there anything i could fix myself

The only thing I can think of would be to tighten the screws at the end of the handle, but that may be easier said than done due to the screw design and the area around the screw :think:
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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #314 on: February 11, 2014, 07:51:38 PM
I have just ordered my Rebar as a set with a micra [my 6th!] to use as an EDC to replace my PSTll :multi:
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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #315 on: February 11, 2014, 08:55:17 PM
If the weight/space isn't a concern I'd certainly call that an upgrade.


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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #316 on: February 11, 2014, 08:59:20 PM
I'm out of the club.

my rebar ran off.
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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #317 on: February 11, 2014, 10:21:04 PM
Just bought a rebar micra set. I now know why you guys love it so much.


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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #318 on: February 12, 2014, 01:31:49 AM
After carrying my PST for a couple of days, I went back to the Rebar.

Rebar is a much superior tool. Yes, it's slightly bigger/heavier than a PST but for what you get I think its worth it.


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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #319 on: February 12, 2014, 01:57:07 AM
I love this tool. Even though it is a spares build, it can come in very handy.



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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #320 on: February 12, 2014, 02:07:40 AM
I love this tool. Even though it is a spares build, it can come in very handy.



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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #321 on: February 13, 2014, 06:12:53 PM
I used my Rebar Saw for the first time today,
I am very impressed.
Had to cut through a 4 cm/almost 2 inch Wattle tree branch,that was over my Neighbours fence,a couple of minutes,little effort,and no binding at all.
I love this thing,Great tool.

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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #322 on: February 17, 2014, 11:03:00 AM
I have just ordered my Rebar as a set with a micra [my 6th!] to use as an EDC to replace my PSTll :multi:

Arrived in the post next day, very satisfied although a bit stiff, the Rebar.....and me :facepalm:
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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #323 on: February 26, 2014, 07:57:24 PM
I have joined the Rebar club as of Monday. I like it well enough, but it will not replace the Wave as my work EDC. This is a very compact feeling tool, and very light. However, I do have some complaints. In comparing this tool to my Wave, it is clearly not as solid. The non-plier end of the handles are able to be flexed a little. With tools deployed and locked, there is some noticeable wiggle to each implement. Not that any of this bothers me, mind you, but based on everyone's common complaints of the Sidekick/Wingman I am surprised how well received the Rebar is when it exhibits a lot of the same issues. At any rate, I like it and based on the $31 I paid for it, I am definitely not complaining.


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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #324 on: February 26, 2014, 10:10:34 PM
I'm out of the club.

my rebar ran off.

I'm back with a new ss rebar

thanks to Lam
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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #325 on: February 26, 2014, 11:05:27 PM
I'm out of the club.

my rebar ran off.

I'm back with a new ss rebar

thanks to Lam
Welcome back! I was wondering how long you could stay away  :multi:
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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #326 on: February 27, 2014, 01:41:40 AM
I'm glad to be back sawman.

thanks for the welcome

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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #327 on: March 10, 2014, 08:34:03 PM
mine should arrive in the next few days. I cant wait. I haven't had a new leatherman in AGES and this is one i have wanted since it came out.

i hope it lives up to expectations  :gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #328 on: March 10, 2014, 10:25:21 PM
Proud new owner of a SS Rebar, and the Micra that hitched a ride with it.   

A great combo with a SAK or Micra for scissors.


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Re: Rebar Owner's Club (pic heavy)
Reply #329 on: March 11, 2014, 01:03:45 AM
mine should arrive in the next few days. I cant wait. I haven't had a new leatherman in AGES and this is one i have wanted since it came out.

i hope it lives up to expectations  :gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
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