Leatherman: Interchanging Implements

Freudian Frog · **on:** October 09, 2008, 03:52:20 AM

I don't know if anyone has ask this before but...

Does anyone have a sort of list thing of what tools' implements will fit in each other? =(

Spoonrobot · **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2008, 04:10:31 AM

This is going to be somewhat of a headache. Here's what will fit and work, but it is dependent on how the tools are arranged (i.e. the scissors cannot be next to the medium flathead since it gets caught and is problematic during open/close.)

1.)Full-size tools (Kick, Fuse, Blast, Wave, Charge):

+All the drivers and the scissors will interchange with no modifications between all models.
+The file and the saw from the Blast will fit the Fuse with no modifications and will fit the Kick with a small reduction of material at the tang stop. *Be aware that the file appears to have gotten thicker recently so addition to the Kick may not function very well. (need more information on this but it was a problem I ran into on my BO KickMod)
+The saw, file and knife blades from the Charge will interchange with those on the Wave.

2.)Plus-size tools (Core, Surge):
+The drivers on the Surge and Core will interchange.
+Long implements (file/saw/knives) will not.
? not sure about the Core awl.

Oddballs I don't know about:

? The Crunch. I assume it has the same locking dimensions as the Blast which means it will interchange with the modern tools; but I don't know for sure.
? The Pruning tools.

Now, in regards to the retired tools; I don't know yet but I can take a peek tomorrow. I'm thinking PST/II/Pulse implements transplanted to the Kick/Fuse/Blast and the SuperTool implements transplanted to the Core/Surge. I have a feeling their implements will work in the modern tools but I don't know for sure.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2008, 05:50:23 AM

I'm especially interested in the older retired models.

Spoonrobot · **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2008, 05:52:53 AM

Quote from: One Lame Frog on October 09, 2008, 05:50:23 AM

I'm especially interested in the older retired models.

I have the disassembly tools and I'll have time tomorrow so I'll mess around and see. I can do the PST/II tools into the Kick/Blast chassis but won't be able to experiment with the larger tools since I don't have them here. Stayed tuned.

P.S. I'd love to have an extra saw to put into a PST. Make it sort of a "Farmer PST."

Freudian Frog · **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2008, 06:18:23 AM

Thanks for putting in the time, you spoony bard you.

No really, I am grateful. And yes, I think I'd love a PST or PST II for my woodsman multitool. It just needs the PST awl and the PST II diamond file and a real woodsaw... but it would be nice in a kick chasis too, I think.

Smitty44 · **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2008, 06:41:57 AM

Thanks for the headache info Spoon,very interesting!!!

Sea Monster · **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2008, 09:34:32 AM

I wonder if I could get the Surge awl into the PST?

That would be good times!

Spoonrobot · **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2008, 02:03:46 AM

Here's what I found out: PST/II parts (including the pliers) will not interchange with post-2004 tools. The result is below:

Blast tools in a PST: The tools fit and can be put into the chassis but if they were to be used they would stress the locking/slipjoint mechanism and probably lead to breakage in short order.

PST file in a Kick:

Now, in regards to the Pulse/Supertools; I am inclined to believe that PST/Pulse tools will interchange but not Pulse/Modern tools. I think the Core/Surge interchanged with the Supertools is out too. Then again, I have been wrong before.

Bonus: SOG Saw in a Blast:

hawkchucker · **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2008, 03:03:42 AM

So what file to fit in a Kick. Old PST?

Freudian Frog · **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2008, 03:17:09 AM

*sobs* My dreams! Crushed!

Spoonrobot · **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2008, 03:20:51 AM

Quote from: hawkchucker on October 10, 2008, 03:03:42 AM

So what file to fit in a Kick. Old PST?

The old PST file won't fit. The new Blast file will (depending on the thickness, mine could have been a one-of but it's hard to tell if Leatherman has changed the width overall.)

Quote from: One Lame Frog on October 10, 2008, 03:17:09 AM

*sobs* My dreams! Crushed!

Me too. I was actually excited about a PST with a saw
.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2008, 03:27:52 AM

Would the supertool's implements work? =(

Poncho65 · **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2008, 03:40:30 AM

I believe that a Bear Jaw saw would work

I put the diamond file of my PST II into my Bear Jaws ( Crescent Toolzall Mantenance Pro) and it fit perfectly

so I don't see why the saw from it would fit into the PST

J-sews · **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2008, 03:56:16 AM

This is a great thread.

I've never tried any of this mix'em & match'em stuff myself.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2008, 04:23:24 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on October 10, 2008, 03:40:30 AM

I believe that a Bear Jaw saw would work

I put the diamond file of my PST II into my Bear Jaws ( Crescent Toolzall Mantenance Pro) and it fit perfectly
so I don't see why the saw from it would fit into the PST

Thanks for the lead Head Poncho! Now if you don't mind checking it for me...

Sea Monster · **Reply #15 on:** October 11, 2008, 07:56:31 AM

Don't forget about the Crunch short Serrated blade & Combination File/Flat head.

I reckon either of those (the latter especially) would be great in tools that might not have the space for the long file/serrated blades!

Spoonrobot · **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2008, 08:59:23 AM

Quote from: Nomad on October 11, 2008, 07:56:31 AM

Don't forget about the Crunch short Serrated blade & Combination File/Flat head.

I reckon either of those (the latter especially) would be great in tools that might not have the space for the long file/serrated blades!

Both of those implements implements would be tool long to use in any of the full-size tool "short" positions.

So there.

Sea Monster · **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2008, 09:05:22 AM

I think you smell.

So there.

How about the Minitool combo file/driver?

tell me THAT doesn't fit!

Spoonrobot · **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2008, 09:11:44 AM

Nope, that won't fit either, it's about a half-inch too long. I also think the Mini-tool implements are Mini-tool specific and won't transfer to the PST due to the differences in the flatsprings and tang design.

Sea Monster · **Reply #19 on:** October 11, 2008, 09:18:47 AM

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Nope, that won't fit either, it's about a half-inch too long. I also think the Mini-tool implements are Mini-tool specific and won't transfer to the PST due to the differences in the flatsprings and tang design.

Some people, some people they see me coming, some people they see me coming and they think to themselves, some people they see me coming and thing they think to themselves "I have not been stabbed enough times today"

Some people they see me coming and they think to themselves "I have not been stabbed enough times today" and I help them out.

I help some people.

(Hmm, That was a written attempt at my rage induced stutter. It didn't work.)

J-sews · **Reply #20 on:** October 11, 2008, 04:30:23 PM

Quote from: Nomad on October 11, 2008, 09:18:47 AM

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Nope, that won't fit either, it's about a half-inch too long. I also think the Mini-tool implements are Mini-tool specific and won't transfer to the PST due to the differences in the flatsprings and tang design.

Some people, some people they see me coming, some people they see me coming and they think to themselves, some people they see me coming and thing they think to themselves "I have not been stabbed enough times today"

Some people they see me coming and they think to themselves "I have not been stabbed enough times today" and I help them out.

I help some people.

(Hmm, That was a written attempt at my rage induced stutter. It didn't work.)

Actually I enjoyed that. Might use it myself someday. Any copyrights I need to be aware of?

Sea Monster · **Reply #21 on:** October 11, 2008, 09:13:33 PM

Ah Sahl You tha Raights fer a doller.

J-sews · **Reply #22 on:** October 11, 2008, 10:20:52 PM

Quote from: Nomad on October 11, 2008, 09:13:33 PM

Ah Sahl You tha Raights fer a doller.

American or Australian?

Sea Monster · **Reply #23 on:** October 11, 2008, 10:27:51 PM

Yer Mean!

Let's make it a GBP.

You can just about buy a house in Australia for a coupla o' the queen's coin.

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