Except for the dedicated Philips head, everything else you describe is found on the newer Leatherman Surge. And that at least has a Philips head bit/ driver.I too prefer dedicated drivers instead of bits, however, my old Surge works pretty well. I have been able to break mine in to almost butterfly knife subtlety.
The WorkPro heavy duty tool meets all of your requirements. It is not the same level of quality as the LM stuff, but is a fun change at only $40. It us surprisingly strong for being a non-big name tool made overseas. It weighs about a full pound with the pouch though. It also does something LM cannot do. It doubles as a stainless steel brick. Edit: pic. Workpro on left.
Quote from: gerleatherberman on October 12, 2017, 05:23:56 AMThe WorkPro heavy duty tool meets all of your requirements. It is not the same level of quality as the LM stuff, but is a fun change at only $40. It us surprisingly strong for being a non-big name tool made overseas. It weighs about a full pound with the pouch though. It also does something LM cannot do. It doubles as a stainless steel brick. Edit: pic. Workpro on left.Yeah that's a great suggestion, it's got exactly what I described. I looked it up and bookmarked it. I'll have to see if I can find a place where I can put hands on one. $40 seems like it's on the high end for an off brand but if the quality is there it might be worth a try.
Quote from: clown on October 12, 2017, 05:32:56 AMQuote from: gerleatherberman on October 12, 2017, 05:23:56 AMThe WorkPro heavy duty tool meets all of your requirements. It is not the same level of quality as the LM stuff, but is a fun change at only $40. It us surprisingly strong for being a non-big name tool made overseas. It weighs about a full pound with the pouch though. It also does something LM cannot do. It doubles as a stainless steel brick. Edit: pic. Workpro on left.Yeah that's a great suggestion, it's got exactly what I described. I looked it up and bookmarked it. I'll have to see if I can find a place where I can put hands on one. $40 seems like it's on the high end for an off brand but if the quality is there it might be worth a try.My only complaint with it, and it may break in to be smoother, is the plier pivot being a bit rough feeling. At $40 and made overseas, I needed to mention that.I re-oiled mine, and it is still a tiny bit 'gritty' feeling. I'm sure, if I actually used it, that would ultimately resolve itself. If the tool was $30, I would not feel the need to mention it.
Quote from: ThundahBeagle on October 12, 2017, 04:04:24 AMExcept for the dedicated Philips head, everything else you describe is found on the newer Leatherman Surge. And that at least has a Philips head bit/ driver.I too prefer dedicated drivers instead of bits, however, my old Surge works pretty well. I have been able to break mine in to almost butterfly knife subtlety.I do have a Surge and that was the closest thing I could think of as well. Mine stays in my car kit so it doesn't currently get much use but it's good to hear that they break in a bit. Mines still really stiff.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,57604.msg1040378.html#msg1040378I have another (small) mod planned to make this even more functional....
Breaking off the plier rest and adding a washer or two. Check the link to the thread.^^
Dutch! Sync!I like what you have done with the Surge. You have made it...perfect.
I think the only other production tool (maybe just discontinued) with all those features in one is the Gerber MP1 (by putting a PH driver bit on the exchanger)?https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=47327.0
Quote from: ThePeacent on October 12, 2017, 04:59:19 PMI think the only other production tool (maybe just discontinued) with all those features in one is the Gerber MP1 (by putting a PH driver bit on the exchanger)?https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=47327.0I seriously considered the MP1 too but read too many reports of the tools being weak. Also no file on the MP1.
Quote from: clown on October 12, 2017, 06:27:08 PMQuote from: ThePeacent on October 12, 2017, 04:59:19 PMI think the only other production tool (maybe just discontinued) with all those features in one is the Gerber MP1 (by putting a PH driver bit on the exchanger)?https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=47327.0I seriously considered the MP1 too but read too many reports of the tools being weak. Also no file on the MP1.Despite being a fan of (some) Gerbers, I cannot recommend any which are outboard with the Saf-T-Lock system. Too many times I have found that with one implement deployed, the lock bar does not return back fully to the "home" position, leaving other tools in that handle to flop out a bit. This is not an issue withb the inboard configurations (MP 400, MP600, Diesel), and I didn't suffer it on the MP700s either, but the Strata and Fit both suffered from this. If a driver was deployed for example, a sharp tool (knife) could fall from the handle enough to risk injury. This is one of the reasons that I personally would not consider the MP1 / ShiftHave you tried a Swisstool? It doesn't have OHO, but neither does your beloved ST300
Quote from: 50ft-trad on October 12, 2017, 07:38:55 PMQuote from: clown on October 12, 2017, 06:27:08 PMQuote from: ThePeacent on October 12, 2017, 04:59:19 PMI think the only other production tool (maybe just discontinued) with all those features in one is the Gerber MP1 (by putting a PH driver bit on the exchanger)?https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=47327.0I seriously considered the MP1 too but read too many reports of the tools being weak. Also no file on the MP1.Despite being a fan of (some) Gerbers, I cannot recommend any which are outboard with the Saf-T-Lock system. Too many times I have found that with one implement deployed, the lock bar does not return back fully to the "home" position, leaving other tools in that handle to flop out a bit. This is not an issue withb the inboard configurations (MP 400, MP600, Diesel), and I didn't suffer it on the MP700s either, but the Strata and Fit both suffered from this. If a driver was deployed for example, a sharp tool (knife) could fall from the handle enough to risk injury. This is one of the reasons that I personally would not consider the MP1 / ShiftHave you tried a Swisstool? It doesn't have OHO, but neither does your beloved ST300I do have both a Swisstool and a Spirit. I think they both are excellent tools and I carry them frequently when I'm not at work. The only issue I have with them is it's tough for me to get the tools out. My nails are often cut very short which makes accessing the tools a little tricky. Fine for home but a pain when on the job. I can get at the ST300 tools even with leather gloves on.
Quote from: ThundahBeagle on October 12, 2017, 02:02:44 PMDutch! Sync!I like what you have done with the Surge. You have made it...perfect.Thanks, although my activities were purely mental at this stage. Transforming that into realtiy is becoming rather attractive, though
I don't suppose you recall what washer you used? I don't have any extra parts laying around and will have resource one from somewhere.
Quote from: Dutch_Tooler on October 12, 2017, 03:01:17 PMQuote from: ThundahBeagle on October 12, 2017, 02:02:44 PMDutch! Sync!I like what you have done with the Surge. You have made it...perfect.Thanks, although my activities were purely mental at this stage. Transforming that into realtiy is becoming rather attractive, though You lose the ability to attach a Bit Extender HOWEVER if you attach a Removable Bit Driver to the Phillips you get the same result.