I don't know. The Tread has never been my cup of tea, and the Tempo is awfully high priced. I suppose, if the watch itself is quality and has a 25 year guarantee, maybe it's worth it?I'm a huge PST fan and have lobbied its return to market, but this more than 3 times a reasonable price for a daily carry.Mainly, we can't ask Leatherman to "go back to basics" and then be critical of the "lack of innovation" at Shot 2018. It was 3 years between the PST and the Mini, wasn't it? Then it was something like 8 more years before the SuperTool came along, and two more before the PSTII and Micra...every year can't be a banner year.Besides, how can we criticize Leatherman for responding to customer feedback and placing new plyer heads on the Wave, making the Tempo, and dropping Velcro in favor of snaps on the nylon sheath? Slow and steady May not be flashy, but wins the race.I hope they bring the PST back in a real run and reduce the price to about $70. I do like the new snap nylon sheaths, and maybe they will sell the PST leather sheath separately.
Mainly, we can't ask Leatherman to "go back to basics" and then be critical of the "lack of innovation" at Shot 2018. It was 3 years between the PST and the Mini, wasn't it? Then it was something like 8 more years before the SuperTool came along, and two more before the PSTII and Micra...every year can't be a banner year.I hope they bring the PST back in a real run and reduce the price to about $70. I do like the new snap nylon sheaths, and maybe they will sell the PST leather sheath separately.
Quote from: ThundahBeagle on January 25, 2018, 06:43:39 AMMainly, we can't ask Leatherman to "go back to basics" and then be critical of the "lack of innovation" at Shot 2018. It was 3 years between the PST and the Mini, wasn't it? Then it was something like 8 more years before the SuperTool came along, and two more before the PSTII and Micra...every year can't be a banner year.I hope they bring the PST back in a real run and reduce the price to about $70. I do like the new snap nylon sheaths, and maybe they will sell the PST leather sheath separately.Changing the size is innovation? Because the Supertool, the Core, te 300 is a PST with locks and steroids...$70 for a PST when I can get a Rebar for about $60... does not make too much sense to meAnyway I'm a fan of Leatherman and love their black oxide tools, but note their prices, meanwhile I will enjoy my Rebar...
I like the look of the new slimmed down pliers. I'm sure they thoroughly tested them before going forward with production. It would be foolish if they didn't considering the warranty.
I like the look of the new slimmed down pliers. I'm sure they thoroughly tested them before going forward with production. It would be foolish if they didn't considering the warranty.[/quote
Quote from: SteveC on January 25, 2018, 08:21:08 PMI like the look of the new slimmed down pliers. I'm sure they thoroughly tested them before going forward with production. It would be foolish if they didn't considering the warranty.I very much doubt they've tested them at all, after all there has been plenty of criticism of the way the replaceable cutters limit the gripping area of the pliers. Common sense and basic mechanical knowledge says (or indicates) you cant take half the material away and expect it to be of equal strength. The surge, st300 and rebar have the added shoulders to make up for the loss of metal.
So if someone goes ahead, uses that fancy PST, breaks it, and sends in for warranty claim, will he get a "collector's" Rebar in exchange?
I'm pretty excited about the snap sheath. I've never liked LM nylon sheaths.
Quote from: clown on January 26, 2018, 05:52:40 AMI'm pretty excited about the snap sheath. I've never liked LM nylon sheaths. It looks cool but unfortunately it doesn't have side pockets and can not be carry horizontally... grrrr.....They should make same style but will everything mentioned above.
Anyone see the video LM posted on their Instagram story today? Said the guys at Leatherman customise their tools all the time at the factory and are looking for a way to bring that customisation to the consumer! Please let it be so.. could finally get the chance to have the perfect tool without worrying about screwing the warranty!
Quote from: Beynon5 on January 26, 2018, 07:46:10 AMAnyone see the video LM posted on their Instagram story today? Said the guys at Leatherman customise their tools all the time at the factory and are looking for a way to bring that customisation to the consumer! Please let it be so.. could finally get the chance to have the perfect tool without worrying about screwing the warranty!
They could re-introduce the Universal Tool Adapter. Not signed or limited, just bring it back. Maybe have the shank be longer.
Quote from: ReamerPunch on January 27, 2018, 10:13:05 AMThey could re-introduce the Universal Tool Adapter. Not signed or limited, just bring it back. Maybe have the shank be longer. Needs a ratcheting mechanism. I have a UTA laying here that serves no purpose. Used it with a Juice KF4, and without most all the other multitools. Hmm... maybe a Limited Edition KF4 with a can opener?
Quote from: Outback in Idaho on January 28, 2018, 11:15:50 PMQuote from: ReamerPunch on January 27, 2018, 10:13:05 AMThey could re-introduce the Universal Tool Adapter. Not signed or limited, just bring it back. Maybe have the shank be longer. Needs a ratcheting mechanism. I have a UTA laying here that serves no purpose. Used it with a Juice KF4, and without most all the other multitools. Hmm... maybe a Limited Edition KF4 with a can opener? KF4 with blade, scissors, saw, file. Basically a CS4, with the corkscrew replaced by the file. That would be nice. Better yet, have it with torx screws.
Another connection to Leatherman history for the Collector's Edition PST.It costs the same as the Fiat that Tim bought to drive around Europe