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Good stuff! Thanks for checking out the review. Let me know how you like it when you receive it.

Yeah, it’s odd. Bit like Marmite they are, Bremont. I’m perfectly pleased with mine I have to say, even still to this day.

Yeah, all really valid points. Tweezers is a really good idea instead of the micro bit driver actually. I was thinking of some sort of hook, or mini strap cutter as well. The scissors could definitely be bigger. I’m guessing they’re using their old design template for those that had to fit the smaller frames. I wonder if you can put small torx screws to fill the pocket clip holes? Might make it look a bit more purposeful and finished.

Appreciate it.

Yeah the bit kit that comes with it is a little bit substandard. But yes, fit and finish is very satisfying and I’m looking forward to putting more miles on mine also and doing a longer term review. So far I’ve also been enjoying using it a lot.

Yeah as much as I like the tool, they need all the reasons they can get for that price point. I wonder if they will make these tweaks and changes in upcoming iterations over the next few years..

For my Surge, I found an eyeglass driver adapter that works with the regular bit driver. So, yes, I totally agree with you on the wasted real estate. Oh well, I'm still excited about getting my ARC today! 🙃😃

@@jeffwiseley thanks for your input Jeff, I always appreciate getting comments and sharing thoughts with you all. I’ve been using my ARC quite a bit for small tasks around the house recently and I must say, it is a joy to use. I’m sure despite its minor flaws, you’ll be really pleased with it. Let me your thoughts once you get yours.

Yeah, I did stack for a while, I think I might have what I need really now. I dunno, we’ll see!

Nice, it’s nice to know it has some function to it other than just looking neat.

Neodymium magnets lose less than 1% of their strength every 10 years. So other aspects of the tool will probably fail long before the magnets do

That's right. Furthermore, other aspects such as ourselves will also likely fail much before the magnets! And yes, this blade steel is fairly new I think, so I'm also interested in it's performance. I haven't used it much so far personally, but according to the TH-cam-sphere, it's a very good steel.

Appreciate it. Yeah, they don't tend to include all that much with their tools Leatherman, we got half a bit kit this time and the sheath.. On the previous iterations of the Free plier based tools they didn't even give us the pocket clip! Yeah, I also think I'm going to initially miss the serrated blade, but we'll see. PS. your Stormy vids are brilliant..

​@myhonesttake7527 I did get it off once I purchased a t6 bit. I only ever use the case so it feels much better in my hand now. Stormy Dog was my inspiration to start a channel and she still amazes me daily with what she will do to please. Have a good one, look forward to your future review after you get some time using it in real life scenarios!

@@DoggoneGold Yeah, pocket clip isn’t for everyone! Ps. Love dogs yeah..

Yeah I hear that, I think the Free platform is a great addition to the line up. I'm sure that it won't suit everyone given the price point and the different industries that people might need multitools for, but on the whole I think it's close to their best toolset on that platform at least.

Yeah I totally hear that. I’m definitely not displeased with the file. I think the file seems a bit more popular than the serrated blade with a lot of people. Ultimately, the file does add a lot more functionality than just an extra “beater” blade. Though it did feel quite good to have that beater blade and not have to worry too much about it. The Charge's strap cutter on the end was also a really great touch.

What I don’t get why they didn’t just made a t shank like the surge, keep the serrated blade and could exchange the file and saw. Doesn’t make sense

@@Mikey-ym6ok Yeah that would be good.

@@Mikey-ym6ok I mean, for me, I explicitly don't want the serrated blade. I'd rather it be easier to carry a file and saw without having to swap out parts. I wouldn't line keeping the file and having the saw be a t shank holder though so I could run a metal or wood saw. And swap it out when it gets dull. But I'd rather a permanent file than a serrated blade.

Yes sir!

They move up and down a very tiny bit. But they’re definitely way better strung than the P4’s I’ve seen out there.

@@myhonesttake7527 Can any handle play be tightened?

@@xderiwx It can be tightened yes, but I think it would end up making the pliers tighter too so I don’t know that I would go much more. Also, the current amount of play seems fairly minimal.

Ha well if it helps Graham, I’ve got a Surge that sits in my workshop for bigger jobs, K4 hangs on a beam in the kitchen, T4 in a drawer and a Charge that currently lives on my desk but will probably end up moving to my car … Now using the ARC as my EDC. I don’t think I needed the ARC but the toolset and user experience intrigued me and it’s ended up far exceeding that of all the others so far.. I’m not sure that it’s about need at a certain point but more just about what you want, and will enjoy! I’m thoroughly enjoying the ARC and don’t regret buying it after all despite the price point. As for what they could replace the micro diver with, I suppose they could bring back the P4’s tiny ruler or more appropriately the “depth” gauge. They could also put a small scraper or chisel there? Although arguably they could just chisel edge the end of the file for that.. They could maybe implement some sort of a hook or even bring back a strap cutter. It’s definitely open for debate, I just feel like they could perhaps implement the micro elsewhere and save a slot for something extra. Do you have any ideas as to what you’d like to see if we had the option to put the micro driver elsewhere on the tool and have something else in that slot?

Need? Likely no the surge already does everything better and a skeletool is a great edc especially with 154cm blade… with that said I did get an Arc for style points and to replace my knife/rebar combo. I would want to swap saw for p4 serrated blade/scraper tip and get ride of can open to make the bit exchanger accept a hex bit. Thankfully I already have the pieces to customize it.

@@CM-bj8hr That does sound cool. Will you post a video?

Appreciate it Mike. More to come as I get some new attachments for it and it sees more use.

I think this would probably be on the bulky side for a keychain. Although ultimately that depends on how much your willing, or used to carrying around in terms of keys. Nevertheless, it's a great tool to have handy.

@@myhonesttake7527 I was beginning to think that last night. Right now I'm thinking of adding a Sog Centi II

Fair. I have seen a few Military projects of this architecture with the "day" function on it, so it's certainly a possibility. However not a feature that they decided to go with for our particular models.

Ha, yes it's a handy little piece and would be good to have some different colors and scale materials available. You never know, it could happen!

That makes total sense. Thanks for sharing, really appreciate that.

Yeah, I've defaulted back to using this instead of the Leatherman free.

Yes, that’s a bit of a downer for sure.

Uhhh thats what the p2 and p4 are for.....seriously dude?

Because you can operate most of the tool with a single hand hence keeping the other hand "Free".

Fantastic contribution!

@@myhonesttake7527 Yeah what a knob!

Yes agreed. It's a good bit of kit, but definitely pricey.

@@myhonesttake7527 You can't carry it around in UK?

@@bagzhansadvakassov1093 no, unfortunately not. Unless you’re a trades person and you’re working.. But not just as an everyday carry.

I feel sorry for myself too, believe me.

In the United States, we have 3 inch blade laws as well, but police rarely enforce it. I normally only carry about a 1 inch or it might be 1.5 inch knife. It's the Victorinox 58mm frame knife, which I carry the classic SD or Rambler. Sadly I get asked why I have it on me, everytime I get pulled over by the cops or if I am being checked in by security somewhere. I show them the scissors and a few tried cutting things and they loved it and told me to carry on. A few asked if I would use it to harm someone and I laughed and said, knowing my luck, the non locking blade would hit the person's body and close the knife on my finger, or snap off, and then I will have a pissed off person coming after me. I also say that it's a tool for me. I am not lying because it is only a tool to me.

@@Spanky8402Not true. most of the US does not have a 3 inch blade law. Only about 15 states out of 50 and that's for concealed knives. Open carry is only restricted in Georgia.

Thanks!

No its not, its to make sure you dont cut thru on the merchandise inside the package like with an exacto blade or knife.

@@PatTheRiot sorry but you're wrong. The whole reason for having a specific tool to open packages is to keep your knife clean and from dulling. The exacto knife can be pulled back to ensure only a very small tip of the knife protrudes. That is not the case with this. I've cut the inside of boxes by accident several times with this "package opener". There's nothing to limit the depth of how far in the package opener goes. It's main purpose is to open packages so you don't dull or dirty your knife.... Which has happened to my main knife several times until I started only using the package opener.

@@richardkassouf5719 dulling from what? Packaging tape? Cardboard? You've clearly never worked in a warehouse. If there was no user error you could easily use any blade to open a package. Sometimes packages are filled to the rim and even a 1/4 exacto blade tip will slash it from pressure. Package openers are more like gutters and the sharp edge is inwards to pull the cut instead of pushing it. Enjoy that free master class.

@@PatTheRiot you've clearly never used a knife to open a box before. Enjoy your ignorance and you can keep your novice class to yourself. No one asked for it. 😅👍

Yeah, you’d think they would have caught on and moved towards something with a bit more utility by now…

Thanks for stopping by, really appreciate it.

Hi Lee, after spending more time with it I came to realise that some of the small gripes I had with the design choices were actually way bigger factors than I initially thought. I don't mind the helium escape so much. But I ended up not being a fan of the way they implemented the wave pattern on this model. The hands also felt a little bit too broad, hour hand a little short. The numerals on the bezel seemed a little too fat and the font almost looks like bubble writing. The whole design package felt a little bit "juvenile" dare I say! All personal gripes I suppose, I know a lot of people like the design of this watch. It just didn't suit me I don't think. How do you like it out of curiosity?

I agree, it's fairly chunky for a rather simplistic tool. I've been using it a bit since doing the video and it's not the most ergonomic to use. The mechanisms and tools do feel robust however, but yeah perhaps it could do with some design changes. I do like it overall and it has pretty much replaced my Victorinox.

Thanks, yeah the knife rules here are fairly restrictive.

Yeah, some countries are stupid. "Gang members are attacking each other with chef knives and cleavers" Oh no ! Let's ban tiny pocket knives & multitools ! SIGH

@@edwardfletcher7790 the problem is in the UK the infamous Victorinox Toothpick has been defined as a banned weapon of war under the Geneva Convention on a par with flame throwers , mustard gas & napalm !

@@stevesinclair4159 Yeah, pocket knives were banned by people who find forks intimidating... SIGH

@@edwardfletcher7790 Carrying & using Plastic Forks & Plastic Straws in public will now get you a life sentence in California!

Yeah, the ALT1 series is one of my favourites from Bremont. I think their unveiling their new 2022 releases soon, looking forward to that. I almost hope there's nothing I like really so that I don't have to buy anything more.

I got mine from eBay. You can get some really good gems on there.

Hi David, It's a hard pick. The MB3 suits my lifestyle a tad more in that it's pretty much bombproof and I'm out a lot riding bikes, climbing, jumping and generally being quite active. So from a utility standpoint, the MB suits me better and I do prefer it for that. However I'm a big fan of chrono's and the way they look, so if I had to commit to one or the other I'd probably say I prefer the ALT1 although certainly not by much, hence I still own both.

what? surely it's up to you, you set home time on one and local on other, choose which.

@@lucaslucas9505 sure, whatever someone prefers. Some people even check the time on their iPhone :-). For me - business traveller - I want a 'travellers GMT' and not an office GMT. Quicksetting the (new) location time while NOT stopping the movement. So quick-setting the regular hour hand.

Yeah I hear you. Part of the joy of NATO's for me is not having to use the tool and ping off the spring bars. Generally I'll try to slide the strap through whilst pushing it up against the spring bar to avoid scratches. Which evidently doesn't always work out!

@@myhonesttake7527 The quick release spring bars make this a lot easier. Think I got some from Barton and it makes it a lot easier to go from NATO to two piece bands.

What other uses have you found for the corkscrew? I've ended up buying another Evo 18 with the wooden scales, and that one has the corkscrew on it.

7" give or take.

It is indeed, i've put a link in the description.

Thanks!

I do really like the new ones yeah. Slightly cleaner dial with that touch of colour. Very tastefully done for sure. No day complication though.

@@myhonesttake7527 Well .. I have my phone if I really wanna know what time / day it is :P ... I admit the loss of the day complication is a bit of a shame but I do appreciate the slightly less busy dial. And despite it's heft .. it's such a lovely watch to wear. If satan was a watch ... he'd be an S2000 :P. A sexy devil of a watch!

Yeah, I sort of agree after spending some time on it. I think I will try the official Omega rubber strap for it instead. The metal bracelet doesn't suit my particular style.

It's quite hard to explain in writing, but basically if you align the 12 oclock pip that's at the top of the bezel with your minute hand, you can use it to count down how much time has elapsed, because the bezel has it's own minute markings on it.

Yeah, it does increase the height at which it sits on the wrist. I wasn't a fan of this strap setup in the end. In fact, I wasn't a fan of the watch altogether after a while. I've since sold my Seamaster. I'd love to make a follow up video on my thoughts on it after having owned it for about a year, but since I no longer have it it would be a bit weird to shoot a video without it in hand.