Leatherman Goes Back To Basics With The BOND
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Thank you everyone for pointing out that the little screw fell out of the box I am aware and picked it up as soon as I was done filming it a few months ago. Can’t get anything past you guys 😀
Lol. I had a good chuckle when that fell out.
I'm ,,A getting one
Leatherman should just take a hint from Build-a-Bear, they would make so much money and have even more happy customers. I would pay close to double to have a personalized configuration.
Ya I did a video on that a few years ago.
It would be amazing I would dish out for a custom tool.
I actually told them when I spoke with them to get warranty stuff done that they need to make their custom shop like Benchmade’s where we can pick steels, handle and blade colors, blade styles, tool combinations, etc. If my Charge + had an Awl it would be perfect
Customization is the sweet dream of everyone in the multitool world, but it's a marketing, production and warranty nightmare that would result in far less tools made, higher costs and long waitings.
It's not a all in one like a leatherman but one of my go to edc's is a sac alox farmer and a six inch knipex cobra pliers, only missing cutters.
I think the Bond is great. I live in the U.K. so the non locking blade is a good choice for me. But more than that the light weight, slim profile and reasonable price (I paid a little under £50 here) means that it is an excellent edc tool.
I agree, yes it lacks scissors but tbh LM scissors are not the best anyway. I'm looking at buying one of these to carry in combination with a Victorinox with scissors and saw. Best of both worlds.
I started carrying Leatherman tools in 1985 when I joined the ARMY. I still have one of the PSTs I bought in '85, I have used a lot of models now, and still love my Leatherman tools. when finances allow, I think I will be adding a bond to my kit.
The Army needs to ditch the Gerber because Leatherman is the superior tool.
@@trapperscout2046 Forreal. I see dudes in the field with their clanky ass gerbers falling apart in the woods within a year of being issued. I'm so thankful my sister bought me a leatherman for my first birthday in the Army because its been going strong for 6 years now.
@@trapperscout2046 agreed, Gerber's great and all(its also cheep), but it isn't military grade. With their budget, Leatherman would make more sense. Especially the MUT, Crunch(for maintenance crews maybe), OHT, Raptor(ex. Medics). These examples are good for specific uses but in any other case the Wave, Rebar, and any other tool by Leatherman work great!
We were never allowed to carry Leatherman or custom knives in the Army in my day.
The rationale is that the leadership needed to know what the capabilities of the foot soldier were given the equipment he was issued.
I was sad to learn that in Dessert storm many G.I's had to equip themselves with flax jackets.
I was 11B10 in 1975. Tell me, did they issue you a leatherman for field use, and did you have to turn it in?
My top Sargeant once confiscated my radio and my buck knife saying "we are all uniform here".
@@gopherstate777 they were not issued. in basic training, on day 3 we were taken to the PX with a list of things we had to have, and a list of things that were permitted. the PST was on the list of permitted items. it had only been released about 18 months before, and none of us kids even knew what it was, but we were allowed to have it, so most of us bought one. I later bougt a second one, because of an incident where two pliers were needed to get out of a mess, and I have carried two on my belt every since. I still have one of the two original ones. but for the last 20 years, I have had a gen 1 eave, and about 14 years ago I got a gen 1 surge for the second side.
Too many overlaps in their lineup. Free series, skeleton series and now this. Great video as always. You inspire us to buy or save with your efforts.
That is what I am always trying to do! Glad you enjoyed it.
I always look forward to you and survival on purpose posting Saturday morning vids
I think of the Bond as an international tool. In the UK, as well as much of Europe/Australia this is potentially everyday carry legal.
I have a rebar in my sling bag but in my pocket I carry a SAK compact for one reason the scissors if the rebar had scissors it would be perfect
I loathe the knife laws here in England, treating people like bloody children.
“False is the idea of utility that sacrifices a thousand real advantages for one imaginary or trifling inconvenience; that would take fire from men because it burns, and water because one may drown in it; that it has no remedy for evils, except destruction. The laws that forbid the carrying of arms are of such a nature. Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.”
― Cesare Beccaria (often attributed to Thomas Jefferson)
Pretty much the PST without the eyeglass screwdriver, and the leather pouch!! I like it.
Another good video. Strong transitions and a good job zooming on the features you wanted to emphasize. Stay well and keep making memories.
We live on a farm in the mountains in South Africa. I have to have a saw. I use it to cut through tree branches, which obstruct trails or roads. The serated knife also a must for cutting thick rubber and perspex water hoses etc. For me, for bush farm tool, it's the Rebar.
I bought my rebar for $50-$55. Still one of my favorites.
Ya I paid $60 several years ago. Sad how prices increase.
@@gideonstactical That - and all the overlap - is the worst thing.
The Bond is a LOT like the "basic" Leatherman model almost all of us in my unit had when I was in the Army in the early 90s. I think it cost $29.99 with the leather belt case. Now they want $60 for it (MSRP) and went BACK to not having a locking blade, which those ones in the 90s also didn't have. And I remember too many times, that blade folding down. I just don't trust them without a locking blade. At least, its a few more dollars I'm willing not pay for the peace of mind that my nephew won't lose any fingers if I get him one for his birthday this month.
I still have my PST from 1998. Still under warranty.🤣
Interesting option to carry. Thanks for the info.
That bug photobombed you 4:18, my guy. I'm very happy that they made this with slipjoints, as they are simple mechanics with few moving parts and laat forever. The slipjoints of the the early 1900s lasted many decades and many of them can still be found all over ebay with plenty of life left in them, inhad no luck with the surge and their other locking mechanisms, too much play OTB that couldn't be fixed. I found slipjoints rarely show up with issues
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I used to have an original pst and it was my favorite because it was simple classic and functional. I lost it sadly but the bond has Made a great replacement for me and has made friends with my buck 110 on my hip, so far it’s proving reliable. Sweet review by the way Im always interested in your opinion on new gear items
I still have the Leatherman PST. It still serves its purpose. Also have the sidekick.
I make my living as an aircraft mechanic and I use my Leatherman Bond everyday on the job. It's a great multitool at a very good price.
I enjoyed your review thoroughly. I may have compared the Bond to the Rev, which Leatherman seems to be phasing out simultaneously, rather than the Rebar. Other than the ability to add a clip, which I never use for a multitool and the weight differential, which really is de minimus, the Rebar is a more durable, functional and IMO a safer tool. It’s worth the extra $20.00. The difference in weight really doesn’t justify the loss of the Rebar’s functionality which I use for EDC and all forms of hiking and camping. The Bond is a great entry level tool and I would encourage folks to strongly consider it as same. Great job as always. Thank you for all the work you do to upload your videos. Be well. Be safe.
Love the Bond, it reminds me of my original PST that I've owned since 1991. I own many other MT's, including many Leathermans, but I find I want lightweight these days for EDC and the pocket clip on the Bond is perfect.
I have many Leatherman tools and they are all safe queens. I carry the Swiss Tool Spirit because I have not been able to in normal usage break one and they are way more comfortable to use. Although, I carry it in a Leatherman leather case with a Bianchi mil-spec clip.
The Leatherman core has a button to unlock the tools
I currently have three Leatherman tools and have handled and given away
as presents several more. If I am going over to my elderly neighbor to
fix something, I take the Rebar. I really like the file, which I use
often. But for most everything else, my favorite and most used
Leatherman is the budget-priced Sidekick! It is smaller & lighter
and doesn't require a pouch to carry it. On it I use the saw more than
anything else, and the darned little thing works! The Bond looks very
interesting and I'd recommend it because of it's size, the belt clip and
it's price-point.
I've had it for a couple of months now, and its been a really good tool for me. Everything I like/need, nothing extraneous. I need to get the clip. I had a wave, but it was too heavy/bulky to slip in my pocket. This is perfect for pocket carry. I don't miss locking tools at all.
Leatherman make a rebar with a pocket clip!!!!
This multitool is great for the UK, since it is legal carry. I have already purchased and I'm very pleased, having been waiting for something like this to come out for years. Is more beefy than the juice. The rest of the full size multitool lineup are not legal carry, and you can be arrested for carrying in the UK due to having a locking blade (which many people don't realise). Even the bladeless rebar has a locking awe, which could be interpreted as a locking blade by a police officer.
Same, going to purchase for uk legal carry
It's sad that there are places that have taken your freedom so much you can't even have a leatherman.
How you didn’t start with Bond……Leatherman Bond….in a British accent blows my mind! Thanks Aaron! Love my leatherman tools.
My early nineties PST ended up being my mushrooming knife after I configured it to long reach to get under some large Hen of Woods mushrooms.
Open to near as to use the ruler full length, but tucking in all tools, even pliers, except the blade left open.
Creates a fairly long reach for some tools. Or reach under to cut. (-:
~ Now paired with my Huntsman it's a good match for canteen kit pouch.
the other nice thing about the slipjoint on this - normally the worry with a lack of a lock is it folding on your hand/finger. Here, it would fold on the handles themselves once it's deployed. seems a lot safer.
I appreciate your reviews a great deal. They’re always informative and well considered. I can see where the Bond, with non-locking tools, benefits those places where laws are strict. It seems to me that the folding design of the Leatherman aids in not risking hand injury if the blade closes in use (whereas a blade that closes during use in a regular folding knife can cut your hand). That said, not living in those places, I prefer a locking blade - especially one that is accessible with the tool closed. I also prefer a pocket clip and am so thankful the designers started including this option. I have several multi tools, the majority of which are Leatherman and though I’ve not tried all their offerings, I find myself using the Sidekick quite a bit. If a multitool is the only knife I carry, then I typically carry one of the more expensive options. I’ve come to realize that the Sidekick, being a more budget priced option, is a benefit if I lose the tool. The Sidekick is not too big/heavy and carries easily. I also really like the spring loaded pliers. Because of the size and weight, those larger/heavier options end up spending more time in my pack than my pocket.
I would add that if anyone has a recommendation for a higher quality tool with as many features (not just tools), I’m eager to hear.
As a person that started off carrying a Kick, I'm glad they returned to this style instead of being limited to the Wingman & Sidekick.
Curious if you're going to take a look at the new Leatherman Curl? It's more expensive with an MSRP of $80, but it has some features the Bond doesn't - including that pocket clip at no extra charge.
I didnt notice the 3D phillips screwdriver
Its great to have this on a budget one
Thanks you, I always check your videos for advice before I buy a multitool, that's whats the case with my Leatherman wave and now with the Bond, thanks again for your recommendation
Glad to help
Definitely like this model, I have 4 leathermans. Wave, kick, squirt and skelitool and this would give me the basics of the wave and not all the stuff I don’t use.
I have leatherman wave for years and have been my edc use it for everything and it still look like brand new,they are super durable!
Thanks for the video!
I’m in the army and use the bond all of the time (in the motorpool). I haven’t gotten the pocket clip yet but I use a retractable keychain ring.
I like the Bond without a clip because it is more comfortable in my hand and it doesn't have the extra edges a clip provides to wear on my pocket fabrics. I'm more inclined to carry the tool in pants pockets/cargo pockets than put it on a belt. I did wish mine had come with scissors.
I own the rebar for about 2 years now and I love it. For me it makes more sense to carry it in a belt pouch (I have the leather and nylon pouches from leatherman and both work great) plus a knife with clip in my pocket. Maybe the bond can do that too but when you open the pliers of the rebar the tips exactly match a torx 10 screw… No it‘s 15….
Reminds me of My favorite leatherman, which is my leatherman kick with pocket clip. Light and only the tools you need. I like the plastic finger grooves on the kick. This might be a good choice for me..
Love my Rebar Thanks Aaron yet again another great video! Enjoy your day buddy
Nice review! I have a Rebar which I use quite a bit. No plans at this time for the Bond (007!) but it does look like a nice multitool... Thanks and safe travels...
I have 24 Leatherman tools... 8 are the original PST, 2 of the original Super Tools, a Core and a Kick. The rest are more modern models but they are indeed the berries.......
Nice 👍 was thinking of buying this for a while now. Going to pull the trigger and buy it 👍
Not sure why they dont do more spring loaded options like the sidekick and the wingman
A Bond with a good pair of scissors instead of the knife blade would be an ideal EDC multitool for me, since I usually carry another knife anyway.
I had the first one, and always wanted to get one again. This will do.
Great review off a great Leatherman Tool 👍
A great tool, clip and two handed opening. Law conform in Germany 🇩🇪😉
I have had a Gerber NXT suspension for the last couple years and while it’s done me well - I think this might be a good replacement.
Love my p2 free it's replaced my everyday tool from the leatherman surge I carry at work.
Only 2 questions, is 420 high carbon steel better than victorinox steel? And prefer the interchangeable cutters on the pliers. I’m English and finally I can get a brilliant American 🇺🇸 leatherman , fantastic, thanks for the video. I’m now a subscriber
Cool review mate thanks..exactly what i needed to make my choice 👍
Oversea perspective: UK: Knife is not allowed when it locks (Bond ok - Rebar not). Germany: In town Knife is allowed to lock or one hand opening (Bond ok - Rebar ok - Wave not ok). For a "purpose" like hiking, working the Wave is ok as well in Germany.
Its old school and compact... which is cool. The new Curl looks awesome too.
Nice, the lack of a saw is a no for me, the saw on my super tool 200 i use more than the knife, that and the file for my axes and machetes, i really wish they would bring back the juice xe6, i missed my opportunity to grab that and am regretting it forever lol
Did they fix the blade cutting from close position ?
A Bond with a saw instead of the bottle opener would be great!
"Legal almost anywhere". *Cries in Australian...*
Yes I love the Leatherman Bond that's a great multi tool
I need my Leatherman to have a pocket clip, like the sidekick & wingman, cool video 🤙🏼😎
I like how it's slim with a clip. The classic look is really well executed. Should work nice as an EDC; good alternative to the Juice series that are a bit smaller, more gaudy and w/o clip.
And yes, the two-handed opening makes it legal to carry here, no questions asked. Germany requires a (usually very narrowly interpreted) legal reason to carry one-handed opening knives w/ locking mechanism, so you can only have either/or. So this is doubly safe having neither of these features, as multitools with a knifeblade are also subject to this rule.
Wow. That's a darn good blade for a 50 dollar multi tool, and US made? I'm gonna get one for my gf. This is just what she needs
I just ordered my new Bond from LAPG tonight!
Finally a multiple tool without scissors!! For me the file is used so much more than the scissors! Almost like the Leatherman I carried in the service! Will be picking up one for sure!
Get the Rebar mate, it's without scissors but all tools lock - still had replaceable wirecutters and the saw... it's the better version of the bond ^^
@@jofrigi thanks! I shall be check it out.
RIP little screws. Hopefully you saw the screws falling out of the small box.
Great review though. I have the Leatherman Juice S2 and LOVE it, but its pretty old now so I am looking for something that has a warranty as i bought my juice second hand. I may just pick up the bond.
I see this video is 2021 now that you have had time what is your absolute #1 Go to multitool ? I have many myself and i find I go to my original Leatherman Supertool that I got back in 1991 maybe 92
Was wondering when you were going to review the Bond - great recap as always 👍
I saw an issue in other reviews months ago with the knife blade coming out ever so slightly from little to no retention in the closed position. Is it still a problem?
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Looks good. Handy little tool.
I have a wide collection of multitools including a lot of the Leatherman brand. I have the original PST and PST2 in my collection also. This sure reminds me of them. It's not just the 'knife' laws in the country you live in but also the countries you travel to. And in Europe if you hit the brakes too late you're in a different country. Soon going backpacking again in Thailand and the 'knife' laws say you can't bring a weapon into the country. That's it. I think the non locking blades like on a normal SAK and this Bond will be more easily accepted as 'not a weapon'. I can't find the pocket clip over here for it though but did find a good deal on both so just ordered the Rebar and the Bond.
I really wish the Leatherman BOND had take-down screws as the Leatherman REV has ! ✅ To be able to replace broken tools is always a good thing.
Very sensible. I bought the original Leatherman when it first came out (yes, I'm nearly 70) so I get it. Thanks, good review.
i have the supertool from the 90´s retired it when the wave came out. now knife laws have become tougher here. sometimes i dont give a .... when i´m out in the forests and river"bayous"in my state. but i looked at the bond as a no worry day to day in an urban area. first dude who made me aware of it is a straight edge punk rock bike messenger, who called it his "freedom tool!" meaning no trouble with the law. one more week of busking and imma buy it
I hope you found the screws that fell out of the titanium clip box when you were showing us.
Aaron did you notice the two screws from your aftermarket clip fell out when you tilted the tin!?
Yes, I pick them up and got them. Thanks 😊
I am curious how this compares to the SOG powerpint because that is what I use as my EDC multitool
Great video GT! I really like this one, but the fact that it’s almost exactly the same as the Rebar kind of pushes me away since I already have that one. Not to mention I edc a Juice on a hanging pocket clip so I don’t see where this one fits in. Hope you picked up those screws for the pocket gear clip before you return it! Hehehe.
Haha I did! It was fun to see that
Just a few days ago I snapped off the tip of the one of the pliers tips of my Leatherman Free P4. So, I replaced it with one that I'd been wanting for a while. The Leatherman Charge+ TTi. To my surprise, it has the gut hook/strap cuter on the serrated blade. To my great pleasure, I discovered this works excellently as a orange peeler.
Whaaat, you snapped the pliers on the free series, but leatherman said they were the strongest they ever made 😂. Guess that was a lie too
@@hunterglaspell5580 I was inserting it into a busted rivet, to pry it out. With the amount of force I was exerting on it, It makes sense now why it snapped. It was near the tip, where the metal is the thinnest.
years ago I loaned my PST to someone to do a quick repair. He gave it back with a busted plier tip. I filed off the other side so each tip was the same length. But, Leatherman stood behind it and sent me a new PST.
@@mtgreengarden yeah, I'll probably get in touch with them Monday. I had an extremely busy weekend.
The screws fell out of that pocket clip box when you opened it. Did you find them?
Good video that are coming out with a new tool august 17th
Instant gratification is nice, but sometimes you have to wait for what you want. A customization shop is just that, something is being customized just for you. I have an S&W that came out of the customization shop. The wait time was significant and the price was high, but the end product is exactly what I wanted. I believe Leatherman could show a profit with a custom shop.
It's a tough call. The increased cost would likely keep a lot of us out of the custom market. And I don't know how much of Leatherman's profits come from their current, higher-priced lines. If their sweet spot is populating that $50-$90 with the options most people want, I don't know that customized tools that would all likely exceed that price point will still turn a profit. Staffing and wait times would also have to increase quite a bit.
It's easy enough to plan. I just don't know what the numbers say.
Great video thanks. I have a Leatherman Rev and find it very much the same as Bond
The Bond has a proper Phillips driver and a file with a usable length, and is much more robust than the Rev.
Love the throw back, but like the wood saw better than the file. It’s still 👍🏻
Bond has potential for minimalist folks and restricted markets, unlike the still controversial Curl. Bond's price is all right for 50 and must definitely stay at that maximum to makes sense in US and abroad.
I use the bold instead of more expensive leathermans for my jobsite
Lenght and weight of the Bond as compared to PST? My pst fit my pocket just fine…how about the Bond in a front pocket?
The blade is on the wrong side of the handle. Facing inside the handle. I cut my hand a few times already. They really should made this like the cx skeletool, one hand opening.
The Leatherman Wave is my favorite and is on my belt every waking moment with Zero exceptions. Excellent Video as always.
The Wave is overkill and try's to be all things to all people.
Here's the thing I have an old Letterman classic and I purchased a couple of the Leatherman revs because they were super cheap. I personally don't really care for or need the loaded models but I don't see them as entry-level or professional they're just tools. As far as weight if it's something you're going to use then you just carry it. Some times for everyday carry the lighter tools and knives are nice because our pockets get weighed down with a lot of small items. I really think the perfect multi-tool is a knife with a blade, a can opener, bottle opener and maybe a file or an awl, but you can have more or less tools. Two multi-tools should be enough for anyone.
It needs to be stated clearly that while the knife blades are technically non locking. When you close the handles with the blade deployed. The handles block the blade from folding. Which is contrary to a lot of legislation where the blade must be "readily folding at all times" to qualify as a non locking knife. So do due diligence.
I have never heard that part but thanks for share! Of course every always need to do their part to know what they are about to carry.
@@gideonstactical In particular it's something in the UK and many European counties have very similar knife laws so worth checking the exact letter of the law. Which with it being so easy to do now with the Internet...
Spaniard living in the UK, this is going to replace my leatherman Juice, a non locking blade is definitely a plus or me
Can you do a video or two on MTech knives
Is this bigger or smaller than the skeletool?
Pst, rebar & core plus bond, saga?
I've just got one as it's small in my pocket and I'm in the uk but the blade is loose in the frame it popped out a bit when I pulled out the screwdriver compared to a victorinox or any other leatherman it seems a bit cheaply made have a look see what you think thank you for the video have a good weekend!
Yeah that could be a warranty issue, my blade does not come out when I remove either the Phillips head or the can opener. It sits in well not as tight as the file but its not flopping around. If it’s that loose I might reach out to Leatherman if I were you and see what they say.
Its difficult buying on line with out trying it out in a shop as you cant compare it to another my closest knife shop is in a different county!I'm in Cornwall the only way can get an idea is you and channels like you keep up the good work thank you for the reply!
I'll stick with my Rebar
Bond is kinda hinting at our UK bretheren ;)
I bought my first Letherman (original Supertool) back in 1997 while in the US as an exchange student. That was a present for my dad. It did not see any extensive use but I happened to ruin its wire cutting teeth (made it straight later, though). But when it came to buyng the one for me, I opted for ST300. To be frank, though, if Rebar had appeared earlier I would have bought Rebar. Solid piece of tool much like the ST300 in a smaller package.
But guess what! Do I carry my ST300? No! Neither in town, nor while in the woods. The weight is an issue in both cases. Juice is my edc companion! Still if choosing between the Bond and the Rebar, I'd go for the latter.
Hey brother you dropped your screws out of the tin for that custom titanium clip.
I read from another commenter on a different video that it may still not be legal to carry in the UK because technically when you close the pliers together with the knife out the knife can't be folded back down essentially making it a locked blade. I'm not from the UK so I'm not sure if that really is an issue or not but I just wanted to throw that out there.