Leatherman PST Multitool 15 or 16 Year Review and Comparsion.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- The classic multitool, the Leatherman PST (Pocket Survival Tool), is perhaps one of the best things ever made other than the iPhone X. This review compares it to the classic Leatherman Wave, the Supertool, and the Victorinox Super Tinker. I discuss features show you how to use pliers, and carry on about some damn thing or another for near 9 minutes. So enjoy! Here are some Leatherman resources:
Official Product Page: www.leatherman.com/pst-77.html
PST Year Identification guide: forum.multitool.org/index.php...
Ebay PST sales: www.ebay.com/bhp/leatherman-pst
The original leathermans are the best by a long shot for me. I had a PST that I lost and I miss it every day, it was light, strong and a lot more rust resistant than the newer ones I have. I was lucky enough to get a practically brand new super tool on ebay and I absolutely love it! I like the swiss tool and have used one for the past 16 years without fault, but the classic leatherman just wins me over on its solid build. thanks for the upload!
I actually did break my pliers clean off on the PST while trying to unscrew a spark plug on my snowmobile far from civilization. I believe that my early production PST even said "Lifetime Warranty" on it. I sent it in to Leatherman and they sent me a newer model in return without question (FUSE I think).
Finally a single thing reviewed on the channel which I actually own.
What other things do you own? I probably don't own them... because I would have reviewed them by now.
I mostly have some cheapo Chinese flashlights (plus one Olight and Nitecore), as for knives its a similar situation excluding one Fiskars knife that looks like a Mora. Do you have the Gerber Shard, I use mine daily as its the only thing that is always on me.
I have an old Gerber multitool that's like a Leatherman- but not that one.
I got a PST at a pawn shop a few months ago, and figured out it was made in the late 80's. 30+ years old, and it still works great.
Another great review. I got one of these in black when they came out also about 15 years ago. One of The best tools on the planet. Wish I still had it.
Check the Bay!
I'm glad you finally did a review on this one. I've got the same model but maybe a little older. I stopped carrying it after I got the Blast, for pretty much the same reasons you got the Wave. Still a neat little tool that I keep for sentimental value, since it is probably the reason why I got hooked onto multi-tools years ago. Fun to see what yours looks like after 15+ years of use/abuse. Thank you!
They hold up pretty well- even through drops and scrapes. I use it when I want something smaller on my belt- and for some reason I've been carrying it a bit more lately.
Good video! Mine is an 0100...as per your comments, I also upgraded to a Wave for the same reasons you indicated...I saw your comment concerning your PST going to your daughter...you might consider cleaning & refurbishing your sheath....it is good leather & will probably last another 15 years or more & will look better than new as it will have acquired "character"...😊
I work for a food pantry, and we run a nice thrift shop to support ourselves. I wanted to come here to tell you that in a pile of junk donated I found a mint/unused first generation leatherman with its leather case. It probably would have gotten thrown out cause we cant keep everything and the old ladies in the back are less than knife bros. Anyhow, I'd never handled the original one before and I have to say he hit it out of the park first try. Its perfectly medium in size and concise. I really couldn't need it to be much more.
What a great bit of luck!
Always look forward to a new video. 🤘
Thanks dude!
Good stuff! I like the long term reviews.
Yeah... I've been wanting to do this one for a while, and finally got around to it. If you can score one for $20 or $25 then it's a great deal.
I was given a PST in '97. I still have it and like it very much.
I found a brand new PST Black Oxide in a pawnshop about 3 years ago for 20 bucks, bought it instantly. Has not left my pocket since. I use the pliers and flatheads most.
Thank you for sharing. Your PST thoughts.
i got mine as a used hand-me-down from my father and have carried it for 2/5 of my life now, i might upgrade eventually but will keep it around as long as possible
There is nothing mediocre about your channel, your reviews kick ass!
I have the 98 model. In combination with the adapter it helped me on many occasions when riding (read: fixing 😇) my motorcycle(s) for 23 years now 👌🏼
I found one in an old 2 stroke 500cc Suzuki rg 500 and the knife is from the early 80s and it's never been used and I love it
I recently found one of these mint at a flea market, and gave away my modern Leatherman. Why? Because I'm in the vast minority in that my top tools, aside from the pliers, are the file, the awl, the can opener, and the phillips. And they're crucially better on this tool than many modern tools, and in such a slim package.
The fine side of the file is an actual, honest-to-God properly heat treated American made single cut bastard file. It can put a shaving edge on an axe, remove the burr from a chainsaw bar, or cut the depth gagues on a chain. No modern multitool file I've used from any brand, including leatherman, has a usable file for metal work. I did once use it as a hacksaw to cut fence wire. Didn't even dull it.
The awl on this model is a less finished version of the original design, and I apply myself the concave grind they stopped applying. This modification makes it a crazy beast at drilling that people have to see to believe.
The can opener is a really great design, and I use it all the time. Would never have a multitool without one. It's amazing how many people have no idea how to use one.
The phillips head is textured, and rarely slips. It too is well heat-treated, and shows no rounding or twisting.
It's not for everyone, but no one makes a tool these days that can do everything for me that this little tool can.
It's still a favorite of mine.
I’d recommend you try the new leather man bond it has the same tool set but heavier duty and still light weight I love mine
I miss the compactness, the rugged sheath and especially the nuncha-action for knocking out fishes. I heard some other people found that hidden function too.
Was that cheese 'sharp'?
Sharper than the knife.
Late to the party, but I LOVE my PST's. Still have them, still use them. I had the first in '83 and a newer one is still on the nightstand. I have other Leatherman tools, but I always reach for the PST first.
It's a good one for sure!
I didn't know about the date code. Mine was apparently made in January of 2000.Thanks tool bro!
And now you know!
Great review of the PST, I have mine but the pliers won't cut thin cable anymore , the other tools are fine, I got a Leatherman bond, has the same tools but the compact size of the PST make me choose as my favorite multitool, thanks for your video
Was this super stiff when you first got it? Because I recently got a Leatherman Rebar and....wow is it stiff
I don't remembering it being that bad- but that was 16 years ago now... it definitely will loosen up the more you use it and drop it.
It's the ideal size for EDC, my wave is just to heavy unless I have a specific task in mind. Thanks for the review Knife Bro!
The Wave is a bit heavy. I carry it on my belt most days at work and don't notice it.
great review
Thanks!
I gave a PST to my 11 year old daughter, and I think it's perfect for her. It's slim and handy without being overly tactical.
I'm gonna pass mine on to my daughter.
Great video
I just got a leatherman tool for $29 on Ebay before shipping, blade tip wasn't even broken. I bought it because I've had a wave that I lost, and now have a wave+ that I'm afraid to lose. But I don't know if I can go back in time to carrying the pst. It's just so much less ergonomic and quick to deploy than the wave.
Great and fun review! Do you now how to tighten the bolts (rivets?) that link the pliers to the handles? TIA
Send it back to Leatherman, and they'll do it for free.
Advanced Knife Bro ok, thank you
Have you ever tried to release a seized philips head screw with your PST and cold wet hands only to have if fold in and pinch your index finger to the point where you still remember it 20 years later? I have!
Damn fine tool. Self-descriptions out of the way, I love my old PST. Mine's a little older than yours (1997) but it looks pretty much the same.
They'll last forever if you just treat them a little nice or don't pry!
Leatherman is good, but i do not like without spring. Apart of the pliers, do you like the victorinox (can be huntsman?) you show than this?.
Regards!
The one shown is the Super Tinker... I like it ok, it's a nice pocket knife, but I realized the liner is the blade stop, so you have to be careful when closing it or you'll roll the edge.
Good review. Brought back memories. I had one these for years. I lost it. It was a very good tool. I think the Wave is better. In the same line I have the Blast and that is a great tool. It is lighter than the Wave with the real screwdrivers instead of the funky tip adaptor tool. I am always weary I am going to break the tip holder on the Wave when I remove a real tight screw.
So far so good I haven't... although I have broken the large flathead screwdriver on the wave when prying up a nail once.
Dug mine out tonight after learning of the date code. Mine is stamped 0994, which is weird as I recall buying it in 91 or 92 aboard ship. I did that fine Navy cord work for a quick pull on the lanyard to remove it from the leather pouch. I would have done that aboard ship, not on shore duty where I didn't have access to Navy cord, the same cord on my old coffee cups. Weird.
I have the super tool. My friend at work bought it at a yard sale for $5. And sold it to me for $10. Still not bad deal. I cleaned it up, sharpened it and it works great.
That one sharpened up really easily for me. Great tool.
I've always liked hearing about people's humble knife carry beginnings before they go past the point of no return and binge collect every spyderco, bench made, and cold steel that their bank account will possibly allow. I can relate somewhat. My first EDC knife was a CRKT m16. At the time I thought it looked cool and different. It wasn't aged well. My first good EDC however was the skeletool by letherman. Save for pliers that broke and I sent back to letherman twice has been a very good and reliable tool for about eight or so years. I now carry the spyderco pm2 or leatherman charge tti but I never forget my humble origins. The *light duty pliers only* skeletool. 🔧
Nice patina on the beltholder!
EDC the PST. Every single day for over 25 years. Rarely a day its not used in some way. I have integrated a pocket clip for it. Clip from a flashlight no less. SK98 for those in the know. And it did need modding to work and used in place of the lanyard loop. Works well and saves the Jeans from holes in back pocket carry as I did most of the years. I'm just not a belt Holster kinda guy. I can't go a day without it so I have a couple spares on hand to use until the main one finds it way home. Cool unexpected review.
I have been getting quite a few classic leatherman tools for future reviews. I don't know who will watch them, but I do like my leatherman tools! Thanks! The PST is pretty awesome.
And all this time I never knew they were dated, thanks for that. I have lost a couple over the years so I do not have my original. May be on my 4th plus the couple spares. Oldest one I have is '94 all have the heavy wire notched cutter. That was a huge improvement. I have damaged original cutters and the pliers gets real hard to open. Called Leatherman some time ago, within the 25yr warranty, for a repair. Was told they did not have the parts to do it anymore. I needed the smallest flat screwdriver of course.Spares were from ebay after TSA was confiscating hard. There were many in good condition about $15
Pic of my PST and pocket clip if over on BLF in the what blade did you EDC today, post 1839
Not sure a link will work here but...
budgetlightforum.com/comment/977715#comment-977715
Looking fwd to other old Leatherman vids.
Considered upgrading to a newer tool a few times but the there was always something missing I wanted to have or it was too bulky. For the size and tool selection the PST is top. I think they got it right the first time.
Leatherman Charge for life!
Surge bro
Absolutely love the clean lines on this, but locking tools are a big plus. The rebar is a nice compromise, almost as nice looking but everything locks.
Recent subscriber, your videos are great. Your dry delivery is refreshing.
The Rebar now is a superior tool for sure, than the original PST. Thanks for watching man!
These were re-released (at the absurd price of $250), and were recently re-discontinued. Marked down to $150, get them while they last I guess...
I have had mine since... forever, early 90’s or late 80’s. Sent it back and they replaced with a newer one. The sheath is the original. Cool review.
Yeah it’s a great one. Still my favorite leatherman.
Leatherman has brought it back for 2018. A regular and a deluxe. With price tags of $200 & $275, respectively. And it doesn't appear they've improved it in any way.
Still have one of these I used in the Air Force for many years. Only thing I’ve ever had to replace was the leather sheath. Still use it quite a bit on my civilian job since I retired. Not quite sure how long I’ve had it, but I figure at least 26 years as they did not start date stamping them until about 1992 I believe and mine does not have it.
That's awesome, still kicking then!
Advanced Knife Bro Couple spots where I’ve had to sand off some surface rust and the blade will probably need to be replaced soon, but otherwise you wouldn’t think it’s nearly as old as it is. I’m now the maintenance guy at a local theater and performing arts center and use it almost daily.
@@AdvancedKnifeBro I have 3 of these. One I've used since I got it since 03' that I still have. Then atleast another I had Stowed away that are brand new in the sheath with factory grease around the joints/fittings and over 2 decades of dust, NEVER used... #HotDamn "Replicas" right now are going for $275🤯
I still have an use my original Leatherman. I got mine over twenty years ago as a gift from my wife when I was in the Air Force. I immediately cut off a millimeter thick slice off the end of my thumb with it... Haven't broken off the tip of the knife, either.
I have resisted prying with it- and I've kept the blades nice... I mean you can see that. I have cut myself many times on my Wave... and probably this one. I have just forgotten all my cuts I guess with the PST.
Buddy of mine has had one for quite a while now too. It was rusted shut but I gave it a good thrice over and it's in great shape. Love your sense of humor, keep up the "mediocre" vids.
Love the ruler joke!
I was wondering if anyone got it!
I have a Dremel with a wire brush that I clean up the occasional rust spots with. That and some oil help too.
Best joke of the video. Good tip, I actually think I have one somewhere... I used mineral oil.
Just looked inside the handle for the "born on date" 1195.... Damn.
I got this multi tool for my 11th birthday (I’ve been in scouts since I was 6, and this wasn’t my first knife so I was trusted with it)
So what did I do with all of that trust on me. I opened it to look at the knife, and it cut me. I’ve had it ever since for 8 years, and it holds up pretty well for me at least.
I do have 1 thing different. Instead of an awe I have scissors which are my favorite thing about the knife, and work as if their spring assisted even though their not.
Personally I prefer the leatherman PST 2 with the scissors (which are much nicer than the wave and charge scissors). The main reason I bought the charge is because it is more comfortable than the PST and you get the locking mechanism.
Though living in the UK, buying a lot of the Leatherman multitools isn't practical now days with the locking mechanism. They are not illegal to own but you need a good reason for carrying anything with a locking knife. As a photographer/cameraman I can get away with carrying one when working but if I was on a lunch break, I wouldn't be able to carry it around.
This is of course the big advantage of the PST, which in theory is no problem to carry, though again I don't now days because of the issues with knives currently in the UK.
Try a Leatherman Bond.
Got a Surge (very similar to the wave tool wise) and a juice XE6 myself. Both get used a lot, it really depends on the outfit of the day or if I expect to need the bit driver + bit set that day.
Overall I'm quite happy about both of them, not the best tool for the job but its the one I have when outside the house. Its most important use for me so far has probably been to get my bicycle going again in the middle of nowhere once, walking that distance would've sucked in that weather.
I've used the diamond file on both of them many a time for fingernails as well, mostly when being bored after missing a bus or train and having to waste some time until the next one.
The juice is underappreciated and pretty pocketable with a decent tool load out depending on model.
In an era when they didn't have pocket clips it really filled the pocketable niche.
Yes there was a Sideclip model but it didn't last long in the lineup.
There was a way to put a clip on the Kick but few did...
The original and Juice really fill a role for many as the tool you have with you, not left at home.
Finally found out what this is called, I don't like the other ones cause they're bulky so I've been using my dad's for a while but the pliers on it are off center and and the tools had rusted shut at one point so I oiled it but ended up making them too loose so the file slips out while opening so I've been looking for a new one for a while. I've been looking for this specific model forever. Thank you sir now I gotta see if I can find one
Ebay is your friend. You can get them for good prices there.
You put my Leatherman ignorance on blast! Made side hurt from laughing.... Cool review, is that one still in production?
Nope it's OOP!
A tip for the Sharpmaker: it is way more efficient if you use the flat side of the rods. Just pay attention to the blade to touch the whole side of the rod at the same time. Cheers
I was issued my PST while in the Army. I still use it more than the 5 or 6 other MT's I have. I'm debating on retiring it so I can give to my son. Great video!
Had my Victorinox Hunstman for 20 yrs, bought a Swisstool Spirit 10 yrs ago and lost it to the airport security. Just start buying Leatherman for its quick access tools.
I have the same one by the Marlboro store
Careful... don't want to get PST on SAC. On a cleaner note.. kinda .... I like the look of the worn dirty sheath. Also, I didn't know about the warranty. I wonder if they will fix my blade? I broke the tip off of it prying with it.
They'll at least replace it... so it doesn't hurt to try. Just check the box if you don't want it replaced.
between this and the original Victorinox swiss tool I have yet to find anything that beats them. my more modern leatherman tools rust for fun and snap tools all the time (good thing the warranty is good!) my Victorinox is 18 years old and I have been less than careful with it yet it continues to perform.
you are my hero!
+Ail'enduril finally someone!
Have a few Leathers, mostly use either the Wingman or Sidekick, which ever one has the scissors! But one can also carry a small Victorinox w/ scissors, which are better anyway...
I have the PST 2 which has scissors- but I don't carry it very often.
Btw the super tinker is just the climber with a Phillips instead of a corkscrew.
Philips comes way more in handy for beer drinkers.
I lost my original PST and was so annoyed because the PST is pretty much the only UK legal leatherman unless you want to carry a juice. Ebay wont ship blades to the UK from the states so I was really struggling to get hold of another one until I found a practically new one from ebay france :) ive really missed my PST and its getting edc'd forever now!
Does the PST have hotspots when you use the pliers?
+jooky5 the edge of the handles can be a little edgy... not sharp though. Pliers like the wave have more rounded exterior grips that are a bit more comfortable.
Sweet
Thanks for the review, I especially liked the size comparison next to the 91mm SAK and the Wave. Now I know how big it is. I'd given up on finding a good UK legal carry Leatherman, here we can't carry locking blades, even if they're half an inch, and also the the prices are sky high. Plus I've heard a lot about how newer LM are prone to rust and not as well made as the earlier models. But I've found a second hand but unused PST for a good price, so I might well get it to have a good legal carry multitool which is also a piece of history. Thanks again.
I'm afraid this isn't actually legal as a general EDC in the UK. The blade doesn't "lock" per se, but the closed handle does prevent it folding during use, so it is categorized as a locking blade.
@@thepenultimateninja5797 I've heard this before but until there is a precedent case it's a grey area. Depends on the definition of fold.
@@thepenultimateninja5797 Now I carry the Bond which is better than the PST
@@simonh6371 Yes, it's definitely a grey area, though the consequences of getting it wrong are too severe to risk in my opinion.
The original text said "capable of folding", but then there was a case where the judge set a precedent that it must be capable of folding during use.
It would be tough to argue that the leatherman blade can fold during use. It can move, but not enough to fold up on your fingers if you used it to stab someone.
I'd like to think that common sense would prevail, but I do not feel confident that that would happen.
@@thepenultimateninja5797 Like you said common sense should prevail and in fact the police have a certain amount of discretionary powers so it would depend on the context I suppose i.e. if you already came to their attention for some negative reason then you may well be prosecuted but if you are going about your daily business you are unlikely to get searched so it's not really a problem.
Instead of a large screwdriver, I put the scissors from the Wave. The tool is amazing now. Thanks
PST or PST II?
I have a PST I use in my tackle box for fishing
It's been used to take many hooks out of mouths!
Hell to the yeah
Subbed because PST!
I carried mine in the Army. Opened a lot of MRE's!
I have had a few of those. Ummm Yummy... right??
The awl is good for clearing out your bowl.
scraping that bowl!
I enjoyed the long term style of the review. Cool tool bro (;
I have the PST from circa 1995, used the warranty twice - they replaced the bent and snapped small screwdriver and the entire plier head (wire cutters were badly dented). I switched to Wave as well, but I wish LM had something as sleek and compact as the original PST. All current models are kinda fat or clunky.
Yeah I also don't like the newer designs. They're too busy. I mean I guess people want to open the blades from the outside, but nothing beats the compactness of the original PST.
I've got an 03-99 model
i stupidly got the leatherman charge ALX instead of AL....two bit driver and no scissor/pry tool...
I always wanted the TTi... maybe one day!
TTI is nice indeed, the price is a bit out there though...well it is a s30v with titanium handle...by knife standard, it will be around 120+ just for the knife...it does has more than a knife ....ok...I need to stop talking myself into buying more things...
What does PST stand for ?
Pocket survival tool.
I have a PST, Rebar, Supertool 300, Surge and Crater and I just wish the sharpening on the modern models wasn't so aggressive and sometimes uneven. There's no reason to remove so much metal.
I have never used a leatherman because as an Audio/videp contractor i tote a ton of tools in my veto pro pac bags ona regular basis. But thx for the video. Useful tool. Now i know why some contractors and every super i know carries one.
On another tip i was on line ordering supplies from Texh toolsupply.com and i see you on a Rexford tool video " stow it and show it" Dude you're all over the place. Good for you!
When you have a full tool box nearby, then these don't make a lot of sense. They are better for people who need some light use tools, and can't carry around a box with them. Awesome for camping- more so than a Sak- at least for me. Oh, you've seen the TTS videos! Yep, I do a few for him for his channel. They are more demos than reviews, plus they want me to talk to the camera. Good guys over there!
My Leatherman PST is from the 80s, my sheath, I still have but is beyond use really.
Dang look at that sexy OG Leatherman. My trusty Wave is about to turn 9 years old. The only hiccup (due to misuse...) was I snapped the small screwdriver bit, which I simply replaced. I keep her clean and lubed with Krytox and I carry it daily in my backpack along with a Streamlight ProTac 2AA. It certainly makes one heck of a manicure kit, day or night!
I have cut and filed my nails many many times with it (my Wave). Yep, the Wave is a great EDC tool.
Mine broke at the pliers. Apparently I squeezed to hard...
Yeah sometimes they break- hopefully you sent it in to them to fix it.
You mean we have to wait for another multi-tool review?.....AAWWW MAN!!! But I want the review now!!!!!!
Yeah I got a bunch in the works- nothing done yet... but just keep WAAAAITINGGGG.
mine is roughly the same age, maybe a little newer. i still use it on a regular basis, indispensable tool.
This year leatherman launch the PST limited edition.. for collectable item..
Isn’t it like $250? Thanks man!
Im just buying never used PST 2 and Juice SC2 for 90$ Thats a good price i think 👊🏼
Thanks to your information I hope to soon open the American Association for Retired Leatherman. But the problem will be stopping all those Marines who read it as Leathermeck from trying to join.
0601 that’s when I was born!
Why is the awl so valuable? As a cyclist you can use the awl to remove small and large glass splinters from the tires perfectly, so you don't have a flat tire and save a lot of money! Especially if you have a non-blade tire from Schwalbe (German company), the awl is worth GOLD!
Whether Leatherman or Victorinox, a knife without an awl is useless.
I feel this vid needs another comment, so here I go. Why don't you talk about the Rebar/Micra combo wich is the best tool system there is in the world? The Rebar being a PST with locking tools or a smaller Supertool 300 and the Micra brings the scissors, tweezers and smaller tools a swiss army knife would provide for a fraction of the weight. Sure could be a clever vid, I'd watch it...
Based on weight and tool load out the original tool still stacks up well.
A tool you leave at home does you no good and so for a lot of people
this still has advantages over the heavier, bigger is better tools.
Now you could say the Skeletool or something else is slimmer and lighter but it has less tools.
I'm not sure they have a better weight to tool ratio model than this, even today,
maybe they do but it would be a newer one like the Bond maybe?
It's also the original.
For the fish...It doesn't float, ( but a good magnet may rescue it).The scales can be roughly extended by opening the awl / leather punch and small screwdriver. At this point they make for a handy measure of inner and outer dimensions .( Like Calipers). Opened half way a presentable Right Angle can be scribed. Both acute & obtuse angles will bisect an arc for you. ( If you remember your geometry) & as with a protractor ; poke one end in as a center punch and scratch relatively dimensionally accurate circles ( that can with that remembering stuff become polygons with more arc scribing ). That little nail cleaner/ screwdriver has rescued several pairs of glasses whose screws are getting too loose.
Just thought I'd pass those along. Should you need inspiration to share otheer neglected uses for the original PST . I'm still looking for the illusive " sabre" blade.
Much better a gift than those spinning doodads & Pogs.
I’ve seen a few pics of the Sabre I think. Wasn’t there a clip point variant too? I still carry this quite often.
Advanced Knife Bro I've also heard of clip point. Thought that was a re-ground/ polished tip that snapped after pry-bar app. fail.
File edge does equitable job as hacksaw.
Still some sabres on TH-cam. Most pretty rough. I'm on my third...seems sticky fingers abound these days. The hand me down sentimental fave (from Dad) was among them. Now I keep redundant.
I have time to watch old videos because I, too, am “out of production”.
I miss my Super Tinker.
I think I paid about $15 for this one.
Is minr from 1995 because the number inside is 0995
Yep... sept 1995
1:12 that is the hardest chili in the world lol
Nosehair? You spyin?
Will they replace it if some bastard nicks it from you?
Yes, as long as you nick a broken one from someone else and send that one in.
The original rebar
У меня 1996 года, удобно что маленький и легкий.