The Leatherman Rev Multitool: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- The Leatherman Rev is a cheap little Multitool. It's not great, but it works, and it's $28. If you want to pick one up, here's a link which supports the channel: amzn.to/2fJnhCp
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Going on 4 years with the REV. I work in industrial manufacturing and it does great. It's my airline and hose clamp repair guru.
@Tate Emmett yea, I have been using instaflixxer for months myself :D
I'm on a Shabazz binge, and it's always nice to see reviews of stuff that I own.
I've had the Rev for about seven years now, used it well beyond what it was ever intended for and honestly beat the living hell out of it and I have never had a single problem from it. The knife is extremely easy to sharpen, which I like in a tool like this, and can shave with little effort. The pliers are extremely strong, I've practically stood on them and they don't budge, and they close tight enough to get stubborn cactus needles out of my shoes (and skin 😬). All in all, it's probably still the best multi tool you can get for the price. Other than the Skeletool, it has very little "fluff" and most everything I'd need on a daily basis.
Also, not sure where you saw that it was made in China, but mine, and to the best of my knowledge every single thing that Leatherman makes, is made in the USA... And that's a beautiful thing.
I am not into knives at all but I watch all of Nicks videos just to enjoy his superb narration :)
Indeed
I picked up a bunch of these bad boys on clearance at tractor supply for $12 a pop
Any left for sale?
I would get one for that, or even for double that at $25 i.e. £20 here in the UK. The thing is nowadays they're much more expensive, here in the UK they cost around £50, more than 60 bucks. Here in Europe we can get Swisstools cheaper than across the Atlantic, so for £80, or 60% more, I can have me a Victorinox Swisstool Spirit, made in Switzerland, guaranteed for life. It's like comparing Ford to BMW. A no-brainer.
You lucky bastard!
I would've bought every single one they had 😂
The plier tension, blade play, and tool locking seems to have been fixed as of Rev's manufactured in 2021.
I edc the rev along with a knife and I really like it. I think nick missed on how thin the rev is which is great for edc as well as the rounded edges are nice for in the pocket. Also, the package opening tool is surprisingly useful and I find that I use that almost every time I open any package and I wouldn’t want to do without it. It’s not the multi tool I carry at work but for every day life it’s great and I’m not too upset when I lost the first one and had to buy another 👍🏼
Didn't realize this version even existed...
Thanks Nick!
-Sid
Got a Leatherman documentary ad while clicking a Leatherman video review. Excellent viewing experience
I've had the Rev for about a year, and part of me wonders if they actually made some minor revisions at some point after this video. The inner tools seem to lock perfectly fine, the blade isn't quite as difficult to open one handed as you showed, and the blade has significantly less play than yours did, though there is still a small amount. Either way, I agree with pretty much everything else about this. It's cheap, it's decent, it's a Leatherman.
actually the missing of an one handed opening mechanism for the blade can be a pro for people who live in countries where you are not allowed to carry one handed knives like in germany... I would also recommend it for traveling because of that and its price
Just looked at my Leatherman which I've had since multi tools came out on the market"made in Portland" still has excellent detent, cut miles of wire and light fencing and no sign of use. The tools still function almost as new and over all design is totally ignorant of ie-ergonomics I don't think the word was even thought of when this was made. Today the community would consider it junk as all it is, is a functional tool. I've had this Leatherman for over 30 years it's held up better than I have.
Used the pliers on the farm a lot fencing and they hold up excellent love the rev very good design in my opinion.
I keep a leatherman surge in my b.o.b. and it's a very solid multitool. I can also attest to their warranty. I managed to chip off a tip on one of the tools and sent to to leatherman and had it back with a new piece, no questions asked. I carry a gerber dime which honestly gets more use than anything else I have. I find the little razor for opening plastic clamshell packages is fantastic. It saves from using a knife and slices through thick plastic like butter. It has spring loaded pliers, usable scissors, Phillips and flat head, knife, bottle opener, tweezers. All in a tiny, lightweight tool you can throw in any pocket. For an everyday carry little multitool it can't be beat.
I have 6 different types...there handy to keep on the boat in the truck in the camper in the gear bag not that I use them all of the time... but there handy when u need a fast tool and your not close to your tool box
good video 👍
Couple years ago I bought a Co-Pilot and the little one, the key chain one, for twenty bucks. That was a good buy!
$13 on sale at Costco with leatherman style cs. I don't have a leatherman and I rather use actual tools instead but had to try it. You can tighten the torx to stop the blade play. I just got it and so far I use the package opener the most and love it.
Too many hot spots need addressing when using the tool.
Will you be reviewing the Kizer Feist any time soon? I would also love to see what you have to say about Microtech's knives even if they may be a little mall ninja.
Thanks Nick for another great review. How about reviewing some TSA compliant multitools for us frequent fliers? I have donated many multitools to the TSA.
You are so kind.
Don't forgot the can opener also has a wire stripper at the base of it. It sorta works sometimes it's just better to use the blade instead
Wonder how the Leatherman's compare to the new Gerber CenterDrive! Would be a cool review since it's Gerber's latest multi-tool....
Nick, I've had the rev, It doesn't have blade play and I've really pounded it
Thank you, great channel, good review, thank you again!!!
The light weight of the REV might make it worth trying. I keep the Charge TTI in my Truck because it's too heavy to EDC. I carry larger size knives and the REV is only one oz heavier. Thanks again for the video 😎👍
Hey Nick, are you going to be checking out any leatherman knives or the watch they made?
Nice review but did you try opening a bottle? I'm going to go out on a limb and say no. Doesn't work. Mine doesn't have blade play and the plier detent is fine. I know better than to count on the wire cutter to cut anything but electrical wire so it's still in good shape. They should have made the file with a fine cut on the opposite instead of the rule. All in all I agree with your bottom line. Thanks!
The Rev seems more comparable to the Wingman....minus the Wingman scissors...I'd love to see you compare these two
Ever use a Gerber Center Drive? I'm not generally a fan of Gerber knives but they did a cool job with the Center Drive especially if you're driving a lot of screws.
And uses standard 1/4" driver bits!
my rev the knive seems solid maybe mines a better one just bought it
They could have put some knurling at the bottomed the blade there where the thumb could grip as it pivots out.
the original leatherman pst was so popular at one point their American factories were overloaded so they went to Japan to make some.
Ive got the wave and was suprised at just how quickly or rather easily the knife blade snapped. Still has a serrated blade but still disapointing.
$28 years ago??? Man, this thing is selling for $49.82, $39.95 on sale
I don't know where you got 30 dollars from its listed on leathermans website for $50 and has be on sale for the holidays for 39.99
I have a Leatherman Wingman and I prefer it over the Rev any time.
The advantages are one hand opening knife, spring pliers and added scissors, that work great.
I've got one on my table right now. So far, much better.
ATech Reviews Same. and still cheap!
I EDC a bookbag. And for me the wingman is just ok. I definitely prefer the wave all around. The tool that gets used the most other than the pliers is the eyeglass screwdriver or the file.
If you can handle the extra weight into your EDC system I highly recommend the Wave over the Wingman.
When you have them side-by-side the Wingman feels VERY cheap. I ended up gifting my Wingman to a friend who didn't own a Leatherman at all. Its a good starter.
ATech Reviews I was just about to mention the sidekick and this fella beat me to it.
While the Wingman feels much cheaper than a Wave it costs less than half of what a Wave does. It is however comparable in price to the Rev which this review is about and a has much more to offer. I own both the Wave (2 actually) and one Wingman, both have their place and depending on ones budget you cannot go wrong with either
i never use the package opener because its so much easier to get a blade out.
not sure what everyone else carries in the small front right pocket of their pants (if theyre wearing 5 pocket style pants at all) but recently i started carrying my leatherman bit kit in there and a victorinox cadet. its been working well for me especially since i prefer to carry the skeletool most of the time.
id be very interested if you could do a victorinox spirit comparison to the wave and charge tti. it is currently on sale for 64.99 at computergear.com
Normally a Keyshawn diode with a small cord loop to pull out easy in the small pocket sometimes a zippo, also carry one of these revs on left and kershaw light year on right 👌
the package opener is there so you don't dull out the knife blade as fast
That’s like having a knife for your knife
nice review
I love my rev
Nick, have you seen the massdrop/ferrum forge made by WE knife? It's preorder-able on the massdrop site. What's your take on preordering an unknown knife? At $130 I feel the materials are good, I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Yeah... after writing that it looks like an advertising plug. Not my intent.
I don't use Massdrop, as I've had some bad customer service experiences there, and I don't care for the huge Massdrop billboard on the blade. But FF makes good designs, and WE makes good knives, so it's probably fine. They're definitely shopping it around to plenty of reviewers, so you'll see lots of videos, no doubt.
How long Is the blade length
I bought 3 of these gems at Lowe's this past holiday season, for $9.95 ea. Gave two as gifts, and kept one for myself. I frankly love it, for it's lightweight ease of carry, which allows me to still get my hand in my pocket, without having to take the tool out first. Makes it something I happily carry with me everyday. No wondering, should I or shouldn't I? Because we all know, once that consideration begins, it's only a matter of time, before we relegate to keeping it in the truck, or tool box. Just my 2 cents.
They cost $40 now :(
Its also great to have a cheap one for outside the Us, import taxes make the expensive leatherman ones not worth the money.
so wait, should i get the leatherman rev, a juice c2, or a squirt ps4?
CaryTheCrab the squirt ps4 is a really nice tool to have on a keychain.
The revs quality doesn't match the squirt or juice from what I could tell when handling one in a store. I wouldn't trust it myself.
The juice is better than the rev in all cases despite it's lack of a pocket clip. It is however more ergonomic in the pocket.
The squirt is a nice backup or complementary tool to the others. I myself use it's pliers in conjunction with my leatherman charge tti + pliers when working on my bike.
The juice is good but is in my opinion not at a great price point. It's almost competing with the wave where it's at. That's not a position you want it to be in. The waves locking implements and partial one hand accessibility crushes the juice in my opinion even though it is bigger and heavier.
Hope it helps
What about the sidekick?
Or wingman
The Gerber Suspension is right in that price range as well, any opinion on that multitool?
Should i get this or a victorinox new soldier?
Soldier is an outdoorsy bushcraft and/or survival knife...this is a medium to light handyman odd job tool. Should I order a cheeseburger, or a diet coke?
You from New York bro? I worked with a lot of cats from there and you sound like them haha
What are your thoughts on the Swiss Tool by Victorinox?
Tarquinius Superbus I have the swisstool spirit x, I think the fit, finish, and design is better than leatherman (I also own a wave) Nick should check one out if he gets the chance
But victorinox doesn't have a no-question warranty. The only thing covered by victorinox's warranty is defects in the design/materials not wear and tear, or improper use. I would go with a leatherman for a plier multitool.
Victorinox spirit is far superior to the rev. They make beautiful tools and even though the steel isn’t great the Swiss precision is unparalleled. I think Leatherman and Victorinox are the best multitool makers. Leatherman has way more options though.
I have the rev
why
@@TheLaphalainen do you have it? How is it?
@@pinoyozzyworld yeah, it is a good handy tool, for the price. I love it
Overall though, do you think the Charge tti is the best multi tool? I know you recommend the Wave but if you had the chance to get either would you go for the Charge?
For me, I would only buy the TTi (which I have, fwiw) if I could get it for the same price as the Wave. The differences aren't enough for the price.
Nick Shabazz thanks for the reply. I had the charge tti on the way. I just wanted to get the best multi tool overall. Thanks again for the reply
Nick Shabazz just an update guys, I received the Charge today. Wow, it is great. A bit stiff at first but I'm sure it'll loosen up with use. Quality is great. I love it.
I've owned most Leatherman's, wave was my first and I sold it. Now I have a Surge, Charge tti and Skeletool cx. And you know what, I miss my wave. The Tti is nice but it has issues, I don't care for the crimper on the pliers also it's thicker overall. Not to mention the first Tti I had was trash and needed to be returned, couldn't close the file without scraping onto the titanium scale both dulling the file and wearing down the Ti. The S30v blade had a completely uneven edge on it and a lot of blade play. Next the scissors did not work at all. So I got a replacement one but for the money you'd think quality control would be better.
I've had the replacement one for a few years now and nearly all the outside tools have significant blade play, not saying the wave wouldn't have these problems but I am kinda pissed considering the Tti is the most expensive multitool. If it had better QC, if both blades were s30v and if it had replaceable 154cm wire cutters then maybe, maybe it would be worth the money. Especially considering that if I were to buy a charge tti from a retailer in my country, it would be over $400! Even importing it from the US it still cost me around $200. So I hope your Tti serves you well, because I would not buy one again.
Jimmy Grey thy are very expensive outside of the US. I understand your pain. I am sorry to hear of those problems. I hope I do not experience them. Can the blade play be fixed with tightening the screws?
I got one as a Christmas gift to a friend he better not bitch about it lol. I have a old school first gen leatherman it has a broken awl everything else is still perfectly fine.
"Hey, it's 30 bucks" is starting to sound like an excuse not to make a decent product. A tool that doesn't do a good job isn't much of a tool. The Leatherman Wingman, Skeletool or Gerber Scout would be much better options under $50.
I wish Spyderco would bring back the Spyderwrench or even the Byrdwrench.
j k i have one in my multi tool collection (spyderwrench that is)
Cripke?
Comparing a 80$ multitool to a 30$ multitool, that doesnt seem fair
It’s in the same lineup. But, you’re right.
Your awsome!
hey Nick, what is your opinion about black coated watch bands?
Is there a leatherman made in china?
roxon Spark bests this for the price imo , if youre gonnaget a leatherman go big as in spend about 100 bucks,
I have the wave and a rev and I say this seriously the rev outlasted the wave
This is my gem leatherman lmao
Came here for the review, it's $49 now in 2024.
I think they should have left that package opener out so it can be even more lightweight and simple. I have their first model with the pocket clip but never used it. It's a collect-able now. The idea of a simple tool that's also lightweight is a good idea.
the blade on my rev has zero play, its tight. there's something wrong with your particular unit.
Get your multi dool fwom new ywork 😀
Free with some bwagels
No it is actually made in the USA…
I throw the Leatherman rev in the sheath when grocery shopping or shopping with my girlfriend 😁😁😁😁
which girlfriend?
$70 now Lool welcome 2024
I got my rev at Walmart today for $20 with tax it sucks it was the only leatherman molty tool in the show case
Nick, which Leatherman would you recommend for EDC if you were a large mass murderer sort of affair and needed, for logistical purposes, to carry it in your "mangina" ?
I'm wondering. We have loads of makers creating brilliant knives i various price classes from cheap to stupid expensive. However looking at multitools, it's Leatherman and the rest. Why don't some of the great knifemakes go into multitools? Start with a good knife, then add the tools with respect to the knife.
Let's be honest, multitool knives are for if you don't have a knife, but watching "The Nick", we viewers must mostly have an interest in good knives. We want a great knife, primarily, and some tools for everything else.
All Leathermans are US made, Portland Oregon (w/ exception of rare early Japanese made mts). Since '02 or so USA was not stamped on the tools for a stupid California legal thing. You are correct that it's starter or pack/backup MT. The handle like the Sidekick and Wingman are meant to have the fatter handle at the fingers. All in all a fair review Nick.
Two parts are made in europe.
It is made in usa
Lol that has 2 different translations, depending on which side of the Atlantic you live. Auf guat Deitsch, des isn Glumpert.
The sidekick is a lot better.
prices have gotten way too high, I bought the rebar for 69€ Finland is an expensive country :(
@@TheLaphalainen i bought a rebar now for 100 euros in germany
The wingman and sidekick are a hell of a lot better than this for only 10 bucks more.
Sadly this is probably the only leatherman I could afford, I'll probably just stick to not fixing anything that would require a multi tool for now.
Tristan Heath if you can afford this, you can afford the Wingman. I think that is a better multi tool. However, save your money and get a Leatherman Rebar. I think it is their best value tool.
Now $60 in 2021? Leatherman is way overpriced. The Ozard Multiforce is under $40 and can easily be converted to an all locking Gerber Armbar.
Shop around.
Mul-tee :)
What's wrong with a swiss army knife?
Though Nick is averse to nail nicks, I've been able to hold off of getting a Leatherman thanks to my Victorinox Mechanic, the smallest still in production SAK that includes pliers.
That said, I WAS interested in the compact utility of the Leatherman Squirt P4 after seeing Nick's glowing review, but alas it is discontinued, and the Squirt line apparently no longer includes the little wee eyeglasses screwdriver tool that the P4 had. :-\
It’s a boy scout tool.
Nice accent
Get a surge it's a real tooooool
The moment you mentioned made in China - I’m out
First comment, nice tool.
FIRST COMMENT!
nice video as always, nick. keep it up.