Pete, I hope the folks at Leatherman are watching. If they realized your status among the knife/multitool crowd you would recieve that Arc in less than a week !
I have the basic Rebar. It has served me well over the past five years or so. I need new cutting teeth though. And yes, the most frustrating thing about my Rebar is always finding the wrong side when I'm looking for the knife.
I've found it useful to grind a little dimple with a Dremel tool into the rivet for the main knife blade and colour it red, so that I can tell it apart from the serrated blade, which I rarely use.
I've had a dozen different types of Leatherman tools over the last 30-odd years, and my all-time favourite is the Rebar - it's just the right size, not as pricy as a Wave or Surge, and has the best selection of tools for my particular needs. A couple of tips - the replaceable wire cutters on the Rebar will cut bike brake and gear cables, and you can't really do that with the integral wire cutters on the Bond etc. And I've found it useful to grind a little dimple with a Dremel tool into the rivet for the main knife blade and colour it red, so that I can tell it apart from the serrated blade, which I rarely use.
Ahh yes, this inspires me to give my boss a gerber lockdown at the end of the year, with the liner edge filed rounded in hope for maximum irritation. or just a Vic pairing knife with Pb coating.
I have a rebar and have used some of the non-replaceable cutters on other leatherman. The Rebar ones absolutely cut string trimmer thread easier and quicker. I was also able to use the rebar to trim a Christmas tree before bringing it into the house, with the saw and wirecutters working great for various size branches, twigs, and new growth. The serrated safety blade is also the goddamn queen of plastic strap cutting on bigger packages and larger equipment that has those god-awful extruded plastic straps with barely enough wiggle room to get something under and sometimes scissors don't wanna get a good angle on. The thick flat head and can opener have absolutely been used a number of times for stubborn cat food cans and prying things like paint/stain lids. The awl gets used as a scraper for me and works beautifully for that. I'll second the comments about adding a pocket clip to the Bond and Rebar, for sure, but gotta say that the Rebar is the most "one and done" multitool out there for general use. For light duty stuff, the Bond seems pretty brilliant, but I love the size and usability of the rebar. I also love that the longer tools can be opened without pulling the handles all the way open.
Just a comment from Wales UK, Leather man sell/give this man the arc. We the knife community want to see this guy's videos. So go on go on go on just give the man a new toy
I've been a Leatherman fan since the 90's. Daily carry is either a Wave+ or Charge TTI. I've got mine but I really think they should bring back the Squirt & the Juice multi-tools.
Definitely a like for the comment about bringing back the Squirt & Juice. C'mon Leatherman - your leaving money on the table. Doesn't sound like you ????
@@PiLLO360my first wave was stolen. I thought I would upgrade with the Charge. The plier head has a crimper built in. It takes out half the gripping surface of the pliers. I use the pliers at work regularly. Main difference between the two is blade steel.(and preference)
My favorite part of this channel is the much-needed wisdom it provides to the knife community. Thank you for giving us the vocabulary to describe a SOG multitool fan.
I've carried a lot of different Leathermans over the years and the rebar is hands down my favorite one. It's Super Tool 300 level capability in something small enough to go in your jeans pocket. I use it every day and I love it.
I've been trying to decide on upgraded Leatherman for a while, and then you mention the Arc! It's exactly what I've been looking for, hope you get to review it early!
I have the Knifeless Rebar and I love it. I don't have to worry about knife regulations and when I know I can have a knife in a building, I carry a good pocket knife, but I always have a Victorinox Rambler, since most people don't have a issue with a small knife with other tools. I didn't expect the Rebar to be able to do hard work, with starting 3-6 inch screws and it stays solid. The only downside is the Rebar has no optional belt clip, besides that it's perfect for me. Half the time I need a torx, square, or a longer reach and I would need a sheath for the bits and extension anyways. No pocket clip also means 1 less tool to cause I rip in my pocket or put wear on the edge of the pocket. If the 3 inch knife laws were less inforced in my area, I would want a Supertool 300 or a Surge, but cops either take them away, if they see it and possibly arrest you. Because I like to always have my Rebar on me, the Knifeless Rebar was a no Brainer. I just wish knife regulations in businesses and buildings were not a thing, in some of the buildings I go into. I am thankful Leatherman makes other options for people who have laws or restrictions that conflict with what you want or need to carry.
I hope Leatherman sends you an Arc, your the only guy I watch for multitool reviews because you do real world tests, like cutting pears with the wood saw.
For me im leaning to get a knifeless rebar. Got the bond, and surge, love both. Though i dont carry the surge unless i know im gonna need it. The things a brick. Lol. I always carry a pocket knife, so honestly, the blade on my leathermans see probably less use than any other tool. And scissors would be handy.
One of my local stores in Adelaide told us that there are 30 arcs being flown in for launch day, then the rest will be delayed due to shipping times. If you want to get one of the first ones I think the strategy will be to camp the Australian Leatherman store at the release time and try to snag one of the first 30 with express shipping.
ST300 for the job site, rebar to be always prepared. For edc wave/charge or curl ( it's like og wave ) Surge is amazing but such an hunk of steel that it stays in the car since surge + accessories = does it all...
The knifeless Rebar is ideal for someone who wants a lighter MT but scissors as well, AND they already carry a folding knife. I tend not to use the blades on my MTs and save them for emergencies that never happen.
Generally, I alternate taking my Surge or my Supertool to work. I have no interest in owning a Wave , Charge or Arc because a micro screwdriver on a multitool is absurd. My next Leatherman likely will be a Free P4 or a Rebar.
Finally the pansies of the multitool are getting the representation we deserve, love my rebar and love my knifeless rebar (PC worksite option), I'm surprised they're not more knifeless options of multitools.
If they made a Rebar with the tools accessible in the closed position, and put a clip on it - that would be the greatest multitool ever As for Tree, the SOG Powerpint is pretty damn awesome! I carry it more than any other multitool (its the perfect size for carry)
@@patrickbledsoe2176 The surge almost weighs double the rebar and is much thicker. I don't really need the extra tools/weight. If anything the Victorinox Spirit MX Clip might be the tool I'm looking for...
Imo these are the only Leathermans with a Phillips driver which is fit for purpose i.e. fully profiled. I don't want to say ''3D'' because that should be the norm, anything less is half-assed.
I’ve had Gerber, SOG and Leatherman. Leatherman just feels better. I’m in the UK 🇬🇧 a multi tool is generally called a Leatherman in the same way a vacuum cleaner is called a Hoover. Can’t argue with that accolade!!
I’ve had a Leatherman Blast and it KOs the Bond because it is has all the tools of the Bond sports added tool set like… the Wave style scissor a wood Saw and eyeglass mini reversible Flathead and Philips screw drivers works great !!! Picked it up used on eBay for less than a Sidekick !!! I’d rather have it than the Bond any time any where !!!
I've come to hate LM needle nose pliers. They've been an impediment to completing a task an order of magnitude more than when needle nose was the right tool for the task.
OK ,had to type another comment after seeing your new tattoo. Cool chick giving her knife a lick ! Starting to get into the ink, maybe you'll start a tattoo chanel next 🤷🏽♂️. Just wondering, do the children think it's cool or ...ugh gross ?
I use the piss out of my rebar cause im lazy and dont want to walk all the way back to the van or reach into my tool bag for a screwdriver or pliers at work. Going to do some wiring in my truck with it too. I dont think it needs anything it doesnt already have its a pretty handy tool. Dont get the black oxide its shit. It stained everything for like a month until i finally got all the excess shit off by using it and carrying it around staining my pockets on all my pants, my airpods case is now all gross looking, and parts of my rebar dont have any finish because it all rubbed off due to being applied extremely poorly. So some tools and pins and rivets are black and the others are steel looking. Get the stainless one
Pete, I hope the folks at Leatherman are watching. If they realized your status among the knife/multitool crowd you would recieve that Arc in less than a week !
These will forever be the Leather Daddies to me now.
Sawing a pear in half. No other channel dares to even try.
The taper on the saw blade stopped it from binding up.
2:40 this is peak knife review content.
Insights (direct and inferred) into life and, oh yeah, information about knives. Simply the best knife channel on the internet.
I have the basic Rebar. It has served me well over the past five years or so. I need new cutting teeth though. And yes, the most frustrating thing about my Rebar is always finding the wrong side when I'm looking for the knife.
I've found it useful to grind a little dimple with a Dremel tool into the rivet for the main knife blade and colour it red, so that I can tell it apart from the serrated blade, which I rarely use.
Yup. I made 3 small cuts or markings on the serrated blade. Works.
I've had a dozen different types of Leatherman tools over the last 30-odd years, and my all-time favourite is the Rebar - it's just the right size, not as pricy as a Wave or Surge, and has the best selection of tools for my particular needs. A couple of tips - the replaceable wire cutters on the Rebar will cut bike brake and gear cables, and you can't really do that with the integral wire cutters on the Bond etc. And I've found it useful to grind a little dimple with a Dremel tool into the rivet for the main knife blade and colour it red, so that I can tell it apart from the serrated blade, which I rarely use.
I have a super tool 300, surge, rebar, wave, and wingman. The wave is my edc. The super tool 300 is my favorite work/camping multi tool.
Ahh yes, this inspires me to give my boss a gerber lockdown at the end of the year, with the liner edge filed rounded in hope for maximum irritation.
or just a Vic pairing knife with Pb coating.
I have a rebar and have used some of the non-replaceable cutters on other leatherman. The Rebar ones absolutely cut string trimmer thread easier and quicker. I was also able to use the rebar to trim a Christmas tree before bringing it into the house, with the saw and wirecutters working great for various size branches, twigs, and new growth. The serrated safety blade is also the goddamn queen of plastic strap cutting on bigger packages and larger equipment that has those god-awful extruded plastic straps with barely enough wiggle room to get something under and sometimes scissors don't wanna get a good angle on. The thick flat head and can opener have absolutely been used a number of times for stubborn cat food cans and prying things like paint/stain lids. The awl gets used as a scraper for me and works beautifully for that. I'll second the comments about adding a pocket clip to the Bond and Rebar, for sure, but gotta say that the Rebar is the most "one and done" multitool out there for general use. For light duty stuff, the Bond seems pretty brilliant, but I love the size and usability of the rebar. I also love that the longer tools can be opened without pulling the handles all the way open.
Somebody get this man an Arc STAT.
Just a comment from Wales UK, Leather man sell/give this man the arc. We the knife community want to see this guy's videos. So go on go on go on just give the man a new toy
P.s I have the surge and as a sparky (electrician) I find this tool indispensable.... seriously handy
No more creativity slump for you my man! This was hilarious.
I've been a Leatherman fan since the 90's. Daily carry is either a Wave+ or Charge TTI. I've got mine but I really think they should bring back the Squirt & the Juice multi-tools.
Definitely a like for the comment about bringing back the Squirt & Juice.
C'mon Leatherman - your leaving money on the table. Doesn't sound like you ????
Aren’t they the same thing? Or what do you notice is different between those 2 besides blade steal?
@@PiLLO360my first wave was stolen. I thought I would upgrade with the Charge. The plier head has a crimper built in. It takes out half the gripping surface of the pliers. I use the pliers at work regularly. Main difference between the two is blade steel.(and preference)
My favorite part of this channel is the much-needed wisdom it provides to the knife community. Thank you for giving us the vocabulary to describe a SOG multitool fan.
As someone who EDCs a SOG, i feel......weird.
What a great day when we get both Pete and the DBK boys. Love it!
And why files
I've carried a lot of different Leathermans over the years and the rebar is hands down my favorite one. It's Super Tool 300 level capability in something small enough to go in your jeans pocket. I use it every day and I love it.
Working in exploration drilling, I’ve carried the rebar, using it almost daily and have no complaints! I feel naked without it!
I've been trying to decide on upgraded Leatherman for a while, and then you mention the Arc! It's exactly what I've been looking for, hope you get to review it early!
I have the Knifeless Rebar and I love it. I don't have to worry about knife regulations and when I know I can have a knife in a building, I carry a good pocket knife, but I always have a Victorinox Rambler, since most people don't have a issue with a small knife with other tools. I didn't expect the Rebar to be able to do hard work, with starting 3-6 inch screws and it stays solid. The only downside is the Rebar has no optional belt clip, besides that it's perfect for me. Half the time I need a torx, square, or a longer reach and I would need a sheath for the bits and extension anyways. No pocket clip also means 1 less tool to cause I rip in my pocket or put wear on the edge of the pocket. If the 3 inch knife laws were less inforced in my area, I would want a Supertool 300 or a Surge, but cops either take them away, if they see it and possibly arrest you. Because I like to always have my Rebar on me, the Knifeless Rebar was a no Brainer. I just wish knife regulations in businesses and buildings were not a thing, in some of the buildings I go into. I am thankful Leatherman makes other options for people who have laws or restrictions that conflict with what you want or need to carry.
I hope Leatherman sends you an Arc, your the only guy I watch for multitool reviews because you do real world tests, like cutting pears with the wood saw.
Ooo another multitool video, and my pizza fresh out of the oven. Let's go
The PST 2 is still one of my all time favorites. Only thing that sucks is the sharp as hell handles. It's my go to lightweight multitool.
Rebar is my favourite Leatherman. 🤷♂️🤘👍
sog is the real kink my dudes
This range is good for small tool/emergency kits. Just add some utility shears (Knipex has a compact model).
For me im leaning to get a knifeless rebar. Got the bond, and surge, love both. Though i dont carry the surge unless i know im gonna need it. The things a brick. Lol. I always carry a pocket knife, so honestly, the blade on my leathermans see probably less use than any other tool. And scissors would be handy.
Does the Leatherman bond still carry the slipping finger cutter knife? Or have they fixed the starting friction?
I contend that the ST300 is the 4th-ish version the Supertool as the LM Core was the upgrade from the ST200
The BOND redux with cerakote and new file and blade is great, with even better detente.
Great overview. Though I do like individual gear reviews these general overviews, I feel, help people make better purchase decisions.
Leather Dady 😂 gold
One of my local stores in Adelaide told us that there are 30 arcs being flown in for launch day, then the rest will be delayed due to shipping times. If you want to get one of the first ones I think the strategy will be to camp the Australian Leatherman store at the release time and try to snag one of the first 30 with express shipping.
already sorted one! thanks tho 😊
Enjoying your Waltzing Matilda through the multitool bush.
Awww man. I like my SOG PowerAccess for when I need a compact carry multitool. I'll go and get the gimp mask......
My favourite non locking pocket tool is still the old Sog Power Plier. Sadly discontinued.
ST300 for the job site, rebar to be always prepared.
For edc wave/charge or curl ( it's like og wave )
Surge is amazing but such an hunk of steel that it stays in the car since surge + accessories = does it all...
The knifeless Rebar is ideal for someone who wants a lighter MT but scissors as well, AND they already carry a folding knife. I tend not to use the blades on my MTs and save them for emergencies that never happen.
This is probably the most enthusiastic comparison video I've seen from Pete in a while. Love it.
Generally, I alternate taking my Surge or my Supertool to work. I have no interest in owning a Wave , Charge or Arc because a micro screwdriver on a multitool is absurd. My next Leatherman likely will be a Free P4 or a Rebar.
I alternate between the P4 and the Rebar😂 cant go wrong, but i do love the one-hand use of the P4
Hi. The Supertool should not have different type of cutters ?
I hope you get the Leatherman ARC
What's the town he mentioned at 17:33?
‘sleepy old australia’
@@CedricAda Oh haha ok, just curious what rough area you are in Pete. It looks fairly barren, like rural SA.
Just having a Leathernanna nap, love!
leatherman better send this man an Arc!
Love my Rebar. I heard Tim Leatherman's EDC is the Rebar?
because its the best model lol. Everything you need nothing you don't, weight is good
Finally the pansies of the multitool are getting the representation we deserve, love my rebar and love my knifeless rebar (PC worksite option), I'm surprised they're not more knifeless options of multitools.
I do alot of wire stuff. I repair everything vs buy. Handy for me.
Thanks for review? great job! P.S. Don`t know why leathermans without scissors exist))) One of the most useful tools for me
If they made a Rebar with the tools accessible in the closed position, and put a clip on it - that would be the greatest multitool ever
As for Tree, the SOG Powerpint is pretty damn awesome! I carry it more than any other multitool (its the perfect size for carry)
Wouldn't that be the surge
@@patrickbledsoe2176 The surge almost weighs double the rebar and is much thicker. I don't really need the extra tools/weight.
If anything the Victorinox Spirit MX Clip might be the tool I'm looking for...
Yea, Victorinox makes some great tools I am a Leatherman guy but I'm not blindly loyal. I like there bit kit better than leathermans for sure
Sounds like what you are describing is the Leatherman Arc, but with the Rebar toolset.
@@chefboiarby304 that Arc sounds so AWESOME but that price ain't sounding so cool..
Minute 2:47 had me cracking up 😃👍🏽
Imo these are the only Leathermans with a Phillips driver which is fit for purpose i.e. fully profiled. I don't want to say ''3D'' because that should be the norm, anything less is half-assed.
I’ve had Gerber, SOG and Leatherman. Leatherman just feels better.
I’m in the UK 🇬🇧 a multi tool is generally called a Leatherman in the same way a vacuum cleaner is called a Hoover. Can’t argue with that accolade!!
Awesome video!
Enjoyed your manic presentation
My SOG Power Access Deluxe has a great 3D Phillips driver, but I probably shouldn't mention SOG........
0:08 my nickname in highschool
Good video mate. Love my Bond
Why did they put a bloody saw on the knifeless rebar
I wish Leatherman would engineer these designs to have outside accessible tools. Other than that, they’re the best tools in the LM lineup.
Dang bro I just picked up a bond two days ago for 58 dollars but that’s also in USA seems kinda expensive for 100
The Bond + the Victorinox Huntsman seems like a good pairing. Or the Skeletool + Victorinox Ranger.
To quote a countryman, "That's not a knife . . . "!
Great video lol. Entertaining and easy to watch with nice information.
If you get an ark to do the steal test I'll take it off you for the EDC test.
The Leatherman embrace ....
I’ve had a Leatherman Blast and it KOs the Bond because it is has all the tools of the Bond sports added tool set like… the Wave style scissor a wood Saw and eyeglass mini reversible Flathead and Philips screw drivers works great !!! Picked it up used on eBay for less than a Sidekick !!! I’d rather have it than the Bond any time any where !!!
ok Leather Daddies it is😂😂😂.
feel kind of different now.
That damned pocket clip is how ive lost 2 now. No way its my fault. Buying the really expensive one now with case. On my belt.
Why do so many leathermans have issues with broken parts.
i guess we're the same mate, I WAS INDEED IMPRESSED AT MYSELF AS WELL... FOR WATCHING YOU BEING IMPRESSED AT YOURSELF... #WEAREAMAZEMUCH
SOG vs Leatherman? Let us see you debate it with the Kinky B.
If only they'd swop the serrated knife for scissors - would make the rebar near perfect (oh and a diamond file - splitting hairs)
EXACTLY
Cool.
The name Leatherman Bond is for the UK market for Legal carry so as in James Bond 007 .....
Leathermans are nice but I always end up breaking them and I'm not using them any harder than I would a normal pair of pliers or pocket knife.
The sog line about your wife is probably the funniest shit I've heard in a while
2:41 😂😂😂
Leatherman affinity
Why don’t you just have one of your fans in the states send you one? I’m in Chicago!
I can’t believe he cut a pear with the saw
Love leatherman
Leatherman send him the tool!
Try leatherman CRUNCH
I've come to hate LM needle nose pliers. They've been an impediment to completing a task an order of magnitude more than when needle nose was the right tool for the task.
Scored a NIB rebar for 30 the other day
OK ,had to type another comment after seeing your new tattoo. Cool chick giving her knife a lick ! Starting to get into the ink, maybe you'll start a tattoo chanel next 🤷🏽♂️. Just wondering, do the children think it's cool or ...ugh gross ?
How much coffee you had dude lol
😂 the wife joke about Sog.
Comment for engagement
Most cops will let u go if u have a leatherman. Its cheap shit they hate.
2:41 she likes sog-gy multitools, gros
Dee handles fell off of mine !
2nd!
I use the piss out of my rebar cause im lazy and dont want to walk all the way back to the van or reach into my tool bag for a screwdriver or pliers at work. Going to do some wiring in my truck with it too. I dont think it needs anything it doesnt already have its a pretty handy tool.
Dont get the black oxide its shit. It stained everything for like a month until i finally got all the excess shit off by using it and carrying it around staining my pockets on all my pants, my airpods case is now all gross looking, and parts of my rebar dont have any finish because it all rubbed off due to being applied extremely poorly. So some tools and pins and rivets are black and the others are steel looking. Get the stainless one