powernoodle
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This is not so much a review as it is just a quick look at the Leatherman Rebar. I've really been looking forward to the Rebar, and (aside from the lack of outside blade deployment) could envision it as supplanting the Wave as Leatherman's flagship model. This is not insignificant for those of us who carry, hoard, use and abuse MTs.
Leatherman Rebar: the business end.
With Sidekick, top.
First impression is that it is what you think it is - a junior sized ST300, with similar but scaled down functionality.
The best way to describe this tool is this: if you have the Supertool 300, you pretty much know everything about the Rebar. And has been often noted, its basically a scaled down version of the ST300. Same feel, same deployment, same lock, same (just about) everything. Just right-sized for EDC, with smaller knife, file, phillips, etc. One thing I noted, which the pics don't capture, is how thin the Rebar is relative to the ST300.
It does feel strange after getting used to the ST300, but the Rebar is much more manageable on the belt. When closed, the halves do wiggle up and down, but this is true on the ST300. The tools clump as we have all gotten used to with Leatherman. And as with all MTs, I could do without the serrated blade and can opener, which would make room for scissors, but maybe others don't share that view.
I selected the leather sheath over the nylon. It is thin and cheapish in construction, but reduces bulk on the belt relative to the (likely) more durable nylon/velcro flavor. Nylon might be preferred by the working man, where durability and ease of deployment are important.
ST300, Rebar and Sidekick. Note the lack of spring-loaded pliers on the ST300 and Rebar.
Rebar, top. As with the ST300, the plier head is finely machined and the jaws are exactly matched at the tip. The "regular pliers" portion is not large. Time will tell if it is adequate for its intended usage. The replaceable cutters take up a lot of space which would otherwise be used by the plier. Note how there are only about 4 teeth on each side of the Rebar's "regular plier" section.
First impression - its good stuff. With its truncated tool set, its maybe more suited for EDC and light duty than its beefy big brother. But at $50 shipped, and being just the right size for easy belt carry, it gets the highly coveted Powernoodle seal of approval.
Leatherman Rebar: the business end.
With Sidekick, top.
First impression is that it is what you think it is - a junior sized ST300, with similar but scaled down functionality.
The best way to describe this tool is this: if you have the Supertool 300, you pretty much know everything about the Rebar. And has been often noted, its basically a scaled down version of the ST300. Same feel, same deployment, same lock, same (just about) everything. Just right-sized for EDC, with smaller knife, file, phillips, etc. One thing I noted, which the pics don't capture, is how thin the Rebar is relative to the ST300.
It does feel strange after getting used to the ST300, but the Rebar is much more manageable on the belt. When closed, the halves do wiggle up and down, but this is true on the ST300. The tools clump as we have all gotten used to with Leatherman. And as with all MTs, I could do without the serrated blade and can opener, which would make room for scissors, but maybe others don't share that view.
I selected the leather sheath over the nylon. It is thin and cheapish in construction, but reduces bulk on the belt relative to the (likely) more durable nylon/velcro flavor. Nylon might be preferred by the working man, where durability and ease of deployment are important.
ST300, Rebar and Sidekick. Note the lack of spring-loaded pliers on the ST300 and Rebar.
Rebar, top. As with the ST300, the plier head is finely machined and the jaws are exactly matched at the tip. The "regular pliers" portion is not large. Time will tell if it is adequate for its intended usage. The replaceable cutters take up a lot of space which would otherwise be used by the plier. Note how there are only about 4 teeth on each side of the Rebar's "regular plier" section.
First impression - its good stuff. With its truncated tool set, its maybe more suited for EDC and light duty than its beefy big brother. But at $50 shipped, and being just the right size for easy belt carry, it gets the highly coveted Powernoodle seal of approval.
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I'm really looking forward to getting a BO Rebar to go with my ST300.
