Just got my Leatherman Rebar

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Pulled the trigger on a Leatherman Rebar and it arrived yesterday. I love it; not stiff on arrival, feels sturdy and dependable yet light, not uncomfortable in hand, classic perfect leatherman sheath, precise pliers, and knives that lock with a satisfying CLICK :thumbup:. And all this for $36 from Amazon? I don't mind the non outside-accessible tools because I find it doesn't slow me down that much. Only gripe is I wish all the tools came out individually, not in a big clump, like the Swisstool line (Rebar's knives come out individually though). Gonna start EDC'ing it for a bit to see if I mind the weight.

New Supertool on the way as well :D.
 
Love my Rebar. I carry a Supertool 300 all week at work. The Rebar feels like a lightweight on the weekends. I actually prefer the tools coming out in clusters.
 
IUKE12 said:
Love my Rebar. I carry a Supertool 300 all week at work. The Rebar feels like a lightweight on the weekends. I actually prefer the tools coming out in clusters.
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For me, this is not really a matter of preference but more like manual vs. automatic transmission vehicles. Auto is more convenient, but manual is absolutely no big deal for anyone accustomed to driving stick shift. During 9 years with an original Super Tool, I got used to tools coming up in clusters, locking the one I wanted and pushing the rest back. I never thought about it, that's just the way the thing worked. It always got the job done. So, when the Rebar came out, clumping was for me a total non-issue. I love mine. :couple_inlove:
 
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I got a Leatherman Rebar just recently too. It's got all the tools I've wanted in a multitool and was affordable as well but mine was pretty stiff at first. Trying to fold the plier handles after they'd been opened all the way was a real pain and if I opened up one of the tools in the middle like the screwdrivers, the plierhead sometimes got jammed down between the tools when I was trying to fold it again.
As far as clumping goes I don't generally mind it but sometimes when I open one tool the rest of the tools open along with it enough to keep the tool I wanted to use from locking and the lanyard ring actually gets stuck to the file because they're so tight together so when I open the file they both open. Kind of a pain.
The tools all seem to be great quality but the construction could use some work I would say. Maybe that's just mine. I do like it well enough though, it's my first real multitool so I'm still getting used to it. I think it's going to replace my Victorinox Farmer for an EDC and outdoors multitool.
 
It's been my experience that the tool will break in with use. My ST300 is about two years old and is now smooth as a babies behind. It was stiff when new however. It took a few months of steady use but now I wouldn't trade it for anything.
 
I've been mentaly comparing my Rebar to the Pulse I used to carry (mentally as I cannot find it since the big move, I'm really hoping it ended up out at my parents house) Anyway, as a tool, its great, and I can see how LM reduced some of the fit and finish to keep the price down. (the pulse would probably cost 100$ to manufacture today) I'm very pleased with it. There are tougher tools, but at the cost of a heavy belt, I think the rebar is a winner!
 
I too just received my REBAR. I was plesantly surprised...perfect size and weight. Now my wife wants me to get her one also.
 
I love the Rebar mainly because it is retro. But, it sits in the Bug out bag. Since I CC a pistol the sheath just gets in the way and feels awkward with the gun so I carry a Sidekick or Wave with pocket clips. I would like to see LM integrate a pocket clip option on the Rebar like they did with the Kick. It is light enough to front pocket carry on my opinion. I never understood either why the Kick was clip compatable but the Fuse and Blast were not.
 
I'm a big Rebar fan. It's almost as good as my Spirit, but lighter. I've been carrying it a lot.
 
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