LEATHERMANRebar Multitool with Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters and Saw, Coyote Tan with Nylon Sheath

- As Advertised. Received Sealed, Complete and intact.- Looks & Feels Brand New with no signs of previous Use or Wear. In fact, all moving parts (Tools/Implements) are very tight.- Genuine Leatherman Product.- Colors look Much Better in person IMHO. I hope the Coating will be resistant to wear and last long and not wear-off like it did on the packaging.

Like many other reviews have stated, when mine arrived it was dirty, had a gritty type residue stuck to it and it was stiff and hard to operate...after a few minutes of messing with it I had this black stuff and fine gritty substance on my hands...this same stuff was in the packaging & on the tool itself. My thoughts were that it had been stored somewhere that was very dirty/sandy/windy & dirt/grime stuck to it because of the oils on the tool-there was a significant amount of it....i had to really examine the tool because my initial impressions were also it was used...but I found no indications of that on the tool. I cleaned this thing up with some WD40 and operated all the components multiple times....got all the grit and grim off it, no longer leaves the residue on my hands and it works great....not sure what the root cause is for this but there is evidently some kind of x factor here causing so many to have this experience. For me, it was no big deal...its a tool....tools will have some level of oil, be dirty & will show signs of wear....I am very happy with my purchase and would not hesitate to repurchase....however, it was strange having to deal with the grit, grime, oil and black residue out of the package.

When I purchased my first Leatherman PST in 1996, what I really wanted was a Rebar, although I didn't know it at the time. It took this long for Leatherman to finally get around to producing it.Although the PST was a well made and useful multi-tool, it lacked certain implements I would have wished for, and those it had did not lock. What I liked was the light weight and pocket size, and still keep it for travel to places where locking blades are not street legal, but I moved on.My next LT was the Super Tool, which added a serrated blade and saw to the tool mix, also everything locked. OTOH, it was larger, almost double the weight of the PST, and the unlocking method was slow, awkward and potentially dangerous (although I never actually got cut). Despite its drawbacks, I settled for the ST and spent years with one hanging on my belt. It turned out to be endlessly useful for all sorts of everyday tasks and got me through several "emergencies," as well.Eventually, I upgraded to a Super Tool 300, basically an updated and much improved version of the original, but even heavier. Belt carried, it was manageable, but I would have preferred a smaller, lighter weight version for every day carry, pocketable, basically a Super Tool scaled down. Apparently, I was not the only one, because at last Leatherman responded with the Rebar, just what I had been waiting for. ASAP, I ordered one from an Amazonvendor and eagerly awaited its delivery. Then, I read several negative online reviews about the tool, complaining about the build quality. Oops?Much concerned, I went to a nearby sports chain store to examine one they had on display. To my dismay, it seemed to confirm the negatives. The tool exterior was nice and shiny, but something about the finish seemed off, hard to describe but the tool looked chintzy, leaving me with an impression of corners cut, careless assembly and poor quality control. Implements were much too stiff to draw out easily, not all parts lined up, and the pivots very gritty. From experience I knew this degree of resistance would not free up to an acceptable level even after oiling and spending hours working the hell out of it in front of the TV set while watching "Antiques Road Show" re-runs (wife's choice).Altogether, this Rebar sample did resemble a cheap knockoff, as one critic described it, and I started kicking myself around the block for having made the purchase in too great haste. When at last Fedex delivered the package, with some trepidation I opened the box and brought forth the Rebar.It was perfect.Unlike the demo I had handled, the implements were "Leatherman tight," which means a bit stiff at first but would break in with use (or from playing with it while sitting in front of the TV watching "Antiques Road Show" ) and keep a reasonable level from then on. Everything looked better, parts fit as they should, implements opened and closed precisely, as well as any Leatherman product I have owned. Mine came with the leather box sheath, which looks substantial, much like the original ones from the late '90s, but only time will tell how well it will hold up.Frankly, I can't account for the bad experience of other Rebar purchasers, or the defective demonstrator I handled, except possibly poor QC in its initial run. By now I hope this has been corrected. Rather than returning their Rebars and swearing off, I would urge dissatisfied customers to send their samples to Leatherman, which has just about the best warranty service ever. On two occasions I sent multi-tools to them for service, one clearly damaged by abuse and not a manufacturing defect, the other needing a minor adjustment. Both were fixed and returned within 10 days, no charge.After a few weeks of using it on all the jobs for which I normally use a multi-tool, the Rebar has met and exceeded expectations. To my delight, even though it was smaller, I was able to access all implements without having to remove my work gloves, an advantage I always appreciate with my other full size Leatherman tools. Also, as expected, it has broken in nicely and now operates right and tight. It was a wish come true, if 16 years late.Honeymoon on.

I like that this is a bit more compact than some of the Leatherman multitools while still containing those features I find the most useful.

Came in handy! As a kitchen manager, it gets the job done in a jiffy.

I feel like this tool has its attractive points but in this day In age, we need to change a few things1: Get rid of the 420HC steel. There are farrrr superior steels in the same price bracket (as far as cost to manufacture) like 154cm, 14C28N, D2 , I could go on and on honestly, my point is that the blade steels on these haven't changed since their release and I think that's a problem. Yes, there are other models (totally different tool sets) with upgraded steels but you should not have to buy an upgraded/expensive model to have a contemporary steel. By the way, I'm not saying that it should have the best of the best, I'm saying that they should come standard with something in the same price bracket such as one of the steels that I mentioned earlier.2: No pocket clip on a tool of this size is ridiculous. Period. point blank. If the P4 and Arc can have a clip, I don't see any reason why this one cannot. The wave is capable of having a clip, which came out over 20 years ago so it's definitely not a time related issue. Leatherman COULD DO THIS IF THEY WANTED, they just don't care enough about their consumers to listen, people have been asking for a clip on this tool since it's inception.All in all, it's a functional tool thats compact and versatile. It should hold up just fine..OH, BIG LETTERS HERE: DO NOT BUY THE $9 PROTECTION PLAN. LEATHERMANS HAVE A 25 YEAR WARRANTY. THEY WILL FIX WHATEVER BREAKS ON THE TOOL OR IF IT CANT BE FIXED DUE TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, THEY WILL REPLACE THE TOOL. An Extra 9-10 bucks for a protection plan you don't need is just giving money away. Leatherman stands behind their products, they even have an upgraded warranty if you register your tool on their website, it takes it from 25 years to a 40-year warranty which is basically life. Once you hand it down to your son,if you haven't lost it by then 😆 and it's still standing up well, there's no need for a warranty. It's service life is complete.

Very happy with this purchase it does the job right and very handy you can take it anywhere you go.