Got the original PST when I was 14, accidentally dropped it in the Ocean but was able to see the metal reflection on a calm day, so I got a hold of a pair of very big speakers from a scrapper, took out the magnets and tied them to a very long fishing line (grew up in a costal village where long lining is very common) and I managed to get the magnets to catch the leatherman, and I still have it and use it regularly now 20 years later... It's been along with me to many different countries around the world.
I still believe the Rebar is the best Leatherman pound for pound. It’s only $20 more than the Bond but well worth it for the locking tools and beefier pliers. I own a Bond and think it is a decent tool but it gets zero pocket time. On a side note, you inspired me to add scissors to my Rebar and it is now perfection for me.
I have a Rebar and Charge tti. I modded the rebar with the bit adapter and scissors. One thing I would like is a diamond file but as it sits now I love it.
my dad got me a Bond for christmas as my first Leatherman and its great, it reminded him of the of his PST which was his first leatherman when he was in the navy in 86.
I carried a PST since the late 80s, loaned it to a coworker who broke the plier tip. Leatherman replaced the broken tool for free with a new PST. Carried it for another 20 years and worried how I'd replace it if I lost it. So, when the Bond came out, I immediately bought it. I now have the original PST and the new Bond. I now carry the Bond with the pocket clip, and have loved it. If I wear pants that don't work well with the pocket clip, I get the old PST in it's custom sheath to wear. Perfect combo.
I’ve carried a bond since the release. And I absolutely love it. I’ve never had an issue with the “blade movement” but I’m glad that leatherman did address then issue. I DO wish the bond came with a saw instead of the file.
Interesting, I use mine as a urban EDC and if I want a saw I'll carry it with a SAK which has one. Plus I always carry a SAK with scissors as well as the Bond, as it lacks those and I use them more than file, saw, or pliers. I wish LM would release a Bond mk 2 with the addition of scissors and the woodsaw.
LOVE THIS !! I bought a Bond early on ended up shortening the blade and making it a sheeps foot to avoid accidents. I like the Bond, but never bought another due to not wanting to have to mod again to get rid of a problem that shouldn’t have made it past QC in the first place.. I will probably buy one or two more now!
Love the original pst. It has been a workhorse for me over the years. I really like the improvements on the bond you shared today. Thanks for the video.
Fantastic video! Firstly, didn't know there's an updated version. Secondly, you just convinced me to get Bond for UK instead of trying to modify Wave+.
I have a wingman that is about 10 years old I believe. I used it for pliers and some tools. Never as a knife. Thank you very much for sharing. Have a wonderful day.
i had the wingman in my pocket every single day for at least ten years. It eventually got to the point that the knife lock was so worn down it failed a few times and cut me. So I retired it and bought a wave+. Its pretty interesting to see the new wingman in the stores for $90 when I bought mine new at walmart for $40
I really like my Bond. Everything works and I've never had any problems with the blade sticking out when folded. Like the weight and comparative compactness. The quality for the price is outstanding. For the general amount of use it gets it will out last me easily. If I take it into the wilderness would miss a notching saw but have 4 SAKs with one and folding scissors in my med kit already. The real test of any knife, multitool or most outdoors items (after a good amount of use) is if you lost it would you replace it as soon as possible? The Bond, definitely.
Back in the early days of the Rebar, before the Wave+ came out, I made myself a Wave with replaceable cutters. I thought it was the bees knees, until I came to actually use it. The non replaceable ones cut better, and the pliers are stronger. I've carried the Kick, Wave, various customs for years. The Bond has been my go to since it was released and I've had one in my pocket every day since then. The others have sat in the box with the Blast, MUT, and friends.
If you're OK with having a locking blade, I'd take the Rebar over the Bond every time, because you get the hard wire cutters which are so much better. I can't see an advantage to the Bond apart from a non-locking blade, if that's an issue for you.
@@maxlvledc I haven't seen the new design, so I wouldn't know about that, but I have three Rebars with the old design (there was a clearance sale!), and they've worked fine for me - they can cut bike brake cables, which the non-replaceable cutters really can't do, I've tried them.
After putting my hand in my pocket to retrieve a pen knife and having the blade sticking out without me knowing in my pocket I’m actually a big fan of the bond, I like the simplicity, and the safety it has.
I never buy a non locking blade on a multitool anymore. Had one close under pressure on my hand. I received a really bad laceration to my hand. I only buy locking blades now.
So happy you picked the Bond! I got one in Feb 2022 and have carried it almost every day since. For context, I work in the trades and own several other full sized Leathermans + a Swisstool. Very big fan of the LM Bond. Really have no complaints; love the simplicity. It fills the role of a MT perfectly.. has enough capability for the quick work, but not so much that it makes you think it's capable of work that you really should be using other tools for.
That's great news! I held off on buying the Bond because of reported issues with the blade. But I think it would pair well with the Victorinox Huntsman. Thanks for keeping on top of things, Max. So helpful!
@@maxlvledc when I first got the wingman for $24 I thought it was great. The wire cutters just kind of squished the wire rather than cut it. But the size was nice
I wasn’t aware that they redesigned the blade on the bond. I have an original bond, I just stuck two thin neodymium magnets inside the handle that actually holds the blade in place no problem. And it’s still easy to deploy when wanted. but definitely can agree and see how it has high value. Plus the nostalgia factor.
Thanks to videos like this I purchased the Daicamping DL2 and DL30 and have no regrets.No way will I ever pay the higher price for any brand of anything if a suitable alternative exists.Both model Daicamping DL's I have have replaced my 20 plus yr. always on me SOG Power Lock,and I love that multi tool as well as my Gerber Titanium Suspension which I also love.Your channel and Jon Gadgets channel helped me make a better informed decision on what to buy.I do own 2 Leatherman 80's original,me one and got one for my beautiful blessing that is my wife years ago.All the best to you.
I have an old Super Tool that was from my uncle's stuff when he passed away in 2011 and it's been part of my EDC since. It's very similar to that survival tool but it has a lock (you have to open one of the other tools partially to lift the lock). Yeah, that micro flat head is really messed up. I really like the toolset of that bond, that file and the phillips driver have me sold, I'm going to have to wait for the local retailer in my country to have stock. On another note, that super tool with that same design wasn't the first one I had. Back in 2003 I found one under a bridge lying next to a pile of fish guts, the handles were so loose you could flip it like a Balisong. I've never spent any money on actually buying a Leatherman so when that Bond is back in stock I'll finally pay for one for once.
Thank you for this video. I was leaning towards a different multitool until I saw this. I purchases a Leatherman Bond and its perfect for me. All the tools I really need.
I prefer the Rebar. The large flat screw driver broke on my Rebar, and I was able to swap it out with some scissors for about $12. Now it has pretty much everything I need in a work EDC. I keep a Surge in my truck and a victorinox Huntsman in my pocket most of the time. My wife has a Wave+.
The curl is where it’s at. One handed locking blade and scissors. Hear you on victorinox for sure. Comes with pocket clip. Better file by leaps and bounds. Still light. Bit driver take it or leave it, but you will eventually trash the Phillips on the one you are showing if you use it. Speaking of screwdrivers, I have been carrying a matador 0694 in place of my PB 6464. Pretty neat tool. Very inexpensive in Europe.
@@maxlvledcI waffle on that. On one hand, I like a “real” PH2 screwdriver, on the other hand they wear out and that renders the multitool much less useful. The flat bits are ok (especially if you swap in the PH2 PH1 bit as opposed to the one with the Phillips 1 and 2 hybrid and 3/16 that comes in them), but a real driver or even real bit they are not. Hence I have been pocketing that matador recently. PH2 and 1/4 slotted in about the lightest usable form factor and has 8mm and 10mm nut drivers (I think that’s what they are, I have not used them). Sometimes you need to poke or prod something. 😂
Leatherman Curl is my "big" multitool, commonly lives in my bag or on my work desk. Similar to the Bond I think but has interchangable driver bits and has scissors.
I've had my original leatherman since the mid 90's, and one thing I've noticed over the years is that there is something about the shape of the phillips head driver that allows it to bite well into nearly any phillips head screw around. Has anyone else noticed that?
The other aspect to the new Bond's Phillips Screwdriver is that the ergonomics have been improved by bringing the driver into the centerline as opposed to the older design which put it off-center and harder to use.
I appreciate that they are improving small imperfections. I would like to say they are listening to consumers lol. I love the rebar blade, I liked that the bond had the rebar blade as well, but the updated blade looks pretty nice.
really good arguments made here. I've never been to europe (or any global region with locking blade laws), but if I ever did go, I would absolutely get a Bond just for that trip because I needs me a multitool in my pocket
I took my original PST to Europe once, and went to the Reichstag Building in Berlin. They made me surrender it to the authorities. They put it into a numbered drawer, and gave me a claim check for it. I figgered I'd never see it again. Upon exiting the building, I took my claim check to the desk, they went to the little drawer and pulled it back out and gave it to me! The Germans are very efficient.
I bought my bond first and loved the premium feel and EDC ability of the bond. Its just so pocketable and compliments my other knives that I edc like the Victorinox executive and Liong Mah #5 so well. I then bought a wave expecting for the higher price and features that it would feel like a superior tool but it doesn't. Theres just something about the simple classic lines and crisp fit and finish of the Bond that the Wave doesn't meet.
I've always wanted Leatherman to make an updated version of the Fuse with spring action pliers that had replaceable wire cutting blades and for it to have an upgraded S30V blade🙏🏼
Great review Max! I’ve yet to acquire the Bond but it’s on my radar. To me so far the Rebar is the greatest bang for the buck. So much functionality in one package 📦 and still available and not too overpriced. Looking forward to getting a Bond and seeing how it compares. Thanks for posting this!
All the UA-cam reviewers complained about the first Bond,it’s why they reengineered it. It’s a great tool they were just too quick to get it to market, the redux in the cerakote are great, should have included a pocket clip though.🤘
I’m only at 0:24 and haven’t read any of the comments, but you said something cool that made me want to “predict” what model you are talking about. You’re not saying best value, so that rules out the cheapest options. And a slipstream change that makes the tool better? That could only be the removal of the crimper on the Charge pliers. I don’t remember which models had that, but maybe only the titanium ones? So I’m guessing Charge TTi, in which case YAY! My favorite (although I went out of my way to get the crimp head version after they made that change). Edit: boy was I wrong. Still gonna watch.
I don't normally pocket carry the Bond and it's not a standalone tool for me as it lacks scissors. I did buy and fit the Free series pocket clip to it though. However being in the UK it's the only Leatherman in production now, apart from the Rebar knifeless (which wouldn't be a standalone carry either as it lacks a blade), which I can legally carry. I generally carry it in a bag, in it's pouch alongside which I squeezed in a 4 inch Bahco adjustable spanner/wrench (original vintage made in Sweden), and in my pocket I have either the Victorinox Climber or Farmer X, as I do need and use scissors on a regular basis.
Didn't know they sorted out the blade issue on the Bond, definitely now on the acquisition list to add to my seemingly ever growing collection of Multi-Tools. The Fiskars folding scissors from your scissor list would be my companion scissors for the Bond over the Jet Setter. Although the Jet Setter is quite a nice little option.
Pocket clip ftw!!! Much more comfy in the pockets and holds better in my leather belt sheath :) try it out for a week with and one without in ur pocket after
The bond looks awesome and I want one, however my old wave is still going strong and I can't see unseating it from my belt. I do also carry a vic sak classic sd on my keys.
The Leatherman Leap is impressive as well (your video was probably the most comprehensive, explaining why the Leap stands out as a proper tool). It's akin to a Supertool disguised as a child's toy. While the Bond might include one or two less practical tools, merely to fill the quota, every tool on the Leap serves a practical purpose. Additionally, the Leap's pricing is quite reasonable, likely attributed to its toy-like appearance, which doesn't compromise its functionality.
Totally agree with you, if this would be my first and only Leatherman, but after I used more than 10 multitools from Leatherman I will stick with the Wave+ , best value for money and best all around tools.
I think out of all the leatherman tools you have to have the supertool 300 and the rebar as the best value for money. They are just simply great. I love my surge but it’s not exactly 50$ better than the supertool.
The Rebar might have a design flaw and possibly the Bond due to the similar handle design. When applying a decent amount of torque to the screwdrivers my Rebar handle would twist open so wide that the locks would pop out of the tool. It happened soo many times I retired it. Being that the Bond has nearly the same handle but no lock I'm not sure how it'll perform under medium to hard torque but just thought I'd share the experience with the screwdriver.
For me it's a bit of a mixed bag, but I'm coming around to the Bond pretty quickly. The Bond that I bought is pretty rough around the edges (literally) pliers started extremely stiff, file rips your hand if you crank down on the pliers because it protrudes slightly. I think that I was expecting the tool to be as perfect as it could be out of the box because it's a Leatherman, and this was far from the case. The new style blade has a pretty crude grind and is thick behind the edge. However after some filing/sanding pretty much all of my hangups with it are gone, and it feels like an extremely dependable and light multitool, and much better value than most Leatherman models.
Will the bond fit the older leatherman pst case I broke the tip of pliers and sent for repair or replacement and received a rebar for a replacement as the pst has long since discontinued I love the rebar just miss the old school tool
How do you distinguish between “new” and “old” editions…. There are deals on eBay, $50, $60, etc, but not sure if they are improved versions or not…. Can you help???? Mahalo, Joel P
I have the PSTII that I have carried for years in the compact leather sheath. I guess I thought “multi”tool meant I needed a dozen of them Leatherman, Gerber, Sog, etc. my PSTII remains my edc. Speaking of the file, it has the diamond side with the groove for fishhook sharpening and deem it a necessary multitool option. Knife steel sucks unless it is at least 154cm.
I have had a Wave V1, and then Wave+ on my belt everyday pretty much since they came out with it. I think it would be fun to buy these other models, but I can't imagine carrying anything other than the Wave, other than maybe a Charge, on my person, so it would really be an inefficient use of limited funds for me. Especially since wages haven't been raising with this rampant inflation.
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Hmm, I hadn't seen these changes between versions of the Bond. I have an older model, it seems.
I like the Leathermans in this size/ weight. The Bond is a great value. The Rebar is only 6.7 oz,... has locking tools, and would be perfect if they ditched the extra serrated blade, and replaced with a larger scissor. I still carry the Pulse, at 6.2 oz...locking tools, and only lacks a saw.
When I want to go low profile and simple, I’ll leave my Charge+ at home and carry my Bond. It’s not too flashy. Not as meaty as my Rebar, but still a very capable tool.
Hi, I'm new to multi-tool and will need your recommendations. Primarily I'm riding MTB and would like to have a tool that can cleanly cut the brake/ shifting cables. They are those stranded hard steel wire cables in the hoses (1.2-1.6mm thick). I notice Supertool 300 and Surge has the stranded wire cutter but their size is huge for EDC on a mountain bike ride. Please do recommend me an affordable light weight model that can do the job of cutting cable cleanly on the trails. Thanks.
It was a toss up between the Leatherman Bond and the Leatherman Rebar…l chose the Rebar…but it was close and if I didn’t have my original PST it probably would’ve been the Bond. I even liked the name. Cheers.
I really love my bond and have had zero issues with it. I noticed the changes to the bond on their site a few weeks back and was surprised that they didn't mention anything about it. I think they should have made the blade a sheeps foot or coping blade instead of whatever the hell that is, but otherwise I would still call it a perfect multitool. Personally for me the Bond is the only model leatherman currently makes that I'd ever buy or recommend ( I'd probably recommend the rebar I guess ) , I consider introducing the rebar to be the only good decision they've made in the past 15 years. I truly hate every other decision they've made. Btw I've noticed that they changed the file to that weird tanto tip looking file from the rebar, but it's not in any of the stock photos .
@@maxlvledcI’ve seen you loosen tight plier heads, but can’t find any video on tightening them. I lent my Spirit to my dad, don’t know what he did, but the plier joint is now “rattely” and the cutters have a small gap
OK got both PST & PST2 sadly now as a ## poor DAV no chance 2 afford the Bond Been a LM Fan 4 life so glad they keep evolving !! TY sub'd long ago & TY 4 ur work ;) Glad 4 those that have $$ 2 git one
There's also the Daicamping DL6 & DL3 with, rougly, the same toolsets for $20 USD or the new DL7 with several similarities (and titanium alloy handles?) for $40 USD.
I have the old version with the saw and scissors mod I followed your video I really enjoyed it would that work on this model I prefer the sak ones but it's nice to have an all in one I carry the curl for work as a plumber it's compact and the one handed blade is great up ladders and the like but the blade steel is crap un like anything I've ever owned does not make any difference on the angle it's so soft it's blunt sharping pencils any suggestions on what I can swap it with? Thank you!
Hi, Dom. How can I tell which Bond I bought? Can I go by the manufacturing date, stamped. Or is there something else I can I identify as the improved version of the Bond? -Justin
@@m5msm I think the video said the cutting edge is longer, but overall they look roughly the same size. The new one has a different shape and better mechanism. The old one had a design flaw.
@@franticflintstone7999 thanks i missed that. I was wondering whether the blade edge is still less than 3 inches (UK law allows a non-locking folding blade where the cutting edge of the blade is 7.62 cm (3 inches) or less.) Original blade was 2.6 inches
i bought the bond 3 months ago at $60 and it came with the old blade :c. Also I recently discovered the sog powerpint and i think i kinda like that one more but I have no way to actually compare. However i'm still very happy with the bond, it is made very good quality indeed, i have put it to the test in real life use cases and it just works, i don't know if the powerpint would be able to keep up the same tho
Hey Dom, my brother got himself a bond and should be good for him, but the pliers are stiff. How can you fix that if there is a solution?? Also my dad’s PST is loose where the pliers hook up to the frame is there a way to tighten it?
Of Leatherman products I only have the Wave (no +). And my biggest problem with it, as silly as it may seem is, that every time I work with pliers on something that is difficult to grab and I crank on it and the pliers slip, some part of my hand gets really pinched between the handles. I cannot see it happening on Bond as it does not have one hand opening blade. Anyway, last month I finally got me a Victorinox Spirit X, that just blows Leatherman out of the water, so I have no need for Bond now.
I agree, IMO the Bond is the last good tool from Leatherman that hits the sweet spot in the triangle of price, weight and available tools. Bought my PST 1996 and retired it for the Rebar (2018) that i got at the price the Bond costs today. The small flat screwdriver on the PST was mostly used for the tiny Philips in electronic devices in my circles (electrical engineers) and eye glasses of course. 😎
Got the original PST when I was 14, accidentally dropped it in the Ocean but was able to see the metal reflection on a calm day, so I got a hold of a pair of very big speakers from a scrapper, took out the magnets and tied them to a very long fishing line (grew up in a costal village where long lining is very common) and I managed to get the magnets to catch the leatherman, and I still have it and use it regularly now 20 years later... It's been along with me to many different countries around the world.
Omg this story is awesome! Which one???
@@maxlvledc the same PST as being compared to the Bond in the video 🙂
That's gotta be one of the best stories I've heard in a minute
That's such a great story! Haha
@@maxlvledcthey just drop new colors on the bond
I still believe the Rebar is the best Leatherman pound for pound. It’s only $20 more than the Bond but well worth it for the locking tools and beefier pliers. I own a Bond and think it is a decent tool but it gets zero pocket time. On a side note, you inspired me to add scissors to my Rebar and it is now perfection for me.
yep, u can buy scissors from wave\charge, replace the ring with scissors with minor improvements and get dream edc tool)
Dominic, what's your thoght on the Rebar?
@@procomp0 Victorinox needs to make scissors that will fit into Leatherman! ;-)
@@procomp0Wait a second, the ring sucks, I love my rebar, this would actually be dope
I have a Rebar and Charge tti. I modded the rebar with the bit adapter and scissors. One thing I would like is a diamond file but as it sits now I love it.
my dad got me a Bond for christmas as my first Leatherman and its great, it reminded him of the of his PST which was his first leatherman when he was in the navy in 86.
I carried a PST since the late 80s, loaned it to a coworker who broke the plier tip. Leatherman replaced the broken tool for free with a new PST. Carried it for another 20 years and worried how I'd replace it if I lost it. So, when the Bond came out, I immediately bought it. I now have the original PST and the new Bond. I now carry the Bond with the pocket clip, and have loved it. If I wear pants that don't work well with the pocket clip, I get the old PST in it's custom sheath to wear. Perfect combo.
I’ve carried a bond since the release. And I absolutely love it. I’ve never had an issue with the “blade movement” but I’m glad that leatherman did address then issue. I DO wish the bond came with a saw instead of the file.
Interesting, I use mine as a urban EDC and if I want a saw I'll carry it with a SAK which has one. Plus I always carry a SAK with scissors as well as the Bond, as it lacks those and I use them more than file, saw, or pliers. I wish LM would release a Bond mk 2 with the addition of scissors and the woodsaw.
The bond was the first leatherman I bought. The main reason was because of the price, but that thing has been so great!
LOVE THIS !! I bought a Bond early on ended up shortening the blade and making it a sheeps foot to avoid accidents. I like the Bond, but never bought another due to not wanting to have to mod again to get rid of a problem that shouldn’t have made it past QC in the first place..
I will probably buy one or two more now!
Love the original pst. It has been a workhorse for me over the years. I really like the improvements on the bond you shared today. Thanks for the video.
Fantastic video! Firstly, didn't know there's an updated version. Secondly, you just convinced me to get Bond for UK instead of trying to modify Wave+.
I use a Supertool 200 daily, for more than 15 years now, and i dont want to change it. Sometimes i change the holster :)
I have it...I prefer the original wierldy enough... but in general the supertool line is amazing
I have a wingman that is about 10 years old I believe. I used it for pliers and some tools. Never as a knife. Thank you very much for sharing. Have a wonderful day.
i had the wingman in my pocket every single day for at least ten years. It eventually got to the point that the knife lock was so worn down it failed a few times and cut me. So I retired it and bought a wave+. Its pretty interesting to see the new wingman in the stores for $90 when I bought mine new at walmart for $40
@aaroncarapace8054 I was 30 ish at tractor supply
Love my blackened Surge for my EDC.
I EDC a Rebar. For me it's the perfect multi, it's like a mini Supertool 300.
I really like my Bond. Everything works and I've never had any problems with the blade sticking out when folded. Like the weight and comparative compactness. The quality for the price is outstanding. For the general amount of use it gets it will out last me easily. If I take it into the wilderness would miss a notching saw but have 4 SAKs with one and folding scissors in my med kit already. The real test of any knife, multitool or most outdoors items (after a good amount of use) is if you lost it would you replace it as soon as possible? The Bond, definitely.
I love the Bond! It's an instant classic. All the essential implements and very practical.
Back in the early days of the Rebar, before the Wave+ came out, I made myself a Wave with replaceable cutters.
I thought it was the bees knees, until I came to actually use it. The non replaceable ones cut better, and the pliers are stronger.
I've carried the Kick, Wave, various customs for years. The Bond has been my go to since it was released and I've had one in my pocket every day since then. The others have sat in the box with the Blast, MUT, and friends.
Interesting!
If you're OK with having a locking blade, I'd take the Rebar over the Bond every time, because you get the hard wire cutters which are so much better. I can't see an advantage to the Bond apart from a non-locking blade, if that's an issue for you.
Yes agreed
as I stated...the replacement cutters are NOT an advantage at the moment. The flaws in the new design and quality control are sad at best.
Bond has a pocket clip mount though
@@GoodmaneYT OK, but that's not something I need.
@@maxlvledc I haven't seen the new design, so I wouldn't know about that, but I have three Rebars with the old design (there was a clearance sale!), and they've worked fine for me - they can cut bike brake cables, which the non-replaceable cutters really can't do, I've tried them.
After putting my hand in my pocket to retrieve a pen knife and having the blade sticking out without me knowing in my pocket I’m actually a big fan of the bond, I like the simplicity, and the safety it has.
I never buy a non locking blade on a multitool anymore. Had one close under pressure on my hand. I received a really bad laceration to my hand. I only buy locking blades now.
The bond looks great but the rebar is the best bargain multitool
So happy you picked the Bond! I got one in Feb 2022 and have carried it almost every day since. For context, I work in the trades and own several other full sized Leathermans + a Swisstool.
Very big fan of the LM Bond. Really have no complaints; love the simplicity. It fills the role of a MT perfectly.. has enough capability for the quick work, but not so much that it makes you think it's capable of work that you really should be using other tools for.
Like the point you made about scissors. I EDC a PST and have a Classic SD on my keys. The two compliment each other perfectly.
That's great news! I held off on buying the Bond because of reported issues with the blade. But I think it would pair well with the Victorinox Huntsman. Thanks for keeping on top of things, Max. So helpful!
I live in French Guyana.
Bond + Outrider.
My edc pocket in the jungle.
Awesome video! Thanks for the update on the blade change.
So I have bond on me right now, ever since release never heard of the fix until now. 👍
Wingman and sidekick were 24.99 when they came out and would go on sale at Home Depot for $20. Those were the days
Sickening to sell them at $70, not good tools imo
@@maxlvledc when I first got the wingman for $24 I thought it was great. The wire cutters just kind of squished the wire rather than cut it. But the size was nice
Nothing better than the Leatherman Sidekick for general use only. Good Phillips and flat head and file.
I wasn’t aware that they redesigned the blade on the bond. I have an original bond, I just stuck two thin neodymium magnets inside the handle that actually holds the blade in place no problem. And it’s still easy to deploy when wanted.
but definitely can agree and see how it has high value. Plus the nostalgia factor.
With the name Leatherman, I’m glad that I got a leather sheath with my Surge years ago.
Thanks to videos like this I purchased the Daicamping DL2 and DL30 and have no regrets.No way will I ever pay the higher price for any brand of anything if a suitable alternative exists.Both model Daicamping DL's I have have replaced my 20 plus yr. always on me SOG Power Lock,and I love that multi tool as well as my Gerber Titanium Suspension which I also love.Your channel and Jon Gadgets channel helped me make a better informed decision on what to buy.I do own 2 Leatherman 80's original,me one and got one for my beautiful blessing that is my wife years ago.All the best to you.
I have an old Super Tool that was from my uncle's stuff when he passed away in 2011 and it's been part of my EDC since. It's very similar to that survival tool but it has a lock (you have to open one of the other tools partially to lift the lock). Yeah, that micro flat head is really messed up. I really like the toolset of that bond, that file and the phillips driver have me sold, I'm going to have to wait for the local retailer in my country to have stock.
On another note, that super tool with that same design wasn't the first one I had. Back in 2003 I found one under a bridge lying next to a pile of fish guts, the handles were so loose you could flip it like a Balisong. I've never spent any money on actually buying a Leatherman so when that Bond is back in stock I'll finally pay for one for once.
The small and medium flat screwdrivers on the Sideclip were the best combination of sizes - perfect for electrical terminal blocks.
and the medium on the sideclip also fit the rebar holder diagonally, cool trick.
Thank you for this video. I was leaning towards a different multitool until I saw this. I purchases a Leatherman Bond and its perfect for me. All the tools I really need.
Looking at getting a rebar... design, tools, size/weight and cost seem to put it at the top of the (budget) food chain for me.
Good choice
Rebar is still solid, it just has the cutter issue.
@@maxlvledc what is the cutter issue?
@@samueljlarson the newest ones have this stupid gap at the bottom that makes it struggle both with hard wire and clean cuts.
I prefer the Rebar.
The large flat screw driver broke on my Rebar, and I was able to swap it out with some scissors for about $12. Now it has pretty much everything I need in a work EDC.
I keep a Surge in my truck and a victorinox Huntsman in my pocket most of the time. My wife has a Wave+.
also the file is different along with the blade I've made a video about it i like the leatherman bond
The curl is where it’s at. One handed locking blade and scissors. Hear you on victorinox for sure. Comes with pocket clip. Better file by leaps and bounds. Still light. Bit driver take it or leave it, but you will eventually trash the Phillips on the one you are showing if you use it. Speaking of screwdrivers, I have been carrying a matador 0694 in place of my PB 6464. Pretty neat tool. Very inexpensive in Europe.
curl is also solid..wish it has a standard philips instead of bit driver personally.
@@maxlvledcI waffle on that. On one hand, I like a “real” PH2 screwdriver, on the other hand they wear out and that renders the multitool much less useful. The flat bits are ok (especially if you swap in the PH2 PH1 bit as opposed to the one with the Phillips 1 and 2 hybrid and 3/16 that comes in them), but a real driver or even real bit they are not. Hence I have been pocketing that matador recently. PH2 and 1/4 slotted in about the lightest usable form factor and has 8mm and 10mm nut drivers (I think that’s what they are, I have not used them). Sometimes you need to poke or prod something. 😂
i have a orignal 1984 leatherman in the dark brown case love it better than my newer ones older is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 64 year old man
Love my leatherman bond with the updated blade it's a great multi tool for edc
Just picked up a Bond for £40.80 at Go outdoors, in the UK. now to break it in, thanks.
I’m sold I carry a gerber armbar drive and a shard with a spyerco stretch in k390 now I will add the bond to my EDC
Leatherman Curl is my "big" multitool, commonly lives in my bag or on my work desk. Similar to the Bond I think but has interchangable driver bits and has scissors.
I've been given a wave and a surge. I prefer those for the blade out design. This one looks great, but I'll be staying with those.
I've had my original leatherman since the mid 90's, and one thing I've noticed over the years is that there is something about the shape of the phillips head driver that allows it to bite well into nearly any phillips head screw around. Has anyone else noticed that?
The other aspect to the new Bond's Phillips Screwdriver is that the ergonomics have been improved by bringing the driver into the centerline as opposed to the older design which put it off-center and harder to use.
I have the redesigned bond and the driver is offset to the outside of the tool, the opposite of what you say. I wonder if some are different?
I appreciate that they are improving small imperfections. I would like to say they are listening to consumers lol. I love the rebar blade, I liked that the bond had the rebar blade as well, but the updated blade looks pretty nice.
I carry my Wave+ for work, Wingman at home, and the Squirt PS4 on date night. I literally have a Leatherman on me daily.
The only decent leatherman I can legally carry in the UK, huge bonus
really good arguments made here. I've never been to europe (or any global region with locking blade laws), but if I ever did go, I would absolutely get a Bond just for that trip because I needs me a multitool in my pocket
I took my original PST to Europe once, and went to the Reichstag Building in Berlin. They made me surrender it to the authorities. They put it into a numbered drawer, and gave me a claim check for it. I figgered I'd never see it again. Upon exiting the building, I took my claim check to the desk, they went to the little drawer and pulled it back out and gave it to me! The Germans are very efficient.
I bought my bond first and loved the premium feel and EDC ability of the bond. Its just so pocketable and compliments my other knives that I edc like the Victorinox executive and Liong Mah #5 so well. I then bought a wave expecting for the higher price and features that it would feel like a superior tool but it doesn't. Theres just something about the simple classic lines and crisp fit and finish of the Bond that the Wave doesn't meet.
Thanks for sharing!
I've always wanted Leatherman to make an updated version of the Fuse with spring action pliers that had replaceable wire cutting blades and for it to have an upgraded S30V blade🙏🏼
Love my Curl, Only other one I'd ever buy is the arc for the magnacut blade.
rebar is way more secure, has changable cutters, more tools and it costs 20g and 0.3cm only
It's on my wishlist.
Great review Max! I’ve yet to acquire the Bond but it’s on my radar. To me so far the Rebar is the greatest bang for the buck. So much functionality in one package 📦 and still available and not too overpriced. Looking forward to getting a Bond and seeing how it compares. Thanks for posting this!
The bond and curl are my Two favorite stock leatherman tools for edc atm.
All the UA-cam reviewers complained about the first Bond,it’s why they reengineered it. It’s a great tool they were just too quick to get it to market, the redux in the cerakote are great, should have included a pocket clip though.🤘
Awesome video review/comparison 💯👌🏼
I’m only at 0:24 and haven’t read any of the comments, but you said something cool that made me want to “predict” what model you are talking about. You’re not saying best value, so that rules out the cheapest options. And a slipstream change that makes the tool better? That could only be the removal of the crimper on the Charge pliers. I don’t remember which models had that, but maybe only the titanium ones? So I’m guessing Charge TTi, in which case YAY! My favorite (although I went out of my way to get the crimp head version after they made that change).
Edit: boy was I wrong. Still gonna watch.
Haha, well $60 is cheapest for the main line tools
@@maxlvledc this is a really solid analysis. That long Philips is definitely one thing I wish I had on at least one of the Charges on my belt.
I don't normally pocket carry the Bond and it's not a standalone tool for me as it lacks scissors. I did buy and fit the Free series pocket clip to it though. However being in the UK it's the only Leatherman in production now, apart from the Rebar knifeless (which wouldn't be a standalone carry either as it lacks a blade), which I can legally carry. I generally carry it in a bag, in it's pouch alongside which I squeezed in a 4 inch Bahco adjustable spanner/wrench (original vintage made in Sweden), and in my pocket I have either the Victorinox Climber or Farmer X, as I do need and use scissors on a regular basis.
Didn't know they sorted out the blade issue on the Bond, definitely now on the acquisition list to add to my seemingly ever growing collection of Multi-Tools. The Fiskars folding scissors from your scissor list would be my companion scissors for the Bond over the Jet Setter. Although the Jet Setter is quite a nice little option.
Great vid. Excellent idea with the V Classic or Card. Cheers from Australia.
Pocket clip ftw!!! Much more comfy in the pockets and holds better in my leather belt sheath :) try it out for a week with and one without in ur pocket after
The bond looks awesome and I want one, however my old wave is still going strong and I can't see unseating it from my belt. I do also carry a vic sak classic sd on my keys.
Well now I know I need one.
The Leatherman Leap is impressive as well (your video was probably the most comprehensive, explaining why the Leap stands out as a proper tool). It's akin to a Supertool disguised as a child's toy. While the Bond might include one or two less practical tools, merely to fill the quota, every tool on the Leap serves a practical purpose. Additionally, the Leap's pricing is quite reasonable, likely attributed to its toy-like appearance, which doesn't compromise its functionality.
Totally agree with you, if this would be my first and only Leatherman, but after I used more than 10 multitools from Leatherman I will stick with the Wave+ , best value for money and best all around tools.
I think I knifess curl would work well for the UK. The knife could be replaced with scissors something like those on a surge.
I think out of all the leatherman tools you have to have the supertool 300 and the rebar as the best value for money. They are just simply great. I love my surge but it’s not exactly 50$ better than the supertool.
The Rebar might have a design flaw and possibly the Bond due to the similar handle design. When applying a decent amount of torque to the screwdrivers my Rebar handle would twist open so wide that the locks would pop out of the tool. It happened soo many times I retired it. Being that the Bond has nearly the same handle but no lock I'm not sure how it'll perform under medium to hard torque but just thought I'd share the experience with the screwdriver.
I’ve had a PST for some 25years, since my early 20’s and it is pretty beaten up. I’ll put it to rest and get a new Bond to replace it.
You will love it imo...as long as the pliers are not too tight out of the box.
For me it's a bit of a mixed bag, but I'm coming around to the Bond pretty quickly. The Bond that I bought is pretty rough around the edges (literally) pliers started extremely stiff, file rips your hand if you crank down on the pliers because it protrudes slightly. I think that I was expecting the tool to be as perfect as it could be out of the box because it's a Leatherman, and this was far from the case. The new style blade has a pretty crude grind and is thick behind the edge. However after some filing/sanding pretty much all of my hangups with it are gone, and it feels like an extremely dependable and light multitool, and much better value than most Leatherman models.
It irks me...their qc makes it hard to recommend.
Will the bond fit the older leatherman pst case I broke the tip of pliers and sent for repair or replacement and received a rebar for a replacement as the pst has long since discontinued I love the rebar just miss the old school tool
Thinking of getting another Rebar or a 300 super tool before Leatherman discontinues them or futz with the designs😮
The Leatherman Bond is a great value ..59 bucks great buy
How do you distinguish between “new” and “old” editions…. There are deals on eBay, $50, $60, etc, but not sure if they are improved versions or not…. Can you help???? Mahalo, Joel P
When did the Bond knife change? My Bond has the old style. 🤷🏼♂️
With my rebar, I carry a pair of fiskars folding scissors. Really capable cutting ability in a slim package. The scissors go in my fifth pocket.
I have the PSTII that I have carried for years in the compact leather sheath. I guess I thought “multi”tool meant I needed a dozen of them Leatherman, Gerber, Sog, etc. my PSTII remains my edc. Speaking of the file, it has the diamond side with the groove for fishhook sharpening and deem it a necessary multitool option. Knife steel sucks unless it is at least 154cm.
I have had a Wave V1, and then Wave+ on my belt everyday pretty much since they came out with it. I think it would be fun to buy these other models, but I can't imagine carrying anything other than the Wave, other than maybe a Charge, on my person, so it would really be an inefficient use of limited funds for me. Especially since wages haven't been raising with this rampant inflation.
Hmm, I hadn't seen these changes between versions of the Bond. I have an older model, it seems.
I like the Leathermans in this size/ weight. The Bond is a great value. The Rebar is only 6.7 oz,... has locking tools, and would be perfect if they ditched the extra serrated blade, and replaced with a larger scissor. I still carry the Pulse, at 6.2 oz...locking tools, and only lacks a saw.
I think it would be amazing like that as well
You're not going to touch on the change to wharncliffe? I feel like that was the actual needed change that made this thing safe to use.
It's more of a sheepsfoot, and I personally love the blade change.
When I want to go low profile and simple, I’ll leave my Charge+ at home and carry my Bond. It’s not too flashy. Not as meaty as my Rebar, but still a very capable tool.
Hi, I'm new to multi-tool and will need your recommendations. Primarily I'm riding MTB and would like to have a tool that can cleanly cut the brake/ shifting cables. They are those stranded hard steel wire cables in the hoses (1.2-1.6mm thick). I notice Supertool 300 and Surge has the stranded wire cutter but their size is huge for EDC on a mountain bike ride. Please do recommend me an affordable light weight model that can do the job of cutting cable cleanly on the trails. Thanks.
It was a toss up between the Leatherman Bond and the Leatherman Rebar…l chose the Rebar…but it was close and if I didn’t have my original PST it probably would’ve been the Bond. I even liked the name. Cheers.
You should have compared it with the rebar. I think the rebar has better value with all locking tools. But for UK then the bond will be better
I still edc my first generation leatherman super tool from 1996
recommending the hand slicer?
I really love my bond and have had zero issues with it.
I noticed the changes to the bond on their site a few weeks back and was surprised that they didn't mention anything about it.
I think they should have made the blade a sheeps foot or coping blade instead of whatever the hell that is, but otherwise I would still call it a perfect multitool.
Personally for me the Bond is the only model leatherman currently makes that I'd ever buy or recommend ( I'd probably recommend the rebar I guess ) , I consider introducing the rebar to be the only good decision they've made in the past 15 years.
I truly hate every other decision they've made.
Btw I've noticed that they changed the file to that weird tanto tip looking file from the rebar, but it's not in any of the stock photos .
Great review!
Nice video! Any tip on tightening loose pliers?
I made a few videos on it. There are multiple ways though
@@maxlvledcI’ve seen you loosen tight plier heads, but can’t find any video on tightening them. I lent my Spirit to my dad, don’t know what he did, but the plier joint is now “rattely” and the cutters have a small gap
@roytore5062 it's a problem I've heard about swisstools many times
OK got both PST & PST2 sadly now as a ## poor DAV no chance 2 afford the Bond Been a LM Fan 4 life so glad they keep evolving !! TY sub'd long ago & TY 4 ur work ;) Glad 4 those that have $$ 2 git one
This is why I cover so many budget tools, I want more access for people.
There's also the Daicamping DL6 & DL3 with, rougly, the same toolsets for $20 USD or the new DL7 with several similarities (and titanium alloy handles?) for $40 USD.
Just ordered these..they won't have the quality of Leatherman or the warranty. But still awesome
I have the old version with the saw and scissors mod I followed your video I really enjoyed it would that work on this model I prefer the sak ones but it's nice to have an all in one I carry the curl for work as a plumber it's compact and the one handed blade is great up ladders and the like but the blade steel is crap un like anything I've ever owned does not make any difference on the angle it's so soft it's blunt sharping pencils any suggestions on what I can swap it with? Thank you!
It should!
5:56 excellent point
Hi, Dom. How can I tell which Bond I bought? Can I go by the manufacturing date, stamped. Or is there something else I can I identify as the improved version of the Bond? -Justin
The blade shape is different. Notice the tip is lower down.
yep, blade is completely different.
Is the new blade longer than before?
@@m5msm I think the video said the cutting edge is longer, but overall they look roughly the same size. The new one has a different shape and better mechanism. The old one had a design flaw.
@@franticflintstone7999 thanks i missed that. I was wondering whether the blade edge is still less than 3 inches (UK law allows a non-locking folding blade where the cutting edge of the blade is 7.62 cm (3 inches) or less.) Original blade was 2.6 inches
i bought the bond 3 months ago at $60 and it came with the old blade :c. Also I recently discovered the sog powerpint and i think i kinda like that one more but I have no way to actually compare. However i'm still very happy with the bond, it is made very good quality indeed, i have put it to the test in real life use cases and it just works, i don't know if the powerpint would be able to keep up the same tho
Hey Dom, my brother got himself a bond and should be good for him, but the pliers are stiff. How can you fix that if there is a solution?? Also my dad’s PST is loose where the pliers hook up to the frame is there a way to tighten it?
He's got a vid on it and I also believe Ben from tool crib got one too
Wd40 and play with it if that doesn't work, diamond paste and play with it
I wish there was an easy answer, but there are a number of methods to make it smoother. I have a few videos on it.
Okay, thanks.
Of Leatherman products I only have the Wave (no +). And my biggest problem with it, as silly as it may seem is, that every time I work with pliers on something that is difficult to grab and I crank on it and the pliers slip, some part of my hand gets really pinched between the handles. I cannot see it happening on Bond as it does not have one hand opening blade.
Anyway, last month I finally got me a Victorinox Spirit X, that just blows Leatherman out of the water, so I have no need for Bond now.
have you seen the mx clip? yes the swisstool is awesome.
@@maxlvledc Never heard of it 😳
I agree, IMO the Bond is the last good tool from Leatherman that hits the sweet spot in the triangle of price, weight and available tools.
Bought my PST 1996 and retired it for the Rebar (2018) that i got at the price the Bond costs today.
The small flat screwdriver on the PST was mostly used for the tiny Philips in electronic devices in my circles (electrical engineers) and eye glasses of course. 😎