Is The Leatherman Rebar Multi-Tool Too Outdated in 2024?
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- Опубліковано 14 січ 2025
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I prefer the Rebar/ST300 to all other Leathermans. Unlike the Wave/Surge you don't worry about pinching yourself when using the pliers. Out of all of Leatherman's blades, the Rebar is by far the best grind -- unlike the other blades, it isn't ridiculously thick behind the edge, and is actually properly ground to slice through material. I find that the more square plier head works well as an edge scraper for deburring PVC or scraping away tape residue quickly. For what you're getting, I think it is by far the best value out of the lineup because it is 99% as capable as a Wave without the added complexity and added price.
I think there's something elegant about a multitool that has no exposed tools when closed. Rebar, Supertool, original PST, even Micra. They're sleek and, in the absence of a pocket clip, the most pocket-friendly design. Nothing to get hurt on when digging for them, nothing to get tangled with keys etc., nothing to invite pocket lint into the inner workings...
Just my two cents.
Spot on!
Not outdated at all. The Rebar is a great platform to mod and to go camping with. As is, can be paired with a folding knife and you’re good, going a little further, maybe with the Armbar Corckscrew or a Leatherman T2/T4 could be great. Don’t need outside tools every time; besides, it looks inofensiva and pretty slick.
The Rebar/ST300 is what I carry the most. I rotate between the two for work and sometimes the Wave+. They will be carry strong in 2025 too. Thanks for the video.
I think the rebar’s strength is in being lightweight and yet quite functional but it has much less complexity than the newer models and should be priced more competitively perhaps.
That would awesome!
I like the internal tools. For me that makes it a classic Leatherman. It closes like a clamshell and makes its own toolbox out of its own handle. Safe, pocketable, elegant design. But I get why people want one handed opening exterior tools and such. I carry mine as a deluxe pocket knife, not on a job site, so a second or two to open it is ok. I don't go for little scissors or bits. Too sloppy/delicate/complicate/ easy to lose. So the toolset is perfect for me. And the tools lock, which is a great upgrade to my old pst. Good size and weight. It hits the spot.
I have the Leatherman rebar in the black and coyote tan and I love it I think It is not even close to being outdated
For us in Germany it’s just perfect! If a knife has a locking feature you have to use 2 hands to open it, all the one hand opening Multitools are not allowed to be carried in public and even the 2h version of the Wave could potentially be confiscated because, with some training, it can be opened one handed as well. So the Rebar, Bond, ST300 and all the other multitools with internal knives are just perfect for us!
Great!
Wow we are even more free in Canada
@@superdave6415 almost everyone is more free than most of us in Europe regarding weapon laws…
It’s actually quite sad, as some politician once said „The people are only as free as their weapon laws“
No hand tool is ever truly outdated.
Rebar is with me everyday at work.
After I got my Swisstool, I haven't touched either of my leatherman tools, actually thought about selling them. The quality of leatherman is just not where it needs to be at the price. (It is worth noting that I got the Spirit X at the price of a Rebar, which is more expensive in europe) I also ditched the micra for the mini champ. Smaller scissors but again, vastly better quality. Still hope they make a squirt replacement, loved that thing (disregarding the obvious flaws). Can't imagine getting another leatherman any time soon.
Hello , thanks for the review.👍
I own the Rebar in black/coyote brown color, nice colors, I like it.
The weight of about 180 grams is also great, it is easy to carry on your belt, without ripping your trousers down.
However, the opening of the pliers and tools are very stiff, and also the feel in the hand is not very comfortable.
Another negative point, there are no scissors.
My favorite is the Victorinox Spirit X.
If you have tried that tool, you will never look again at Leatherman , SOG, etc.
The victorinox Spirit X weights about 210 grams, which is still acceptable low.
All tools are razor sharp, and very easy and smooth to open ! High quality !
And all tools are accessible without opening the pliers.
The feeling in the hand is perfect.
So for all readers who are looking for a new multitool, take my advise:
first try the Victorinox Spirit X ! 😉
I think it’s perfect for my everyday use 😊
I've carried a Rebar for years and love it. I've passed it along to my wife now and carry an original LM ST instead. one thing I like about he OG ST over the rebar is that the locking tabs, while harder to unlock provide a much smoother pocket and hand experience for better ergos overall. I've recently made a sheath for the ST that allows me to carry it with one of my tools deployed. I can wear it on my belt, neck or pocket and in this configuration I've finally found a MT that I consider quick and useful enough to replace a dedicated pocket knife if I'm of a mind to do so. it combines the ease of a fixed blade, and gives me a place to store my saw, file, screwdriver etc. on my person without having to put the current use tool away or set it down where it might be forgotten or out of position the next time I need it.
Sounds like a great creative solution!
I don't think it's outdated. I mean this is 1 of only 3 Leatherman's which have a ''3D'' Phillips driver (and it's ridiculous calling a Phllips driver 3D as if that's something special, if it isn't 3D it isn't a Phillips driver), the other 2 being the Bond and the Supertool. I mean are normal Phillips drivers now out of date? Are Snap-On, Wera, Bahco etc. all behind the times for still making conventional screwdrivers and bits instead of half profile bits like the ones on most Leathermans?
I had multi-tools from SOG Gerber also had a Leatherman wave and a charge tti and the rebar is my favorite I ever used... I like everything about it and it fits nicely in my Fifth pocket in my jeans all the tools being inside are great tools stay cleaner and don't get snagged on stuff ALSO ... I don't really care for the it driver because it's just something else to lose and when I had one with it I never wanted to carry the additional bits anyway so I was always such with flat and Philips regardless
I own several multitools from the Leatherman lineup and the Rebar has seen more use than any other over time. I'd say it has more than held its own in just about any situation I've found myself. I can't see being without it.
Leatherman has an outstanding warranty and made in the USA. That alone will make me a fan of them. 😂 The rebar is just fine. Then. Now. Forever.
The only issue with Rebar for me, is the sharp edges on the locks and lack of Free pocket clip holes.
I would love to get the Wingman,but everyone Says that the Rebar Is much Better,can anyone explain why and Who should i get?
The Wingman has more narrow tools while the Rebar has more full size tools. The Rebar has better pliers and handles as well. But if you like the Wingman go for it. One of my first Leathermans was the Sidekick and I really liked it for awhile.
@@hvacbudget8600 yo Bro Thank you very much,so,you sain that the Rebar Is overall Better tho right?
@@antonionotarberardino4714 I definitely think so.
@@hvacbudget8600 i think il ho for the Rebar tho,many people complain about the quality,can i get the saw off tho? Thank you very much,Sorry to bother
@@hvacbudget8600 Only real con of the Rebar is feel in hand. It's not comfortable to squeeze at all.
To me every single Leatherman is outdated if we can get a Charge Clone for lower cost. The only tool that the Chinese are unable to clone right now is the Free series so if anyone wants the 1-hand operation, then maybe the Arc is the only way to go.
Thats an very weird way too look at it.... to me nothings worse that fake products... imagine a dude with a chinese "Rolex" clone on his wrist a charge clone on his belt.
@@Oozy9Millimeetah It is not about counterfeiting, it is about competition, besides no substantial quality is compromised. Leatherman is overpriced for no good reason other than it is Made in USA, we all know America has high operating costs compared to China.
It is wrong to use the "Fake Rolex" as analogy, these Chinese Clones didn't "slap" the word "Leatherman" on their products either, they are just copies after the patent ends, this prevents Leatherman from monopolising the whole market dictating the price, there are cheaper options. It is all about affordability to the masses and if there are cheaper options, then Leatherman is always an outdated product in terms of pricing to these group of people.
You don't need the top notch matrerials like Magnacut to perform a job well, you just need a quality as adequate as reasonably possible and it performs the same, plus much more accessible to the masses and more justify.
It is the same logic as you don't need the high quality Apple iPhone to make a phone call, an Andriod is good enough. Moreover most parts of the iPhone is manufactured in China anyway, couldn't magine what's the cost of iPhone if it is entirely USA made.
So if one can afford branded stuffs, then just go ahead.
@@vJaxz Ever seen those iphone factories with suicide nets around the building? It's greed that removed manufacturing to places like China in the first place, and it's only basically illusion that it has made things cheaper, yes the products are, but if you count how many domestic jobs and it's effects on the economy you just don't win. It feels like it's too late to reverse decades worth of bad decisions but it's also dangerous to give china that amount of power and like during the wu-flu western countries experienced shortages from any vital products like medicines face-masks etc because it was all made in china and they couldn't ship them out. But what ever it's 2024 and common sense is the enemy and being a commie loving reprobate seems to be ideal...
I tried the clones, and immediately returned them due to the poor quality. Yes, they're better than nothing, but I'd rather pay more for the original, and better quality tool Leatherman offers.
Rebar is the best Leatherman to carry on a belt. It's very compact with it's pouch and it has many tools. And tools are great and effective👍
Old Leatherman WAVE but I’m looking to get a replacement considering they don’t make it anymore and I don’t like the new wave +
You might like the Leatherman Curl it is more old school Wave-ish.
I'm the same way. I've been carrying the Rocktol Gen R for the past couple of weeks, but I normally carry a Wave. I liked the 1st generation Wave much better than the later variants.
The rebar is one of the best ,the right size for most jobs , in many ways better than the wave , I have use one every day on most jobs in the work shop , now sold on the new line of leatherman tools , to day there are made for the masses , the rebar will out last them too
My guess it that it is not targeted for the US, if you include local knife laws all over the world the Rebar or the Bond are the only Leatherman you are allowed to wear. ^^
Outdated? If you use a tool regularly ... then it's never outdated. I like the inside tools and dedicated phillips in the Rebar. I also like it because it was a gift from my son-in-law who manages a green energy facility. It's the tool he carries.
I purchased my first Chinese multitool, the Roxon flex. It is a nice tool, but Leatherman quality is amazing. I carry a Leatherman everyday period. I have been collecting over 25 years, so the hardest decision is which one I want to carry on a given day😂.
Great to have good options!
How about approx. 6.5oz for a full size multitool. Idk any other competing at that weight. Not to mention arguably the best screw driving multi tool on the market. For a reasonably priced adapter you can use any real 1/4” bit or Leatherman bits. The whole tool set is professional in nature. For $40 cheaper and 2oz lighter than the Wave+ just for a one hand accessible knife, dinky little scissors, a micro driver that can only do 2 bits, and a diamond file…. The diamond file is the only real loss but you get a nice poking holes tool in exchange (awl).
Off topic, maybe a topic for another video...
Why do you think more multitool manufacturers don't put a "male" 1/4" bit driver in their tools, like the SOG Power Access Deluxe (and I'm sure, others)? I think it's great, because your bit driver only takes up one "slot", rather than 3 or 4, allowing for greater tool density. Is it a strength issue?
Thanks!
For the price, its outdated. But if you already own one or can get one at a steep discount, I'd say go for it
I think the leatherman rebar is still a good tool. I probably wouldn't buy it, but if I had it I would use it
Leatherman rebar is a great tool. I wish people would make Mods. T-shank for it.
I love my Rebar 💪💪👌🇨🇦🍺🍺
There is still a place for these “legacy” type designs. The rebar overtook my signal as my around the yard/house MT
I got my self an original super tool. It works great. Excelent multi-tool even after 20 years.
LEATHERMAN Skeletool
Love it
It's a great tool!
The Rebar is such a huge missed opportunity for Leatherman. I wish they'd make some small changes - also if they offered a in-store customation option to swop out certain blades etc. it would be more awesome. When I got my first Letherman back in like '98/99 one of the selling points was that you could customise the parts easily. Also once you add EU pricing the budget competition is like 1/3 of the cost.. 3 DL7's or a Rebar... Pay a little extra for a Swisstool (which is already much better value)....
It is outdated in the sense that Leatherman doesn’t care about it anymore. The QC on the Rebar is terrible. The plier head is crazy stiff out of the box; the tension on the tools is either too tight or too loose; and more recently, the handles are misaligned when closed. I sent back my most recent Rebar because the handles were misaligned by about 1/8”. Leatherman sent me a replacement in exactly the same condition. I don’t mind paying extra if I’m getting a well crafted tool - but that just isn’t the case with the Rebar anymore.
That is pretty sad to see that happening with the company.
The only thing I don't like about the Rebar is the thin knife.
I prefer the dedicated phillips & flat head drivers. The Leatherman bits are too soft. Often times on my G10 Earth, I find myself using the extention and using a quarter bit. When possible.
The 2D bits are super convenient. But they damage easy and some are even done after a few uses.
Got my rebar 25$ 10years ago at a pawn shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow!!
Damn.. I got mine for 55 and I thought it was a good deal.
i have a rebar, a charge tti, and a free p2. i carry the free as my EDC (haters can hate, i like it, it's not 100% perfect, but i love it for my edc), keep my charge for when i want something heftier or feel i might need the bit kit, and save my rebar for when i'm doing dirty/greasy work.
@@Zeeboklown Sounds good!
@@hvacbudget8600 it's hard to beat the rebar for sheer build quality. like my father used to say, if it moves, it's gonna need to maintained/fixed at some point, and the rebar is just perfectly simple, yet strong af. i hate that i gotta open the whole pliers to access the tools tho.. but that makes it what it is, simple, lol. i love the free p2, but for HARD work, u KNOW u can depend on the Rebar, u know what i mean? where the charge tti is bad ass, but the bit drivers and etc feel more delicate than anything on the Rebar. i do appreciate the rolled edges on the charge tho when i gotta bite down hard on something, but when my hands are greasy, that helps sometimes having the sharper edges. and as much as i like my Free, it doesnt feel as robust as the others.. i blame the magnetic opening mechanism, idk for sure tho
while I like the budget multi tools on Amazon (you can use and abuse them and not care). I'm buying leatherman for the quality and the guarantee that what I buy matches what I get. I've had some serious issues with the budget tools that I'm unlikely to have with leatherman, and that if I do, leatherman will be good on their word and replace it
Wave and Surge are just too heavy for me as an EDC pocket carry tool.
Unfortunately Leatherman is very disappointing with their tool choice on the Multitools from 100-200€. The only Leatherman which fits all my tool needs is the Arc (no i dont need the Magna Cut blade or the one hand accessibility). The Wave or Charge come close but don’t feel nice in the hand. So my tool for now is the Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X. Only thing that annoys me here is the small knife and no one hand opening knife. Take care guys
Hmm. I don't think so. If people are still carrying around the original PST than NO. I don't have the Rebar but have the Bond and its great. I think it's better than the PST, A little sturdier and more robust, very relevant today. I like what I like and I like the P- Series and Arc but the magnets are secondary to me. I would prefer a more traditional frame like a Rebar or a more rigid frame like the Wave.
The Rebar is a great balance of low weight and many tools!
Definitely needs an update/refresh or just go ahead and put out to pasture
👍🏼 I like external tools
Maybe swapping the serrated blade for a pair of scissors would be a good selling point for the Rebar. Thank you.
Knifeless rebar has scissors
I really like my Bibury i believe i paid $19.
Seems nobody brings up 7cr17 is a step above 420hc.
I don't see leatherman being better really i believe its just marketing.
I don't personally believe any multitool is worth $200+ blade steel isn't that big a deal but stainless for a plyer is never the best choice. So the price is marketing.
I don't believe the rebar is worth the money when a few dollars more you can get a build your own. The roxon is what $80 with tools of your choice?
I'm not a Leatherman fanboy and not from the US either...but do you think the Roxon has the build quality and durability of the Rebar? The old school boxy Leathermans like this, the Supertool, Bond, and of course the old PSTs seem to be pretty rugged. I don't rate the others because they have half-profile drivers and bits though, also poor scissors, and some have comically short files, such as the Free Series.
@@simonh6371 I had many leathermans over the years. They really didn't impress me. My favorite and most useful was the crunch because it was a visegrip. Someone I guess needed more then me. I never replaced it because it was way cheaper to get small vise grip and I carried a knife anyway.
Just my two cents. I love to buy American but I'm more for buying the best tool for the price.
Is One of the best of the bunch....the new models are a joker instead
American made. Warranty.
Just got the rebar yesterday, and tou can clearly tell it was made in china. What an absolute dogshit of a multitool
Should read not sold
I agree that it is outdated. I think that in the future it might get retired. The super tool is the Big Brother to the. Rebar and has a lot of life. Left in it, but why? Somebody would buy this over a super tool makes me wonder. But the future at leatherman doesn't look too bright with all the layoffs going on and in fighting