Have the pliers been improved or reworked. Is this still a concern? I love my leathernam tools, would like a light weight one to carry not if breaks
2054677
They are very similar if they have been, they have been fine for light duty work I haven't beaten on them to badly. I do carry then daily so far so good
2054678
I haven't had any concerns with it nor have I "pampered" it since they replaced it. Leatherman stands behind their products 100% - lightweight, smooth-action, and the one-hand quick-flick knife - btw I noticed it is priced below $40?! sheesh. what's not to like?
2054679
They have improved a bit. They are still not going to be as good as hardened steel, but get the job done for small bolts and things like that. Leatherman make I one that has an adjustable wrench head also.
2054680
Unsure. I've used several different Leatherman multi tools over the last 18 years and have not had any of them fail.
111338
Mine was new. Just be sure that you have 90 psi operating pressure at the tool or the performance will be decreased, as I discovered. Not the tool's fault. See my review for more details.
1111960
Gosh, not sure about that. I really don't use it all that much, it just rides next to my leatherman, but I don't anticipate ever needing to anyhow. For the price paid I am considering I have already gotten the value out of it. The few times I have really needed it more than paid for it! If it quits I will probably make an attempt to fix it, but most likely would just buy another one.
956137
The pliers aren't spring loaded like the Gerber Recoil is, but they do have a positive "open" bias, once they are extended (you don't have to work to both open the jaws and close them, they will open by themselves when you relax your hand). It does not have a pocket clip, but does come with a belt case. I do not know about the leatherman pocket clip.
331120
Return it and get another... this should never be an issue. I just had an alignment issue on the one I ordered on Amazon. Had to RMA it.Also, make sure to never crimp when the wires aren't passed through the tool properly and straight, this will cause the blade to get bent or dull prematurely. ...I'm no longer ordering these on amazon, I haven't had good luck with quality from the ones received on here, now getting from approved platinum tools dealers and having much better luck.
1047892
I bought this same multi-tool a month or so ago, and the pliers are still rather tight. I don't think if will ever be a one hand operation. But I would rather have it tight than loose and sloppy. I'm sure you will enjoy the many uses of this tool.
956139
Pliers are Not spring loaded, but still comfortable to use.Yes on the pocket clip, although I bought a better one. The one that comes with was Very basic.
127885
I'm sorry I do not know. I do know it is not the quality of the Leatherman i bought 4 = 5 years ago.
1924496
Good question - it isn't easy. Wish I had bought one with a handle. I use pliers
41026
The pliers are easily opened, but not spring-loaded. Over-all, this is a very high quality tool! We use it and have given many as gifts.
236813
Sorry have not used mine as of yet. They were such neat tools at a good price thought they would be nice to have.
1805814
I know nothing about the Leatherman, however ALL of the tools on the GERBER are accessible when closed. You only open the suspension butterfly to use the pliers.
2006670
Here is the interesting snip that I received from Leatherman<snip>We are working 24/7 to fill obligations in the order they were received.We are not favoring any retailers over others. Original Skeletool ordersshould be fully stocked in the STORES THAT ORDERED THEM by end of Marchand Skeletool CX by April. New orders by May. Amazon.com has receivedorders and will continue to fill backorders as we send them.<snip>Sincerely, Kerry JensenCustomer ServiceLeatherman Tool Group, Inc.
1689228
I don't understand the question. But I use this everyday since I bought it and it hasn't let me down. I've pushed the pliers way farther than I thought they could handle snd used the would saw to go through a 2 by 12 deck board on a flatbed trailer. I just used the serrated blade to go through a semi tire yesterday. Which wasn't easy given the steel belting but it got the job done and kept work going. And I gave no problem with the weight it's compact and stays out of the way much better tan the ct pliers I used to carry. It's been great.
401363
There was a change after the first run a year or two ago. The first run has a heavier lock spring, clear cage, and solid liners. It's probably better for hard use, but heavier, and the lock is slower and impossible to use with one hand. The newer version with lighter lock spring, black cage and skeletonized liners is an honest improvement for edc, 1oz lighter, and can flip closed or open one handed after it breaks in. Mine was a new version, seems just about all that have been sold in the past year are the new version, the first version seems it was a fairly small run too, so while not impossible, you really aren't likely to get the early one, but that was the model for a majority of the stock photos, and spyderco didn't redo them after the change.
1524402
I used pliers on a leatherman. Can also use a wrench if you got one. But us, can't be done with what's provided.
1639086
The two sides of the pliers only completely touch at the tip of the pliers. Hasn't been an issue so far in my limited uses. But you have to set your expectations appropriately. I would describe these multi-tool as well built, small-job/emergency edc tools.