Anyone carry a PST ?

Hickory n steel said:
As far as I know all the PST models were discontinued.
I know they came out with an overpriced anniversary special in 2017 or 2018 , but that's it.
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Good point as I have no idea. The import bias is against China and Taiwan and not imports in general I see. I felt that way for a few years, but I got over it. If the quality seems to be there, I'm okay with stuff made there.
 
I don't mean to revive this old thread but it was exactly the thread I was looking for. Currently have a Charge Al but looking for something smaller and lighter. I was considering the Rebar but the way the lock buttons flare out just doesn't do it for. So, I thought, do people still use the PST in 2021? I also use slip joints so I'm used to not having a locking mechanism. I'm sold.
 
MililaniGrown said:
I don't mean to revive this old thread but it was exactly the thread I was looking for. Currently have a Charge Al but looking for something smaller and lighter. I was considering the Rebar but the way the lock buttons flare out just doesn't do it for. So, I thought, do people still use the PST in 2021? I also use slip joints so I'm used to not having a locking mechanism. I'm sold.
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I actually do not currently carry my PST.
I went back to my trusty fuse for the simple fact that I'm used to it, I'll probably go back to the PST here soon.
I have certainly not forgotten about it that's for sure.
 
MililaniGrown said:
I don't mean to revive this old thread but it was exactly the thread I was looking for. Currently have a Charge Al but looking for something smaller and lighter. I was considering the Rebar but the way the lock buttons flare out just doesn't do it for. So, I thought, do people still use the PST in 2021? I also use slip joints so I'm used to not having a locking mechanism. I'm sold.
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My first Leatherman was a PST, the purchase influenced by having seen one in action at a weekend conference attended by my wife while husbands were left to fend for themselves. Hanging out in the surrounding forest, I observed one of the fathers use one to shape a stick for his son, who intended to go fishing, and was intrigued at the sight of a pocket tool with built-in real pliers. Upon examination, I was impressed with such a pocketable tool, and not long after returning home, acquired one for myself. Enchanted with the concept, I carried it for quite some time, but after a while, became disenchanted with the need to double up with with a folded handkerchief when crunching down hard on something, and was also annoyed that the metal was too thin to allow heavy duty use. But then Leatherman came out with the Super Tool, and all was well again. As Leatherman updated its products, I went along, but selectively. For the last few years, I have settled on a Rebar, and the only other Leathermen I own were purchased on sale for speculation, or just to try out. They were all interesting and often useful, but I stayed with the Rebar, with a Vic Manager for a supplement. It's been several years now, and I have found nothing in the Leatherman line, or anywhere else, that suits me better.
 
znapschatz said:
My first Leatherman was a PST, the purchase influenced by having seen one in action at a weekend conference attended by my wife while husbands were left to fend for themselves. Hanging out in the surrounding forest, I observed one of the fathers use one to shape a stick for his son, who intended to go fishing, and was intrigued at the sight of a pocket tool with built-in real pliers. Upon examination, I was impressed with such a pocketable tool, and not long after returning home, acquired one for myself. Enchanted with the concept, I carried it for quite some time, but after a while, became disenchanted with the need to double up with with a folded handkerchief when crunching down hard on something, and was also annoyed that the metal was too thin to allow heavy duty use. But then Leatherman came out with the Super Tool, and all was well again. As Leatherman updated its products, I went along, but selectively. For the last few years, I have settled on a Rebar, and the only other Leathermen I own were purchased on sale for speculation, or just to try out. They were all interesting and often useful, but I stayed with the Rebar, with a Vic Manager for a supplement. It's been several years now, and I have found nothing in the Leatherman line, or anywhere else, that suits me better.
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Great story. In the end I just might go with the Rebar. If I'm being honest with myself, I was going with form over function. Another thing to consider is that PSTs are going for half or even equal the price of a Rebar. I'm not sure what other things the PST has going for it that I shouldn't just go with the updated version.
 
Addendum to MililaniGrown: After replacing it with a Rebar, I gave the PST to my son, a craftsman, who proceeded to beat the c--p out of it. The kid, a craftsman who makes things for a living, doesn't coddle his tools, and eventually they all look worse for wear. When I couldn't stand looking at the PST with its broken and bent tools any more, I sent it to Leatherman Warranty for repair. Two weeks later, it was returned in like new condition. Some great warranty Leatherman offers, and lifetime, at that! (don't believe the "25 year" cutoff they advertise. That's for legal reasons.) Leatherman might get tired of fixing that particular PST, but that's what warrantys are all about. However, I doubt if I will live long enough to test it, anyway. ;)
 
I don’t edc one on my person anymore, but have a bunch of pst ii’s that I keep in my packs, vehicles and around the house. They hold up to use just fine and can be found for half the price of other large leathermans.
 
Hickory n steel said:
Just curious, are all of your PST's American made or do you have any of the Japanese made models ?
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Many of those pictured are Japanese and clearly marked as such. I have one or two that haven't got a country-of-origin mark that I have found. My oldest are the two American-made tools marked "POCKET SURVIVAL TOOL". I'm still hunting a December '83 model that I can afford. Someday... T-A
 
I agree with OP…at 5.2pz and very slim package, the PST is easily pocketable. I carry mine in the pocket. I have an American made SOG Powerlock which is another great tool, but requires belt carry so it gets left in vehicle mostly, and also like the OP, I would not purchase one of the imported SOG tools available these days. I’m entitled to prefer and take pride in American made, and it’s as simple as that.
 
MililaniGrown said:
I don't mean to revive this old thread but it was exactly the thread I was looking for. Currently have a Charge Al but looking for something smaller and lighter. I was considering the Rebar but the way the lock buttons flare out just doesn't do it for. So, I thought, do people still use the PST in 2021? I also use slip joints so I'm used to not having a locking mechanism. I'm sold.
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The new bond may be just what you're looking for.
It's a little bigger but not by much and has the same tool options.
The rolled edges on the handles are nice too.

It's been a bit since I carried my PST but that'll change here soon.
 
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