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Leatherman Rebar vs Orginal Supertool
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afishhunter
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Both are rugged heavy duty tools. Either/Both are a solid choice.
I vote for the one that has the tools you'll use the most, has other features you like, and won't strain your budget.
Since neither tool is exactly "inexpensive", I will guess getting both is not a viable option.
I vote for the one that has the tools you'll use the most, has other features you like, and won't strain your budget.
Since neither tool is exactly "inexpensive", I will guess getting both is not a viable option.
mitch13
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afishhunter
said depends what tools would be used. Check out some reviews online. I like the wave, charge size for use & recently picked up a free p4. If i was buying 1 as a gift & lt was in budget I would go a free p2 as it has all the basics covered for round home & easy to use 1 handed.
Good luck
afishhunter
said depends what tools would be used. Check out some reviews online. I like the wave, charge size for use & recently picked up a free p4. If i was buying 1 as a gift & lt was in budget I would go a free p2 as it has all the basics covered for round home & easy to use 1 handed.Good luck
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Hickory n steel
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If you're buying as gifts I suggest the bond, because it has all the basics is affordable, and is an easier to carry size.
A bigger tool may seem a bit more bulky / obtrusive to carry unless somebody has thought about it and decided that the particular tool has the functions they want that justify the size.
A bigger tool may seem a bit more bulky / obtrusive to carry unless somebody has thought about it and decided that the particular tool has the functions they want that justify the size.
the-accumulator
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More often than not, if I'm giving a gift, I want it to be in the original packaging and, potentially, returnable. So, while the original Super Tool is a fine MT, I'd probably opt for a brand new, still in the original packaging, Bond. Now, if you know the recipient is longing for a jumbo size tool, then a Super Tool 300 would be a great gift, if you are willing to spring for the extra $. I like jumbo and prefer maximum capability, so I EDC a fully accessorized first generation Surge. The extra weight keeps me grounded on windy mid-western days! A brand new Rebar would also be a great gift.T-A
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If I could only pick one of the dozens of pliers based tools I own, I think it would be a Rebar. It's like a ST300 Light. Plenty of tools, great locks, comfortable to use, and will handle 90% of the things I will do without having to step up to the larger ST300. I gravitate and prefer tools with external blades like the P4 or the Charge TTi, but if I had to just go with one the Rebar would be the winner.
I'm going to disagree with the suggestion of the Bond. I bought one in February, and it's in the big NOPE pile for me. After having the blade tip pop out and cut me at least 4 times while using it, it's a dud in my book. A tool that requires you to close the handles in order for it to be safe isn't for me. The last time it got me, I had set it down on the floor while fixing my dishwasher. I reached down blindly to grab it the blade got me.
I'm going to disagree with the suggestion of the Bond. I bought one in February, and it's in the big NOPE pile for me. After having the blade tip pop out and cut me at least 4 times while using it, it's a dud in my book. A tool that requires you to close the handles in order for it to be safe isn't for me. The last time it got me, I had set it down on the floor while fixing my dishwasher. I reached down blindly to grab it the blade got me.