New multitool

[Penin]

Hello. Recently found a site only about multitool and interested in this topic. Now I want to buy a LEATHERMAN Rebar, because often go fishing and constantly need tools at hand. Thing quite not cheap about 70 dollars. Is it worth buying?

 

[NWPilgrim]

They are well made and worth the $70. The question is is that what you want to spend for what you need? You can get some needle nose pliers, nail clippers, and a Mora knife or other basic knife together for much less.

There are also other models with pliers for a bit less: Sidekick, Wingman, Skeletool and the smaller Juice or Squirt for about half the cost.

 

[Daedric Panther]

I’ve had very good experience with the Leatherman brand. I haven’t owned a rebar, but I’ve own two of the Wave models and both have been fantastic. A little too heavy to comfortable in a pocket, but they carry very well on a belt.

My only concern would be rust. If it’s going to be used primarily for fishing, I’d consider a Swiss Army knife and maybe carry a small pair of needle nose pliers separately. SAKs in my experience tend to be far more rust resistant than Leatherman tools. They’re also far less expensive

 

[The Zieg]

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[The Zieg]

Hello. Recently found a site only about multitool and interested in this topic. Now I want to buy a LEATHERMAN Rebar, because often go fishing and constantly need tools at hand. Thing quite not cheap about 70 dollars. Is it worth buying?

It's a lot of tool in one place. I would justify it by thinking of the tasks I'd perform if I were 4-wheeling into a remote fishing spot, fishing on a powerboat, using heavy tackle, or otherwise dealing with tasks that needed a mini toolbox.

My fishing is usually walk or hike in trout fishing on a #3 to #7 wt fly rod. My multitools usually consist of an SAK Trekker and a pair of hemostats for getting hooks out. If I carry another knife, it's a puukko for gutting brookies or a Leuku or short machete for getting through willows to the water.

But when I've driven or boated to fishing spots, or camped in a wall tent and needed to operate a wood stove, I've appreciated having my SOG Paratool at hand. I've also had a lot of use with it on trail rides, from quick saddle fixes to cutting wire. And it's saved the day on some hunting trips making small repairs and unsticking broken shells.

Personally, I think if you buy this multitool, you'll love it, find tons of uses for it, and get more than $70 out of it. And if you happen to use it on a fishing trip, you'll be even more glad you bought it.

Now get some pics of it in use and make us proud, grasshopper!

Zieg

 

[A.L.]

Rebar is the clunky and simple, yet robust and reliable multitool. I would like to point out however, that it misses the scissors that might come in handy if you like to fish. I personally would put little bit more money and buy a multitool that has scissors.

 

[gadgetgeek]

The Rebar is a good tool. As has been already mentioned, if you want scissors you will need something else. But as a dollar for value tool, I think it really does well. In the next few weeks you may be able to find a used one or prices may drop since the new leatherman tools have been released.

 

[22-rimfire]

Nothing wrong with a Leatherman. I tend to prefer Vic multi-tools (Spirit), but I rely heavily on the little Leatherman Ps4 Squirt.

 

[mnblade]

If it’s going to be used primarily for fishing, I’d consider a Swiss Army knife and maybe carry a small pair of needle nose pliers separately.

Actually, that's a great recommendation for any use, not just fishing!

 

[Steely_Gunz]

Im a fan of the Rebar. My most carried tool by far. It's well worth the price tag if you find multitools useful.

I dont miss the scissors, personally.

 

[allenC]

Get the Rebar and then add a Victorinox Classic to your key ring for the scissors, tweezers, and toothpick. ;-)