Old School PST saves the game

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Steve6387

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3 friends and I show up at the Patriots game this past Sunday. Set up grill - table - coolers / corn-hole game - generator - TV - start breaking out bloody marys and appetizers.
Next round is on to the meat and beers.... but wait. Propane grill won't start and no bottle opener.
Enter the Leatherman PST. I used the flat-head screwdriver and awl to open a clogged propane jet and the can opener to pop the beers the rest of the day. Whew was a close one. We almost didn't make it.
 
never matters really if the problem is big or small, its all that matters when its the one in front of you. Good on ya for being ready.
 
Steve, the story could only get better if you tell me you were there to root for the visiting team! ;-)
 
The PST does not have the convenience features of the newer tools, mainly the one handed outside opening tools and a grip that doesn't destroy your hand when using the pliers. However, it is still a very useful tool despite its limitations. I still carry my PST occasionally simply because it is one of the most carry friendly plier based tools out there. I love my Wave, but its a big chunk of steel to carry loose in a pocket.
 
I've had mine since college. I bought it for working on sets and props. It has served me well over the years. I look forward to passing it on one day. But yeah, it's compact and comes in handy in a pinch. Beer and a Leatherman save the day once again, right?
 
collim1 said:
The PST does not have the convenience features of the newer tools, mainly the one handed outside opening tools and a grip that doesn't destroy your hand when using the pliers. However, it is still a very useful tool despite its limitations. I still carry my PST occasionally simply because it is one of the most carry friendly plier based tools out there. I love my Wave, but its a big chunk of steel to carry loose in a pocket.
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That was the main reason I carried mine. My first Leatherman was a PST. Frankly, I never really warmed to it, but the Super Tool was another story, my EDC for the next 9 years. Whenever I felt like going light, though, I would pocket the PST instead. Every once in a while it would earn its keep. I was on a picnic cookout once where the person prepping our food realized that there was no knife packed with the cooking gear. Among a dozen of us, I was the only one carrying anything like a knife, so PST "saved the day" (diced onions, peeled and sliced potatoes etc.) Other than a thank you, the only comment I got from our cook was "pretty sharp knife," but I'm not sure she approved. Her subtext seemed to question why should anyone carry a really sharp knife. :roll eyes:
These days, a Rebar replaces the PST; slightly heavier, but more utility while still pocketable.
 
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I definitely agree the PST is dated and not as comfortable and versatile as many of the more current ones. I'll probably upgrade for Xmas and give the PST to my youngest daughter who us into these things. She loves her SAK.

Suggestions on something between the PST and say.... The ST300 in terms of weight?
 
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Steve6387 said:
I definitely agree the PST is dated and not as comfortable and versatile as many of the more current ones. I'll probably upgrade for Xmas and give the PST to my youngest daughter who us into these things. She loves her SAK.

Suggestions on something between the PST and say.... The ST300 in terms of weight?
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As earlier mentioned, the Rebar. Weighs less than 2 oz. more than the PST but has both PE and SE blades, replaceable wire cutters and all implements lock. It was what the PST evolved into.
 
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