On Wed, 7 Jan 2009 07:27:44 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Jan 7, 10:10*am, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:15:58 -0400, "Don White"

wrote:
How long did they last?

Mine is like new..except for the tiny 'slot' screwdriver tip. *I mangled it
a bit trying to remove small rusted towel rack set screws.
Always meant to send it back for repair under warranty..or simply file down
to a useable tip.
(note: *I should disclose that other than the original oiling and tedius
high repition break-in period, so I could open and use the pliers single
handed, the tool got limited use)

The reason I asked was because I had one and had nothing but bad
things to say about it. *Seemed flimsy to me.

I have Leatherman tools - the big multi-set and two of the standard
tools - never had a problem with any of them.

Now that I think about it, I've had the one I carry on my belt for at
least ten years - still looks new and I use it all the time.

I have a Leatherman "Super Tool", and while it's never given me a
problem, I don't really like it that much. When you flip it open to
use the pliers, the "handles" have the open sides out, which then digs
into your hand if you need to apply much pressure. It is fairly
bullet-proof, but the design has been retired now.

That never bothered me. My two Standards (I think they used to call
them Plus) have been used hard - never abused and I couldn't think of
doing without them.

The one I do like on my boats is the Gerber

http://www.gerber-tools.com/Gerber-F...d-22-01517.htm

The one handed feature is very handy when releasing a fish with a
stuck hook.