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Today I will be reviewing the Leatherman Rebar. This was a Christmas present a few years ago and has held up well. There are very few signs of wear on the Rebar, even after several years of daily use. Wherever I go (except, of course, school), this multitool (along with the Wingman) goes with me.
The Leatherman Rebar is a step higher than the Wingman (link to that review at the bottom of the page), yet a step below the full sized Leatherman line, such as the Surge and the Wave. It is smaller and lighter than the full sized tools, yet has almost as many functions. It is missing only one or two tools that the Wave and the Surge have.
Cons:
- No scissors. This is the biggest problem I have with the Rebar and the reason I also carry the Wingman. Leatherman scissors are immensely useful, and while not necessary, can certainly make getting the job done significantly easier.
- Non-exchangeable bits. Unlike the larger Leatherman multitools, the bits are not exchangeable, which really isn't a huge issue, but it is still something to keep in mind.
- No spring-action pliers. The pliers have to be opened and closed manually. While this does strengthen the pliers some, it also means that it takes just a little bit more work to operate.
- Rust. As you might be able to see in the pictures, both my fine edge blade and my serrated edge blade have rusted a little bit. Not much, but it certainly makes it look less appealing.
Pros:
- Replaceable Wire Cutters. For me, this is not that big of a deal, because I don't do much with the wire cutters. But for people who do use the wire cutters often, this is a huge pro. The blades are said to last between one and two years, but I have never had to replace mine.
- Very sharp and durable blades. The fine edge, serrated edge, and saw blades are all very sharp and very durable, and I expect them to last many more years.
- Excellent Locking Mechanism. Unlike the Wingman, the Rebar has excellent locking capability. When you flip out any of the tools all the way, it does not budge until you unlock it.
On to the pictures!
Tool open
Rebar fully open
Side
Closed, Front
Closed, back
Pliers, replaceable hard and soft wire cutters
Fine edge knife blade
Large screwdriver
Awl with thread loop
Small screwdriver
Lanyard loop
Serrated edge knife blade
File
File
Can opener/bottle opener/wire stripper
Phillips Screwdriver
Saw blade
Empty sheath, closed-front
Empty sheath, closed-rear
Empty sheath, closed-side
Empty sheath, open-front
Sheath, open-front
Sheath, closed-front
Sheath, closed-side
Overall, the Leatherman Rebar is an excellent tool for anyone, especially someone wanting a smaller, lighter multitool, while not wanting to sacrifice quality.
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