This was like a minimalist multi-tool. It doesn't quite have the toolset of the Pocket Survival Tool but its a lot better than just carrying around a pocket knife. I love my Pocket Survival Tool, Kick and Rev because of their simplicity. I love my Original Wave too for a bit more selection but for me I like the basics.
Because of this lovely introduction and the grippy handle which gives you big advantage when you use the pliers I ordered one of these model and i have to get it soon. Thank you for not forgetting the old classics!
@@txtoolcrib, absolutely! Simple, working things are the best the industry can give us. It's funny and regrettable that models like BLAST and FUSE that are even better than KICK are no longer being produced. In my opinion, a more comfortable handle is an excellent idea that one day can be included in the idea of a supertool! P.S. I received my KICK, which i sharpened, tested it and even cut myself - so everything is fine! :)
Love your channel and the detailed reviews, you do an excellent job. Have you ever had a Leatherman Pulse? I think it's an underappreciated tool. Would love to see what you think of it.
Lent my kick to someone, came back with a snapped plier! Was a great tool for 12 years. Was using it daily on the farm. Only other damage was i snapped the end of the 1/8 flat screwdriver. I also liked the size and comfort. Keen to find a good replacement.
They should have put the wide flathead srewdriver file combination of the Minitool in there. Leave out the eyelet and replace the mini srewdriver with a strong awl.
I got one of these years ago for next to nothing at a 2nd hand sale. Not really used it much, but it's interesting in it's simplicity. I should probs leave it in the car in the boot or something, just in case.
У мене питання щодо цього инструменту- чи можна становити у нього інструменти із Supertool 300? Вони сумісні, чи не підійдуть? А також, чи можливо встановити їх із Supertool 300 у Fuse або Blast?
The Zytel line was a curious move for Leatherman, in my opinion. I thought they solved the hotspot problem of the PST and PSTII with the Pulse. In fact, I think my Pulse is more comfortable than my Blast. It's noteworthy that they dropped the Zytel inserts and went back to rounded edges with the Rebar. Granted, the locking mechanism on the Pulse and Supertool 200 was functional, but not great -- but I thought the Zytel attempted to fix a problem that had already been fixed.
I never EDC'd one of the models with the Zytel inserts. Not really sure how they held up over time. I do think the way they make them today is better, but for it's time it was an improvement.
Another great review, Ben! I have a Core, and I like it. The Kick does not interest me that much, to be honest. I'll grab one if I find a good deal, but I am not seeking it out. Have you seen the Ganzo multi-tools? Most come with a hex bit adapter, and it fits the square shank Phillips of Leatherman and Gerber multi-tools. Some people buy them just for the bit kit, and use it with a Rebar, MP400 etc. It even fits on other brand multi-tools, like Workpro, Roxon, CRKT, and more. They made a version for Gerber, just the same adapter with "Gerber" engraved on the side. It would be interesting to see you review a Ganzo, like a 202 or 302, which are higher quality than their cheap offerings.
Perhaps the only thing I can say I absolutely do not like about my Rebar is that one of the "tools" is a freaking lanyard loop! THAT ISN'T A TOOL! The person that came up with that idea is however... lol I just feel like a pocket clip or lanyard loop are acceptable as add-ons to buy separately, but that tool slot should go to something more useful. Anything would have been better than a lanyard loop. That being said, I'm begrudgingly using the lanyard loop with a suspension clip because I have no other option as far as pocket clips are concerned.
I removed the lanyard loop and put a Wingman package opener in its place. I still have a lanyard, a thin string looped around the washer between the can opener and Phillips.
Look up "suspension clip" in Amazon. It will keep it from going to the bottom of the pocket and you can pull it out with the clip. It also keeps it from sitting flat on the bottom of a belt pouch when I wear one, I just clip it to the side inside the pouch and it stays upright, and I can just pull it out with the clip without having to fish for it.
I wish they would get rid of the lanyard loops entirely, unless they are implemented like the Wave and Surge. But I'm probably in the minority on that one.
Hey I'm looking into leatherman and was wondering how there black oxide and other coated models hold up. Is it worth getting them? Dies the coating just wear off after a little use? That kind of thing
I just got at a pawn shop for $10. It appears to have never been used for anything. It was made march of 2012. The can opener and Phillips are really hard to get open.
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This was like a minimalist multi-tool. It doesn't quite have the toolset of the Pocket Survival Tool but its a lot better than just carrying around a pocket knife. I love my Pocket Survival Tool, Kick and Rev because of their simplicity. I love my Original Wave too for a bit more selection but for me I like the basics.
I really appreciate these history style videos. Keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
This was my first multi tool
Got it back in 09 and its still going strong
Whoever reads his. If you find one cheap buy it as a beater tool
It's not bad, though I must say I like the Blast a lot more.
Because of this lovely introduction and the grippy handle which gives you big advantage when you use the pliers I ordered one of these model and i have to get it soon. Thank you for not forgetting the old classics!
Shame they discontinued this one.
@@txtoolcrib, absolutely! Simple, working things are the best the industry can give us. It's funny and regrettable that models like BLAST and FUSE that are even better than KICK are no longer being produced. In my opinion, a more comfortable handle is an excellent idea that one day can be included in the idea of a supertool!
P.S. I received my KICK, which i sharpened, tested it and even cut myself - so everything is fine! :)
What a nice offering this was. Inexpensive, but perfectly robust. Unlike the Wingman, which is not even inexpensive anymore.
It was very budget friendly in it's time.
I love the size of this tool, swapped the jaws with the one's that have the removable cutters and added a wingman pocket clip.
Nice.
How does the wingman clip work? Which screws did you use? Also which model pliers did you use?
@@malverdetx8582i used the rebar ones. The clip, it comes with it’s own screw and it fits the thread that’s available in the tool.
This is awesome. This is my first leatherman model. Still have it
I'm here to Wave+ and say I've been watching your videos and I'd say you are doing an amazing job reviewing tools! Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.
I’m here to squirt on everybody
Maybe I should use a better choice of words
Love your channel and the detailed reviews, you do an excellent job. Have you ever had a Leatherman Pulse? I think it's an underappreciated tool. Would love to see what you think of it.
You're absolutely right on that clip, thank you
The kick was my first leatherman. I got it in 2011 and it is still my office edc.
Lent my kick to someone, came back with a snapped plier! Was a great tool for 12 years. Was using it daily on the farm. Only other damage was i snapped the end of the 1/8 flat screwdriver. I also liked the size and comfort. Keen to find a good replacement.
That sucks! Good choices in my opinion are the Leatherman Wave, Leatherman Charge, Leatherman Rebar, and Victorinox Swisstool Spirit X.
They should have put the wide flathead srewdriver file combination of the Minitool in there. Leave out the eyelet and replace the mini srewdriver with a strong awl.
I love my kick. Just the right combination of tools...
Totally agree about the pocket clip fastener. Would be great on other/all tools
Yes it certainly would, at least give people the option to have a clip on a tool like the Rebar.
@@txtoolcrib I actually installed that piece on my rebar and use a Kick clip with it.
choltzapple very nice! Bet that makes a difference.
I got one of these years ago for next to nothing at a 2nd hand sale.
Not really used it much, but it's interesting in it's simplicity.
I should probs leave it in the car in the boot or something, just in case.
It's a lightweight gadget you can put in your pocket with a few good tools that pop tightly in place by spring retention.
All of these models were pretty useful.
У мене питання щодо цього инструменту- чи можна становити у нього інструменти із Supertool 300? Вони сумісні, чи не підійдуть?
А також, чи можливо встановити їх із Supertool 300 у Fuse або Blast?
You should check out the Gerber MP1 MRO. It's what I switched to after my center drive kept eating up the cutters.
I will look into it.
Totally forgot I had a Kick until this vid. Haha
That's when you know you have too many. ;)
Interesting. I’m curious about what competitor product it was specifically aimed at. Thanks for another solid review.
Budget, or entry level is my thought.
Just picked up a kick at a thrift store for 2.99
The Leatherman surge came out in 2005 along with the core
I believe you are correct. Though it wasn't widely available until 2006.
How would you rate the kick to the side clip?
It’s been a while since I looked at the Kick, I’ll have to put them side by side before I return this one.
The Zytel line was a curious move for Leatherman, in my opinion. I thought they solved the hotspot problem of the PST and PSTII with the Pulse. In fact, I think my Pulse is more comfortable than my Blast. It's noteworthy that they dropped the Zytel inserts and went back to rounded edges with the Rebar. Granted, the locking mechanism on the Pulse and Supertool 200 was functional, but not great -- but I thought the Zytel attempted to fix a problem that had already been fixed.
I never EDC'd one of the models with the Zytel inserts. Not really sure how they held up over time. I do think the way they make them today is better, but for it's time it was an improvement.
Another great review, Ben! I have a Core, and I like it. The Kick does not interest me that much, to be honest. I'll grab one if I find a good deal, but I am not seeking it out.
Have you seen the Ganzo multi-tools? Most come with a hex bit adapter, and it fits the square shank Phillips of Leatherman and Gerber multi-tools. Some people buy them just for the bit kit, and use it with a Rebar, MP400 etc. It even fits on other brand multi-tools, like Workpro, Roxon, CRKT, and more. They made a version for Gerber, just the same adapter with "Gerber" engraved on the side.
It would be interesting to see you review a Ganzo, like a 202 or 302, which are higher quality than their cheap offerings.
I will have to look into them. I have never owned a Ganzo before.
Perhaps the only thing I can say I absolutely do not like about my Rebar is that one of the "tools" is a freaking lanyard loop! THAT ISN'T A TOOL! The person that came up with that idea is however... lol
I just feel like a pocket clip or lanyard loop are acceptable as add-ons to buy separately, but that tool slot should go to something more useful. Anything would have been better than a lanyard loop. That being said, I'm begrudgingly using the lanyard loop with a suspension clip because I have no other option as far as pocket clips are concerned.
I also have a rebar but keep it in my backpack of sits like a brick in my pocket i would love a pocket clip..... how do you carry your rebar?
I removed the lanyard loop and put a Wingman package opener in its place. I still have a lanyard, a thin string looped around the washer between the can opener and Phillips.
Look up "suspension clip" in Amazon. It will keep it from going to the bottom of the pocket and you can pull it out with the clip. It also keeps it from sitting flat on the bottom of a belt pouch when I wear one, I just clip it to the side inside the pouch and it stays upright, and I can just pull it out with the clip without having to fish for it.
I wish they would get rid of the lanyard loops entirely, unless they are implemented like the Wave and Surge. But I'm probably in the minority on that one.
I think most want the option, but I don't think you're in the minority of not wanting it in the actual tool selection.
I'm going to swap the knife for a pst flile and make a pocket clip
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Why isn't this called the Wave? Its got the looks
That's a good question? You're right, name suits this style better. But then again, the Wave was out several years before this model.
Hey I'm looking into leatherman and was wondering how there black oxide and other coated models hold up. Is it worth getting them? Dies the coating just wear off after a little use? That kind of thing
Depends how much you use it. My Surge (silver on black) has worn away on the outside and the pliers pretty significantly within the first year.
letting everyone know it is a FEMALE DOG to get apart.
I just got at a pawn shop for $10. It appears to have never been used for anything. It was made march of 2012. The can opener and Phillips are really hard to get open.