Leatherman Bond vs Meat Cleaver 7 Inch Chef Knife YTUOMZI

Some quick notes: there is no play whatsoever with the blade. The pivots are extremely tight and it takes a lot of effort to open up and unfold the pliers.

But you'll get the same quality knife. This blade is a phenomenal upgrade from my old Heinkells knives! I only wish they had this blade/handle style in an 8" chef's knife so I could have a matching set!

I don’t want to bash leatherman at all but I am really disappointed by the quality of the tool, especially comparing it to Victorinox tools (even if the spirit costs about 50$ more). I will stay with my Swisstool and sadly need to carry it on my belt - really was looking forward using the pocketclip of the bond.

It's a sturdy knife and when you're used to little, cheap sets, it feels super heavy but it didn't take long to get used to.

This one's kind of interesting. I used my modified knife less Leatherman Bond with bit driver and bit kit to repair my elementary classroom door handle after an active shooter drill. My door handle got bent during the drill so I popped it off using one of the hex bits from the bit kit, unbent it and reinstalled it.

I am pleased to report the quality is way beyond expectations. Seams are so tight together among the parts of the handle there is no gaps or "sloppy" binding.

Due to the all steel construction of the Bond I think that the pliers in actual use will be able to take some significant abuse, similar to the Wave or Spirit. I am ok with not having the replaceable cutting edges as this is not something that I typically use. Note, I like the LM pliers over the Victorinox Spirit as the needle nose is longer. The Bond feels very good in the hand with no sharp points etc

I purchased the Nakiri Knife, 7 Inch Classic Japanese Knife and the 7inch Cleaver. These are two of the most used knives in my kitchen. The go to knives as it be. Highest Quality and it is evident the first time you hold it in your hand until you wash it up and put it away you know it is top knoch, doing the duty better than ever before

I have always enjoyed collecting Leatherman tools since buying a PST a while ago. I knew that the Bond would be simple, and that the plan for the knife and tool setup would avoid locking features to allow for lawful carry in an expanded group of regions and countries. That being said, there's no real value that I see that is comparable to any of the other Leatherman offerings other than the price (the Sidekick and Wingman used to be the entry level offerings). I'm surprised and a bit disappointed that the Bond is a slightly upgraded PST

It also has a 15 degree edge to reduce friction to increase durability, zwilling manufactured the blade from a unique high carbon steel formula and pr...

I have carried the Rebar for years and this has most of the same functions but saves a little weight. So the Bond does not have a saw or serrated sheep’s foot blade but I will make do with the regular blade. I rarely used the saw on my Rebar anyway. Mine locks tight for a slip joint type

It also has a decent weight to it, so with minimal force, it was able to go through some of the thicker carrots, onions, and radish with ease. The knife was also very sharp from the start. With mincing, I still had good control. Although, I'm use to a knife that has a more rounded blade, so it didn't rock back and forth as easy for me, but I knew that going in and I need to adjust my technique