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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.

 Closing the handles with the knife out is seriously not easy. Another thing that was mentioned on here before is that the knife tends to slip out of the handle too easy before the slipjoint catches. I could see myself cutting my hand while using it. The file rubs on the handle badly and each time you open it, the lanyard ring comes out of the handle too

Mixed feelings - not impressed by the new bond. Read more in comments.

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.

Thought it might be interesting / give people some inspiration for how they can get the most use out of their tools.

For me, I just used my Skeletool to open my brand new Surge.

<div class="md"><p>Thought it might be interesting / give people some inspiration for how they can get the most use out of their tools.</p>

<p>For me, I just used my Skeletool to open my brand new Surge.</p>

<p>EDIT: So much variety already! This is awesome to see!</p>
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Discussion: What was the last thing you did with your Leatherman?

 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

 It is slightly heavier than the LM Kick, discontinued, 5.3 oz (152 gr) but significantly better constructed being all steel.  Note, the Bond is also significantly thinner than the Spirit and Wave and given its size and weight can be easily stored in my pocket instead of in the provided belt pouch. The tool itself is nicely rounded so I don't think there is any concern about tearing your pocket

Summary - My purpose for this tool was primarily to EDC pliers and the pliers are excellent, as is the overall construction and weight. Only reason why not five stars is that one of the arms is hard/tight to close, however, I expect this to wear in over time and or with use. Overall, I am happy with the purchase and expect that will be carrying it for a long time.  Your intended use may be different than mine which will determine whether or not this tool is a fit for you

  The two tools that I was focused on were the pliers and to a lesser extent the Philips screwdriver.  The pliers are similar to the old model Wave ones without the replaceable cutting edges. 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

 I am ok with this since the primary purpose for my buying was to cut down on weight / duplication of tools.  The Bond comes in, based on my scales, at 5.37 oz (163 gr) which is significantly lower than the Victorinox Spirit at 7.4 oz (210 gr) or the Wave, without bit sets, 8

Great tool - depending on intended use

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.

Time To Bond Today

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

  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. The PST was amazing to me when I had first gotten one in the late 90's, and consequently the outer knife and tool folding Wave (and all knives based on it like the Surge, Charge, MUT, Free.

Not an innovative offering but still a decent choice for certain regions/countries...

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

 Don’t pay attention to reviews from people that would lose a finger if they ever used a Swiss Army knife. There is a correct way to use this and it is to fully open the handles all the way around so if the tools do unlock they won’t move very far. This works with the bit kit and adapter for the squarish type Phillips driver. I tried the tools like the Wave with the bit holder but that square Phillips is better in my opinion

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 I shot a deer this morning and when I cleaned it I was less than impressed. Blades are very dull and are difficult to sharpen. The lock on the gut blade does lot keep the blade locked when in use. This created a very dangerous situation that could've resulted in several severe cuts and lots of stitches

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