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Leatherman Blast Review
Submitted by An Outdoor Idiots Team Member.
The Leatherman Blast: Conclusion
All the tools in the Leatherman Blast are effective. The one possible exception to this was the wire stripper, however we may have misunderstood how it was intended to be used, plus the wire cutters make perfectly useable wire strippers anyway.Compared to the penknives of yesteryear, the tools in the Blast are more than just effective: they are shockingly good.
The Blast offers a huge array of tools in a very small and relatively lightweight package. If you are heading away from home for a long time and don't know what to expect, then it certainly augments your natural limbs in a way that could prove very useful.
It does, however, have limitations which the marketing literature makes no reference to. In particular, we found the following two weaknesses:
- The saw can easily be bent and needs to be treated with extreme care. Luckily, though, it still seems to work reasonably well even when bent.
- If you are going to pit hard metal against hard metal, i.e. by using the hard-wire cutters, then you might get a nasty surprise. If, while using the hard-wire cutters, you find yourself having to squeeze the handles so tightly that your face is all screwed up, then the Blast has probably met its match and it might end up getting damaged.
Apart from the above limitations, there's no denying it's a very useful and well put together tool.
Like a lot of multitools, it is shockingly expensive, especially here in the UK. If you decide you've got to have a multitool, it's probably best to either do a lot of searching around for a good price, or asking for one as a present.
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Your Comments
On 20 October 2008, Pete said:I'm an engineer & find the leatherman blast a uses full tool to keep on my belt, it's good when up a ladder or away from the tool box & you need to open or do "what ever" it's easier than climbing down or walking back to the tool box. Good review though.
On 7 July 2008, Tim/Naples said:
Thats all I needed ro know. Thanks
On 10 June 2008, Joe Wright said:
An occasional wipe-down with a silicone gun-cleaning cloth is very effective at preventing rust without leaving the tool with a "wet" surface.
On 28 September 2007, John said:
All my life I have never wanted a multitool without really understanding their uses; now I fully understand their uses I fully expect that for the rest of my life I don't need one. Where's the tool for removing stones from horses hooves? Great article.
Page 18 of 18 Previous [Top of Page]
Page 1: Introduction
Page 2: Overview: Vital Statistics; The Metal; The Plastic; Quality of Construction
Page 3: Overview: Usage
Page 4: Rulers
Page 5: Wood/Metal File
Page 6: Small Bit Driver
Page 7: Screwdrivers
Page 8: Bottle Opener
Page 9: Wire Stripper
Page 10: Can Opener
Page 11: Needlenose Pliers
Page 12: Regular Pliers
Page 13: Wire Cutters
Page 14: Hard-Wire Cutters
Page 15: Saw
Page 16: Scissors
Page 17: Knife
Page 18: Conclusion
Page 2: Overview: Vital Statistics; The Metal; The Plastic; Quality of Construction
Page 3: Overview: Usage
Page 4: Rulers
Page 5: Wood/Metal File
Page 6: Small Bit Driver
Page 7: Screwdrivers
Page 8: Bottle Opener
Page 9: Wire Stripper
Page 10: Can Opener
Page 11: Needlenose Pliers
Page 12: Regular Pliers
Page 13: Wire Cutters
Page 14: Hard-Wire Cutters
Page 15: Saw
Page 16: Scissors
Page 17: Knife
Page 18: Conclusion
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