Leatherman 830032

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25 Oct 2008 Quality through and through This is a beautiful, useful, precision tool. I am an avid ocean boater, and I would never go to sea without my Leatherman. This particular model has possibly the most useful combination of blades and tools, including a ratcheted blade, which is invaluable for cutting seaweed kelp or tangled lines.

If you use the Leatherman in a salt-water environment, it is important to knock all of the salt off with a fresh-water (and soap) rinse. If you do this you will get years of service from your... –Roger J. Buffingtonfrom Amazon.com
27 Sep 2008 How did I live without one? Beautifully conceived and made. I used to think that Leathermen weren't worth the effort because I'd had a problem with the blades closing on me unexpectedly. The screwdriver blades especially can be a nuisance. But every blade on the Leatherman Blast locks, so that's not a problem.

I've been impressed by the spiffy sandblasted look of the blades and the solid feel overall. I had previously messed around with non-Leatherman knock-offs and didn't see the point, but the real McCoy is different. The knife blades is very sh... –Robert Plamondonfrom Amazon.com
24 Sep 2008 Seems to be a good replacement for my beloved original Leatherman I lost my original Leatherman after about 25 years. The huge range of current Leatherman products was almost overwhelming. It took a while to identify the one that suited me best.

The new tool seems to be an improvement. It's a bit stiff to operate, but I expect that will change after more use. I hope the metalurgist made good choices; time will tell. The old one was quite satisfactory.

The case is snug; I hope it breaks in faster than new boots. I think I'd prefer a synthetic fa... –Don K.from Amazon.com

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