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The oldest examples of the Leatherman PST(Personal
Survival Tool) have the same tools as newer versions,
but there are a few differences that set them apart.
How did you find this old page? We've changed
the way that we sell PST tools to reflect a lot more of the minor
tool variations that are interesting to collectors. Our new PST
index page is here.
Vintage Leatherman tools shows the following differences
from newer models:
- The ruler is only marked in inches,
with no centimeter marks
- The awl is notched to give it a
sharper edge
- Most vintage models have the Leatherman
name in larger letters than newer models
As with all Leatherman tools, the vintage PST
is built entirely from stainless steel-- it contains a large set
of pliers (combination needle-nose, regular pliers and wire cutters),
plus eight supplementary tools (4 folded into each arm of the pliers).
These vintage Leatherman tools were
the pioneer examples of the pocket multi-tool. In later
years they spawned many competitors, and today they sell
as collector's items at a premium price. |
