Leatherman PST Tool

DESCRIPTION

The Leatherman PST(Personal Survival Tool) is the original multi-tool that established Leatherman's reputation as a manufacturer of quality pocket sized tools. It was introduced in 1983, and retired in 2004.

The Leatherman 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).

Most PST tools are dated, and we separate and sell them by year (and by tool variations).

You can also order new PST tools in retired packaging, PST tools with a black oxide finish, or PST tools with a Marlboro promotional logo.

HINT--If you don't care about the specific tools or year of your PST, choose one from 1997 or 1999. Both of those years are relatively common.

Click here to order a quality used Leatherman PST tool for under $65.

Dated PST Variations
	2002-2004 PST "Beefy" hinge, "Leatherman Tool" on hinge Available in 2002, 2003, and 2004.
	2001-2002 PST "Beefy" hinge, "Leatherman USA" on hinge Available in 2001 and 2002.
	2000-2001 PST Small hinge, medium screwdriver with nub Available in 2000 and 2001.
	1998-2000 PST Straight medium and Phillips screwdrivers Available in 1998, 1999, and 2000.
	1998 Transitional PST Straight medium screwdriver, L shaped Phillips screwdriver Available in 1998.
	1996-1998 PST L shaped screwdrivers, wire cutter notch Available in 1996, 1997, and 1998.
	1996 "No Notch" PST No wire cutter notch, no TM number Available in 1996.
	1995-1996 PST TM number on arms, modern clip point blade Available in 1995 and 1996
	1995 "Saber Point, Two Side" PST "Saber Point" blade, text on both sides Available in 1995.
	1992-1995 PST "Saber Point" blade, text on one side Available in 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995.

unDated PST Variations
	1988-1992 PST Same tools as 1992-1995 PST, no date code
	"REG'D TM" PST Trademark text "REG'D TM"
	"Old Tools" PST Drop-point blade, milled awl, left-hand can opener
	"No Trademark" PST No trademark text, no trademark symbol
	"Original" PST "Pocket Survival Tool" on one arm, has patent number, no lanyard attachment

Japanese Variations
	"US REG'D TM" Japanese PST "US REG'D TM" trademark text
	"US REG'D TM, Leatherman Japan" Japanese PST "US REG'D TM" trademark text, "Leatherman Japan" tang
	"Leatherman Japan" Japanese PST "Leatherman Japan" tang, "REG'D TM" trademark text
	"Rounded Pliers" Japanese PST Rounded pliers (similar to American models)
	"Original" Japanese PST Patent number, hollow base rivets, "Japan Leatherman" tang, left-handed can opener

SIMILAR LEATHERMAN MULTI-TOOLS

Blast-- adds scissors and wood saw, no awl
Kick-- no file or awl, fewer screwdrivers
PST II-- adds scissors, diamond file and half-serrated blade, one fewer screwdriver (retired)
PST Original-- no centimeter ruler, different awl profile (retired)
PST Saber Blade-- pointier main blade (retired)
Sideclip-- no file or awl, adds attachment clip (retired & rare)
SuperTool-- adds wood saw and serrated blade, larger size (retired)

SIMILAR SWISS ARMY KNIVES

Victorinox Craftsman-- smaller pliers, adds scissors, wood saw, chisel, hook and small blade
Victorinox Mechanic-- no metal file, smaller pliers, one screwdriver, adds small blade
Victorinox SwissTool-- adds serrated blade, wood saw, separate can opener