Leatherman PST Tool

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.

This tool is no longer made by Leatherman, but it is still frequently available in used condition.

We list four distinct versions of the PST--

• The original model with a saber blade, notched awl and no centimeter ruler (approx 1983-1987)
• The saber blade version (approx 1987-1995)
• The standard version, listed here (approx 1995-2004)
• The PST with scissors (identical to the PST II but labelled as a plain PST)

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).

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 II Plain Label-- same tools as PST II (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)

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