As a complete tourist, finding all these videos for the first time because I picked up the Arc as my first multitool.... REALLY NICE to see a video without all the whining and bitching. Seems like a great tool. Thanks for the pocket clip screws tip.
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
My Pleasure!
@CuttingBoardRx9 ай бұрын
I think this video is a valuable prospective from a man who’s using the tool to earn his living and his opinion matters to me.
@scottstoolthoughts31909 ай бұрын
Thank You Sir
@mlatief586511 ай бұрын
Hi This will be my first Leatherman, ARC looking good. In the UK still no stock. Will pic one up soon. Thanks for the video, good info.
@johnagen36882 ай бұрын
Excellent review! Thanks for sharing!!!!
@scottstoolthoughts31902 ай бұрын
@@johnagen3688 My Pleasure!
@dennishsu17198 ай бұрын
What do u think of missing the serrated blade. Do u use it?
@landscapingspecialist11 ай бұрын
I ordered 2 more sets of cutter inserts too! Also hoping they are the old style.
@landscapingspecialist11 ай бұрын
Hey bud, good on you for putting small hardware in the empty pocket clip holes. Looks so much cleaner and completed. I will be doing this. Black oxide 2-56 thread 1/16”. I’ll be rummaging through my rc hardware boxes. McMaster Carr pack of 25 for $12.50? Meh, ok. If I can’t find anything else.
@jasunto11 ай бұрын
We should get a few people to split the cost and just send them cheaply in an envelope via USPS. I am interested in getting 2 to fill the holes.
@landscapingspecialist11 ай бұрын
The flat leatherman bits are tough as nails. I use em all the time
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
Me too.
@ruaanaudi749611 ай бұрын
Great video and some excellent comments!
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
Thank You!
@sierra506511 ай бұрын
The only actually issue i have with the arc is the cutters and that seems to be more an issue with all leatherman cutters atm not just the arc. The price is high but it's magnacut what else would you expect. I don't personally like LM bits (prefer the driver on the rebar) because they are more likely to strip but they are much easier to carry a full set so the convenience is there.
@mrdlewis2211 ай бұрын
You definitely need to update us if your new cutters come as old design or ark style ones!
@MicahsRants11 ай бұрын
Great video! I just got my ARC from Bass Pro Shop this past weekend and love it 👍🏽
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
Good to hear!
@thomaszinecker178511 ай бұрын
One of few. The pliers dig into your hands when using them! Trash!!!
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
@@thomaszinecker1785 They don’t dig into my hands at all.
@RooRguy2711 ай бұрын
So glad I saw this lol. I have an arc on the way. Whenever ups feels like getting it to me…
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
“The waiting is the hardest part” -Tom Petty
@paulbyland11 ай бұрын
Personally, I think Leatherman's flat bits kind of suck. I've actually broken 3 of them. That being said, bits are supposed to be considered expendable. That's sorta the point of them. If you break it, you just put a new one in. I will NOT carry a multitool that doesn't have some sort of replaceable bit system. Would I like if they switched to a normal bit driver? Sure, but it isn't really that big of a deal.
@kennywheelus685711 ай бұрын
I have a gen 2 surge an have had no issues with my cutters on hard wire when used at work or home,kinda bummed about the Arc cutters an well the newer Leathermans lately,they need to go back to the cutter's they were putting in their tools.
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@kennywheelus685711 ай бұрын
An also get their quality control on par,I like Demko knives,how he only releases so many batches to keep quality control,I love the ad20 in s30v or the other one that is a smidge better than s30v,there pricey but worth the money with the shark lock .
@knifetrain311811 ай бұрын
Do you have a link to where you got the screws? It looks unfinished to me too.
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
Sure! www.mcmaster.com/product/91255A075
@knifetrain311811 ай бұрын
Great! Thank you! @@scottstoolthoughts3190
@patrickrowe754111 ай бұрын
@@scottstoolthoughts3190 Thanks bigtime for the info on the screws, I didn't like that unfinished look either.
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
@@patrickrowe7541 My pleasure!
@MattLitkeRacing11 ай бұрын
I’m not satisfied with it. The tabs that align the sides when it’s folded dig into my hand when I’m using it as pliers. The Wave is comfortable to use a pliers. This isn’t
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
I find that it’s not an issue for me.
@rayrayrun11 ай бұрын
accessibility for everyone is great it should be celebrated @7:30
@landscapingspecialist11 ай бұрын
I have the plain Jane extender. Again, gets used daily.
@michaellendel19589 ай бұрын
Thanks
@ScoutCrafter11 ай бұрын
Always love to hear your thoughts on a new tool Scott! 😃👍
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
Well thank you Sir!
@The_RC_Guru9 ай бұрын
Honestly if you aren’t using it wrong, you know if it needs warranty work on the first day after a good inspection. A lot of people abuse leathermans warranty. 230 isn’t that much so I don’t mind voiding it if I want to add my own stuff.
@dualsportoutdoors11 ай бұрын
Broke the cutters on my Arc today just cutting bailing wire. Even Gerber's bunk ass carbide cutters can cut bailing wire without failure. I tested all my other Leatherman tools purchased post-2022 and the Arc is the only one that has had a cutter failure. My Arc also came with a crazy dull blade and a lot of frame flex so my excitement for what I thought was a perfect tool to go in my dual sport's compact tool kit has turned into serious mistrust and a lot of regret for the money I spent. I considered a Charge but the Wave (pretty much a less premium charge) pinched the hell out of the meat of my big ass hands between the blade and saw whenever I used the wire cutters so the Arc having the right tool set without the risk of mangling my hand when I'm hundreds of miles out in tje wilderness seemed like the way to go. Boy oh boy was I wrong
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
Hopefully Leatherman will send out new blades.
@dng12310011 ай бұрын
Please keep us updated on whether or not the new cutters that come in are the new or old model!
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
👍
@DanielVergara-lw1ur11 ай бұрын
Hello. I bought some black wire cutters with my arc order upon release and sorry to say they are the newer ones. It's not 154CM steel anymore it's not 420 stainless steel.
@dng12310011 ай бұрын
Ahh that’s too bad
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
@@DanielVergara-lw1ur well, that’s unfortunate. We may need to stop buying the cutters directly from Leatherman until they fix the issue. I’m going to go online and try to order some from another retailer. Maybe they have older backstock
@MultiScampi11 ай бұрын
I've fitted black oxide cutters as well, I think it looks loads better, also I've seen alot of videos mentioning the original below par cutters, someone needs to contact leatherman and ask for answers
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
Agree 100%
@dsimon3387111 ай бұрын
I always enjoy a diverse set of opinions across the board... But sometimes? tuning into someone who sounds just like a voice for one's own opinions is very comforting! I really like your insights and agree 100% lol. Funny thing to me is, one of the things I love about leathermen are the bit kits, the extenders, the ratchet, the cases... I got the best carrying cases on their site for a pittance... With the bit/kits You can have a variety of sizes on the fly! Easy to carry, If they break... the world goes on. Like you say, the bits are to get one out of a jam... I am personally not a fan of the leatherman multi tools in general, but I think they did a great job on this new tool... I would buy it.
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
I agree!
@lestagez11 ай бұрын
my wirestrippers broke already, other than that i like the tool, came form a wave,i miss the serrated blade, “right tool for the right job” is why everyone needs a serrated blade
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
It’s interesting to hear what other Leatherman users needs are. In all the time I’ve carried one, I NEVER use the serrated blade. Thanks for watching and commenting My Friend!
@lestagez11 ай бұрын
@@scottstoolthoughts3190 yes i cut a lot of small pieces of plastic and rope,
@chriskp11 ай бұрын
Hey, try and use those hard wire cutters…
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
I have. What’s your point?
@cwsmith1711 ай бұрын
People should be required to take an IQ test before using a multitool. People abuse the warranty and wonder why their prices are so high Lol!!
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
Absolute TRUTH, My Friend!
@raphaelg880111 ай бұрын
No, I disagree. Multitools are made to deals with on-the-go tasks, when you don't have the right specialized tools with you. They have to be strong enough to support that, especially high priced US made MT with good réputation... Leathermans are overpriced, not just because warranty is part of the price, but because nowadays this company is more focused on benefits and marketing, than on quality and customer satisfaction.
@raphaelg880111 ай бұрын
Proprietary bits which are softer and softer, or cutters which crack when cutting coat hangers are perfect examples...
@adawolf948311 ай бұрын
Funny though that the original idea of Tim Leatherman was to have a tool capable of being used and yes, sometimes abused to solve problems like leaky hotel plumbing and road-side fixes of cranky cars. Nowadays the overpriced products need to be pampered and the users need to have a degree to properly use them.
@Antien-q1z11 ай бұрын
dude, the flat proprietary bits are crap, they break and are garbage as is this new overpriced tackle-box item only good for fishing and nothing else, its a gimmicky toy and a POS....... pliers are useless, the only decent pliers on any leatherman are on mr crunch and crunch, other than those they are all garbage, try disconnect a car battery with a pos leatheman GARBAGE
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
AGAIN, it’s a tool of CONVENIENCE. If you want to disconnect a car battery, use the proper wrench or ratchet/socket.
@nelsontownsley196211 ай бұрын
Sounds like you’re pretty mad over a tool you don’t own
@scottstoolthoughts319011 ай бұрын
@@nelsontownsley1962 😆😆
@googleuser663511 ай бұрын
It is just me, or is anyone else mad they don't own a Garage #5?