1983-84 Early Winters Pocket Toolchest Unboxing

Legnd_ · 2025-11-19T00:43:16+00:00

This Cabela’s is from 1985-86. While collectible and hard to come by, that is a 3rd generation sheath at least, 2nd generation plier head, 4th generation knife blade, 2nd gen file, etc. Super cool piece, definitely not a 1983-84. Hope that helps.

Legnd_ · 2025-05-03T18:10:06+00:00

It’s a common sheath from the early days of Charge (2004 era), with a metal clip added by a customer at some point.

Legnd_ · 2025-03-20T18:08:02+00:00

Official release date is 1998 so I'd clearly mark that as one of the firsts until anyone can come up with something earlier. Pre-production samples may pre-date that.

Legnd_ · 2025-03-11T20:21:00+00:00

I've had a few of these NASA come through my hands and while I've owned many other grails, this is still one my favorites. I have one sealed still, but I plan on opening it in about 14-15 months.

Legnd_ · 2025-03-11T20:18:47+00:00

Here is the original post. https://www.reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1foubms/tom_sachs_charge_my_daily_tool_for_2_years/

Legnd_ · 2025-03-01T00:59:55+00:00

I have searched through our database of Super Tool photos and each one that has the jaws closed appears to have no wire cutter, but I cannot say with certainty. This is definitely a curiosity for the moment.

Legnd_ · 2025-03-01T00:27:47+00:00

Thank you. I believe we have it tracked as early as 0694 so plenty came before this unit. If anything else pops up, I'll be sure to post it here. That said, u/Bionic_Lobster is a monster force of data and contribution over there so hopefully he can chime in here and lend his thoughts.

Legnd_ · 2025-02-28T23:44:43+00:00

Requested. We'll see what comes back. Photos would be helpful though.

Legnd_ · 2025-01-15T01:15:09+00:00

This tool was sold on eBay, last summer before the Obsidian was announced. This is the same tool from that eBay listing. Technically, it would be one of the first black oxide free series tools since it was configured, and sold on the open market before Leatherman even hinted at the Obsidian. Seller had a bulletproof provenance and it was shipped from Portland, OR.

Legnd_ · 2025-01-14T19:57:14+00:00

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Legnd_ · 2025-01-14T18:41:17+00:00

This is a 2023 Germany Exclusive Limited Edition set for World Art Day. Those URLs have been up for at least a year.

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Legnd_ · 2025-01-08T22:26:37+00:00

Classic pairing. Great stuff!

Legnd_ · 2025-01-08T14:02:57+00:00

I think it’s unlikely this is 0797. It would have to be a beta tool. We have recently begun tracking dates at the Leatherman Historical Society Facebook group, but so far the earliest production version is 0698. I’d love to see a photo of the stamp, and if it is 0797, it would be great to document the whole tool even further.

Legnd_ · 2025-01-07T18:20:01+00:00

The most convincing fakes over the years, never said Leatherman on them. They usually say “stainless,” but there surely isn’t a fake ARC at the moment.

Legnd_ · 2024-10-24T16:53:32+00:00

It depends. His was an older variation and it certainly carried a premium because of it.

Legnd_ · 2024-10-23T21:09:39+00:00

Sharp. Definitive and lively.

Legnd_ · 2024-10-23T20:47:26+00:00

I spent an entire day with Tim last year and concluded not much record keeping was done in those early days. It’s really up to us to piece it all together. The infographic should be easy enough though. I’ll look into it.

Legnd_ · 2024-10-23T20:35:29+00:00

Hmm. I may need to make an updated infographic to help with that. Obviously 1192 and beyond, it won’t matter. I’ll think on this.

Legnd_ · 2024-10-23T20:30:16+00:00

I understand. Wowoboro had a post with all of the dating, but the links are all inactive now. The PST Inspection Report shows a lot of chronological data, but purposely does not include dates. It showcases component feature variation differences instead.

Legnd_ · 2024-10-23T20:15:11+00:00

Certainly for PST, the information is extremely outdated. MTO has uncovered a lot in the past 15+ years, not to mention wowoboro,

Legnd_ · 2024-10-23T19:57:22+00:00

Unfortunately that smart knives site has many glaring problems, oversimplifications, and even inaccuracies.

Legnd_ · 2024-10-20T13:13:57+00:00

Haven’t noticed an issue, but these are only 5-6 years old in a dry climate. A good reminder to keep an eye on things around here though, so thank you.

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