History: PST II

The PST II was originally just a variation of the ever popular PST but it evolved into a tool of it's own and being originally labeled Leatherman Tool as the PST was became the PST II. It was the first Leatherman to have a diamond coated file (with fish hook groove) and a pair of scissors. At the time this was a major advance in the multitool world. It is also the first Leatherman to have a combo blade ( half serrated half plain edge knife blade). This tool was introduced in 1996 and later discontinued in 2004.

Jaws

• Needlenose/Regular Pliers with Wire Cutters and Hard-wire notch.

Handles/Frame

• Stainless steel.

Blades and Tools

Blade Characteristics

• None of the tools locked and had tool clumping
• All tools had a highly polished finish
• First Leatherman multitool with a diamond file and scissors

Locking Mechanism

• None.

Sheath

• The black leather sheath that came with the PST is the same leather sheath that also came with the PST II. It is a rectangular sheath with a snap button flap and Leatherman is written in gold lettering on the front that fit the tool perfect. There is also a black nylon pancake type sheath, a camo pancake type sheath and many others.

Dimensions

• Length open = 6.22 inches/15.8cm
• Length closed = 4 inches/10 cm
• Width closed = 1 inch/2.54 cm
• Thickness = 7/16 inch/1.27 cm
• Weight = 5 oz | 142 g

Versions

• The PST II originally was marked the exact same way as a PST but later on (around 1998) Leatherman started actually stamping PST II on the tool. It remained virtually unchanged after this minus a newer style plier head until they retired it in 2004.

Variations

• Stainless steel version

Background

• Introduced in 1996. Made in the USA. Discontinued in 2004.

Related Tools

• There are a several tools related to the PST II. First off is the PST , next is the Mini-Tool, next is it's big brother the Super Tool, the wacky Flair, the Pulse is sort of a mix of the PST and the PST II and the first Leatherman with a clip the Sideclip is also a close cousin to the PST II.

More Info

• The PST II owner's club - in the Multitool.org forums
• The PST II Review at Multitool.org
• The PST II datecode and stamp discussion
• The PST II August 1998 ad
• The PST II at the Leatherman website