Broke my Leatherman today.

I won a raffle in 2008 I think.

The first prize was a gift card which I used to buy the most expensive leatherman that was available in the store at the time.

I have used it so much and still somehow taken way too good care of it. Never abused the blades. I bet the tool I have used the most have been the pliers and the screwdriver.

The leather holster that I used occasionally looks still almost like new.

Cutting hot dog buns for kids when out and about, fixing my bike…

F for respect 🫡

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[–] [S] 8 points 8 hours ago* (4 children)

I think what you described is pretty much what happened only difference being I was not using the wire cutters.

I have taken good care of the cutters and only cut thinner wires with it.

Nevertheless this time I was in a bit tight place trying to bend the screw back and forth a few times and I think the snappening happened in a similar manner as you described: later movement of the pliers.

I know deep down that it was a user error and it adds to the disappointment.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 hours ago

    I know the feeling ... I've lost several pocket knives and fold out survival knives to using them in ways they weren't designed ... and like I said, I've broken pliers and a bunch of other tools in the past. It sucks to have to lose a favourite tool .... but at the same time, it gives you time and space to start looking for your next favourite tool. The search will add to your collection ... and after a few years, what it collection it will be!

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  • [–] 1 point 8 hours ago (2 children)

    Hey OP, have you looked very closely at the break point? Like, does half of the break fracture look corroded and the other half look like fresh break metal?

    If so, that's basically obvious signs of an aging stress crack that was unfortunately destined to give out eventually anyways.

    :(

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