6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent all around, May 11, 2001
There's just no comparison between this tool and the old time Swiss Army knife. Though I still use the Swiss on occasion, the Pulse too much to offer on its own. My only complain is the quality of the small flat screw driver. It bent when I tried to tighten some tough screws in my computer case. Like the small knife on the Swiff, the screw driver tip bent. Oh, well.
Anyway, if you're looking for a multipurpose utility tool, grab this one. I think the Pulse model has the best combination of tools in the Leatherman lineup.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Tool For Everyone, October 27, 2001
Leatherman is known for its great products and the Pulse is another one. I was in the market for a multi-tool. I had a choice between the Pulse and a cheaper competitor's model. Being a college student with limited resources, I opted for the economical way out. That cheapy tool lasted less than one summer before it started to come apart. I went back and got myself a Pulse and have been enjoying it ever since.
I'm not a professional anything. I'm just a run-of-the-mill handyman. I do odd jobs fixing up things. I've yet to run into a job that the Pulse wasn't up to, whether it was wiring, tightening screws, or fixing computers. It's not magnetized so you don't have to worry about erasing your hard drives. If you're sawing wood or hunting game, maybe you need something mightier than the Pulse, but for everyday uses, this one is tough to beat.
In my opinion, the best tool on the Pulse are the scissors. While they might look awkward in the pictures, once you get it in your hands, the fit is incredibly comfortable. The thumb action and spring is very responsive compared to other multi-tools and pocketknives. They are pretty sharp and are very useful for jobs that aren't appropriate for the knife.
As the title implies, I feel that anyone could benefit from owning a Pulse. Who out there never has to tighten a screw or fish something out of a tight space with a pair of pliers? I keep my Pulse nearby at all times. As one reviewer said, it's not an intimidating piece of hardware. It's very useful and well worth the investment. It would also make a great gift.
One last thing: in light of the Sept. 11 attacks and the subsequent security restrictions in airports, I would like to offer a simple reminder to everybody who owns or is thinking about buying a Pulse. Please don't forget to pack it in your luggage. I would hate to forget and to try to carry-on my Pulse, just to have it confiscated by airport security. It's that valuable to me.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great combination of very useful small tools., April 12, 2001
I'm a women with not too much experience around tools(actually none). however, I'm always needing to tighten or loosen screws, sharpen and cut things and many other small projects in my home. I bought the Letherman and I'm completely satisfied. For me, it's a whole bunch of small useful tools combined. It comes with 16 different accessories. The drop point knife and sharpening groove are great for cutting through thick rope, plastics and many other objects. The scissors are not only good for cutting, but they have rough edges and can grind just about anything. I especially like the pliers and screwdrivers which I have found always come in handy. The handles are rounded, which makes it easier for women with small hands to handle. It's very lightweight, stainless steel and it's reasonably priced. I am very pleased.
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