{"id":6751,"date":"2019-08-19T15:46:29","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T15:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/?p=6751"},"modified":"2020-01-09T13:42:07","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T13:42:07","slug":"classic-gear-review-leatherman-tread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/?p=6751","title":{"rendered":"CLASSIC Gear Review: Leatherman TREAD"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another in the Classic Review series, this one is from February 2016 – The idea for the TREAD came about following Leatherman\u2019s CEO Ben Rivera being stopped by Disneyland\u2019s security for carrying a Skeletool. This started the design process which resulted in the first usable wearable multi-tool which should also be \u2018security friendly\u2019.<\/p>\n

When he returned from his trip, Rivera started wearing a bike chain bracelet to see how it would feel. As the idea took shape, he brought his idea to the engineers at Leatherman who helped make it a reality.<\/p>\n

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Taking a more detailed look:<\/font><\/p>\n

For what will become obvious reasons, the presentation of the TREAD is very much like a watch.<\/p>\n

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\nNo bits and pieces in the box, simply the TREAD and a leaflet.<\/p>\n

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\nThe packaging keeps the links from rubbing against each other as the TREAD comes on a foam mount.<\/p>\n

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\nFresh out of the box.<\/p>\n

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\nThe clasp is an ingenious combination of a sprung ball detent retainer and a tool.<\/p>\n

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\nA closer look at the clasp fastener on which there is a small version of the Leatherman logo.<\/p>\n

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\nJumping straight to what the TREAD is all about with one tool deployed and ready to drive a Philips screw.<\/p>\n

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\nOut of the box the TREAD includes all the tools and links. Like this it is a little on the large side.<\/p>\n

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\nYou can adjust the size of the TREAD by removing links. There are only two sizes of link which change the size by either 3\/4″ or 1\u201d (including the link bars). Most of the links are 1\u201d, with only the one smaller size link.<\/p>\n

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\nLooking at the TREAD, adjusting it might seem slightly ironic as you need a screwdriver to undo the link screws. However, cunningly, Leatherman have made the slot in the screw the right size for a small coin such as a 1 cent coin. This has the added advantage of using a copper screwdriver so making it impossible to mar the screw head.<\/p>\n

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\nLet\u2019s run through the adjustment process\u2026<\/p>\n

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\nTo start with take out two screws to open up the bracelet. Then start to remove the screws for the link you are removing.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat you need to do when resizing is to pick the link you are going to do without. For me I started with the largest flat screwdrivers, which is why I opened up the bracelet at this point.<\/p>\n

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\nWhile we are on this subject, we had better have a look at the links. Link #1 is the small sized link and has the two small slot screwdrivers and has \u2018Leatherman\u2019 on the outside.<\/p>\n

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\nLink #2 has a 3\/16 slot screwdriver, Philips PH1-2 and 1\/4 box wrench. Also note the clasp\u2019s square driver bit (R2) bottom left in the photo.<\/p>\n

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\nThere is no Link #3 in this sample instead we skip to Link #4. This has a small cutter, pick for mobile phone SIMs and a scribe. Underneath the pick and cutter is the clasp\u2019s 1\/4″ square drive for small sockets.<\/p>\n

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\nWith no Link #5 we move onto #6 which has a 1\/4 and 5\/16 slot screwdrivers and a 3\/8 box wrench.<\/p>\n

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\nLink #7 has 1\/8 and 3\/32 Allen keys plus a 3\/16 box wrench.<\/p>\n

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\nLink #8 has 3\/16 and 1\/4 Allen keys (which are taking on a \u2018flat\u2019 appearance) plus an Oxygen wrench.<\/p>\n

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\nLink #9 goes metric with 5mm and 6mm Allen keys and a 10mm box wrench.<\/p>\n

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\nLink #10 stays metric with 3mm and 4mm Allen keys and an 8mm box wrench.<\/p>\n

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\nNo link #11, so we skip to #12 which has PH1 and PH2 Philips screwdrivers and a 6mm box wrench.<\/p>\n

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\nThen we have the clasp. In the middle is a bottle opener.<\/p>\n

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\nThe clasp also has the previously mentioned 1\/4″ socket driver and R2 square driver.<\/p>\n

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\nJust showing the 1\/4″ socket driver with a socket fitted.<\/p>\n

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\nPause for breath\u2026.<\/p>\n

\nOK and back to the resizing. This is the final configuration I had to go with; going to the next smaller size involved removing the small link, at which point the TREAD was overly snug and got much too tight when I got hot.<\/p>\n

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\nThough it doesn\u2019t show the tool in the centre of each link, here is a quick overview of all the bits.<\/p>\n

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\nMulti-tools have come a long way thanks to Leatherman, here we have old and new multi-tools with 25 years between them.<\/p>\n

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\nTroubleshooting<\/font><\/p>\n

This is a new section I am adding to mention any minor niggles I came across during testing, in case the information helps anyone else.<\/i><\/p>\n

Though technically no issues were encountered during testing, I did find it necessary to take off a few sharp corners (more on why in the \u2018in use\u2019 section).<\/p>\n

\nI had to break out a selection of files from a standard needle file, diamond needle files and a DMT Diafold sharpener to work on pretty much every single screw. The slot cut into the screw head has sharp edges and corners which I needed to ease.<\/p>\n

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\nThe edges of the clasp also had a bit of a tidy up.<\/p>\n

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\nNone of this was absolutely necessary but for me improved comfort and usability significantly.<\/p>\n

As per the description of this section, this information is provided in case anyone else finds a similar ‘issue’ that might be fixed in the same way.<\/i><\/p>\n

The TREAD in use<\/font><\/p>\n

You can view the TREAD in different ways. It might simply be \u2018Man Jewellery\u2019 or genuinely an Every Day Tool. How well you get on with it will also depend on several factors, from the actual size of your wrist, to if you are happy wearing something reasonably heavy on your wrist (like a big diver\u2019s watch).<\/p>\n

First of all though, just look at what you are carrying on your wrist with the TREAD (the adjustable wrench represents an Oxygen wrench), so the burden, if it is a burden, may just be worth it.<\/p>\n

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\nLeatherman are working on a watch for the TREAD to be a strap for. This has always seemed the most logical approach to me as a watch wearer, as with no additional burden my watch strap suddenly becomes useful.<\/p>\n

In the meantime though we have the TREAD as shown here, and for me the main issue has been of fit. Leatherman state it can be adjusted to 1\/4″ increments, but this is not true. There are two link sizes, 1\u201d and 3\/4″ which are indeed 1\/4″ different. So if you substitute one of these links for the other it will be a change of 1\/4″. However this relies on those two links being available , which they are not always going to be. Take the example, that for me to wear the TREAD I consider the two small screwdrivers as essential. This means I have to keep the 3\/4″ link in place so can now only adjust the size in 1\u201d increments. This is a very coarse adjustment.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately this coarse fit adjustment has led to several issues. Firstly the tread now sits onto my hand when my arm is down, and secondly, but more importantly it now clashes with all long sleeved tops and jackets.<\/p>\n

In the previous section I showed the filing I did. The reason for this was that the TREAD\u2019s sharp corners were not out of the way near my wrist, but instead rubbing on any long sleeve I wore. I was not prepared to shred my sleeves, so had to take action with the files. If the fit had been closer to my wrist, I don\u2019t think this would have been a problem at all.<\/p>\n

So moving beyond this, when the weather was warm enough not to wear long sleeves, the TREAD was much easier to live with and I was able to make it part of my EDC.<\/p>\n

At first it might seem awkward and odd to have a flexible screwdriver handle, but the Tread works surprisingly well in the hand allowing you a firm grip.<\/p>\n

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\nI might be wrong, but I feel the TREAD is really only for light duty jobs, and if winding up the force you need to be careful not to over stress the links and bend the jumper bars.<\/p>\n

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\nThe two smallest screwdrivers are my most used part of the TREAD. But being on the only small link has two consequences. First is the limited size adjustment by having to keep this one link.<\/p>\n

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\nThe second is that the blade can only be moved out to the side and not as much as the other screwdriver bits, limiting access.<\/p>\n

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\nAccess is another consideration. If the screw head is recessed at all, the bits on the TREAD will not reach it, so the TREAD is only suitable for surface mounted screw heads.<\/p>\n

\nWith all of that said, the TREAD is oddly alluring and both demands to be worn and to be toyed with like an \u2018executive toy\u2019. Its true usefulness will be entirely dependent on how often you need access to any of the tools on the TREAD. I can personally go days or weeks without needing any of these, but then go days in a row constantly needing various tools (however I did find the small cutter incredibly useful even when I didn\u2019t need any of the other tools). If you use any of these tools daily, I\u2019d say the TREAD is an absolute winner in terms of convenience. It also has a seriously manly bling factor and has people doing double takes as they realise it really is a working tool.<\/p>\n

Leatherman has said it is working on improving the fit and on a watch face to go with the TREAD. These additions\/improvements will take the TREAD to a new level of integration and usefulness.<\/p>\n

Review Summary<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

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Things I like<\/b><\/td>\nWhat doesn’t work so well for me<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Always on you tools<\/td>\nSize adjustment is too coarse to get a good fit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
User can choose which tools to keep<\/td>\nScrew heads and clasp have some sharp edges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doubles as \u2018Man Jewellery\u2019<\/td>\nPossibility of overloading with the larger tools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Airport security safe (so far)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Replaces up to 29 tools (depending on wrist size)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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