The Leatherman Rebar — The Multi-Tool That Lives in Every One of My Cars

BD Greenman
9 hours ago
2 min read

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If the Leatherman Skeletool is the everyday carry tool, the Rebar is the one you keep everywhere else.

I have one in every car. That should tell you something.

What's On It

The Rebar comes in a handy case that's genuinely practical — not just a box to throw in a drawer. It goes with you.

Here's what's inside:

Pliers, wire cutters and wire strippers — solid, full-size feel, built for real use.

Straight edge blade — clean, sharp, reliable.

Aggressive file — and I mean aggressive. Mine has seen a lot of use and it still performs.

Three flat head screwdrivers on the same side — different sizes, all locking.

Serrated blade — for when the straight edge isn't enough.

Bottle opener — always useful.

Chunky Phillips head — solid and dependable.

The saw — this is the tool we reach for constantly at OLT and on camping trips. A safe, controlled way to work with wood in the field. When you're teaching boys how to handle tools responsibly, a good saw matters.

The spine — the back of the tool can be used for fire starting. That's not a gimmick. That's a genuine survival feature.

How It Compares to the Skeletool

The Skeletool is sleeker and slimmer — perfect for daily pocket carry. The Rebar is chunkier, heavier, and has significantly more tools. It's the tool you keep in the car, the pack, the camp kit.

If you already own the Skeletool and want to step up — this is the next tool. More capability, more versatility, more reach.

At $100 on Amazon it is worth every cent.

One More Thing

For anyone who lives somewhere that carrying a blade is legally complicated — the Rebar is worth knowing about. When a tool has pliers, screwdrivers, a file, a saw, and a dozen other legitimate uses, and the blade is concealed within a multi-tool, it is often treated very differently than a standalone knife. It tends to be overlooked. Something to be aware of.