History: One Hand Tool

The One Hand Tool (OHT) from Leatherman is direct competition for Gerber and the Multi-Plier 600 type sliding pliers that Gerber is actually more known for. The OHT is a very heavy duty built tool from Leatherman. The pliers are one hand opening that slide out from one end and you have tools that are both outside opening and one hand opening. A design of what tools are where is stamped onto the handle for easy identification and for each tools location. This tool was introduced in 2010 and it is still in production today.

Jaws

• Needlenose/regular spring loaded pliers with removable 154CM cutters and hard wire notch.

Handles/Frame

• Bead blasted colored stainless steel with rolled edges for comfort and cutouts for accessing all tools one handed.

Blades and Tools

Blade Characteristics

• All tools have a black oxide finish.

Locking Mechanism

• All tools lock with liner locks and the sliding plier head also has a lock to keep it from opening on accident.

Sheath

• The OHT comes with either a black or tan molle type sheath.

Dimensions

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• Length closed =4.5 in | 11.5 cm
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• Weight = 9.9 oz | 280.6 g

Versions

• None

Variations

• The OHT comes in three colors tan, black and silver all with black oxide tools. There is also an all black oxide variation as well.

Background

Related Tools

• The OHT has a few Leatherman relatives. The Super Tool 300, Rebar, newer Surge, MUT and Signal all have removable cutter as the OHT does. The Wave, New Wave, Charge series and Surge all have one hand opening tools. The Super Tool 300 and Rebar also have similar cutouts for tool access. The Gerber Multi-Plier 600 and Multi-Plier 400 series have a very similar sliding plier design to this tool as well.

• OHT Owner's Club - in the Multitool.org forums
• OHT Review - in the Multitool.org forums
• LM OHT owners, what do you think of this tool? - in the Multitool.org forums
• OHT owners - your feedback please... - in the Multitool.org forums
• Living with an OHT - in the Multitool.org forums
• My comparision - Leatherman OHT vs. Gerber MP 600 - in the Multitool.org forums
• Leatherman OHT - in the Multitool.org forums
• OHT at Leatherman Website