Leatherman Rebar (Leatherman #831548 Stainless)

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

2026 lineup note: Current. The Rebar remains Leatherman's classic full-size 4-inch pliers-based multi-tool: 17 tools, all locking, with premium replaceable wire/hard-wire cutters (154CM). Colors in 2026: Stainless, Black, Coyote Tan, Burnt Sienna, Mossy Slate, Heathered Cranberry. A Knifeless Rebar variant (replaces both blades with scissors/file, $99.95) also continues. Built on the heritage Super Tool lineage — distinct from the Wave+ and Signal already in this catalog.

Version lineage (2023–2026)

• 2011: Rebar launched as the PST/Super Tool successor — first 4-inch Leatherman with replaceable wire cutters.
• 2023–2024: Color refresh wave: Burnt Sienna (Cerakote), Mossy Slate, Heathered Cranberry added alongside Stainless/Black/Coyote Tan. Knifeless Rebar introduced for knife-restricted workplaces.
• 2025: Continued at $99.95 MSRP; colored variants with matching colored nylon sheaths (sold separately).
• 2026: Still current across all six colors; no structural revision announced as of Sept 2026.

Overview

The Rebar is the workhorse multi-tool: needlenose/regular pliers, replaceable 154CM wire and hard-wire cutters, electrical crimper, wire stripper, 420HC plain and serrated blades, wood saw, awl with thread loop, 8-inch ruler, wood/metal file, Phillips + large + small screwdrivers, can/bottle openers, and lanyard ring — 17 tools, every one locking. At 6.7 oz (190 g) and 4 inches closed it's lighter than the Wave+ and noticeably slimmer than the Super Tool 300, which is why it's the one Leatherman r/EDC and job-site folks name when they want full-size pliers without Wave bulk. Assembled in the USA.

Key Specs

Pricing

• MSRP: $99.95 (leatherman.com, locally.com dealer data, SMKW, crawled 2026). Knifeless Rebar also $99.95.
• Street: $79.95–$79.96 at knife retailers (GPKnives, SMKW special pricing); Amazon $99.95. ~$80 is the common deal price.
• Value note: at $80 street it's the cheapest path to full-size Leatherman pliers with replaceable cutters — undercuts the Wave+ by ~$20.

In the Box

Rebar multi-tool, nylon sheath (stainless SKU), Torx adjustment tool on some SKUs (UNVERIFIED for current packaging — re-verify), printed manual. Colored-sheath variants bundle matching sheath.

Warranty

25-year warranty — Leatherman's standard, serviced from Portland, Oregon; widely praised in owner reviews ("exceptional customer service" is a recurring review theme).

Support & Parts

Leatherman direct: replacement wire cutters sold separately, warranty repair service, custom engraving program. Huge third-party sheath/bit ecosystem.

Community Verdict

The Rebar is the community's "if you want a real tool" pick: leatherman.com shows 980 reviews at ~4.57/5; Amazon carries 4,868 ratings at $99.95. KnifeCenter's July 2026 review: "Small, Light, and Tough — but needs breaking in," noting new examples arrive stiff and benefit from a drop of oil. EU reviewers praise it for German-knife-law-friendly carry. The recurring knocks: stiff out of the box, no pocket clip (sheath or pocket only), no bit driver (vs Wave+), and the black oxide finish wears fast ("The black wears off really fast. I wish I had just gone with stainless." — Caleb H.). The Knifeless Rebar earns its own following — a bus operator's review: "I bought the knifeless version because my work doesn't allow 'weapons'. The quality is top notch." No fabricated scores.

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Research dates: 2026-09-20 to 2026-09-21. Specs cross-verified across leatherman.com (crawled ~2026-09-16), knifecenter.com, gpknives.com, smkw.com, armsagora.com, gunmart.net review, and bestmulti-tool.com. Re-verify live: MSRP/street, whether the Knifeless variant remains in 2026 lineup, and sheath-in-box policy per color.

Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality (enrichment — Sept 2026)

The Rebar is built to be rebuilt: the 154CM replaceable wire cutters are the headline — when the cutters notch, you swap them instead of retiring the tool, and Leatherman sells replacements. Owner reviews describe years of job-site use; the 25-year warranty is honored from Portland and "exceptional customer service" recurs across hundreds of reviews. Failure modes: pivot stiffness when new (breaks in), the rocker-style locks collecting grit on dirty jobsites, and black-oxide finishes wearing to silver at contact points within months (cosmetic). Blade steel is 420HC — tough and easy to sharpen, modest edge retention; owners who expect super-steel retention will be disappointed. No pattern of structural failures found.

Version history — year by year (enrichment — Sept 2026)

• 2023: Core Stainless and Black; color expansion begins with Burnt Sienna (Cerakote) and Heathered Cranberry.
• 2024: Mossy Slate added; six-color lineup complete; colored nylon sheaths as accessories.
• 2025: Knifeless Rebar gains visibility as the workplace-safe variant ($99.95).
• 2026: Full lineup current at $99.95 MSRP; no Gen-2 or structural revision as of Sept 2026.

Head-to-head vs closest rivals (enrichment — Sept 2026)

• vs Leatherman Wave+ (/library/gear/repair-tools/leatherman-wave-plus/): the Wave+ is the more famous EDC — outside-accessible blades, bit driver, one-hand opening. The Rebar counters with a slimmer classic chassis, replaceable cutters, a wood saw, and a ~$20 lower street price. Wave for convenience; Rebar for hard-use simplicity and repairability.
• vs Leatherman Signal (/library/gear/repair-tools/leatherman-signal/): the Signal is the outdoor-specific tool (ferro rod, whistle, hammer, sharpener) at 7.5 oz; the Rebar is the better general work tool — more screwdrivers, saw, awl, file — and lighter. Signal for the trail kit, Rebar for the truck.
• vs Leatherman Skeletool CX (/library/gear/repair-tools/leatherman-skeletool-cx/): Skeletool is the minimalist (5 oz, pocket clip, bit driver) for light EDC; Rebar is the full-size answer when the job needs real pliers, a saw, and locking everything. Different weight classes, same brand loyalty.

Care & maintenance (enrichment — Sept 2026)

Oil the pivots when new — new Rebars are famously stiff; a drop of mineral oil and a week of opening/closing transforms them. Rinse and dry after wet/muddy use; the rocker locks trap grit — flush with water, then oil. 420HC sharpens easily on any field sharpener. Replace cutters with the Torx tool when notched. Black-oxide models: expect holster-wear; stainless hides it. Store in the sheath to protect the edge.

Buying traps (enrichment — Sept 2026)

• No pocket clip: it rides in the sheath or loose in a pocket — EDC folks used to clips should know.
• No bit driver: unlike the Wave+, you're limited to the three fixed screwdrivers; fine for camp, limiting for tech work.
• Black finish wears: multiple owners report the black oxide wearing to silver fast — buy stainless unless you need low-vis.
• Stiffness is normal: don't return it for being tight new; oil and break it in.
• Price hunt: $79.95–79.96 is the common street deal (GPKnives, SMKW) vs $99.95 list — rarely worth paying full price.

Community Verdict — additional voices (enrichment — Sept 2026)

Additional sourced voices (Sept 2026): KnifeCenter reviewer Ben (Jul 2026) — "perfect for small, light, and tough" after break-in, warns about pinching a hand squeezing it shut; Gun Mart (UK) review — "very well-designed... strong and very robust... the feel of the handles is very reassuring when undertaking tasks in cold or wet weather"; leatherman.com's Jay M. — "I have a standard Rebar that has been my main multi-tool for years"; int.leatherman.com's Drew A. on the Knifeless — "this is (IMO) the best value on the market" for an all-in-one without bits; Amazon's 4,868-rating corpus at $99.95; r/EDC threads consistently rank it the "real work" alternative to the Wave. No fabricated scores.

Key Specs gap-fill (enrichment — Sept 2026)

Weights in both units: 6.7 oz = 189.94 g (KnifeCenter); GPKnives lists 6.65 oz (188.5 g) — minor retailer variance, use 6.7 oz official. Closed 4.0 in (10.16 cm); blade 2.9 in (7.36 cm). 17 locking tools. 154CM replaceable cutters; 420HC blades. 25-year warranty. MSRP $99.95, street ~$79.95 (Sept 2026). Six colors 2026: Stainless, Black, Coyote Tan, Burnt Sienna, Mossy Slate, Heathered Cranberry.