I have the same blade and thought I would add to your review.

My LM e306x didn't have the "give" in the handle even when using as a screwdriver that yours did. I'm not sure if tightening would help, but it might.

I found the bit storage handle to be somewhat awkward to hold in hand at first, but I've grown accustomed to it. Removing the bits from the storage can be tedious and sometimes damn near impossible (in the cold with gloved hands or when your hands are damp). The included bits are a nice rounded selection of 1/4" and 3/16" straight, 1/8" straight and T15, and the third bit has No.1 and No.2 Philips. They are very useful and probably the most commonly seen heads, though I would have opted for replacing one of the straights with a square.

The driver itself readily accepts and releases the bits quite well... just as it should. It also pushes back into the handle with a little effort... there isn't a lock on it. I like the convenience, but worry about driving hard with it. Much like kfulton, I like that the handle makes it feel like a real screwdriver compared to my New Wave multi.

It is definitely a right handed knife. The thumbstud is so recessed that I found it difficult to open with it and exclusively use the spine opener. This works great and with a small flip will open the blade to locked almost instantly all the time. When it does fail to lock, it's easy enough to then use the stud to open the rest of the way. The spine opening can be done left handed (thankfully). But unlocking it is cumbersome using the left. It CAN all be done left handed (except the nearly useless thumb stud), but it's more awkward and may not be the best choice for an emergency situation using your off-hand and pumping with adrenaline.

I found the fit and finish to be superior. The knife steel is excellent as is the handle body. Other than being a bit of a lint trap, the clip/opener is a fantastic addition and though I doubt it was intentional, the split shape of the clip would allow for a laynyard to be squeezed through its 1/16" gap. As previously mentioned, a full use lanyard hole would have been nice. The clip needs to be depressed to release it's lock. Seems like this would have been a prudent design choice for the driver as well.

I actually found it to carry quite well in the pocket on my left side. It was simply too large to get to my gear in my more often used right pocket, but it wasn't uncomfortable on either side.

There looks like there's room for another tool on the clip-side hinge. Perhaps for lanyard rings, or another short tool.

I EDC this blade for right now and I have to say that it's build quality is excellent (as I have come to expect from LM). I really like the spine blade release both for convenience and speed. The blade itself is excellent, and I've used it on a lot of materials. The tools are functional and sturdy.

Yet, it has it's shortcomings in it's design. If the thumbstud was a tad less shallow and had some grip, if the bits were a little easier to pull out of the handle, and if the lock mechanism were ambidextrous and the blade were a bit bigger (length, height and thickness), I would have absolutely zero problem recommending this as a full-time emergency knife. As it is, I still highly recommend it for EDC in an urban environment. It looks a bit like a multi, seems less threatening (as long as you open with the stud or manually), and isn't so obvious with it's 2 1/2" blade.

Hopefully Leatherman is reading this (though that seems very presumptuous). With a few small modifications this could be a real winner. These were among the first LM knife releases, so I look forward to the next crop! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />