I agree with all your points. Especially the pliers and file issues.
I have been looking at purchasing a new Charge TI but have held back because I'm not sure if the pliers can hold up to the rigors of farm fencing work. I don't expect them to replace extra heavy duty pliers and wire cutters but why not use steel I won't be afraid to use every day>?

I say, why not make a multitool that is a real user tool. Imagine, if you will, the ability to carry a leatherman in a belt sheath and have professional quality, useable tools, always at hand. I would pay a lot for a tool like that.

I also agree that the leatherman is at least a 7/8 out of 10, the best I have ever seen. Good enough to let me see what it could be.

Jon