Camo Blast!

prime77 · **on:** April 09, 2007, 03:13:44 AM

I'm not really big into Camo stuff and I thought I wouldn't like any of the Camo multiools but when I saw this in person I was amazed how cool it looked.

prime77 · **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2007, 03:15:22 AM

prime77 · **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2007, 03:17:38 AM

last ones

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2007, 03:38:11 AM

Very nice- is that another Cabela's model or is it available elsewhere too?

Def

prime77 · **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2007, 03:43:56 AM

I found this one at Academy Sports and Outdoors.

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2007, 03:50:54 AM

It's gorgeous!

supratentorial · **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2007, 05:12:59 AM

Nice!

J-sews · **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2007, 05:13:16 AM

Hmmmm...I don't see it listed at TYLER TOOL or at MOONTRAIL. They both are usually the first to carry any new Leatherman variations.

I wonder if the camo Blast was some sort of exclusive release?

prime77 · **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2007, 05:23:11 AM

There were no stickers or anything special on the clampack saying it was a store exclusive.

geoemt · **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2007, 06:22:22 AM

Very nice LM, I like it!!!

Splat · **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2007, 06:25:43 PM

Looks more like they took a picture, cut it up, then applied it to the handles. Splat likey-likey!

geoemt · **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2007, 08:49:43 PM

What about the price, how much is it??

Guillermo

J-sews · **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2007, 03:03:03 AM

Quote from: geoemt on April 09, 2007, 08:49:43 PM

What about the price, how much is it??

Guillermo

....and how much of a commission will you be charging to pick them up and ship them to us?

CacherX4 · **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2007, 03:46:54 AM

I think I like the looks of that better than the camo Charge!!! OK, I lied, I like them both the same

Nice find prime77.

prime77 · **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2007, 08:09:30 AM

Quote from: geoemt on April 09, 2007, 08:49:43 PM

What about the price, how much is it??

Guillermo

It was $56.95 and there was lots of them at the store. Unfortunately the Academy Sports and Outdoors store I got it at is 2 and half hours away and I don't have any plans to go that way again for a while.

geoemt · **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2007, 03:50:00 AM

Hi, I just visited the local Academy Sports and Outdoors and found this LM, it looks amazing!!!!!, they still have 5 or 6 more. If you are interested let me know, I can buy and ship it to the members of this forum. Just send me an email or a PM.

I'm very happy with this tool.

Guillermo

joebw · **Reply #16 on:** April 14, 2007, 12:39:55 AM

Hi All,

After learning about this, I googled Academy and got the following response.

Thank you for visiting www.academy.com. We do not offer on-line shopping at this time. However, our stores in Pensacola FL, Franklin, TN and Corpus Christi, TX can accommodate phone order requests (limited to stock on hand). If you would like to contact either store, their phone numbers are as follows:

Pensacola, FL (850) 473-3800
Franklin, TN: (615) 435-8341
Corpus Christi, TX: (361) 992-9022

All items are shipped via UPS. Please note that these stores are not able to ship firearms, ammunition or items over 85 lbs.

If you are replying to this e-mail please reply with history. If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. You may also contact us at our toll free number, 1-888-922-2336, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, central time.

Sincerely,

Customer Service Department
Academy Sports and Outdoors
1800 N. Mason Rd.
Katy, TX 77449

I called the Pensecola store and was told that they didn't do phone or mail orders. I then said that I had an email from the Corporate Customer Service Department stating that they did do phone orders. The fellow I was talking with asked if he could go and check. When he returned, he said they would take my order. He took info about where to ship and my phone number saying someone would call within the hour for my cc info. Amazingly, they did. That was on Tuesday. Today - Friday - it was here.

As to cost, they charged me for the tool, shipping and Florida sales tax. Total was $68.36. Not bad for a future collectiable.

Hope this helps - Joe

J-sews · **Reply #17 on:** April 15, 2007, 04:38:43 AM

Thanks guys!

Now how about some more pics of that beauty?

prime77 · **Reply #18 on:** April 15, 2007, 08:29:55 AM

Here are some quick ones.

prime77 · **Reply #19 on:** April 15, 2007, 08:31:09 AM

J-sews · **Reply #20 on:** April 15, 2007, 05:22:09 PM

I've been reading a bit on how they apply these fancy paint jobs. The same process is used on camoflage colored firearms, wood grain finished automotive dash boards and steering wheels, psychedelic cell phone covers, etc. It is called Water Transfer Printing. There are actually a number of steps to the process, but the pattern is actually transferred to the item in a tank of water!

Apparently the desired pattern is on a thin film, which dissolves on the surface of the water. As the item to be colored is slowly dipped into the water, the color pattern adheres to the surface. It is then removed from the tank and sent on to be baked and clear coated. Meanwhile, a new film is placed on the water, and the next item is dipped, etc, etc. Pretty neat!

I found a couple of brief explanations HERE and HERE.

The second company, Dynamic Finishes, will even do single pieces for you. They show many different camoflage patterns available HERE.