New Leatherman Sheath

[P35]

I like the snap closure

[Viking]

I actually prefer the old nylon sheath.  I've had one wear out after a year of multiple open and closures a day, but I still think it works best for me.

If Leatherman is going in this direction, I'm going to have to stock up on some old sheaths before they are gone, because I don't like this new one.

[Grant Lamontagne]

looks really nice def!  i wonder if they made those pockets on the sides for those of us who like to cram flashlights and what not in there?

also def, you getting any swag for us?

I picked up a few things to give away, but pickings were slim this year as all the manufacturers had to divide their efforts between here and the Outdoor Retailers show in Salt Lake City, which was scheduled at the same time.  Usually they are a few days apart, but not this year.

I'll post some of my thoughts on the show this year in another thread, so we don't derail this one! 

Def

[J-sews]

The new sheath looks to be designed specifically for the person who likes to carry their tool in the "open" condition. Personally, I never much cared for "open" carry, but thinking back, this was mainly because previous sheaths from Leatherman really didn't seem to do a good job of securing the tool in this position. The recent Charge/Wave leather sheath for instance (pictured below on left) seemed like it would only barely snap shut on an open tool.




This new one works much better. I may just have to give open carry a second chance.

[ryan1835]

i like the fact you can snap it shut while holding it open im too scared to wonder round with my charge open as the sheath dosent close

im liking it

[thebullfrog]

Nice. I want one of those for my Swisstool......

[Deere Man]

That sheath looks quite a bit more durable than the current line and it's nice to see them moving in that direction.  However, I would have greatly preferd a nice true leather sheath.  Even though they're made of "pleather," I'd take my leather Blast or Surge sheath over that thing any day.  I just like the classic look of a leather sheath, and the current ones aren't really that bad once they get broken in.  I know I'm in the minority here, and it's great to see new inovation coming from Leatherman.