Not what I expected- New Leatherman Tools

[MTguy]

They've grown on me quite abit since the stock photos. I'm interested in both, not sure which one I'd rather get. I hope they do sell the biner and case separately.

[Santos]

to me they just look like baby Waves.

I like them, at that price and american made thats awesome.

The only questions are.

When are they due on the market?
Do the layer tools lock?

[Fistach]

With price 29 $USD (in poland around 50 for our stupid uber high taxes - that's why I'm buying them in US:)) I'll purchase one for my GF:)

[Xelkos]

These are the Fall models coming out in September of 2011.

NEW PRODUCTS ::
As promised to all our loyal fans here. You have the very first look at the new tools for Leatherman in 2011. Coming this September to a store near you the Leatherman Sidekick and Wingman. The best part – they are all Leatherman, 25-year warranty, outside accessible blades and features and only $29.99 & $39.99 MSRP Pictures below…More on the discussion tab. Sahweet!!! Photos have been loaded.

I'd like to get the carabiner with the Wingman. But I wonder why the small blade on the Sidekick? The tool already has a partially serrated blade, adding another smaller serrated blade (looks like the one on the Vista) seems redundant. Leatherman could of done better by making this tool a utility blade and awl in one tool.


Sidekick


Wingman

[mtool78]

BO version would be nice, do you think that might be available some day?

[jekostas]

BO version would be nice, do you think that might be available some day?

It is riveted - Duracoat project!

[Dunc]

Grant do these two new tools have locking Blades ? If they do lock and they are replacing the non locking Kick I think that is a bad move .

Dunc

[Fistach]

Grant do these two new tools have locking Blades ? If they do lock and they are replacing the non locking Kick I think that is a bad move .

Dunc

Yes they have take a look at the image I've made:



Look at the shape that is almost the same as the locking mechanism of Wave.

In the bottom see the release buttons.

[craigy]

bad call there leatherman.making now all there range bar the juice and keychain stuff locking will put the uk market for leatherman down the pan.

[mtool78]

These days non-locking blades would be pretty hard to sell in countries where those are not illegal. Would it be ok by the laws if you just disable those locks?

[Neil]

In the UK disabling the locks would get around the legal side of things but by the looks of it they have no backspring so the blade would just fold.

So they're no good for EDC in the UK.  They are also OHO so that rules out Denmark and the fact that they are OHO+locking means they're no good for Germany.  I'm sure I've missed someone but the point is it looks like LM really don't see the need to appeal to the European market

[mtool78]

Sounds sad... Our local laws are not that clear, in theory its illegal to carry anything that has a sharp edge but in real life it's almost impossible to get into troubles with law if you just don't hurt anyone with your blade. Police will of course take your knife if they see you having one, but probably there won't be any consequences - u may even get your knife back from police station if you were not causing troubles.

[duckman1975]

Thanks Grant, cool pictures.
Is it just me or do they look like a model of multitool from Gerber, forgot the name.
Looks like for light use only.

[Carlos]

Sounds sad... Our local laws are not that clear, in theory its illegal to carry anything that has a sharp edge but in real life it's almost impossible to get into troubles with law if you just don't hurt anyone with your blade. Police will of course take your knife if they see you having one, but probably there won't be any consequences - u may even get your knife back from police station if you were not causing troubles.

Here in Portugal legislation for white weapons is a bit loose. They've got just a few points on that:
- blades shorter than 10cm are not considered weapons, except:
- butterflies, throwing knives, starts, automatic (spring assisted) folders, regardless of length.

They do not mention anything regarding locking or one hand opening. But I know police uses to confiscate -- illegally -- lockable folders even if shorter than 10cm. YOu'll have to go to court to reclaim it back and that takes too long and is too expensive. And even after a favourable decision your chances of getting the stuff back are diminute, because it may have been "lost" meanwhile 

[Santos]

here in australia the laws vary from state to state.

In a nutshell in NSW (as is my understanding) carrying blades have to have a 'legal purpose' so carrying one for the sake of it is a no no. Still as a tradesman i have a purpose

In practice though you can carry a sak or a multitool and unless you a silly enough to draw attention to yourself its never a problem. Cops don't really comb the streets stopping people in search of blades. Most cops also excersise a degree of discretion anyway.

I am happy that they are locking tools, i'm certain despite all the forum ettiquete that several of our UK brethrens EDC Blasts, Waves, Powerlocks everyday. They just keep their noses clean and stay smart about how they go about doing it.

I can't wait to get a sidekick
(also now i may hold off on buying a BLAST for my mother to replace the KICK i won on this forum.... between now and september they may have another price drop)