2011 SHOT SHOW & the TNP Q & A

[chris777]

While Nutn may be a bit full of himself so apparently is leatherman.

Awls and scissors have been BEGGED for, and while they half heartedly listen, and produce niche models like the surge, and supertool, they havent addressed any of the request other than to make a larger priver bulkier model. 

and while it is semi cool that they are taking design cues from the forum (or blatant rip offs) 

I sometimes wish they would produce (and possibly credit) some of the more elaborate designs.


And how about sidekick S and wingman S for swap  lol     

I dont know I wanted a skeletool, but have been carrying a wave since they "upgraded" me. and havent had a huge issue with bulk.  I do still want a skele because I think I need to just have one and use it edc for a while to see, as I am actually thinking of clipping it on belt loop.  I have also started carrying the blast which begs the question, if I dual carry now  If these new tools fit the bil should I just dual carry one with a skele or come up with something else.

I have really been thinking of modding, if i coulf get a few test mules

[ari6126]

Awls and scissors have been BEGGED for, and while they half heartedly listen, and produce niche models like the surge, and supertool, they havent addressed any of the request other than to make a larger priver bulkier model. 

I'm pretty sure a common request was a Squirt with scissors and pliers. Then comes the PS4. Awls have really only been begged for on the Wave/Charge. If you can find a place to fit one without removing any of the other tools, I'll be very impressed. The newest models from LM are the Wingman, Sidekick, the PS4/ES4, the MUT, the Style, and the Style CS. A lot of those have scissors.
The more elaborate mods, (Evil and J-sews along with some others) really don't make a lot of business sense for LM. Maybe the Juice J-sews has been working on, but most of the complex mods are to serve a specific purpose.

and while it is semi cool that they are taking design cues from the forum (or blatant rip offs) 

As far as I know the only two forum mods to make it into production have been the Freestyle and the new CS. Also, one of the points of this forum is to rip off each other ideas. We just request pictures. Luckily, LM takes some really nice pictures.

[turnsouth]

I'm thinking that his choice of words, as well as his "attitude" might be to prevent people form saying something like: "That wasn't a review, that was just a long commercial for Leatherman"

[CENTURION]

I'm thinking that his choice of words, as well as his "attitude" might be to prevent people form saying something like: "That wasn't a review, that was just a long commercial for Leatherman"

Well in my opinion, SHOT isn't a place for reviews, as you can't have really any hands-on work experience with the products in question. I think it's just a place to show off products, and especially new stuff.

[turnsouth]

Well in my opinion, SHOT isn't a place for reviews, as you can't have really any hands-on work experience with the products in question. I think it's just a place to show off products, and especially new stuff.

True point. He could have prefaced the video by saying something like: "We're just taking a look at new tools, and their features. I'll keep any critical comments until I can do a proper review of the tools."