Leatherman MUT?

SoDak · **on:** January 20, 2010, 05:20:47 AM

I've been checking all the sites for SHOT show updates when I stumbled across this gem.
http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2010/01/19/the-mut-leathermans-first-firearm-centric-multi-tool/#more-4188
This could be interesting.

Anthony · **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:26:56 AM

Holy Colorful Enunciation, good spot SoDak!

donvito · **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:27:28 AM

September release hmmz, regular and eod version

Sazabi · **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:29:59 AM

I don't care if I'm a Vic fanboy... or that I have no need for one... yet (give me a couple months, then we'll talk), but I'm so getting one.

Poncho65 · **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:31:51 AM

Now that is a tool that interests me

A hammer this thing has a hammer

Anthony · **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:34:26 AM

...I wonder how many Leatherman nuts here will also purchase a gun simply to test some of the impliments on this tool...

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:34:30 AM

OMG

I don't even need it but damn Leatherman, that thing is awesome! Looks like they really thought the features through.

This is why I love Leatherman. Can't wait to see what else they have waiting in the shadows.

It's like the Skeletool and ST300 had rough sex.

Chako · **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:34:42 AM

Very nice.

Anthony · **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:37:21 AM

Another thought...the ST300 plier heads are being manufactured with the standard (no crimper) design in black oxide. Hopefully just a matter of time that a standard BO ST300 is released.

This is all assuming the plier heads are identical, which at first look I think they are.

J-sews · **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:40:45 AM

The MUT (Military Utility Tool) is indeed an all new offering from Leatherman, introduced just today. It is designed specifically for military, police, or civilian users of AR15/M16 rifles. There are two models in the works; the standard version and an EOD version. We handled several prototypes today:

At first glance the MUT may appear to a be simply a tricked-out Skeletool, but don't let the scale fool you. The plier head is the same one used on the new Super Tool 300, and the knife and saw blades are the largest ever included on a Leatherman tool.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:42:57 AM

Oh god, I just creamed myself. =O

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:46:23 AM

Poncho65 · **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:47:15 AM

Is it me or are those bits really long

donvito · **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:49:28 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on January 20, 2010, 05:47:15 AM

Is it me or are those bits really long

Nah it's just you

J-sews · **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:50:35 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on January 20, 2010, 05:31:51 AM

Now that is a tool that interests me A hammer this thing has a hammer

It has a hammer!!

How many times, with nothing else better close at hand, have you been tempted to hammer on something with your multitool?

(And how many times have you given in to that temptation?!!)

Well now you can hammer away with a clear conscience, as the MUT has a solid "heel" type protrusion designed specifically as an impact tool.

Even better, a clever little strap cutter (with replacable blade!) is tucked underneath.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:51:47 AM

OHHHHHH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOD!

Crouton · **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:55:29 AM

I like the look of this tool, although it vaguely reminds me of a Gerber design. It is a purpose built tool and as such i wouldn't have much need for it, but I love that the new plier head design is making it's way into a tool without outside, one hand opening blades. It won't be long now I hope that we see this plier head on a Charge.

Very cool design, bold design actually.

SoDak · **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:57:07 AM

J-sews, I hope I didn't ruin your and Grant's Shot Show report by posting this right away.

Anyway, was leatherman able to explain where and what the bolt override tool is about?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2010, 05:58:57 AM

We attended a special "party" today hosted by Leatherman to launch the new MUT, which stands for Military Utility Tool. It's going to be a bit pricey (we have heard around $150 MSRP) but it does look really good. I don't think this is a gimmick kind of military tool like a lot of them- it looks like the real deal, although as you can imagine, I can't honestly say for sure until I try it.

Which means I need to find a good deal on an AR-15!

The bolt override is simple a method of levering a jammed cartridge out quickly.

Def

J-sews · **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2010, 06:01:25 AM

Quote from: SoDak on January 20, 2010, 05:57:07 AM

J-sews, I hope I didn't ruin your and Grant's Shot Show report by posting this right away.

Anyway, was leatherman able to explain where and what the bolt override tool is about?

Not to worry SoDak, the more information the better!

(And besides, it just pushes us to be a bit quicker next time if we want to be first!)

MUT in hammer mode:

Poncho65 · **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2010, 06:09:40 AM

It would seem LM is taking all the new tools we have seen so far into a good direction

cliosguy · **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2010, 06:10:52 AM

meaning: holy f***ing s**!!! that looks wicked, thanks for the report guys

i would call it SS300(SuperSkeletool300)

im getting one, at least to scare people now and then

Quote from: Poncho65 on January 20, 2010, 06:09:40 AM

It would seem LM is taking all the new tools we have seen so far into a good direction

i feel the same

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #22 on:** January 20, 2010, 06:11:31 AM

Quote from: J-sews on January 20, 2010, 06:01:25 AM

Quote from: SoDak on January 20, 2010, 05:57:07 AM
J-sews, I hope I didn't ruin your and Grant's Shot Show report by posting this right away.

Anyway, was leatherman able to explain where and what the bolt override tool is about?

Not to worry SoDak, the more information the better! (And besides, it just pushes us to be a bit quicker next time if we want to be first!)

MUT in hammer mode:

(Image removed from quote.)

Wait wait, hold up a moment, whats that thing on the right?

Poncho65 · **Reply #23 on:** January 20, 2010, 06:14:10 AM

I am sure they are teasing us and will show everything in there time

but so they might hurry up

I am on a 3 hour delay guys it's time for bed here

cliosguy · **Reply #24 on:** January 20, 2010, 06:15:27 AM

Quote from: gafftapegreenia on January 20, 2010, 05:34:30 AM

OMG

It's like the Skeletool and ST300 had rough sex.

only possible explanation IMHO

J-sews · **Reply #25 on:** January 20, 2010, 06:42:48 AM

Quote from: donvito on January 20, 2010, 05:49:28 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on January 20, 2010, 05:47:15 AM
Is it me or are those bits really long
Nah it's just you

Mighty long indeed!

And a pretty damn clever on-board carrying means as well.

There are actually two long bits on board (as well as a third short bit, more on that later) The bits are carried in a pair of form fitting slots on either side of the handle channel.

In the pic below you can just barely see the phillips tip of one driver peaking out of it's slot:

Rotating the plier handle up on its side, you can now see the tips of both bits peaking out, as well as the clever detent/push-button device that holds them in:

To access a driver bit, simply push the button down.....

....and slide the bit out.

Wallah!!

(please pardon the photos, as the room lighting was not ideal) $:-\$

AHB · **Reply #26 on:** January 20, 2010, 06:47:29 AM

Ask them if there's gonna be a 2HO model of this...

prime77 · **Reply #27 on:** January 20, 2010, 07:03:37 AM

Excellent report and pics guys. You sure are a lucky bunch.

J-sews · **Reply #28 on:** January 20, 2010, 07:09:09 AM

Quote from: AHB on January 20, 2010, 06:47:29 AM

Ask them if there's gonna be a 2HO model of this...

$:-\$

We can ask Allan, but it was pretty clear the design emphasis was for use by military and police, in quick-response situations. They probably would not consider a two-hand opener to fit that criteria. $:-\$

J-sews · **Reply #29 on:** January 20, 2010, 07:15:17 AM

Quote from: gafftapegreenia on January 20, 2010, 06:11:31 AM

Wait wait, hold up a moment, whats that thing on the right?

It's a wrench, included with the MUT (along with a fancy Molle sheath) We are told the wrench is designed to fit optical sight mounts on the AR15/M16 rifles.

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