More Skeletool & K500L Info

joebw · **on:** August 26, 2007, 09:38:20 PM

Hi Gang,

Take a long at this. There are reasonable pictures of both. The K500L and K501L are supposed to be available in September.

Joe

Roadie · **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2007, 09:41:45 PM

Ermm, did you forget the link or can i not find it?

joebw · **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2007, 09:42:31 PM

Sorry about that - forgot to put the address in. Here it is

www.outdoorretailer.com/or/photos/stylus/7973.pdf

Best - Joe

Roadie · **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2007, 09:47:01 PM

Good find!
$72 (or $96) does seem quite a bit of money but it does look pretty nice!
Roadie

Spoonrobot · **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2007, 10:18:28 PM

Oh snap! A removable light source with clipping ability!

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2007, 10:50:23 PM

Thanks for the tip Joe!

As regards the K500L, it must be that Leatherman and Buck engineers were working in parallel universes on this knife-tool-with-an-onboard-light concept. At least the light is removable on the Leatherman.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2007, 03:21:06 AM

I wish I could know who's making the light for the K500L/K501L. I'm also wondering if there'll be follow on models,with other features,like drivers,etc.

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2007, 10:58:12 PM

That light/knife combo is pretty neat, but IMO, it would make more sense on a MT. I carry a MT to kinda be prepared for lots of situations, but if I'm in a situation where I want a dedicated knife, I'll probably want a dedicated flashlight as well.

Raukodur · **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2007, 11:26:14 PM

Am I right in thinking I am not the only one who thinks 72 dollars is an absurdly high price for the skeletool?

J-sews · **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2007, 12:29:41 AM

Quote from: Raukodur on August 27, 2007, 11:26:14 PM

Am I right in thinking I am not the only one who thinks 72 dollars is an absurdly high price for the skeletool?

$72 manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) might translate into what, fifty dollars or so street price?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2007, 01:19:14 AM

That's what I am hoping. $45-50 would be the max I would want to pay for a minimalist multi. Paying more for less would hurt LM in the long run I think.

Def

tango44 · **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2007, 06:58:27 PM

I want to see a picture of the tool folded?

joebw · **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2007, 07:27:33 PM

Hi,

If you want to see the Skeletool folded, go to

http://www.equipped.org/ORSummer2007.htm

and click on all the links.

Joe

joebw · **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2007, 12:41:50 AM

Hello All,

I tried to get delivery info on the K500/501L tools with lights from one of my suppliers. They answered yesterday saying that the September delivery date was postponed without any estimate of when we'll see these.

Last night, I emailed my contact at Leatherman and today received the following:

"Hi Joe,

Yes, this is the case. The K500L/K501L knife with light has been put on hold. I'm sorry , but I don't have any update on when it might be coming out.. The Genus (I asked about pictures) will be out in mid-October and you should be able to visit our web site by the beginning of October to see more pictures."

I'll let you all know as soon as I get more info.

Best - Joe

Viper · **Reply #14 on:** September 01, 2007, 03:20:25 AM

What's the difference between the Skeletool and the CX?

Anthony · **Reply #15 on:** September 01, 2007, 05:53:14 PM

Quote from: joebw on August 29, 2007, 07:27:33 PM

Hi,

If you want to see the Skeletool folded, go to

http://www.equipped.org/ORSummer2007.htm

and click on all the links.

Joe

So it DOES have a pocket clip

J-sews · **Reply #16 on:** September 02, 2007, 04:23:27 PM

Quote from: Corrugated on September 01, 2007, 05:53:14 PM

So it DOES have a pocket clip

Yep, just like I was telling you guys all along. Next time maybe you'll listen to me....

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #17 on:** September 02, 2007, 04:41:33 PM

Now where's the fun in that?

Def

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #18 on:** September 02, 2007, 06:31:00 PM

I've probably said it before, but I'm REALLY glad the pocket clip is on this thing. Do we know if it's removable or not?

tango44 · **Reply #19 on:** September 03, 2007, 05:26:51 PM

Quote from: joebw on August 30, 2007, 12:41:50 AM

Hello All,

I tried to get delivery info on the K500/501L tools with lights from one of my suppliers. They answered yesterday saying that the September delivery date was postponed without any estimate of when we'll see these.

Last night, I emailed my contact at Leatherman and today received the following:

"Hi Joe,

Yes, this is the case. The K500L/K501L knife with light has been put on hold. I'm sorry , but I don't have any update on when it might be coming out.. The Genus (I asked about pictures) will be out in mid-October and you should be able to visit our web site by the beginning of October to see more pictures."

I'll let you all know as soon as I get more info.

Best - Joe

Genus? what is a Genus?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #20 on:** September 03, 2007, 08:17:21 PM

There once was a Leatherman named Genus....

Def

M.TEX · **Reply #21 on:** September 03, 2007, 10:59:28 PM

Why did I clicked on this thread....

Now I got have this one....I need a second job....

Is it going to be out in October or is it going to be like the Zilla Tool

Santa , I was good this year.

Please let me have one of this ;D

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #22 on:** September 03, 2007, 11:54:28 PM

Quote from: M.TEX on September 03, 2007, 10:59:28 PM

Why did I clicked on this thread....

Now I got have this one....I need a second job....

Is it going to be out in October or is it going to be like the Zilla Tool

Santa , I was good this year. Please let me have one of this ;D

Santa only ever bring me coal

Congrates on the Century mate

tango44 · **Reply #23 on:** September 04, 2007, 01:22:04 AM

Quote from: Defender on September 03, 2007, 08:17:21 PM

There once was a Leatherman named Genus....

Def

any pics? I never saw a Genus!

joebw · **Reply #24 on:** September 04, 2007, 02:48:34 PM

No pictures of the Genus yet. Leatherman marketing says October for both the pictures and the pruner.

Joe

tango44 · **Reply #25 on:** September 04, 2007, 05:42:55 PM

Quote from: joebw on September 04, 2007, 02:48:34 PM

No pictures of the Genus yet. Leatherman marketing says October for both the pictures and the pruner.

Joe

Defender said it was in the past a tool called Genus so I'm confused!

J-sews · **Reply #26 on:** September 04, 2007, 05:59:16 PM

The Genus is a new pruner tool they are bringing out later this year. It was announced in a newsletter from Leatherman a couple months back. Here is what they had to say at that time:

Genus - The Professional's Pruner (and multi-tool)
Take everything you know about professional pruners and turn it on its head. Or in the case of Genus™…Rotate it. These new pruners feature an industry-first: A rotating handle that stores a full set of professional tools. Just push the button and flip the handle around and you'll find a knife, Phillips screwdriver, sprinkler head adjustment tool/flat screwdriver, bottle opener and very aggressive saw. Included with this professional-grade pruning tool is a diamond-coated file that doubles as an open-end wrench to adjust the pruner nut when necessary.

joebw · **Reply #27 on:** September 04, 2007, 06:07:18 PM

Hi Tango44,

I suggest that you go to the Leatherman site and sign up for their newsletter. You'll find info on that in the section called Leatherman World.

Best - Joe

trickknife · **Reply #28 on:** September 06, 2007, 07:37:32 PM

New review on the Skeletool from Popular Mechanics.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/home_journal_news/4221370.html

zackhugh · **Reply #29 on:** September 06, 2007, 09:58:21 PM

Nice find!

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