New Leatherman Tools (Hawkchucker tried scoopin' the boss)!

Grant Lamontagne · **on:** January 17, 2011, 09:21:33 PM

In case you aren't keeping up with my Tweets and FB announcements (and shame on you if you aren't!) I managed to sneak onto the show floor today while everyone is setting up, and I just happened to see a Leatherman display for two new tools, called (IIRC) the Wingman and the SideKick. I don't have any details, and I wasn't able to get a picture, but I will have more info tomorrow after I meet with them.

You heard it here first though!

Def

AHB · **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:22:33 PM

Wohooo...

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:27:13 PM

Wingman!

Leatherman is my Wingman!

cerbera147 · **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:30:11 PM

The Sidekick sounds like a beefier tool while the Wingman more minimalist

http://www.trademarkia.com/wingman-85187639.html
http://www.trademarkia.com/sidekick-85109817.html

Either way I look forward to owning them

genevabuck · **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:30:37 PM

Can't wait. Juli had said that they would introduce new tools. She just didn't say how many.

AHB · **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:31:34 PM

The Sidekick oughta be cool...

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:33:37 PM

That was all I saw, but I didn't hang around long enough to draw attention to myself!

Def

cerbera147 · **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:34:31 PM

Please keep the updates coming Def

I don't do Facebook or Twitter; perhaps I should

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:40:10 PM

You don't need to sign up for Twitter. If you just go to www.twitter.com/EDCSource you'll see all my updates. The only benefit you get from signing up is that you can get the messages in real time, either in an email, text message etc.

Not that it's a huge deal, but you would have known about this sighting about an hour earlier if you were on Twitter, simply because I can post messages there as I see things, while I have to come back to the hotel to post things on the forum. Of course, I do have my netbook with me, and there is wifi in the Press Room, I don't go there often. As Bob will likely attest, the Show is basically running from one meeting to the next, trying to squeeze in some interesting booths along the way.

So, for breaking news, FB and Twitter are it.

Def

Ombudsman · **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:56:35 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on January 17, 2011, 09:30:11 PM

The Sidekick sounds like a beefier tool while the Wingman more minimalist

http://www.trademarkia.com/wingman-85187639.html
http://www.trademarkia.com/sidekick-85109817.html

Either way I look forward to owning them

The Sidekick appears to be based on the Skeletool platform:

"Multi-function hand tools comprised of two or more of the following tool elements -- screwdriver, scissors, pliers, wire cutter, wood saw, package opener, serrated utility blade, bottle and can opener, file, ruler, wire stripper, carabiner, cap lifter, knife blade, and nylon and leather sheaths therefor"

Could the Wingman is based on the Freestyle ?

ari6126 · **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:58:57 PM

Quote from: Ombudsman on January 17, 2011, 09:56:35 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on January 17, 2011, 09:30:11 PM
The Sidekick sounds like a beefier tool while the Wingman more minimalist

http://www.trademarkia.com/wingman-85187639.html
http://www.trademarkia.com/sidekick-85109817.html

Either way I look forward to owning them

The Sidekick appears to be based on the Skeletool platform:

"Multi-function hand tools comprised of two or more of the following tool elements -- screwdriver, scissors, pliers, wire cutter, wood saw, package opener, serrated utility blade, bottle and can opener, file, ruler, wire stripper, carabiner, cap lifter, knife blade, and nylon and leather sheaths therefor"

Could the Wingman is based on the Freestyle ?

I wouldn't jump to that conclusion. Both the Style CS and the MUT have the carabiner and neither are based on the Skeletool except in appearance.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2011, 10:03:58 PM

Sidekick sorta sounds like a civilian MUT derivative.

jekostas · **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2011, 10:06:20 PM

The Wingman doesn't have a blade listed on the description - another knifeless perhaps?

Ombudsman · **Reply #13 on:** January 17, 2011, 10:20:18 PM

Maybe the Wingman is a minimalist Squirt ...

yud · **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2011, 10:43:28 PM

Quote from: jekostas on January 17, 2011, 10:06:20 PM

The Wingman doesn't have a blade listed on the description - another knifeless perhaps?

If so I am now

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Dunc · **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2011, 11:00:27 PM

This Sidekick has got my attention . Hope I won't be dissapointed. Thanks for the info Grant

Your the man

Even more so now you got rid of your locks

hawkchucker · **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2011, 11:17:13 PM

Just getting ready to do the happy dance if the sidekick is what I hope it is.

Dunc · **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2011, 11:22:39 PM

Quote from: hawkchucker on January 17, 2011, 11:17:13 PM

Just getting ready to do the happy dance if the sidekick is what I hope it is.

Me to buddy , but I'm trying not to get to excited incase it turns out to be crap .Can't wait until Grant posts pics tomorrow .

jekostas · **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2011, 12:08:29 AM

Quote from: Ombudsman on January 17, 2011, 09:56:35 PM

Quote from: cerbera147 on January 17, 2011, 09:30:11 PM
The Sidekick sounds like a beefier tool while the Wingman more minimalist

http://www.trademarkia.com/wingman-85187639.html
http://www.trademarkia.com/sidekick-85109817.html

Either way I look forward to owning them

The Sidekick appears to be based on the Skeletool platform:

"Multi-function hand tools comprised of two or more of the following tool elements -- screwdriver, scissors, pliers, wire cutter, wood saw, package opener, serrated utility blade, bottle and can opener, file, ruler, wire stripper, carabiner, cap lifter, knife blade, and nylon and leather sheaths therefor"

Could the Wingman is based on the Freestyle ?

Very much doubt it. The Skeletool/Freestyle platform doesn't really have enough straight edge handle space for a printed or engraved ruler.

genevabuck · **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2011, 12:17:28 AM

Quote from: jekostas on January 18, 2011, 12:08:29 AM

Quote from: Ombudsman on January 17, 2011, 09:56:35 PM
Quote from: cerbera147 on January 17, 2011, 09:30:11 PM
The Sidekick sounds like a beefier tool while the Wingman more minimalist

http://www.trademarkia.com/wingman-85187639.html
http://www.trademarkia.com/sidekick-85109817.html

Either way I look forward to owning them

The Sidekick appears to be based on the Skeletool platform:

"Multi-function hand tools comprised of two or more of the following tool elements -- screwdriver, scissors, pliers, wire cutter, wood saw, package opener, serrated utility blade, bottle and can opener, file, ruler, wire stripper, carabiner, cap lifter, knife blade, and nylon and leather sheaths therefor"

Could the Wingman is based on the Freestyle ?

Very much doubt it. The Skeletool/Freestyle platform doesn't really have enough straight edge handle space for a printed or engraved ruler.

Good point

gadgetman7 · **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:39:40 AM

I hope the Wingman is a TSA approved tool and the Sidekick is a lighter MUT with a T-shank adapter or a Skeletool with scissors.

CENTURION · **Reply #21 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:59:38 AM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on January 17, 2011, 10:03:58 PM

Sidekick sorta sounds like a civilian MUT derivative.

I hope so!

RaptorMan · **Reply #22 on:** January 18, 2011, 03:23:51 AM

I hope it is what I have been hoping for!!!!!!!!

J-sews · **Reply #23 on:** January 18, 2011, 03:49:45 AM

The Sidekick description talks about a "serrated utility blade"

asupernothing · **Reply #24 on:** January 18, 2011, 06:08:09 AM

I don't know what they will be yet, but I want them both!

Hopefully the Sidekick will be built on the MUT platform with the gun tools replaced for more common stuff.

scrappy · **Reply #25 on:** January 18, 2011, 06:16:13 AM

They both sound very nice.

AHB · **Reply #26 on:** January 18, 2011, 06:53:03 AM

As long as they're 2HO Im perfectly fine with whatever..

Kender · **Reply #27 on:** January 18, 2011, 07:06:09 AM

I'm pretty excited about this. Do we have any idea if these are the only new tools or when they'll be available?

Fistach · **Reply #28 on:** January 18, 2011, 08:01:52 AM

Subscribe to Leatherman's facebook profile - Juli from Leatherman will post new cool pictures some time today about new tools!

Dunc · **Reply #29 on:** January 18, 2011, 08:44:13 AM

Quote from: Fistach on January 18, 2011, 08:01:52 AM

Subscribe to Leatherman's facebook profile - Juli from Leatherman will post new cool pictures some time today about new tools!

I would't be suprised if Grant gets them on here first . After all it was him that broke the news of the Sidekick and Wingman .

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