Things you want to see in 2008

[I'm Still Bison]

 2007 is winding down,and time to look to 2008,and some things I'd like to see in 2008 are these:
 Victorinox introduce a Spirit model with a drop point blade and scissors
 Leatherman put the Juice KF4 back in their model line-up
  SOG adding the gear shroud/covers to all their multi-tools
 Kershaw re-entering the multi-tool competition

 What would everybody else like to see 2008 bring in?

[Tom Munch]

My wish list? 

All multi's with detachable pocket clip & one-handed blade
A smaller version of the wave or charge (besides the Skeletool)
A quality multi with a different plier or wrench head
A multi with a ratcheting bit driver (removable if possible)
A multi with a changeable utility blade

Tom

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Cool question Bob.

hmmm it's a tricky one, but more maximum models would be , nice compact minimal tools have there place, but there just not for me

I think, the idea's put forward for a feminine multi, have a lot of merit and I'd like to see some of the manufactures having a good long look at the problem

Also I'd like the manufactures offer more sheeple friendly tools rather than tactical styling, I love rugged functionallity as the next man, but it doesn't have a place in an office or a retail enviroment

[cryptrick]

Hmmm, probably.....

One handed blade on swisstools
Cheaper tools in the UK 
New gerber models (the ones made in the US like MP400/600 Models)

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Hmmm, probably.....


Cheaper tools in the UK 

I don't see that happening, but the other two? quite possible

[cryptrick]

Hmmm, probably.....


Cheaper tools in the UK 

I don't see that happening, but the other two? quite possible

Me neither, but I can dream 

[Benner]

Hmmm, probably.....


Cheaper tools in the UK 

I don't see that happening, but the other two? quite possible

Me neither, but I can dream 

We don't need cheap tools in the UK.  We've got Tim and Marc! 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Very true, back on topic, what would you like to see in 08 ben?

[Benner]

I've been thinking about this for a while. 

Again the gear covers on the SOG and the one handed swisstool.  Apart from that I'm still thinking. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I've been thinking about this for a while. 

Again the gear covers on the SOG and the one handed swisstool.  Apart from that I'm still thinking. 

Can you think a little quieter, I can hear you from here

I've got to say after my limited exposure to sogs, I'd say gear covers were well nigh essential

[Benner]

I've been thinking about this for a while. 

Again the gear covers on the SOG and the one handed swisstool.  Apart from that I'm still thinking. 

Can you think a little quieter, I can hear you from here

I've got to say after my limited exposure to sogs, I'd say gear covers were well nigh essential

I'm thinking Bison has said it because he has just received my powerlock.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I've been thinking about this for a while. 

Again the gear covers on the SOG and the one handed swisstool.  Apart from that I'm still thinking. 

Can you think a little quieter, I can hear you from here

I've got to say after my limited exposure to sogs, I'd say gear covers were well nigh essential

I'm thinking Bison has said it because he has just received my powerlock.

Probably something in that

[CQC-7]

In 2008 I would like to see the following things.

OH swisstool spirit with a pocket clip.

OHT with a pocket clip.  (Perhaps I can make that happen with a little work or find someone that can do it for me.)

Leatherman Juice with OH blade and a pocket clip.


Perhaps someone other than SOG will make a tool that can be customized to a certain degree by the individual or the factory.  Buck knives allows one to buy the 110 model folder with a few custom features for a little bit of a price increase.  Why can't leatherman do the same.  Like offer 154cm blades in any their models for a fee.  Or offer the file/saw attachment like what is on the surge to be added to the charge.  Absence of scissors for an extra blade, you know things like that.

[Grant Lamontagne]

More manufacturer participation on Multitool.org!   

Def

[CQC-7]

I totally agree with you there boss.  I know that this has probally came up on another thread but it would be cool if Multitool.org members got the chance to design our own tool for production by one of the major manufactuers. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

They are lurking here... I'd like to see them come out of the woodwork a little more.

Def

[J-sews]

Whether in 2008 or shortly thereafter, I'd like to see Wenger get back into the plier-multitool game. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

A SwissGrip update would be very nice indeed!

Def

[Viper]

A multi with a changeable utility blade

Thats a good idea! There is a "Kobalt" tool at Lowe's (where else?) that has a changeable utility blade, a serrated sheepsfoot blade, and a straight-edge clip point blade. I almost got it but, of course, quality was minimal, so I got a Twitch instead!

You know, that could be a new weekend project. I bet I (or someone else) could get the holder off of one of those mini razor-blade folding knives, and convert it to fit on a tool (probably SOG).

[Carthas]

A multi with a ratcheting bit driver (removable if possible)

+1!

I was most upset when I heard that the only tool I knew of that had this had been discontinued 

[NeitherExtreme]

2007 is winding down,and time to look to 2008,and some things I'd like to see in 2008 are these:
 
 Leatherman put the Juice KF4 back in their model line-up

That would make me a happy man!
I'd also like to see a Surge with wire-strippers (if I wish hard enough, it just might come true...)
I'd like to see the Skeletool released...
I'd like to see a huge increase in my bank account, which would be followed by about a hundred MTs in the mail.

[I'm Still Bison]

One more thing I'd like to add;is that I'd like to see some manfacturers ease up on the bead blasting,and cut loose with tools with a higher degree of polish.

[Anthony]

I'd like to see a V Cutter type impliment on a SAK!

[Splat]

Two multi-tool related wishes for 2008:

(1) Victorinox adds a Spirit with drop-point blade AND scissors, and a better Phillips driver to the Spirit lineup.

(2) Leatherman comes out with an outside-opening version of the Core. I'd be hard-pressed to decide but that would pro'lly be my most fave multi.
--
Splat

[NutSAK]

(1) Victorinox adds a Spirit with drop-point blade AND scissors

+1  I'm asking for a Swisstool X for Christmas for this very reason.  I don't really need a tool bigger than the Spirit.