Made In U.S. Or Not?

RayzBladz · **on:** September 19, 2011, 07:58:33 PM

Saw on Cabela's web site that the Sidekick and Wingman are backorderable, showing 4-5 weeks. What seemed strange: the Wingman is $29.99, and shows made in the USA. The Sidekick is $39.99, and shows to be imported. Video I've seen says they're both US made. Is that a misprint on Cabela's site, or did I miss something?

Gareth · **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:08:25 PM

It would seem very odd if these two were made in different places, so I'd say it's a misprint.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:54:04 PM

They are both US made, in the same factory that they make all the other tools in their lineup. They just have a lower fit and finish level that accounts for their lower price.

Def

Accujohn · **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2011, 09:37:42 PM

Both us made with us and foreign components

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2011, 09:58:09 PM

Yes, but that covers all Leatherman models. These are no different.

Def

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Stuey · **Reply #5 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:45:16 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on September 19, 2011, 08:54:04 PM

They are both US made, in the same factory that they make all the other tools in their lineup. They just have a lower fit and finish level that accounts for their lower price.

Def

Actually, the fit and finish is excellent in my opinion.

From what I call, there are subtle differences between these and the higher-cost tools - shorter knife, thinner blade, simpler wire-cutting design, passive tool locks (slip joint), no labeling on plier head, very slightly thinner outer scale steel, and small pivot bearings/washers for the handles and main tools.

Quote from: Gareth on September 19, 2011, 08:08:25 PM

It would seem very odd if these two were made in different places, so I'd say it's a misprint.

Definitely made in USA. I don't know of foreign materials were used in the tools, but I haven't seen any mention of this. The boxes say nothing except for "Oregon Proud, Portland Oregon."

joebw · **Reply #6 on:** September 20, 2011, 12:56:19 AM

Hi,

Leatherman has posted several times that the Sidekick and the Wingman are USA products. I received two Sidekicks today - really nifty engineering in them. Looking forward to a Wingman arriving on Wednesday.

Best - Joe

Mercury · **Reply #7 on:** September 20, 2011, 03:22:52 AM

That wire cutter may turn me off completely. I hate that design. Say you cut a wire that is harder than you intended, there is no way to recover from the dent it's going to make. The could have put a Kick plier head on these and they would have been better. I know they are spring loaded but jeez, at what price?