Leatherman Raptor?!

Metropolicity · **on:** September 12, 2012, 05:34:48 PM

http://toolguyd.com/leatherman-raptor/

Check this out, no images but there is speculation.

I would KILL for a decent pair of shears with a MT, 'bout time!!

Hypnos3510 · **Reply #1 on:** September 12, 2012, 06:03:44 PM

I would love to see that scissors are my must used tool and to have a full size leatherman that offers that's would be unbelievable. ;D
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Metropolicity · **Reply #2 on:** September 12, 2012, 06:09:48 PM

Here's some more mystery info, looks like there was a trademark applied for.

http://www.trademarkia.com/raptor-85695688.html

RAPTOR
By: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. Tweet Logo Share on Facebook
Multi-function hand tool for use by medical personnel comprised of shears, file, ring cutter, oxygen wrench, strap cutter, glass breaker, ruler, and lanyard

It was a new application as of Aug 13 2012.

Gareth · **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2012, 06:58:38 PM

Interesting. Early days yet, but definitely interesting.

Delta10 · **Reply #4 on:** September 12, 2012, 07:28:07 PM

Wow, that looks like it could be really slick. The folks over at Leatherman are definitely branching out with more specialized tools. I'll have to keep an eye out for more info.

Good catch, Metro!

rdub934 · **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2012, 08:48:35 PM

Definitely cool. I am excited for this. I really use scissors alot on my MTs, more than the pliers even, so this really is an appealing concept. However, I would prefer to see more large MT's with OHO scissors but I always get excited for new multis, regardless. Lol

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2012, 10:08:44 PM

Interesting.... it's almost as if someone has been openly suggesting a shear based tool very loudly on a popular forum site for some time now....

Def

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MeadMaker · **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2012, 02:56:39 AM

What would a ring cutter on an MT look like?

rdub934 · **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2012, 05:08:24 AM

Quote from: MeadMaker on September 13, 2012, 02:56:39 AM

What would a ring cutter on an MT look like?

Second that. What the heck is a ring cutter?

Metropolicity · **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2012, 05:15:21 AM

A ring cutter, from what I gathered, is a specialized cutting/nippers for cutting rings off fingers. Say it gets caught in a car door and needed to be taken off, or if the finger has swollen from a break or injury. This is why I am frightened to even consider a Titanium wedding ring because they are notoriously hard to cut.

It's a little tough to discern the mechanism but here's an example of a dedicated emergency ring cutter.

EDIT: Just looked at the image again, but maybe the bottom 'finger' of the tool slips under the ring while the mini pizza cutter deal is a diamond wheel saw that is turned by hand so to only cut the ring?

Syph007 · **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2012, 05:18:58 AM

Go for a damascus ring then, with a glass breaker built in! You gotta have some kind of tool in it after all.

Metropolicity · **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2012, 06:22:55 AM

Haha. Of course but I've settled on the Kinetk gear ring.

Back in topic, I will be curious to see what they use as a ring cutter mechanism.

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:11:48 PM

A pair of trauma shears would bump the Crosscut off the top of the list for scissors in MT land. My brother was an EMT for a while, and the shears he had would cut a penny in half. If the Raptor can manage that, then it will find a place in the world.

This is the first new MT I've heard of in a while that I'm kind of excited about.

JNieporte · **Reply #13 on:** September 14, 2012, 12:34:39 AM

I worked as a Firefighter / EMT for a while and have some military combat experience, including emergency war surgery. I'm eagerly waiting for the Raptor. The (standard) ring cutter will work on titanium rings, and it doesn't actually take that much longer than a stainless or gold ring. I love the idea of trauma shears on a multi-tool. The commercial shears (like the ones sold at surplus stores and medical supply houses) will cut a penny, sure, but they're notorious for deforming. Either the plastic handles break, or the blades bind. Hopefully Leatherman uses the right kind of shears.

rdub934 · **Reply #14 on:** September 15, 2012, 05:20:21 PM

I wonder if these will be OHT-style and/or spring loaded

Mercury · **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2012, 01:12:34 AM

That does sound pretty sweet.

On the ring note, I do wear a titanium wedding band, and I have considered switching but it's just so darn tough, you can't see any dings on it and it's been through hell. I am terrified of having to have it cut off though, goodbye finger.

MeadMaker · **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2012, 05:02:28 AM

I wear a tungsten carbide ring on my right hand. I don't think anything short of a diamond blade will cut it.

Mercury · **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2012, 05:13:37 AM

Quote from: MeadMaker on September 16, 2012, 05:02:28 AM

I wear a tungsten carbide ring on my right hand. I don't think anything short of a diamond blade will cut it.

You might be able to smash it...

jzmtl · **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2012, 06:16:54 AM

Yeah you crack the carbide rings with a pair of vise grip, tighten bit by bit then reclamp till it cracks.

Raukodur · **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2012, 06:46:35 AM

Sounds very exciting!

Unfortunately we have no idea how long until we can even see pictures of it, let alone have the chance of buying it.

J-sews · **Reply #20 on:** September 16, 2012, 04:43:51 PM

Something to watch for though. Thanks for the heads up Eric!

Raukodur · **Reply #21 on:** September 16, 2012, 04:51:08 PM

By ring cutter, do they mean the shears will be able to slice through rings, or that there will be a specific tool for this?

MeadMaker · **Reply #22 on:** September 16, 2012, 07:55:47 PM

The description lists shears and ring cutter separately, so I would guess that there will be a specific tool for cutting rings.

Raukodur · **Reply #23 on:** September 18, 2012, 02:41:11 PM

really itching to see what this would look like! Grant can't you use your elite status as our chief to get a pic?

nuphoria · **Reply #24 on:** September 18, 2012, 03:31:13 PM

This is the MT fan equivalent to the iPhone 5!

Grathr · **Reply #25 on:** September 18, 2012, 04:58:32 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on September 18, 2012, 03:31:13 PM

This is the MT fan equivalent to the iPhone 5!

MeadMaker · **Reply #26 on:** September 19, 2012, 12:02:36 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on September 18, 2012, 03:31:13 PM

This is the MT fan equivalent to the iPhone 5!

Nah, this is better.

JAfromMn · **Reply #27 on:** September 19, 2012, 02:54:33 AM

I hope this one get made.

A real scissor/shear Multitool is a tool I need

Off topic

Cool ring Metro

Metropolicity · **Reply #28 on:** September 19, 2012, 04:46:40 AM

Quote from: JAfromMn on September 19, 2012, 02:54:33 AM

I hope this one get made.

A real scissor/shear Multitool is a tool I need

Off topic

Cool ring Metro

I know right?! On both topics.

The gears move!!!

genevabuck · **Reply #29 on:** September 21, 2012, 02:43:00 AM

Quote from: JAfromMn on September 19, 2012, 02:54:33 AM

I hope this one get made.

A real scissor/shear Multitool is a tool I need

Off topic

Cool ring Metro

If they go to patent, which can let the cat out of the bag to competition, it is generally past the fooling around stages.

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