How about a titanium Skeletool with S30V?

[Bucky]

If Leatherman produced the Skeletool with titanium handles and a plain edge S30V blade for retail of about $100, would you buy it?

For me that would be the perfect EDC tool. The titanium handles may even reduce the weight from 5 oz. down to around 4 oz. or so.

How many others would pay a bit of a premium (much like for the TTi) for such a version of the Skeletool? Also, what do you think are the chances we might see something like this from Leatherman?

With the early success of the Skeletool and the production of the TTi, I would say it is definitely a possibility.

Bucky

[Leatherman123]

I would say the CX is pretty "premium"! Plus, I would doubt that it would only be $100.. And, titanium really doesn't do anything, besides the cool factor! It barely made the Charge tools any lighter..

[Bucky]

Maybe $100 street price would be more realistic, but I don't think it would cost more than a Charge TTi.

The weight reduction really is dependent on the extent to which titanium is implemented as a replacement for stainless steel. If they could find a way to replace more SS with Ti, then there would be a significant weight reduction. The Charge models don't really enjoy significant weight reduction because only the scales are Ti.

Bucky

[Tarrodemierda]

nah,put the partly serrated blade on it and some few good quality bits with it and ill take one.

[Leatherman123]

What's wrong with the bits?

[Tarrodemierda]

well this is my opinion and so on...

but,when i bought my first xti,it came with better quality bits.and when i bought bit kit,they were like they were made from some lead or soft tin or chewing gum.and with my surge came again good bits....its strange but some of bits in my case are soo soft that i threw em to garbage.


i realy love the ide aof bits but id like to  see some bahco/kamasa/teng/mac tools grade bits,i dont mind the price if theyre good.

[Leatherman123]

Hmm, I've never had a problem with LM bits.. Aren't they made of S2 tool steel, and don't they have a Rockwell hardness of 59 on C scale? God only knows how I remember that!

[Tarrodemierda]

well som e of mine are propably made from that but never hardened or something or they are made outta new years tin/lead horseshoes

[jzmtl]

Doubt titianum of same thickness as stainless steel is strong enough for handle. Besides, the stainless handle doesn't weight that much, I bet most of weight is on the backspring and plier head.

[ultimaonliner]

I'd easily pay a $100 for a Skeletool-like MT that could be even lighter (<4 oz ?) with better blade steel.

[joebw]

Hello,

Looking at the modulus of elasticity of titanium versus stainless steel, I think the handles of an all Ti Skeletool would have to be twice as thick as those of the stainless Skeletool to avoid double the deflection when squeezing the pliers.  As your local resident metallurgist, I don't think you'll save much weight.

Cheers - Joe

[BIG-TARGET]

I would say the CX is pretty "premium"! Plus, I would doubt that it would only be $100.. And, titanium really doesn't do anything, besides the cool factor! It barely made the Charge tools any lighter..

I actually agree with you.

[BIG-TARGET]

Hello,

Looking at the modulus of elasticity of titanium versus stainless steel, I think the handles of an all Ti Skeletool would have to be twice as thick as those of the stainless Skeletool to avoid double the deflection when squeezing the pliers.  As your local resident metallurgist, I don't think you'll save much weight.

Cheers - Joe

Plus, the resources just to mill Titanium to "shape/design"alonen would make it cost prohibitive

[matt]

I have to say that I would pay the extra money for a tool like that even if it isn't lighter or stronger,it would still appeal to me.just for the cool factor.

[raptor]

maybe leatherman will use these materials in their future modles.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I'd pass on it- I honestly think that the CX is too pricey for such little gain over the standard Skeletool.

I'm looking forward to the even more budget conscious FreeStyle.

Def

[bashk]

I'm thinking LM will come out with a bigger Skeletool that includes a saw. That feature - I think -, would appeal to alot of people. I have a SS Skeletool and in terms of weight compared to other tools, it's really lite. I don't see how people can really complain about the weight for even the SS version.

Again, I'm thinking a bigger version with more tools.

What do you folks think?

Bash

[BIG-TARGET]

I'd pass on it- I honestly think that the CX is too pricey for such little gain over the standard Skeletool.

I'm looking forward to the even more budget conscious FreeStyle.

Def

If it wasn't so cost prohibitive, a Ti freestyle

[nbx0]

The Skeletool is missing scissors and the bottle cap opener is not as useful since many bottle caps can be opened with a twist of the cap. I think the current Skeletools are priced right.  I think only a few people would buy a titanium Skeletool with S30V due to the high price so a limited run might be a better idea.