New 2017 Leathermans

Kampfer · **on:** January 18, 2017, 05:41:13 AM

Skeletool KBx & Juice CS3

http://www.grindtv.com/transworld-business/outdoor-retailer-2017-winter-show-day-1-recap/

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The Leatherman Skeletool KBx features a combo knife and BottleClip, a combination of backing clip and bottle opener.
Leatherman took us through 2 of their new knife collections, both of which are built of already-existing heritage Leatherman collections. The Skeletool KBx is a lightweight, option for those on the go, with a “naked knife” aesthetic and added backer plate for stability.

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The Leatherman Juice CS3 comes with a can opener, scissors, bottle opener, and corkscrew.
The Juice CS3 is a travel friendly utility tool that would make a great addition to any toiletry bag. Without an actual blade but plenty of exciting features, the Juice CS3 can make it through airport security no problem.

Kampfer · **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2017, 05:49:14 AM

aurabattler · **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2017, 06:13:22 AM

So.... The KB is a folder.....??
The blade on the skeletool is one of the best among MTs..... But if it comes to a stand alone knife.... I think there are a lot better folders...

killroy360 · **Reply #3 on:** January 18, 2017, 06:29:26 AM

April fools?

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Padre · **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2017, 07:33:50 AM

kaput · **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2017, 07:47:54 AM

Hiyeee, byeee...

alexTOOL · **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2017, 08:22:28 AM

Skeletool KBx:

Half a Skeletool???

Juice CS3:

Picnic tool for the airplane???:

Scissors, can-bottle opener, corkscrew??

No screwdrivers?
No files?

I can't understand the novelties except if they think can complement other tools

P.s.: Please Mr Leatherman, make a bigger effort for 2017

Syncop8r · **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2017, 08:33:23 AM

Quote from: Kampfer on January 18, 2017, 05:41:13 AM

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Are they the usual scissors or bigger?

Noa Isumi · **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2017, 08:39:29 AM

This has to be a bad joke.

That Juice CS3 is no different than the waiters tool/corkscrew that TSA confiscates and sells by the pound on Ebay. Make it through airport security my smurf.

The folder is interesting, but a novelty. People concider LM a "tool Co" not a "knife Co". How well didn't thier other knives do in a saturated market of established knife only brands? Only LM enthusiasts are likely to buy it.

Don't gete wrong I love the tool and the company, but this is a questionable product path that deserves a

Padre · **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2017, 09:31:08 AM

Quote from: Syncop8r on January 18, 2017, 08:33:23 AM

Quote from: Kampfer on January 18, 2017, 05:41:13 AM
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Are they the usual scissors or bigger?

Looks like basic scissors.

Kampfer · **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2017, 10:03:16 AM

Fortytwo · **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2017, 11:01:18 AM

Quote from: Kampfer on January 18, 2017, 10:03:16 AM

Ouch, must be hard and sell a folder while being Director of product innovation... Being European the price is right at 25$ but I also know that the full on Skeletool was available for like 30$ for Christmas over in the US while it's 70$+ here so once the KB has crossed the Atlantic I guess the price will be quite unrealistic.

pietervn · **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2017, 11:16:53 AM

Another "Second" for LM? These 1/2 tools have been made here for a while now, mostly with a better tool layout. I wonder if they had excess parts lying around?

Pete

Corwyn · **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2017, 11:36:13 AM

Half of SkeleTool and half of Juice...

Will we get a Spartan with no blades and just one scale from Vic as well?

Maybe they'll invent Leatherman cars with just 2 wheels.. maybe call them Leatherman Carcycles KBx

Smashie · **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2017, 12:03:25 PM

I thought it was a joke when I saw this last night

temo · **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2017, 01:05:16 PM

Looks like LM is trying to make money with brand. Sure small folder markets are big but there already is tons of options. Just hope they but money to new inventions and not going to brand company that will sell basic products with big price.

Again only stand alone from LM I would like is LM bit driver. Why they did make small bit set and sell bit drivers only with big tools.

ducttapetech · **Reply #16 on:** January 18, 2017, 01:05:46 PM

I wish LM would just spend the next few years just perfecting what they already have instead of worrying about having a new tool every year or worrying about a few people who want to see a new tool every year. They have some of the best Multi pliers on the market with solid frames to work with. Surge/wave, St300/Rebar and so on. Just make some updates to them. Update there folders and torches. Nothing major, just little updates and small upgrades. Maybe make a premium Surge. Things like that. They got a great line up, just roll with it for a while. They have done that before and Vic does it so it should work for them now.

chrono · **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2017, 01:31:37 PM

That KBx is a retaliation for what Gerber did to the Wave with the Center Drive. LM is after the Paraframe knife. Watch out, Gerber!

balvenie · **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2017, 01:47:13 PM

I think we have to wait much time for the new wave. Honestly this new folders are not for me.

Corwyn · **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2017, 02:44:33 PM

Quote from: chrono on January 18, 2017, 01:31:37 PM

That KBx is a retaliation for what Gerber did to the Wave with the Center Drive. LM is after the Paraframe knife. Watch out, Gerber!

Meh.. Gerber is called "Legendary blades" - a knife company that also makes a few multitools.

Leatherman are the inventors of the modern plier-based multitool...

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2017, 03:37:02 PM

Juice CS3?

Hell, I got one of those way back in 2013!

What can I say? Multitool.org is WAY ahead of the curve!

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #21 on:** January 18, 2017, 03:38:48 PM

Quote from: chrono on January 18, 2017, 01:31:37 PM

That KBx is a retaliation for what Gerber did to the Wave with the Center Drive. LM is after the Paraframe knife. Watch out, Gerber!

I suppose it is nice that Leatherman is out to prove they can make boring smurf too?

You better watch yourself or I'll come to your house late at night and steal all of the sewage out of your septic tank! That'll teach you!

Def

Tsquare · **Reply #22 on:** January 18, 2017, 03:49:43 PM

If I heard right then the plain edge kbx has a 420 HC blade. If it is an exact copy of the skeletool blade I am seeing a way to easily get a plain edge for your skeletool.

Tsquare · **Reply #23 on:** January 18, 2017, 03:55:22 PM

The B2 juice reminds me of a two blade congress pocket knife. Price point sounds good for them as well. Might pick one of those up for watch pocket carry in my jeans. If they had put a bit driver instead of corkscrew on the cs3 I would probably have wanted one but a corkscrew is a tool I never use. It only serves as a holder for mini screwdriver from Vic.

temo · **Reply #24 on:** January 18, 2017, 04:13:27 PM

Quote from: Noa Isumi on January 18, 2017, 08:39:29 AM

This has to be a bad joke.

That Juice CS3 is no different than the waiters tool...

Waiters tool is just much better. You need a knife to open capsule and there are better support to bottle neck. For rare use juice is good "almost waiters tool". Seems very stupid to seperate this part from tool and drop knife.

Obi1shinobee · **Reply #25 on:** January 18, 2017, 04:40:38 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 18, 2017, 03:37:02 PM

Juice CS3?

Hell, I got one of those way back in 2013!

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What can I say? Multitool.org is WAY ahead of the curve!

Def

MTO > Leatherman design Team year ahead.. Watch they gonna steal this Can Opener

Old Boy · **Reply #26 on:** January 18, 2017, 05:42:52 PM

It would be nice if they can show some demos on the bottle opener clip. Seems like an awkward place to put it. Seems like the frame has a deep recess to accommodate the cap but still.