My 2002 and 2004 Minis have "Leatherman, Tool" pliers, all the rest have "Leatherman, USA" pliers.
Has anyone ever seen an actual made-in-Japan Mini ? It would presumably only have "Leatherman" on the pliers (no "USA" or "Tool"). I've only ever seen a photo of one, never heard of anyone with an actual tool.
babola: "Enjoy your tools and don't be afraid to air your opinion and feelings here, but do it in courteous and respectable way toward others, of course."