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News from Leatherman !

00 Offline kwakster

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News from Leatherman !
on: October 08, 2008, 04:53:12 PM
Today i received some info coming directly from Leathermans highest echelon.

One:the Core will be discontinued, probably next year.

Two: there will be an update of the Wave and Charge models.
One of the improvements: the weak pin inside the handles will change into a much sturdier piece of steel in the new versions.

This is all i have at this point,






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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #1 on: October 08, 2008, 04:55:27 PM
If it's a Wave/Charge with dedicated drivers, I may have to pick one up.


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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #2 on: October 08, 2008, 05:04:01 PM
That sucks about the Core.  :(
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #3 on: October 08, 2008, 05:49:29 PM
Well it looks like I need to buy a core now.
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #4 on: October 08, 2008, 06:28:07 PM
Wow. That surprises me about the Core. IMO it's their most solid m/t. I guess sales just weren't there for it. I wish LM would start making more robust outside opening multis with the same drivers the Core has.

But hey, I love my Cybertool!  :sak:
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #5 on: October 08, 2008, 06:54:13 PM
Wow. That surprises me about the Core. IMO it's their most solid m/t. I guess sales just weren't there for it. I wish LM would start making more robust outside opening multis with the same drivers the Core has.

But hey, I love my Cybertool!  :sak:


its sad if they drop Core out of production,as its the mostr sturdiest LM now made.i bet they just wanna make us buy more complicated MT´s with those soft-alloy detachable bits :-\ :D.


i hope it will be replaced by somethin as rugged,big and SIMPLE model.


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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #6 on: October 08, 2008, 07:12:40 PM
Agreed, Mikko!

I may have to pick up a Core now... :-[
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #7 on: October 08, 2008, 07:15:58 PM
Glad I got my CORE.

'course now I'm gonna either have to get another one or go back to my Blast.

I can't wait to see the third wave.
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #8 on: October 08, 2008, 07:52:55 PM
Thanks for the scoop, kwakster!  :cheers:

Do you know whether they are making major changes to the Wave & Charge, or if they are more just fixes to the existing design?
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #9 on: October 08, 2008, 07:55:28 PM
Agreed, Mikko!

I may have to pick up a Core now... :-[


You wont go wrong with gettin one,theyre superb.although if you can get an first version of supertool,its also tough tool.


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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #10 on: October 08, 2008, 08:09:30 PM
Dang. Now I have to go by a lifetime supply of cores. Honestly, outside of the micra, I think that the core is the best tool leatherman curently makes. It will be a shame to see it go.


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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #11 on: October 08, 2008, 09:33:53 PM
It's just a sales technique to alter the supply/demand perception.


They've sold six more cores just now to the folk in this thread!


The Core is very attractive for its simplicity, but I'm not surprised if the Surge outsells it 5-to-1 in the Large Multi game.



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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #12 on: October 08, 2008, 09:47:52 PM
Yah but it still aint a core. I really love mine and have beat the living snot out of the thing. I really now got t get another.
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #13 on: October 08, 2008, 10:02:18 PM
With the Core out of the way do you think they will bring back the Supertool 200 or something similar to the core but without the plastic inserts?
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #14 on: October 08, 2008, 10:04:21 PM
With the Core out of the way do you think they will bring back the Supertool 200 or something similar to the core but without the plastic inserts?

The plastic is not as bad as you think.  Have you actually tried a Core or a Blast etc?
« Last Edit: October 08, 2008, 10:06:29 PM by Benner »
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #15 on: October 08, 2008, 10:05:26 PM
One word on Plastic.


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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #16 on: October 08, 2008, 10:07:05 PM
I've handled one at Wal-Mart. At first I was going to buy it until I seen the plastic.
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #17 on: October 08, 2008, 10:07:38 PM
Glock Glock Glock Glock Glock Glock.
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #18 on: October 08, 2008, 10:08:03 PM
Glock Glock Glock Glock Glock Glock.
AUG, AUG AUG :D
Give in, buy several Farmer's!!!!!!


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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #19 on: October 08, 2008, 10:08:12 PM
I've handled one at Wal-Mart. At first I was going to buy it until I seen the plastic.

Well I can assure you that it isn't as bad as you think. ;)
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #20 on: October 08, 2008, 10:09:19 PM
One word on Plastic.


GLOCK

Speaking of Glock did you know they have a multitool its called an ETool and its a short folding shovel with a saw and flathead screwdriver in the handle.
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #21 on: October 08, 2008, 10:09:47 PM
One word on Plastic.


GLOCK

Speaking of Glock did you know they have a multitool its called an ETool and its a short folding shovel with a saw and flathead screwdriver in the handle.

Mike has one of those.
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #22 on: October 08, 2008, 10:10:18 PM
One word on Plastic.


GLOCK

Speaking of Glock did you know they have a multitool its called an ETool and its a short folding shovel with a saw and flathead screwdriver in the handle.
Yep I've got one and there great :), not sure what the other fella's at the UK meet thought of it though :think:
Give in, buy several Farmer's!!!!!!


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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #23 on: October 08, 2008, 10:10:39 PM
I've handled one at Wal-Mart. At first I was going to buy it until I seen the plastic.

Well I can assure you that it isn't as bad as you think. ;)

Don't worry I'll probably buy one after Christmas and enjoy it.
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #24 on: October 08, 2008, 10:11:53 PM
Glock Glock Glock Glock Glock Glock.
AUG, AUG AUG :D

The AUG STYER is also a great ride. I wish I bought one years ago when I had the chance.
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #25 on: October 08, 2008, 10:12:56 PM
Glock Glock Glock Glock Glock Glock.
AUG, AUG AUG :D

The AUG STYER is also a great ride. I wish I bought one years ago when I had the chance.
Well at least you had the chance, there's sod all hope of me even seeing one in the flesh ::)
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #26 on: October 08, 2008, 10:13:45 PM
I have one too but the shovel and saw have seen heavy use. The handle looks like its new but its made out of Glock plastic....
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #27 on: October 08, 2008, 10:15:00 PM
I have one too but the shovel and saw have seen heavy use. The handle looks like its new but its made out of Glock plastic....
Yep those polymers really do hold up to some abuse :)
Give in, buy several Farmer's!!!!!!


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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #28 on: October 09, 2008, 12:53:49 AM
It will probably be replaced with the New Core! Remember the survey I did?
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Re: News from Leatherman !
Reply #29 on: October 09, 2008, 12:59:32 AM
One word on Plastic.


GLOCK

Speaking of Glock did you know they have a multitool its called an ETool and its a short folding shovel with a saw and flathead screwdriver in the handle.
Yep I've got one and there great :), not sure what the other fella's at the UK meet thought of it though :think:

I liked it.  Its on my list of, if I ever see one going cheap :)

 :pok: Has anyone seen one going cheap :D

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