Leatherman MUT?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #150 on:** January 25, 2010, 02:52:48 AM

Quote from: turnsouth on January 25, 2010, 12:48:41 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 24, 2010, 08:29:13 PM

Are you kidding me? I'm already pricing AR15's...

Def

I can just hear my wife: "Let me see if I got this straight. You're buying another gun, so you can buy another multitool?"

No honey, I already bought the tool when you weren't looking, now I need to spend $1200 on the gun so I didn't waste the $150 I spent on the tool. Sheesh...

Def

Sazabi · **Reply #151 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:17:31 AM

Quote from: genevabuck on January 25, 2010, 02:44:33 AM

Special Forces, if they see fit, will purchase these tools. My brother, who is in the Army, just got back from Israel, and was issued a pretty tough Gerber B.O. multitool, that I have never seen on any forum. Let's also keep in mind that the military gets contracts and buys these in bulk, lessening the price.

Pictures please?

genevabuck · **Reply #152 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:37:23 AM

I see him about once a month now. I will do my best.

Sazabi · **Reply #153 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:43:24 AM

Thank you; likewise, tell him thank you for his service.

Foskey · **Reply #154 on:** January 25, 2010, 04:18:25 AM

I MUST have one of these!

Freudian Frog · **Reply #155 on:** January 25, 2010, 10:52:08 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 25, 2010, 02:52:48 AM

Quote from: turnsouth on January 25, 2010, 12:48:41 AM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 24, 2010, 08:29:13 PM

Are you kidding me? I'm already pricing AR15's...

Def

I can just hear my wife: "Let me see if I got this straight. You're buying another gun, so you can buy another multitool?"

No honey, I already bought the tool when you weren't looking, now I need to spend $1200 on the gun so I didn't waste the $150 I spent on the tool. Sheesh...

Def

Don't you still have to buy a gun for your bayonet too?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #156 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:46:06 PM

Leave the teeny bayonet out of this! It didn't do anything to you!

Def

Benner · **Reply #157 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:53:39 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 25, 2010, 03:46:06 PM

Leave the teeny bayonet out of this! It didn't do anything to you!

Def

Yet

Dizos · **Reply #158 on:** January 25, 2010, 04:55:42 PM

Ok, now I'm curious about the plastic parts. Can you say anything about the quality of the plastic? Are the side plastic inserts necessary to keep the bits in the bit channels in place (looks like they make up one wall)? Also any "nadir view" pics of the third bit holder while the tool is closed? The formed plastic inserts that frame the AR specific tool look like they could be removed revealing tool bays in which other purpose built inserts could be added.

J-sews · **Reply #159 on:** January 25, 2010, 11:56:26 PM

Quote from: Dizos on January 25, 2010, 04:55:42 PM

Ok, now I'm curious about the plastic parts. Can you say anything about the quality of the plastic?

The plastic seemed to be a high impact grade. Two of the plastic pieces were simply "nests" for the folding pin punch and bronze scraper. The third piece was an optional holder for flat bits.

Speaking of which, this optional holder can either be used to store the third (short bit) if you wish to keep the bit driver empty to provide quick access to the strap cutter, or it can hold an extra "long" flat bit. Which makes us assume that additional "long" flat bits (besides the two that are included with the tool) will be available as accessories.

Quote from: Dizos on January 25, 2010, 04:55:42 PM

...Are the side plastic inserts necessary to keep the bits in the bit channels in place (looks like they make up one wall)?

Yes. The metal only folds around three sides of the bit channel. The plastic inserts make up the fourth side.

Quote from: Dizos on January 25, 2010, 04:55:42 PM

Also any "nadir view" pics of the third bit holder while the tool is closed?

Is this the angle you are asking for Dizos?

Dizos · **Reply #160 on:** January 26, 2010, 02:35:50 AM

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Is this the angle you are asking for Dizos?

Thank you! Interesting. Again I'm feeling massively grateful for your reporting.

Styerman · **Reply #161 on:** January 26, 2010, 02:56:33 AM

Bout the best coverage on the web , good going guys .

Chris

STik · **Reply #162 on:** January 26, 2010, 09:46:32 AM

Sweeeet...
AR-15: Check

MUT: Not so check... $:-\$
Can't wait.

TylerToolMan · **Reply #163 on:** January 27, 2010, 11:11:37 PM

Great News! You can preorder the Leatherman MUT Today! They have them at

They also have a video on youtube

Looks like they will ship in September and they will not actually charge your credit card until it is shipped.

Tom

1jump2many · **Reply #164 on:** January 28, 2010, 12:36:28 AM

Quote from: TylerToolMan on January 27, 2010, 11:11:37 PM

Great News! You can preorder the Leatherman MUT Today! They have them at

They also have a video on youtube
Looks like they will ship in September and they will not actually charge your credit card until it is shipped.

Tom

Welcome to the forum.

I'm in no hurry, September is a looooooooong way off. A lot of things can happen between now and then.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #165 on:** January 28, 2010, 01:26:01 AM

Quote from: TylerToolMan on January 27, 2010, 11:11:37 PM

Great News! You can preorder the Leatherman MUT Today! They have them at

They also have a video on

Looks like they will ship in September and they will not actually charge your credit card until it is shipped.

Tom

I`m pretty sure that when you post links to your e-commerce site on a forum, you should at least contact the administrators and ask them if it`s ok. There`s a rather nasty name for folks that do that.

If you`d like to discuss legitimate options for promoting your site, please feel free to contact me at grant.lamontagne@gmail.com or PM me here on this forum.

Def

DaveK · **Reply #166 on:** January 28, 2010, 01:38:40 AM

Lol. I spotted the Micra one earlier and wondered if he may have "an interest" in that site

J-sews · **Reply #167 on:** January 28, 2010, 04:48:24 AM

Quote from: DaveK on January 28, 2010, 01:38:40 AM

Lol. I spotted the Micra one earlier and wondered if he may have "an interest" in that site

Best contact the admin TylerToolMan, as your site has a great reputation here and we'd hate for folks to get the wrong idea.

Smitty44 · **Reply #168 on:** January 28, 2010, 06:45:35 AM

I've been in the dark for the last two weeks,my computer went down,got it up and running late last night,first time I've got to see or hear anything about the new tools.

Thanks Def & Bob for the great reports and photo's!!!

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zepla · **Reply #169 on:** January 28, 2010, 09:59:00 AM

September? I'm not going to preorder yet. As cool as the MUT looks, I'm sure there would be some more civilian models in the near future based on the MUT frame with implements that make more sence to me. For this kind of money, I want it to be perfect for the tasks I have at hand which fortunaly does not involve guns

1jump2many · **Reply #170 on:** January 28, 2010, 02:58:53 PM

Quote from: zepla on January 28, 2010, 09:59:00 AM

September? I'm not going to preorder yet. As cool as the MUT looks, I'm sure there would be some more civilian models in the near future based on the MUT frame with implements that make more sence to me. For this kind of money, I want it to be perfect for the tasks I have at hand which fortunaly does not involve guns

It's ONLY 7 or 8 months away......

Seems like the hype is really starting to build.

TylerToolMan · **Reply #171 on:** January 28, 2010, 04:03:12 PM

Check out this video on the Leatherman MUT

Please contact Admin before posting links and advertising . Three posts and three links

Dunc

tinman44 · **Reply #172 on:** February 01, 2010, 09:10:50 AM

Quote from: 1jump2many on January 22, 2010, 02:31:10 AM

Is this tool designed specifically for the M4/AR? To be honest the so called weapons tools don't seem to be any kind of engineering break though. The "Cleaning Rod/Brush Adapter" sounds like it just turns the tool into a cleaning rod handle. You will still need a cleaning rod(s). The "Replaceable Firearms Disassembly Punch" sounds like a small metal rod used to push out the Take Down Pin and the Receiver Pivot Pin. We used to use either the tip of a round or a section of a cleaning rod. And I don't know what to think about the "Replaceable Bronze Carbon Scraper". Bore burshes are brass and I would think a lot more effect removing carbon out of the bore. That said, the tool is "cool" looking and I will probably get one. I just think the whole connection to weapons maintenance is a bit overblown.

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