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New Leatherman Flashlights

Sep 6, 2008 6:38 PM posted by Multi-Tool Museum  [updated Sep 9, 2008 12:38 PM]

8/16/2008, updated: 9/01/2008



A reader sent me the following message: "I think the new Leatherman product is flashlights - I saw them today in their image library - latest uploads".   Thank you, Larry!  

Last year, Leatherman offered a Monarch LED flashlight exclusively at Costco stores (photo), suggesting that a full range of flashlights might be available from Leatherman in the future.  

According to Leatherman:  "The Leatherman Lighting Difference is Our Light Density Value.  Leatherman flashlights provide the highest, most consistent output of light for battery/product size of any flashlight on the market in the price range. Simply put, the size to performance ratio is unmatched for the price."

Here's a table comparing a few of the features of the new Leatherman Serac flashlights: 


Lumens Battery Runtime*
S1        
6 AAA 11
S2 5/35 AAA 10.5h/45min
S3
7/43/100 CR123 Li 36h/4h/1h

Click here to view the complete specifications.  Sources indicate that the retail prices for the Serac S1, S2 and S3 will be around $30, $55 and $80, respectively.  

*Runtimes are approximate.

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#007 Pocket Survival Tool

Sep 6, 2008 6:37 PM posted by Multi-Tool Museum  [updated Sep 9, 2008 12:39 PM]

8/16/2008



The Multi-Tool Museum has a accumulated a collection of Leatherman catalogs and advertisements, including the original 1983 advertising leaflet for the Pocket Survival Tool. Scans will be uploaded later to preserve this history but one thing that immediately caught my eye was that the PST shown in the 1983 advertisement appears to be marked "007". It's difficult to see the markings but it does look like it is marked:

POCKET SURVIVAL TOOL
007

A Pocket Survival Tool numbered 001 is shown in David Darom's book The Great Collections (photo), suggesting that there may be a complete run of numbered Leatherman PSTs from 001 to atleast 007.

Bionic Lobster?

Sep 6, 2008 6:36 PM posted by Multi-Tool Museum  [updated Sep 6, 2008 7:49 PM]

8/06/2008



The Leatherman newsletter contains a link to a preview of their new commercial. The video is posted at bioniclobster.com.

The Third One's a Charm

Sep 6, 2008 6:35 PM posted by Multi-Tool Museum  [updated Sep 8, 2008 11:14 PM]

7/21/2008



The Victorinox website is now listing a third version of the SwissTool Spirit (3.0223.L or L1). The original Spirit, which was introduced in 2004, had what Victorinox calls a "Spirit blade with wavy edge". In 2006, Victorinox introduced the Spirit S which replaced the scissors with a drop point blade. The newest version of the Spirit has both a drop point blade and scissors. We expect that it will be a very popular multi-tool!

"A Whole New Product" from Leatherman

Sep 6, 2008 6:34 PM posted by Multi-Tool Museum  [updated Sep 6, 2008 7:56 PM]

7/19/2008

An article in The Oregonian says that the Leatherman Tool Group hopes to expand its customer base by broadening its range of products. Juli Warner, a Leatherman spokesperson, specifically mentions "a whole new product" that's been in development for a few years. She doesn't give away any details but we're anxious to learn more about it!

Also, check out the new Crater and Expanse series of knives at the Leatherman Library.

Direct from Victorinox

Sep 6, 2008 6:34 PM posted by Multi-Tool Museum  [updated Sep 6, 2008 7:57 PM]

7/19/2008

Victorinox multi-tools are now available direct from the company through their online store: victorinoxstores.com. It may be somewhat surprising that the store also carries products from several other brands, including CRKT and Spyderco. The store prices (probably MSRPs) are a bit steep but we look forward to seeing how it develops.

Luxury Leatherman Tools

Sep 6, 2008 6:33 PM posted by Multi-Tool Museum  [updated Sep 6, 2008 7:56 PM]

7/16/2008


Leatherman expanded their product range with a new luxury line of multi-tools, the Argentum Collection. The collection features the work of Adrian Pallarols, the renown Argentine silversmith who engraved the 25th Anniversary Leatherman Charge TTi. The collection includes several limited edition Leatherman Charge and Squirt multi-tools and the prices range from $240 to a whopping $40,000! Every one of those beautiful tools belongs in a museum but unfortunately The Multi-Tool Museum's $10 annual budget doesn't go very far!

Wenger Heritage Swiss Army Knife Available in September

Sep 6, 2008 6:32 PM posted by Multi-Tool Museum  [updated Sep 6, 2008 7:58 PM]

5/17/2008


The Wenger Heritage Swiss army knife will be released in September. The knife is a replica of the original Wenger knife and it will be limited to 1893 pieces to commemorate the year it was first issued to Swiss soldiers. The front page of the Wenger website has a subscription form for those who would like to receive email notifications about the knife.

25th Anniversary Charge Now Available

Sep 6, 2008 6:31 PM posted by Multi-Tool Museum  [updated Sep 6, 2008 7:59 PM]

5/07/2008


The hand engraved sterling silver 25th Anniversary Leatherman Charge is now available for purchase direct from the Leatherman website. The retail price is $499.95 and it is the only multi-tool which is sold direct from Leatherman.

Now you're ready…for Mother's Day

Sep 6, 2008 6:30 PM posted by Multi-Tool Museum  [updated Sep 6, 2008 8:00 PM]

5/01/2008

Mother's day is just around the corner (May 11)--don't forget! The Leatherman Newsletter recommends giving mom a Leatherman Hybrid. I wish I had gotten the newsletter earlier... I already bought macaroni and glue!

"Very few things will ever beat the macaroni necklace as the winner of the all-time, hearts-and-stars Mother's Day gift. But let's face it you're a little old to be messing around with noodles and Elmer's. So get Mom something she'll love just as much…And use even more. You know Leatherman multi-tools, well now we've got something for Mom too, the Hybrid gardening tool..."

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