Leatherman Skeletool: Now you're (almost) ready
February 6, 2008
Toolmonger has a few readers weighing in on whether Leatherman's Skeletool is Hot or Not, in light of the company's delayed release of the tool.
When we last mentioned it, it was scheduled for a November 2007 release. The tool is just now making it to market.
The company told me that the delay occurred because they'd rather make their customers wait than release an imperfect product.
But the discussion raises some valid points, such as:
Are you just buying into the Leatherman name, or are you buying a quality tool?
Is it worth it to you to pay more for an item because it's made in America?
Is Gerber better?
For further reading (and more pics) have a look at the tool's warm reception at the offices of multitool.org.
Posted by Harry Sawyers | Categories: Hand Tools | Permalink
(1) Comments
Leatherman "assembles" its tools in the USA from "foreign and domestic" parts. I would imagine the delay is related to problems with parts made abroad. Otherwise it is hard to see how the delay could be so great.IF ALL components were actually manufactured IN Leatherman`s facilities in Portland, quality control would be direct and timely. Too bad Leatherman tools ARE NOT wholly manufactured in its own plant. Food for thought, for it appears Leatherman values its "Made in the USA" image. Unfortunately, this is only an image . . . .