After more than 18 months of research and collaboration with competitive shooters and operational snipers, Leatherman has completed development of the MUT; an everyday carry multi-tool with central features for weapon maintenance. The MUT is the first tool to combine both weapon’s upkeep and general utility tools in one platform, making it the perfect tool for everyone from competitive and recreational shooters, to military and law enforcement professionals.

Central to the MUT are: the bolt override tool to clear a jam without disassembly (also doubles as a hammer); replaceable carbon scraper to keep the weapon clean and performing at its best; replaceable firearm disassembly punch, the threads of which accept cleaning rods and brushes; replaceable cutting hook for clothing, zip ties, or cord; and interchangeable screwdrivers in the popular sizes for adjusting sighting systems. Utility tools include: a knife; saw; needlenose and pliers; regular, hard and stranded-wire cutters, a carabiner/bottle opener, and optics mount adjustment wrench accessory.

During the development process, the hallmark of Leatherman construction — application-driven design and material choice — was proven by uniformed professionals deployed around the world. Materials such as non-scarring bronze for the carbon scraper; 154CM steel that keeps an edge three-times as long for wires cutters; extra-large, one-handed opening blade; and extra-long bits to reach into tight places. The bits were sized specifically for adjustment to all current and last-generation optics rings and pistol grips. In addition, quick and easy replacement logic was built into the most commonly used parts.

The Leatherman MUT will begin shipping in September of 2010 and will be available in a Utility and EOD version. The EOD model has mil-performance-spec cap crimpers, fuse wire cutters and a C4 punch (instead of the firearms disassembly punch) designed for use by those in a breacher or EOD tech capacity. Both models come with a mil-performance-spec MOLLE sheath and are covered under the Leatherman 25-year warranty.

With the continued popularity of the AR15 platform among civilian gun owners and military/law enforcement’s need for a true maintenance-based utility tool Leatherman seems to have found a very sweet spot indeed.

About Leatherman

Founded in 1983, Portland, Oregon-based Leatherman Tool Group is known for producing the world’s most precisely engineered multi-tools, knives, and lights. Leatherman’s engineering standards remain unmatched in the industry today. With new products for trades, hunting, outdoor, fishing, shooting and general purpose, the Leatherman tradition of innovation, tight specifications and premium materials continues to endure.