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Leatherman Arc Preview Video is up

https://lemmy.world/post/3388340

Leatherman Arc Preview Video is up - Lemmy.world

Looks like Leatherman posted a preview video for the Arc multitool ahead of the imminent launch. Are any of you thinking of buying one of these to EDC? It looks good, but not sure if it is that much better than my Charge+ TTi.

Aug 18, 2023 at 2:27pmWeb
Show threadskepticaliforniaAug 19, 2023
For those who didn’t see the video before they took it down, here is a recap someone posted to YouTube youtu.be/IXPuRIFMwUE?si=5ewRdKeyEX9n8NF2
Leatherman Arc | Things you May Have Missed

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Show threadCurious CanidAug 18, 2023
That will be my new EDC multitool. This looks like a Free version of the Charge or Wave. I have a heavily modded Free P4 that is close to my ideal, but the Arc still adds a few things I wish it had. I’m really pleased to see the “hammer” added.
Show threadskepticaliforniaAug 18, 2023

Agreed about the hammer, and the ability to open the tools from the outside with one hand is really sweet (although I am a lefty and that negates this somewhat). I will probably end up digging into my wallet and getting one when it is released 😩

I have a GOAT on order as well, but the Arc appears to be on a whole new level.

Show threadCurious CanidAug 18, 2023
I started to write a long response about the GOAT, then realized that it would probably work better as a standalone post. :-)
Show threadCurious CanidAug 18, 2023

I did write that post, but now I can’t find it. I’m puzzled.

Just in case, anyone with a GOAT should watch this YouTube video by maxlvledc. It covers the out-of-the-box issues with the GOAT and has great suggestions about how to “fix” them. I found it very useful.

Beginners Guide: Modular Multitool from GOAT Tools

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Show threadskepticaliforniaAug 18, 2023
I did see your post on the GOAT and am responding on it.
Show threadCurious CanidAug 19, 2023

I have been thinking about this and I may have to retract it. One of the things I love most about my old Surge and my modded Free P4 is the blade exchanger. I usually keep the diamond-coated file in there and the Arc has nothing equivalent. It checks all the boxes except that, but I use the blade exchanger a lot.

Maybe a third-party will make a blade exchanger for the Arc.

Show threadRedEye FlightControlAug 18, 2023
When does the buy link go live? I’m down. I have an army of charges but this looks great.
Show threadskepticaliforniaAug 18, 2023
I thought they may take it down at some point as in the information it said “available now on our site” - so they definitely didn’t intend for this to be made public. I would guess they are pretty close to release if they even put this up on YT in private mode.