Are $27 Leatherman Raptor Knockoffs As Good As The Real Thing?

Sometimes, I am surprised by a knockoff product. These shears are an much more affordable copy of the Leather Raptor Rescue shears, and they function very well. Definitely worth checking out if you want a pair of Raptors but the $100 price tag is an obstacle.

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[justinweier]

I'm glad someone else noticed this too. I bought a pair of second hand Raptor's recently and tore them down to clean and oil them. While I had them apart, I took apart a pair of the knockoffs I also picked up. They are almost identical with the exception of the hook lock, button springs, and some marginally rougher machine work. When I say "marginally"...I mean I am being really nitpicky. Functionally they work the same, and I can't tell much if any difference in the metal type being used. Now, here is my issue. I love Leatherman. They are a smallish company with 550 employees in Portland Oregon. They've got decent reviews on Glassdoor and by all accounts provide good American jobs. If I had to choose; of course I'd buy the Genuine Leatherman Raptors (and obviously I did as that's the pair sitting in my pocket right now. Having said that, I like having spares. I have 4 each of the other Leatherman tools I cary every day; C33 Crater, and a plain blade modified Skeletool. Do I really want to leave a $100 tool in the truck or car just "in case" I need them? No. So from that perspective I don't mind having a couple pairs of the knockoffs on hand. But, I really don't like the idea of a small US company's IP being stolen by Chinese manufactures and resold at a price that aggressively undercuts the genuine article. That's a problem. Good engineering is expensive. And Leatherman made the R&D investment to develop the Raptor. That Chinese knockoffs are getting as good as they are...should give us all pause.

[paulatreides]

The main reason why I won't buy knockoffs is that I don't want to support a company that steals someone else's idea. They haven't invested anything in R&D; they haven't done anything except copy the original. So, they are actually intellectual property thieves.

[szfszilard]

In Hungary, the original Raptor Rescue costs $130. I have 3 original Leatherman tools (Wave, Surge, Skeleton) with bit set and ratchet screwdriver set. But in Hungary, for example, you can only buy this separately, there is no package. So I didn't buy an original from Raptor, because the Chinese version is $15, the original is not worth the 8.5 price. The video is great, thanks!

[MK-hgvs]

In Serbia Raptor costs 150$, so unfortunately i will go with knockoffs. Great video. Thanks

[antoineb]

The knockoffs can be put in the car or the backpack as backup multi-purpose scissors.

They are good, but the belt cutter should be sharpened with a fine ceramic sharpener, the scissors "blades" need to be sharpened with a Worksharp.

The folding bit need to be re-adjusted, greased or having a blue loctite add, depending how yours work

Anyways, great multitool for the price, but for emergency, we should choose bright colors like the orange, fluo, yellow or light green

[jamesgilhooly]

Have carried a Leatherman on Ambulance duty for around 10 years, never let me down. Does tend to rust a little though.

[nickmartino]

Just for the simple fact you don't have to potentially set them down in mud blood or anything dirty if your using them anywhere in the field.... you can simply keep putting them into there sheath!!!! Open i mean!!! That's awesome....besides all the features it has for first responders emts fire fighters all that there absolutely amazing in the shop or anything crafting !!!!leather work basically opening anything there fantastic at!!!I wish I had 3 or 4 pairs!!!! One isn't enough..I need another pair for the toolbox!! These ones I try to keep nice for there potentially live saving features!!!!and worth EVERY

[dgs]

Originals are £90 here, I just got a pair of knockoffs for £10, they look and feel decent so going to get some more, would rather have a pair in the cars, work truck, tool box etc so a pair is never far away

[Reticulosis]

I purchased the Leatherman and use them on a daily basis at the hospital. I like them, however, within weeks of use I noticed oxidation on them. A coworker bought the Amazon knock offs, he has no such issue, and honestly they are fairly comparable. In terms of hygiene standards his are better, I worry about carrying rusty equipment and using it on Pts. I noticed leatherman moved away from the material used in my version and now has the same one sold on Amazon. I wonder if they are white labeling them and marking up the price 3x

[MegaLynchman]

I suppose the only benefit to buying the real ones is that when they do go dull, Leatherman will replace with a new set for a lifetime.

[jamesgilhooly]

The quality of a product is remembered a long time after a cheap price is forgotten.

[velocitydreamer]

Here's likely the BIG difference... aside brand, the steels these are made out of are likely very different. From the Steel types to -how those steel types are formed;- both equally important.
It'll affect edge retention, corrosion/rust resistence, ease of sharpening, which will hold a better edge, etc etc etc. It seems outside of the world of knives, steels tend to not be mentioned as much, despite being nearly just as important, especially for anything cutting.

[marksaint]

Since it's a "Rescue" tool I would prefer the higher quality of the Leatherman. Seconds and stress count and the imitation failed. I couldn't imagine having to wrangle with the inferior belt cutter whilst dealing with a panicked victim or car leaking fuel.

[nickmartino]

And they used to 69. Bucks.... that's the right price for these.... not counting any of the special glow in the dark versions

[dereckjtbear]

Yesterday I purchased a generic (Leatherman)raptor 6-1 scissors,
In hindsight I found genuine Leatherman raptors online for an incredible deal today, So I have two on the way, Also got he holster separately.. Ouch🤕, expensive for chunky plastic however I guess you pay for what you get..
It's truly amazing and somewhat daunting challenge to navigate the pitfalls of buying online especially with all the Chinese rubbish:
Amazon's advertising beside Leatherman, money 🤑 💰 money

[DannyChing]

The knockoffs won't be as painful to discard when the TSA says you can't bring them

[formliy]

If I were an EMT or some other first responder I would probable go with the more expensive Leatherman for the better seatbelt cutter and better quality control. When it's other people's well being it's not worth taking the chance. For the hard cutting multitool tasks I want them for the knockoff will likely be just fine. Especially if you catch them on sale. I just ordered a pair for about $8.50 thanks to aliexpress welcome deals.

[matteblack]

Ill admit i got the knockoffs, but i did it just to test ride them st my job. If they're good then ill invest the $100

[cultofcedar]

Feel like I got a 40 year warranty plus discount for military/leo/medical. If I need it I’d much rather have the quality. Knock offs when me or wife work on the hospital because they’ll be stolen and they’re just impractical cool folding shears in that setting.

[alexleon]

Спасибо за очень полезное видео ! 👍👍👍