Leatherman Raptor VS SOG Parashears

Let's find out which manufacturer makes the better trauma shears.

[kinguin]

Having compound leverage seems kinda gimicky when it's paired with the less rigid blades.

[LupSolitario]

The leatherman has kind of a small teeth on it's lower shear, that can hold on any threaded material while cutting plus the fact that leatherman shears are thicker which made it better to cut any rope like materials.

[ElTeerino]

In my mind these aren’t really the same tool. Similar. But the Raptors are very emergency response specific in their design, whereas the Parashears seem like they are meant for survival or all around EDC with those additional tools. I feel like they both have their place, but not the same place.

[jhill]

We bought our daughter the Raptor after she got her RN. She loves 'em, but no longer uses them in the ER. She doesn't need all the EMT tools in a facility. So we then got her a good set of standard shears with spring clip in the handle. Much more practical for her. She now carries the Raptor in her car emergency kit.

[kennywheelus]

My sister just got into the medical field an I think she'd love a pair of those, I'll get her a pair an probably some for my bugout bag

[zac]

The video where it shows the ineffectiveness of the glass break on the SOG.... when it comes to such tool, it's never meant to move or it will just close on itself like what was shown on the video.

[nicholasgilliam]

When cutting wire, try using the ring cutter on the back of the raptor. I have better results.

[kill-shot]

I used the seatbelt cutter to cut a carpet once. It cut through the entire width of the carpet in one continuous pull. Like butter. I recorded it and showed some friends. I also cut a torqued tshirt and safety vest from a guy caught in some machinery. It was twisted and torqued so tightly that the guy was having a hard time breathing. We got shears to cut the twisted fabric but cheap shears were bending and separating. Unable to cut. My Leatherman shears cut through with a few pumps of the handle. Many guys saw how my shears performed now i see more and more Leatherman shears on their waists!!!

[michaeledlin]

The Leatherman is a winner any day. The SOG is a lighter weight tool and has gimmicky features.

[theomnipresent]

SOG making a cheaper knock off but charging more? They should take those useless extra "features" off and undercut Leatherman's price significantly.

[noktturnal]

Hands down leatherman wins, the SOG looks like it was ad-hoc put together with alot of tools that are useless for who it's made for. Also working EMS in the field and in a level 1 trauma center I have used the ring cutter many times, its a very useful tool.

[duo]

Trauma shears serve two main purposes, in my experience: cutting clothes off and cutting wound care supplies; tape, gauze, etc. Frankly, my raptor has been unused for 7 years because it doesn't fit well in my hands. Wiss scissors are a godsend though. They're sharp, inexpensive and cut through anything

[rockstarfan]

Sog screwed me over I will never buy another one of there products ever again their dead to me

[sdecarlo]

The Leatherman also goes well on a mollie carrier. I often use it in that configuration.

[traumajock]

We're mulling over both of these for EMS week gifts. The Raptors are $79-plus, the SOG $63 with free shipping. For something that will be easy to lose on a chaotic scene in the dark. Like a crowded beach full of drunks like we have a few times a year. Regular trauma shears from somewhere in Asia are a dime a dozen. One of the helicopter services throws them out like pens and mouse pads. Few folks even carry anything remotely like a multi-tool. They're too cool to carry anything on a belt, especially females (you know its true). I can barely make the females on my shift wear a radio. Some kids tend to go into a house empty-handed. I stomp them like roaches (after the call). Some are almost too cool to carry their own pen or notecards, but always seem to need mine. A few younger guys have Raptors on those fire dept. radio slings, which are just another (but somehow cooler) version of the rookie batbelt that we like to laugh about. Yeah I have one, been using it 35 years. If you get to sleep at work and don't wear a radio sling or batbelt, its hard to keep low chute-times if you have to load up your pockets before getting out the door. The alternative is to sleep with hard items in your pockets, sleeping fully clothed. Losing a Raptor on a scene would be like losing a Littman stethoscope. Stuff grows legs and walks, especially pretty toys.

[Genesis]

This was an interesting video! The only raptors I have are the glowing twins. I haven’t used them for anything, however.

[voidpunkprincess]

Most important questions for trauma shears, how difficult is it to clean dried blood, gunk, and trash from the joints and how often/easy is it to take apart, sharpen, and service?

[danielmarshall]

Good comparison, in fairness to the SOG's lack of pocket clip.... I have the Raptor and carry mine loose in my trouser pocket, so given that closed they have a similar sihouette the SOG could probably be used/carried in that manner. Again great video, cheers.

[deltonwestberry]

Really? I am a Paramedic !!!’I broke plenty of windows with My
Plus you don’t want to put bloody shears in your pockets.

[oldman]

I got the Raptor for Christmas and I love it.