I have been provided the materials needed for this review. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.
This is my first impressions of the Leatherman MUT (Military Utility Tool). I have had the Leatherman MUT for about a week now. I haven’t used it much in the field and it has spent most of the time in its pouch on my person or in the desk next to me.
SPECS of the Leatherman MUT
The Leatherman MUT weights in at 11.2 oz. or 317.5 g so it falls on the slightly heftier side of what I normally carry (Leatherman Wave 8oz). The weight is not that noticeable on my hip.
I did take the 3/8 wrench/ AR front sight tool out of the pouch as I am afraid of losing it. I have been carrying the Leatherman Rail to the range since I got it Christmas 2013 which has the sighting tool on it. if maybe there was a way the wrench combo could have been added to the MUT that might have been better. Still working on my finds.
Serrations VS. Straight Edge
The Knife has serrations, which I have never been a fan of on the same blade as your straight cutting blade. Since Leatherman was trying to make this the best battle tool they could, I get it, as there are a lot of people out there that like that. It is all about getting the tool to fit your hand and not weight 400 pounds.
A Gunsmiths Point of View
The carbon scraper is nice when I am cleaning the review guns as they tend to be more worn than my firearms. When I took this tool into my gunsmith who agreed that this was designed nicely for taking your guns down.
I think the pouch is sewn to handle even the heaviest of wear and tear. I will talk more on the webbing and how it adjusts for your belt or molle gear in the next article.
Overall Thoughts
I am very happy with this new (to me) Leatherman MUT. I can see this replacing my Leatherman Wave for everyday carry.
