SHOT Show 2013: Leatherman's Raptor Shears

The 420HC stainless-steel Raptor shears also offer a strap cutter, oxygen wrench, ring cutter, and carbide-tip glass breaker. The shears lock in an open position and can fold for transport in a hard carrying case.

January 16, 2013

Photo: Mark W. Clark

Leatherman introduced its Raptor shears at SHOT Show that offer a specialty tool for police medical support personel who must provide trauma care.

The 420HC stainless-steel Raptor shears also offer a strap cutter, oxygen-tank wrench, ring cutter, and carbide-tip glass breaker. The shears lock in an open position and can fold for transport in a hard carrying case that can be attached to the left or right side of a belt. An electrocardiogram (EKG) graph appears along one blade of the shears, which carry a serrated edge and no sharp points.

The shears wil be available in March and retail for $70.

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