The Leatherman Raptor Response (A compact trauma shear?)

The Raptor Response Shears are a "compact" alternative to the popular Leatherman Raptor [Rescue] trauma shears. Utilized commonly by EMS and other first responder agencies throughout the US the Leatherman Raptors are a high end piece of equipment that help expose injury sites expediently and with minimal patient movement.
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[@BrianWood777]

These trauma shears are great, the biggest disadvantage with them is how often they get stolen in the ER

[@TheEMTDad]

Add some Paracord to them like i have an no one dares to steal them...

[@fireguymel]

I keep mine on a retractable leash

[@stayingweakisnotokay7502]

Im gonna admit im on the thieefs

[@fireguymel]

People in medicine tactically acquire 2 things. One is scissors and the second is pens.

[@stayingweakisnotokay7502]

@@fireguymel if the Doctor is a good friend u could get everything u want

[@joncollins6344]

Never used the ring cutter on rings but I can attest to them working really well on fish hooks. Very glad I had them on me as my leatherman was useless in that situation

[@Stanny936]

A cheap $7 ring a young girl got from the mall snapped my ring cutters. That’s been about 2 years now, and I have yet to send them in for repair 😑

[@samanthahunter4176]

I have the original raptors for 9 years and I've used all the whole schabang with them but I LOVE X Shears so much that I have 2 pair and use them daily.

[@AdabAbu]

Have the x shears. Love them. But don’t have case to carry them. Just use special pocket in ems pant😊

[@wcsoblake85]

I bought the original raptors when the first came out many years ago. I work EMS and I used them several times a month. One of my coworkers got me to try the X shear and I absolutely loved it. I have switched to carrying the X shears everyday for the past 2 years. I wear a 2" duty belt at work and I bought the case for them and it works for me. Nothing wrong with the raptors I just like the X shears better.

[@DansDailyVids]

Been using the raptor response shears for 2 months now, still razor sharp…love them, great video! ❤

[@parkeratwood2717]

The ring cutter works great for cutting fence wire too!

[@KingTasos]

The irony of having scissors that can cut through almost anything, and adding as a feature a belt cutter...

[@RRavencraft]

For self rescue it's about the ease of use, especially when seconds matter. I have been in a car fire so it's intense. You pull the tool out, hold the strap and rip. If something or someone is in a weird position, say a boot caught inbetween something even, this cutting blade may be easier then cutting with scissors- which may be impossible. Think of opening a package. How many people use kitchen sheers and cut down the tape vs. using a box cutter? It's also all about how the hand itself works. Much easier to grip and rip then extend and cut. Especially for older folks or anyone with poor dexterity, even or say from an injury. Just like having the glass breaker, it gives important features in one tool which is what Leatherman is about. Now for first responders who use these things daily to rescue others with usually atleast one other person to a full crew behind them, fully preped with gear, bags, vehicles full larger tools, people in healthy, non shock, uninjured physical shape to take on tasks... skilled, trained, emotionally, mentally conditioned -whatever, something like this may be silly. Totally understandable. Like every EMT says, washing and sterilization would seem to me to be insane. I would think disposable would be their best choice. So... It's great mostly EMTs- search and rescue who do the reviews on this product because we definitely want their expertise on how the tool, itself, functions, not the aftermath. I will bet the number of buyers are preppers, period. Like me. Those searching for small, compact multi purpose items and tools-incase. The scissors alone serve a full array of uses beyond medical and cutting belts, clothes and footware, or 'rings' or jewelry for rescue. As well as the seat belt cutting tool serving as a multi purpose safe

[@jhill4874]

My daughter is an emergency room nurse and we gave her the original as a gift. She eventually found them to be too complicated and retired them to her first aid/emergency kit and uses decent quality shears for her job.

[@theheretic3764]

Get her a pair of Xshears. They’re simple. Extremely durable. They can be purchased with a molly and belt compatible locking case like the raptors but they don’t fold. Look into them. You won’t be sorry.

[@JayM-wg7dd]

I mean, they're fold out sheers... How complicated can someone with normal mental acuity actually find them?

[@battube44tqs]

​@@JayM-wg7ddwoman, stress, multi-fonction tools, not a good mix 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mygamertag2010X]

Love Leatherman. Expensive, but quality.

[@RileyKaye]

For me personally (EMT-B), I don't see the Raptor Response shears as an upgrade to my Raptor Rescue shears. I've personally used the seatbelt cutter (haven't used the window punch) a few times and I don't see losing additional features as a benefit. I also really like the sheath that comes with the Rescue shears. I keep them folded and in the sheath until I need to use them, and then they go in the sheath unfolded if they get used. They stay locked in the sheath until I have time to clean them at the hospital. It's a pretty clean system for me.

[@lyfandeth]

You do clean and disinfect the sheath at the same time, yes?

[@RileyKaye]

@@lyfandeth Yep

[@theotherphil]

The Raptor's are a great device - really well built. However, I find them heavy and tricky to clean. They become finicky with lint build up, requiring a strip down. The X-Shears solve all of those problems.

[@6sofar]

Hey, great video as always, thank you! As an EMT/Firefighter, and Ski Patroller, I own two pairs of the original shears, love them. Like others have stated, I struggled at first with cleaning. Then I used an ultrasonic cleaner - game changer! The next successful evolution in my cleaning journey was to put about 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide in a Ziploc bag. Put the shears in the bag, remove the air, and drop the whole thing in the ultrasonic cleaner. 5 minutes later the shears are clean, free of dirt and pathogens, and best of all you don't have to change the fluid in your ultrasonic cleaner.

[@austincamp3449]

I used the ring cutter yesterday and it took literally no force at all. Gold and silver, both soft metals, get cut through like butter with the shears.

[@preacher1776]

I collapse the sheers and stick them in my IFAK. The functions and light weight are worth the extra seconds. Love the Raptors....a lot. Enough to buy a bunch of them for family vehicles and emergency kits.

[@alangee2200]

Stolen ? 😱😱😱 Hell !! Thank you for the review Sam - all the best from London 🚑 🇬🇧

[@Hvuntokrul]

Thank you

[@heidi22209]

New sub here. Thank you for your time and effort.

[@JADudley]

I just purchased the SOG parasheers and plan to do a review comparing them to the Raptors and the North American rescue shears. Also, my company refuge medical is coming out with shears.

[@theswaff699]

my rescues are mainly used as an o2 wrench and to open mail at home

[@shaqattac]

I've carried the og raptors (rescue) mostly because my school would freak out over a normal multitool. My only problem with them is when I try and cut tough/thick material, the handles/grips are incredibly uncomfortable and even painful if I apply enough pressure trying to cut things. I am finally getting into my job as an EMT and was thinking about switching to these if they are more comfortable when squeezing really hard.

[@DrDavidmx]

The “Seatbelt” cutter is not just for seatbelts, I use them on T-shirt, pants and lighter stuff, quick and easy.

[@PrepMedic]

Don’t do that. So many cases of cutting tissue and expanding wounds.

[@daniels4102]

When I first became a medic in the army, I saw the raptors and thought ‘wow those are amazing and kickass’, but my later research prompted me to get the X shears. They go in my belt on every mission and don’t regret my decision whatsoever.

[@AngelMakerSr1]

Dude I LOVE my xsheers. It cuts through motorcycle leathers like it’s nothing and regular clothes might as well be wet paper

[@AngelMakerSr1]

Only thing is I wish it had an o2 wrench built in

[@vtphynx]

I bought my Raptors for the same reason. Now I just carry NAR shears on a leash in my OCPs

[@insanogeddon]

The new ones have one piece steel handles which are stronger more comfy and most importantly fit cleaning regs to throw them in the Autoclave or even for homesteaders who do same-same deep cleans with a pressure cooker. That is prob. the most salient point compatibility with Autoclaves.

[@eyang7]

I have the xshear and was debating on getting these but I'm gonna stick with my xshear mainly for the simplicity and durability of it.

[@anthonyshepard9606]

I have the original and I do like the seatbelt cutter. 🐢 👍 🐢 😀

[@craigcottingham35]

Now about those 511 pants. After a long nursing career I decided to take up a position as a patient transport officer with a private ambulance company. It was difficult to find a trouser comfortable to the task ahead. My son the paramedic suggested 511 pants, so taking the directive I tried on & purchased a pair of 511 black trousers with 5000 extra pockets that I was not aware of until I put my keys in my pockets. I did everything bar a handstand to locate those keys & actually thought of removing my pants & doing the lost key jiggle. Fortunately on my 50 dive into my pockets I managed to find those keys in the 4999 pocket dedicated to concealing a small derringer & two way radio. I still have those pants & they are worn only for hiking NOTHING goes in the pockets.

[@-Cristian_12]

I had cut about 10 rings with my Original Raptors, it works great.

[@rgamore]

Cleaning --- try an ultrasonic cleaner, they work great. You don't have to disassemble....

[@sammygUK]

The new versions look like they are more comfortable/rounded to use with bare hands / thin gloves, which is the only gripe I have with the originals. Do you find that's noticeably the case? Read somewhere in the new marketing blurb that the original shears are meant to be used with PPE / thick gloves.

[@edwardgrabinsky]

I dont notice them being any more comfortable as a guy with average sized hands. If you have big hands the og raptors would be easoer to get a good hold on.

[@robertsmith470]

Quick note on fitting in shears pockets, mine fit great in my LAPG's

[@tingler1313]

Thanks you for the information

[@franksturt2226]

Kind of an overpriced novelty if you ask me. I find myself using cheapos with an o2 cutout on one of the blades. They work well and I’m not afraid of losing them

[@robertbabic4595]

Raptor rescue comes with plastic holster, that is also for different prices, and for some people maybe important thing is that new raptor responds haw smaller holes for fingers and then are more stable for some people, I use gloves xl or 10 and Raptor rescue ar fine

[@fubr11]

On another note.....has the X8T tourniquet been reviewed? I find them very effective and very easy self-app. I haven't had to use one for anything other than training but I've added it to my kit.

[@thomast2386]

X-Shears have entered the Chat (Orange handles are the best, change my mind)

[@kyleessex6301]

I've had issues with raptor shears. They are either too tight and wont open well, or too loose, or rust terribly. I sent my first set back to Leatherman at least 3 times and they never work as they should, for such an expensive set of shears. I switched to Xshears and have never looked back. My only grip with xshears are that they are a touch too big to fit in the innermost slot on 5.11's and that they could have easily fit an O2 wrench on the blade without compromising the blade and didn't do that (I have thought about trying to CNC an O2 wrench on the blade, but haven't done it yet).

[@TooFunny11]

Question what pants was he wearing when shows how the can clip to a pocket?

[@missourimongoose8858]

I use these primarily to cut up my bud with Noone being the wiser lol they work well for my rose garden as well

[@caryvanarsdall3957]

there are leather crafters that will make form-fitted holsters for them. i keep my trauma shears on my radio strap

[@SavageVoyageur]

Cleaning…hot water, bleach bath, hot water, wipe down and blow off with air pressure, oil. It is pretty simple and fast to clean.

[@00SilverWolf]

It is possible to put the old shear in open possition in the belt clip!

[@angelo_higherpurposetraining]

@prepmedic I would like to see you do a review on the Snake Staff Systems ETQ

[@edwardgrabinsky]

I have both and like the OG raptors. I really tried to like the response ones and gave them a few months and lot of uses to give them a fair shot. I just find the extra width folded is too noticeable carrying them in a front pocket like i do. I dont see the point of the cutting hookon shears; but the glass breaker is kinda nice to have i guess. I might take the stainless blades off and try to put them on the rescue ones just for kicks.

[@kevinsuggs1]

Is there a special product you use to clean blood and other human juice from your gear?

[@rondetorres3842]

Thanks for your review! I work in the entertainment industry (ie: movie, TV, commercial) and a I have dear friend of mine who is a Set Medic. I would like to purchase one for her but am indecisive on what would better suit her need. Your recommendation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for posting.

[@PrepMedic]

X-shears

[@martinrobbins7502]

I’ve used the ring cutter 15 times Never once unable to get a ring off

[@enriquecastellanos7110]

would it be possible for you to compare the chinese knockoffs priced at 29.00 on ebay thanks

[@outhouse9451]

My only issue is they don’t have a case. I like them in the case attached to my radio strap

[@randomguy9515]

Question: can I use a double ring belt to improvise a tourniquet? I know it doesn't work with normal belts, but I can't find a question with double rings, especially since my belt is made of polyester so it isn't stiff

[@ok9nja741]

I've heard they also upgraded the steel that the Raptor Response is made out of.

[@mihhailgotovtsev2555]

Raptor rescue has one very annoying and dangerous feature - that stupid glass breaker. Sharp pointy spike, always in the way, it tears gloves like a wolverine, it is sharp enough to scratch and bleed your finger, every time you try to use them. The fact Leatherman got rid of it is the best thing about the response model.

[@pamojafruits8299]

how is left handed use?

[@lyfandeth]

Works on tungsten carbide rings? They're wicked hard.

[@ahumblepoet]

What ones do you prefer? You pulled a pair onscreen for a short bit about the mid of the video. They weren’t Leatherman.

[@NM-ok7zz]

What brand of pants you are using?

[@ttss5726]

It’s not stealing it’s family borrowing them 😂

[@Riley-x7t]

25% off on Leatherman right now, Raptor Response.

[@flokejm3904]

Could you check out the snakestaffsystems tourniquet?

[@SaberSoft]

How do you know that people that never used them before struggle for a bit when going to cut a boot off?

[@yoitzcfarm]

Hi there I am a security officer in the uk and I am looking at getting a first aid kit could you please help me to find the best first aid kit for me

[@cryptoarchon]

These might be easier to get past TSA

[@BigWheelBallin.45]

Raptors are good, but if I didn't get them from my agency (uniform allowance) I probably wouldn't run them. When folded, they fit great in the inner cargo pocket of the 5.11 Stryke pant.

[@cleyton.e]

Obrigado, no seus vídeos busco conhecimento. Excelente ferramenta. Brasil valor fica inviável comparado com nosso salario.

[@engineco.1494]

A good pair of shears are gold!

[@spacehead74]

Having to deploy the cutter to get to the 02 wrench seems like a liability for the Rescue model.

[@cade8986]

I wish Benchmade would make a pair of shears. I’d be all over that if they were designed well.

[@Pugrug.]

The do make a weird cutting thing called the benchmade tool I believe.

[@mongolordofdarkness]

You couldn't afford if it was made by Benchmade.

[@offiziervogl8438]

Do you paramedics have a high standing in America? Because here in Germany, paramedics also like to be pelted with eggs

[@cowboy1772]

Dude, what?

[@stayingweakisnotokay7502]

@@cowboy1772 Hes correct, those refugees started to attack paramedics for sometimes religious Reason, or for thinking the injured guy isnt beeing treated right. Its a shithole here

[@jimmywan87]

Are they autoclave-able?

[@TheTrueNorth11]

Yes.

[@mmoutdoors8680]

Can I use super glue in my first aid kit I would like you to do a video on that .

[@pmedic523]

I’ve used the ring cutters just once on a Mva patient to cut like four five rings off of her fingers since her hand was swelling and we couldn’t get them off. Man. Those things cut through them like butter! I was surprised at the little effort it took! But these were thinnsh to medium sized rings. I’m sure mens ring might be a little tougher. Bottom line is they work! I also use the o2 wrench on mine all the time. It’s just easier to use then having to look at where the wrenches are supposed to be but may not be. I love the strap cutter. Only have used a few times to cut clothes or straps but it’s real easy to open water bottle cases with. Just zips right through that plastic shrink.

[@cmcer1995]

I will stick with my original. The differences are minimal and not enough for me to make a change.

[@Mellow84]

Only .3 oz lighter. Sorry, X Shears is still king and is half the price.

[@mmulvill]

Leatherman makes great products, but both of these products are trying to replace something that already works great. You can buy a dozen top quality Trauma Shears for the price of one of these, and pass them around to the whole staff, that way no one pockets your Woo Woo Swag. Take that cash and replace that cheap Stethoscope around your neck with one that the Old Folks can hear through when they borrow it...~ED Doc that delivered your Parents.

[@matthewmchenry2889]

The only multitool on the market without a beer opener. Major design flaw.

[@robertdole5391]

I got to say I dislike the Raptor shears. I already have a multitool that is better at being a multitool, all I need is a really good pair of shears not a contraption that is impossible to clean and get blood off of.

[@meidamx]

Get some.

[@neonsamurai1348]

Neither of the Leatherman shears are worth the price if you don't work in rescue/medicine. Far too expensive for sticking in a medkit or IFAK (xshear or NAR is a far better choice).

[@drmatic]

They are great except the ring cutter. No problem for gold, silver etc. But I actually broke mine trying to cut a full iron ring from one of my patients.

[@jacobkrout1627]

What practical use would a civilian have for trauma shears? Wouldn't it be problematic, legal wise, to be cutting people's clothes as a civilian, even if that individual is in desperate need of aid

[@mahbuddykeith1124]

In Canada, at least, we have the Good Samaritan Act, which clears you of liability if you are performing first-aid on someone to your level of training.

[@frankies6770]

No you would be covered under the Good Samaritan act in the United States as long as you are acting in good faith

[@jacobkrout1627]

My fear would be if I had to cut a vest off of an officer, a judge might want to charge me with destruction of government property

[@mahbuddykeith1124]

@@jacobkrout1627 No reasonable judge would charge you in those circumstances…so just stay out of California, Chicago, New York…

[@pyeitme508]

RAD

[@N3wbMa5t3r]

You give your Leatherman Raptors to anyone to use a d you won't get them back... I like them but I started carrying some Maratac (County Comm) Combat shears. 😂

[@humorlessclown]

Are those shear sharp enough to trim that facial hair?? Cause, whoa there buddy 🥴😳

[@officialgmusic]

I think you need to try ONE SHEAR Trauma Shears I highly recommend the Pro Edition You’ll be glad ya did. Your not pussyfooting around with unfolding the shears.

[@franksturt2226]

Never heard of them. They’re good?

[@officialgmusic]

@@franksturt2226 yes they are. I personally use the one sheer pro and the original v2 models.. easy to clean, quick to deploy. And they are indeed sharp and strong enough to cut a penny with. I’m a certified firearms instructor and range safety officer, I keep one shear on my gun belt and in my edc trauma kit as well..:

[@ΜΕΝΕΛΑΟΣΦΕΓΓΕΡΟΣ]

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