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Sharpening
Q: How do I sharpen the shears on the Raptor Rescue?
A: The straight cutting edge can be sharpened using standard sharpening tools at a 32° inclusive angle (16° per side), while the micro‑serrated edge should only be sharpened on the serrated side using a ceramic or diamond rod. Avoid sharpening the flat side to preserve the serrations’ shape.
Cleaning
Q: What is the best way to clean my Leatherman Raptor Rescue?
A: Use mild soap and water to remove debris, then dry the tool fully to prevent corrosion. A light PTFE‑based lubricant on the pivot improves smoothness. Avoid harsh chemicals like acetone or brake cleaner, as they may damage non‑metal components.
Q: Can I disassemble my Leatherman Raptor Rescue to clean it?
A: Please avoid disassembling your tool for cleaning, as this can affect its performance and may impact your warranty coverage. For full details on what is and isn’t covered, we recommend reviewing our official warranty information.
Maintenance
Q: How do I tune the shears for best performance?
A: The screw in the main pivot of the shears can be tightened or loosened depending on the material you’re cutting. Adjust as needed to get a clean, precise cut.
Q: When should I oil the pivots on my Raptor Rescue?
A: Oil all pivots whenever you feel resistance during movement and after every cleaning. This helps maintain smooth opening and closing action.
Ring Cutter
Q: What materials can the ring cutter handle?
A: The ring cutter is designed for soft metals only, such as gold and silver. It is not suitable for cutting harder metals like stainless steel or titanium.
Raptor folds down to fit in your gear without snagging or bulking. When unfolded, it locks securely into place so you can cut with full confidence—no flex, no give, just clean performance.
Whether you're cutting through clothing, breaking glass to reach a patient, or using the strap cutter—Raptor Rescue puts five emergency tools in one trusted device. Designed by and for professionals in the field, every feature serves a purpose in high-pressure moments.
Choose a color that fits your style, your scrubs, or your shift bag—from bold hues like South Beach and Raspberry Rose to rugged tones like Woodland and Garnet. And with optional engraving, you can add your name, role, or even a gift message—so your shears are always easy to spot and harder to lose. Whether it’s a reward for yourself or a graduation gift for the nurse, EMT, or medic in your life, the Raptor Rescue is both personal and professional.
Overall rating: 4.766816 / 5 from 2007 reviews.
The Leatherman Raptor Rescue trauma shears are highly regarded for their exceptional quality, sleek design, and versatile cutting capabilities. Trusted by emergency professionals, these compact scissors are praised for their sharpness, ease of use, and durability. Ideal for first responders and as a thoughtful gift, the Raptor Rescue offers peace of mind with its reliable performance and quick access utility holster.
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"I do landscaping and bought these for general use. Work great for landscape fabric, tubing, twine and prining small growth. Leatherman needs to design the same folding design with the curved pruning shears to cut up to 3/4"-1" branches. Jist change the blade design and you open up to a whole new market. Do it. Leave the glass breaker because you never know. Instead of the fold out seat belt cutter, make it the flared flat head screwdriver tool for adjusting most rotary sprinkler heads. Also, make it stainless steel. Do it. We dont want fancy looking fixed blade knives. Make practical and convenient tools."
"Gave this to my FF/AEMT husband as an birthday gift. I had it personalized with his name. He loves it! This is the 2nd pair he's had. The first one he didn't have personalized left at a local ER and a doctor picked them up, instead of turning them in. Lesson learned -- PERSONALIZE IF YOU CAN!!!"
"Wanted a cutting tool that was compact, durable and could be carried attached to MOLLE equipment while on small boats. These shears meet all my requirements. Quality is what I have come to expect from Leatherman, the holster attached securely to molle webbing and when folded the tool is out of the way with all sharp edges hidden."
"After making an emergency kit 15 years ago, I thought it was time to refresh things. I put together a class B first aid/trauma kit for home/on the go and thought it was essential to have the right tool just in case. I've seen a lot of generic versions but have had a good experience with prior Leatherman tools and decided to get an official Raptor Rescue. The tool is very intuitive. The glass breaker, with the seatbelt cutter are a plus as I intended on having this with me especially on road trips. I have not done the coin test. I chose the case that works with a molle system. I paired this with the 511 UCR Sling Pack and have it positioned in the back pocket connected to the internal strap. This is also where I keep one of my Waves. It also allows me to quick swap to other bags I have with molle."
"Certified Law Enforcement Officer here. Shipping was fast. Packaging was superb. First thought out of the box was this tool feels better than the ones from Amazon. Within the first two weeks the strap cutter broke trying to cut a seatbelt. Luckily my parter had another cutter. After the incident was over I looked at the strap cutter. It snapped at the bend and I seen the cheap metal wrapped in chromium. I’ve never been so disappointed. I guess Leatherman falls in line with the other companies cutting corners for profit. Advertising to First Responders is wild. Luckily my partner had a strap cutter as well. I shipped it back to the warranty location for repair."
"This is my second pair, first pair I still have from o/a 2018, no issues at all. Unfortunately the ripper attachment on this one snapped within 2 weeks. Still can use the rest; however, disappointing."
"Shears are top notch, and the pull cutter, O2 wrench, and glass breaker are a great plus. My issue with them is the steel choice. If you’re actually going to run these with the clip in your pocket and not in the case they are going to rust (unless you live in a cool dry area). A streamline version that doesn’t fold would be super cool too."
"The product is well made and for a trauma shear it with serve anyone for a long time. My only complaint is the main screw that holds the shears is loose. It wobbles a bit, presently. I need to findout what bit to use now and some Loctite to tighten things up to prevent future loose screw and wobbles."
"My nephew is graduating from a fire fighting EMT academy soon and will do so as the top of his class. In addition to the hard work and dedication, he has developed a set of skills that may save lives. He deserves a quality pair of customized paramedic shears. The quality of my delivery blew my mind and exceeded my expectations. I cannot wait to gift these to him at his graduation. I’ll tell him, when he uses them, it will be stressful and possibly really gnarly. Knowing his aunt is right there as he sees his own monogram, I pray, will help ease his nerves and remind him of the amazing service he is providing. I’m proud to give these Leatherman shears to my future fire fighter/ EMT nephew. Nice work to the Leatherman Team."
"My daughter loved it, her fellow co-nurses told her she’d never look at other scissors again working in the ER using weatherman scissors would make her job easier"
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