I emailed Leatherman asking if the new knives would be available at Blade West end of this month. They responded in a chain-blue-lightning fashion:
"Thank you for contacting Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
I do not show Blade West in our system. You would need to contact the store directly to find out what they might be carrying. We will not start shipping any knives until October. You may contact us at the beginning of October to find a dealer near you. (Bold added by me.)
Thank you,
Alissa Rupp
Customer Service
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc"
Best,
oregon (snapping my fingers and tapping my toes with anticipation)