Lighter alternative for a Leatherman Surge. Suggestions?

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April 29, 2018, 11:30 AM

Cliff

Lighter alternative for a Leatherman Surge. Suggestions?

I've carried the Surge for some time. I love it, it's done great by me. Saved my ass many times. No problems except when I'm out and about I feel like I have a Batman type utility belt around my waist. Firearm, extra mag or two, phone, multi tool. It's bulky so any suggestions for a multi tool that's a bit less like I'm carrying a brick on my waist? This is the Surge.
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April 29, 2018, 11:31 AM

BamaJeepster

Leatherman Skeletool when I need to go light- Wave when I’m rolling heavy!

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April 29, 2018, 11:40 AM

lkdr1989

SOG Powerlock, pliers are awesome. It's a few ounces lighter, closed - it's about 0.1" longer.

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April 29, 2018, 11:53 AM

signewt

I've been using my own Surge over the last 18 months or so. Amazingly complete for my typical needs, yet it does weigh a lot and is bulky.

The best temporary solution I've come up with, is to have it 'somewhere near' when I need it.

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April 29, 2018, 12:09 PM

rekstrom

Try the Wingman. Way lighter.

I love the Surge, but it is too heavy for daily carry.
I love the Wave, but sometimes I want to go lighter than that.
I daily carry the Skeletool sometumes, but the pliers are super small and lots of reports of them breaking.

I decided to give the Wingman a try.
- big pliers.
- one hand open knife and scissors
- light weight
- pliers are spring loaded, which it turns out I love!
- $29 bucks

April 29, 2018, 12:58 PM

triggertreat

Look for a Blast.Its discontinued but makes a nice EDC.

April 29, 2018, 01:54 PM

Gustofer

Charge TTI.

Essentially the same tools but about 2/3 the weight. Been carrying one for about 15 years. Still a little heavy, but not too much so at around 8.5 oz. The Surge is 12.5.

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April 29, 2018, 03:26 PM

bendable

who was the member that had one fella here make him a kydex pouch for ankle carry ? of his leatherman wave.

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April 29, 2018, 06:31 PM

Pal

I'd go with the Charge as well. I've got one on right now. But they are not cheap.

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April 29, 2018, 08:21 PM

reflex/deflex 64

quote:
Originally posted by triggertreat:
Look for a Blast.Its discontinued but makes a nice EDC.

No! It has everything I use and nothing I don't. Guess I better get shopping.

April 29, 2018, 10:20 PM

Veeper

quote:
Originally posted by BamaJeepster:
Leatherman Skeletool when I need to go light- Wave when I’m rolling heavy!

Exact same configuration here. Skeletool CX though.

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April 29, 2018, 10:32 PM

YooperSigs

Wingman is my EDC. Enough tools and less weight.

April 30, 2018, 06:00 AM

Cliff

Thanks Guys.