Leatherman at last!

March 25, 2017, 11:59 AM

signewt

Leatherman at last!

Periodically over the years I've gazed at these & fled from the entire species.

The fairly-recent thread here rekindled my interest & I've been lazily comparing makes/models/etc.

Recently my vintage Swiss Army knife proved the only thing handy for a couple of small chores. The stage was set.

Suddenly in hand were a modest collection of coupons/discounts/rebates. Cue REI.

Yes! The Surge!!!

Hand filling at 1.1 pounds, and not seeming to be belt-wear comfortable, chosen as it had actual tool size features and a satisfactory configuration for most of the stuff I think handy about the estate....if I find a way to keep it at hand.

Hadn't expected the 'satisfaction of ownership' to slam me so pleasantly over such a small item.
Now....about them 'bit sets' and other accessories...

Which do you find most handy & used more than 'once a year'???

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March 25, 2017, 12:07 PM

parabellum

I've got a Surge and man, is it a handful. If I had to choose one survival tool only, and I couldn't have an ax, hatchet, fixed blade or folding knife, the Surge would be my choice.

For everyday carry, though, you'll want to consider a Leatherman Wave. In my experience, guys don';t stop at just one multitool, so make your next one a Wave.

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March 25, 2017, 12:44 PM

signewt

quote:
In my experience, guys don';t stop at just one multitool, so make your next one a Wave.

Surprised by my accountant (certified flat-lander/city life/pavement dweller) who showed me part of his Leatherman collection AND his tool-bit-charm bracelet that he actually uses now & then. And his special 'collector edition' something-or-others.

Can't help but notice the change-blade seems to be designed to take the same blade mounts as my Bosch saber saw.....[breaking into sweat]...that would open a whole 'nuther list of uses....(stepping out to the tool barn now to check....)

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March 25, 2017, 12:55 PM

ARman

Yes, Leatherman Wave. I carry one everyday. I lost my original one last year. Some may remember my lamenting of such, when I was inquiring the hive mind for a replacement.

A member offered to sell me his "almost brand new, hardly ever used" Wave. It was at such a great price, I couldn't pass it up. Very happy with the transaction, it was as he said it was (as there was any doubt).

I own other Leatherman tools, but the Wave is always on me.

ARman

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March 25, 2017, 01:07 PM

Shifferbrains

quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
I've got a Surge and man, is it a handful. If I had to choose one survival tool only, and I couldn't have an ax, hatchet, fixed blade or folding knife, the Surge would be my choice.

For everyday carry, though, you'll want to consider a Leatherman Wave. In my experience, guys don';t stop at just one multitool, so make your next one a Wave.

Yes, the Wave is great. I carry one everyday at work and is used daily. I won't ever be without one.

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March 25, 2017, 02:01 PM

motor59

quote:
Originally posted by BamaJeepster:
I agree you need more than one, but for every day carry I use the Skeletool - and I actually pull it out and use it almost every single day.

Concur. I use mine most every day as well.

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March 25, 2017, 02:12 PM

Snapping Twig

I must be the odd man out here.

I have several Leatherman's and other brand multi tools. They are in my vehicles - car, truck,boat, moto, but I never use them.

I carry a Swiss Army Ambassador which is small and thin in my back pocket, an Olite on my keychain and an Emerson CQC7B/wave clipped to my pocket.

These serve most all needs.

Truth be told, there was a time or three I needed the pliers from a Leatherman, but I also carry tools in all my vehicles.

I do carry a multi tool when hiking/hunting, just haven't needed to use it yet.

March 25, 2017, 02:31 PM

tigereye313

I carry a Skeletool CX every day.

I also had an original well-used Supertool and had a screwdriver head snap off (on a screw, not from prying). I sent it to them for a repair but since it was D/C'd they sent me a brand new Supertool 200 instead.

Love my Leatherman's.

March 25, 2017, 02:36 PM

Lord Vaalic

I'm more of a desk jockey now, but spent years as a robot tech for automotive OEM plants. I made very extensive use out of the Leatherman Wave. An extremely useful tool to have on your belt. So much so that I still wore mine daily for a very long time after I became a manager and didn't wrench on anything anymore.

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March 25, 2017, 03:01 PM

signewt

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It's also very heavy.

I've seen pistols that weigh less.

That said, today I retrieved a belt that fits the holster & spent my morning puttering about the estate.

And yes, the replaceable saw-blade socket does fit the Bosch style blades. Even tried & cut a 2x1/2" slat to evaluate.