Thanks mate...this is going to be an interesting thread.BTW, does uneven BO finish bug you? It drives me mental that one of the bottom solid S/S inserts at the bottom of the scales is almost silver S/S while the other 3 are all deep black.How could this pass the QC? I know for the fact that although most of the Surge's parts are manufactured in Asia and the consistency of finishes has been hit-and-miss in recent years in general, the tools are actually put together by LM US employees in Oregon.
Mine was coated well to begin with but the finish wore off the bolster fast.It's got to be there trying to use black oxide on aluminum when aluminum should be ionized. I'm no expert on coating metal but you would think they would use something that wears better.And to answer your question yes it bugs me.
I would probably really like the Surge if it wasn't so large/heavy. I like the outside scissors.
Quote from: Monrogue on September 08, 2014, 04:05:28 AMI would probably really like the Surge if it wasn't so large/heavy. I like the outside scissors. They really should offer this same tool set in charge.
Joel,you say your SAKs are getting more pocket time(never a bad thing ) but which SAKs and why? When you were using Mr Blunt I could see where a SAK would be a great complement,but I curious what needs to complement a Surge?
I'm really getting along great with this tool. It's become a fast favorite. It had a good size and tool set for what I use my multitool for.
The Surge may be large and heavy for an occasional user and those after a tool to EDC,
Quote from: babola on September 10, 2014, 03:09:50 AMThe Surge may be large and heavy for an occasional user and those after a tool to EDC,Why that? I do carry it as my EDC - sometimes changing it out with the OHT, which isn´t so much smaller or lighter, too. Works like a charm, nothing to complain.I wouldn´t even mention Gerber in the same sentence with the mighty Surge.
You don't consider yourself as an "occasional user" do you?
Have I ever said that I like leatherman's replaceable cutters. They do really cut better than any other tools cutters I've used.
Joel, I'm left handed, I love my ST300 and while I've been very interested in the Surge, I haven't bought one because I'm a lefty. Do you have any feel for how the Surge work for someone like me? I have never been able to handle one, only look at pictures so it's really hard to know. Bob