Charge Owners club !

stealth007s · **Reply #420 on:** March 22, 2014, 08:46:11 PM

I kinda figured that coming from you

captain spaulding · **Reply #421 on:** March 22, 2014, 09:01:51 PM

Quote from: stealth007s on March 22, 2014, 08:46:11 PM

I kinda figured that coming from you

Gee, thanks.

Toolslinger · **Reply #422 on:** March 23, 2014, 12:50:00 AM

Here are a few shots of my Charges now that I have a camera.

Teletin · **Reply #423 on:** March 23, 2014, 01:18:49 AM

Nice

But....did the Charge with the Rebar pliers close completly?? I only ask because you didn`t cut down the scissor.

houstondiscdog · **Reply #424 on:** March 23, 2014, 02:50:52 AM

Greetings!

I figured this is as good a spot as any for a first post! I have several Leatherman branded MTs, Wave BO, ST 300, Surge, Blast BO, Wingman and Rebar. However, the one that I am most excited about is the Charge tti that will be in route on Monday!

Just a little back story... I have been eyeballing these for a while now. When the current, new version was released, I got really itchy. Last night I was combing some websites and 'the BAY' comparing prices and stopped at an auction that has one listed as "New other (see details)" for 94.00. Needless to say I was intrigued. I clicked on the auction to discover that it was engraved with the sentiment "Will Scully Happy 40th", and was bought by the seller in a lost mail auction. I was contemplating buying it when I happened to mouse over a good shot of the tool and zoomed in on the blade. Not s30v, but damascus!

I couldn't click buy now quite fast enough. Tickled that I will soon have a new EDC that, I fear, will start a problem all over again. I can see more than one of these in my corral in the near future.

Thanks for listening (reading) and I will certainly post pictures as it arrives!

ETA: Here is a link to the page if you want to get an early peek... http://www.ebay.com/itm/321355409743?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Tom

sawman · **Reply #425 on:** March 23, 2014, 02:53:53 AM

Quote from: houstondiscdog on March 23, 2014, 02:50:52 AM

Greetings!

I figured this is as good a spot as any for a first post! I have several Leatherman branded MTs, Wave BO, ST 300, Surge, Blast BO, Wingman and Rebar. However, the one that I am most excited about is the Charge tti that will be in route on Monday!

Just a little back story... I have been eyeballing these for a while now. When the current, new version was released, I got really itchy. Last night I was combing some websites and 'the BAY' comparing prices and stopped at an auction that has one listed as "New other (see details)" for 94.00. Needless to say I was intrigued. I clicked on the auction to discover that it was engraved with the sentiment "Will Scully Happy 40th", and was bought by the seller in a lost mail auction. I was contemplating buying it when I happened to mouse over a good shot of the tool and zoomed in on the blade. Not s30v, but damascus! I couldn't click buy now quite fast enough. Tickled that I will soon have a new EDC that, I fear, will start a problem all over again. I can see more than one of these in my corral in the near future.

Thanks for listening (reading) and I will certainly post pictures as it arrives!

Tom

It sounds like you got yourself a Texas Tool Crafter new Charge TTi! Congrats on a great find and welcome to the forum.

houstondiscdog · **Reply #426 on:** March 23, 2014, 02:58:05 AM

Quote from: sawman on March 23, 2014, 02:53:53 AM

Quote from: houstondiscdog on March 23, 2014, 02:50:52 AM
Greetings!

I figured this is as good a spot as any for a first post! I have several Leatherman branded MTs, Wave BO, ST 300, Surge, Blast BO, Wingman and Rebar. However, the one that I am most excited about is the Charge tti that will be in route on Monday!

Just a little back story... I have been eyeballing these for a while now. When the current, new version was released, I got really itchy. Last night I was combing some websites and 'the BAY' comparing prices and stopped at an auction that has one listed as "New other (see details)" for 94.00. Needless to say I was intrigued. I clicked on the auction to discover that it was engraved with the sentiment "Will Scully Happy 40th", and was bought by the seller in a lost mail auction. I was contemplating buying it when I happened to mouse over a good shot of the tool and zoomed in on the blade. Not s30v, but damascus! I couldn't click buy now quite fast enough. Tickled that I will soon have a new EDC that, I fear, will start a problem all over again. I can see more than one of these in my corral in the near future.

Thanks for listening (reading) and I will certainly post pictures as it arrives!

Tom
It sounds like you got yourself a Texas Tool Crafter new Charge TTi! Congrats on a great find and welcome to the forum.

Thank you! I have seen their site, dangerous stuff. They're about 45 minutes away from me.

Tom

Dale · **Reply #427 on:** March 23, 2014, 03:18:51 AM

sawman · **Reply #428 on:** March 23, 2014, 03:47:18 AM

Quote from: Dale on March 23, 2014, 03:18:51 AM

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Nice pic Dale

I love the Charge!

Cogito · **Reply #429 on:** March 23, 2014, 04:12:54 AM

I want to join the club, but I don't know which charge is the best one. What do you guys think?

captain spaulding · **Reply #430 on:** March 23, 2014, 04:39:30 AM

Quote from: Cogito on March 23, 2014, 04:12:54 AM

I want to join the club, but I don't know which charge is the best one. What do you guys think?

It all depends on your needs/wants in tools and handle materials as well as if you want a cap crimper pliers head or not.

bdAmmo · **Reply #431 on:** March 23, 2014, 04:57:23 AM

Quote from: Cogito on March 23, 2014, 04:12:54 AM

I want to join the club, but I don't know which charge is the best one. What do you guys think?

Out of the ones I own, I like this one the best

captain spaulding · **Reply #432 on:** March 23, 2014, 05:35:01 AM

Quote from: bdAmmo on March 23, 2014, 04:57:23 AM

Quote from: Cogito on March 23, 2014, 04:12:54 AM
I want to join the club, but I don't know which charge is the best one. What do you guys think?

Out of the ones I own, I like this one the best

Wait is that a new style handle Charge in Camo?

bdAmmo · **Reply #433 on:** March 23, 2014, 06:00:36 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on March 23, 2014, 05:35:01 AM

Quote from: bdAmmo on March 23, 2014, 04:57:23 AM
Quote from: Cogito on March 23, 2014, 04:12:54 AM
I want to join the club, but I don't know which charge is the best one. What do you guys think?

Out of the ones I own, I like this one the best

Wait is that a new style handle Charge in Camo?

Sure is Capt. That reminds me...

captain spaulding · **Reply #434 on:** March 23, 2014, 06:13:58 AM

Didn't know they made the new ones in Camo.

Reminds you........?

Bloodstriker · **Reply #435 on:** March 23, 2014, 11:53:06 AM

I don't have a pic of my Charge TTI handy, but here what the S30V was able to do to a strand of my hair...

Chako · **Reply #436 on:** March 23, 2014, 11:55:53 AM

Likewise. I need one of those.

I had to visit the US Cabela's web site as the Canadian one is a bit of a joke. They only show the older camo exclusive, and an orange Wave. Yeah, i definitely need both the newer Charge Camo and that orange Wave. Of course, I can't just order them like I could in the past.

Teletin · **Reply #437 on:** March 23, 2014, 12:00:31 PM

Me too........

No shiping to Germany

Chako · **Reply #438 on:** March 23, 2014, 12:09:22 PM

I know. Looks like I will have to try and ask someone to act as a go between on this.

Toolslinger · **Reply #439 on:** March 24, 2014, 01:06:39 AM

Quote from: Teletin on March 23, 2014, 01:18:49 AM

Nice
But....did the Charge with the Rebar pliers close completly?? I only ask because you didn`t cut down the scissor.

Yup. Closes like it was meant to be built that way. It doesn't have the blade retention pieces anymore, so it gives the scissors room to sit lower. Plus with the bit exchanger on the other side, the pliers can sit deeper in that handle anyway.

Teletin · **Reply #440 on:** March 24, 2014, 04:53:45 AM

I did not dare to do it on my Wave because there is also the spring for the lock.....that is one reason why I now have a Wave with two bit exchangers

Maybe you have a pic inside the handle of your Charge?

JAfromMn · **Reply #441 on:** March 24, 2014, 06:32:51 AM

I Smurfing love my Bo alx.

Toolslinger · **Reply #442 on:** March 24, 2014, 02:22:29 PM

Quote from: Teletin on March 24, 2014, 04:53:45 AM

I did not dare to do it on my Wave because there is also the spring for the lock.....that is one reason why I now have a Wave with two bit exchangers Maybe you have a pic inside the handle of your Charge?

I'll see if I can take one tonight after work.

I actually drilled out the rivet and removed the knife retention piece and then re-riveted the lock tab back in place. Frees up a lot of room. Did the same thing to my Wave when I modded it (of course the Wave was done first in case I jacked it up).

Teletin · **Reply #443 on:** March 26, 2014, 04:56:17 PM

I start to give my Charge TTi a beautification

First.......I disassembled the Charge and polished the handles.

Before:

After:

The Titan handles were then treated with Microblast with ceramic beads.......looks brighter than before

Tomorrow you can have a look at the new color of the handles, I hope they look good after coating

Teletin · **Reply #444 on:** March 27, 2014, 03:46:36 PM

So, here are the handles

I`ve coated them with a double layer coating, tungsten plus DLC. The color changes with the light, sometimes they look like the normal handles only a little bit darker and sometimes they look black.

So whats next.......I can`t tell, it's a surprise

But if everything goes as I imagine it I will finish the Charge next weekend

detron · **Reply #445 on:** March 27, 2014, 03:50:22 PM

Quote from: Teletin on March 27, 2014, 03:46:36 PM

So, here are the handles
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I`ve coated them with a double layer coating, tungsten plus DLC. The color changes with the light, sometimes they look like the normal handles only a little bit darker and sometimes they look black.
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So whats next.......I can`t tell, it's a surprise But if everything goes as I imagine it I will finish the Charge next weekend