Adjusting to Surge

cortiz1679 · **on:** October 22, 2007, 09:29:43 PM

I have had it about 2 weeks now. It is heavier but I expected that. I was expecting to use it when I knew I was going to be working on the house or car not an EDC I was going to keep my Wave for that but use the Surge’s sheath since it’s a little bigger. Well next thing u know I forgot to change them out and ended up carrying around the Surge the whole day. I didn’t even notice till the end of the day because I needed to cut some rope. It is a little sticky right now it I hope that goes away. I was actually worried it might be a boot leg copy or something (I got it off eBay) but I got over it since its getting a little better. My biggest gripe is the sheath ripped! 1 of the loops just snapped but I can use it if I turn it side ways but I was ticked off since it was new and all

J-sews · **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2007, 04:11:36 AM

Dang, that's kind of a bummer about the sheath.

Must be nylon then, not leather? I've never tried to repair one before. Seems like it could be restitched maybe?

Anyhow, sounds like the Surge is working out for you. How much does yours rattle? Mine seems a little rattly. Don't get me wrong, it is strong as an ox, but it makes noise when I walk with it. I think one of the long blades is bouncing in the handle channel a little.

Hmmm, guess my only complaint about the Surge is a pretty minor one. $:-\$

665ae · **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2007, 08:11:16 AM

Mine doesn't rattle when carried. The handles are a little loose when its folded though

It definately does take a little time to get used to carrying it. I've been carrying mine every day for a couple weeks now and I don't even notice it anymore.

That sucks about the Sheath Cortiz... Anyone know if LM does sheath repairs?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2007, 12:30:58 PM

I don't think they do, but a call or email to Customer Service will let you know pretty quickly what your options are for that.

Def

cortiz1679 · **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2007, 04:59:08 PM

No rattling on mine either but it is no where near broken in yet its steel sticky i can’t even flick the blades out yet. Yes my sheathe is nylon. I see why some people prefer leather now. But i really like carrying it side ways & i can still carry it sideways. It’s the other way that the loop is ripping

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2007, 02:27:02 AM

Okay, my noise is coming from the plier head rattling back and forth in the handles when closed. Unfolded, it is perfectly snug. Is mine the only Surge that rattles then? Maybe it is something that Leatherman has improved with age?

Date codes on my Surge are 0505 and 0605. How about yours?

cortiz1679 · **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2007, 03:16:58 PM

04/07

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2007, 07:52:55 PM

Mine rattles a bit as well- I mentioned it in my Surge Review a while back.

I'll check the date code and get back to you.

Def

joebw · **Reply #8 on:** October 27, 2007, 12:42:54 AM

Hi,

My stainless Surge does rattle a bit when closed - date code - 0605. My black oxide Surge does not - date codes - 1106 & 0207.

More data please

Cheers - Joe

J-sews · **Reply #9 on:** October 27, 2007, 04:52:29 AM

Well come on now, there must be more Surge owners out there....?

665ae · **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2007, 08:17:32 AM

My Surge date codes are...

... um, hold on a sec... I need to find my pants...

Mine says 0806 inside both handles.

prime77 · **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2007, 09:35:20 AM

Mine rattles, 0505, and 0505. Interesting?

fixzit1 · **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2007, 06:02:03 PM

Mine says 04/07 and 06/07 no rattles here

Biru · **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2007, 07:54:16 PM

Don't mean to get off topic on the dates, but the sheath straps can easily be repaired if you go by Wal-Mart or some other sewing supply house. You can get a very high-strength black thread and sew the strap back. I then carefully heat the area where I've sewn and the nylon bonds to the thread and becomes very strong. Be cautious not to set fire to the sheath! I also did the same process to sew a metal belt/pants clip to my Wave sheath so that I can simply clip it to my pants should I not have or not want a belt. Good Luck.

cortiz1679 · **Reply #14 on:** October 27, 2007, 08:01:48 PM

how hard was it to get the clip on there well?
and how offten ds it fall off?

Biru · **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2007, 08:12:38 PM

Not very difficult at all. My Wave has a leather sheath. I've put this metal clip on leather as well as nylon sheaths. Not one has come loose (I'm a good seamstress, just not with clothing). It holds very securely. I got the idea when I saw some metal clips that hold keyrings at a Wal-Mart sporting good section. I remove the part that holds the keyring, which leaves the belt clip (the keyring slip comes out with pliers-it's just pressed in). I this leaves an open section on the clip through which you can guide the thread. If you're careful with sewing, you can get a tougher hold than any of the nylon belt rings can offer. This way, I don't have to sear a belt on my hiking shorts or my work pants. I just clip the unit on like a cell phone. By the way, you also might find a cell phone sheath which does the same thing without the sewing. I've gotten several inquiries about my Wave sheath from people who notice me wearing the leather holder sans belt. Good Luck, Bill.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #16 on:** October 28, 2007, 02:06:19 AM

Mine is date coded 0505 on both sides.

Def

Viper · **Reply #17 on:** October 28, 2007, 02:45:59 AM

I think it's the earlier models. 0505 could mean May 2005, 0605 could be June 2005. Those seem to be the only ones that rattle. 1106, November 2006 and 0207, February 2007 don't rattle. I think it's a time thing.

J-sews · **Reply #18 on:** October 28, 2007, 02:11:41 AM

Quote from: Viper on October 28, 2007, 02:45:59 AM

I think it's the earlier models. 0505 could mean May 2005, 0605 could be June 2005. Those seem to be the only ones that rattle. 1106, November 2006 and 0207, February 2007 don't rattle. I think it's a time thing.

I'm beginning to think you may be right. Perhaps Leatherman somehow corrected the rattle issue on later models?

cortiz1679 · **Reply #19 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:25:58 PM

Well I have to say I really like my Surge I use it as my EDC now I don’t even know what I did w/ my Wave ha-ha
Been using the Surge to pull & cut nails & using the ruler a lot more than I thought. I really don’t get the whole it’s to big thing

J-sews · **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2007, 10:28:35 PM

I think it only feels "too big" when you first pick it up. After less than a day it becomes hardly noticable.

cryptrick · **Reply #21 on:** November 03, 2007, 11:26:21 PM

Quote from: cortiz1679 on November 03, 2007, 08:25:58 PM

Well I have to say I really like my Surge I use it as my EDC now I don’t even know what I did w/ my Wave ha-ha
Been using the Surge to pull & cut nails & using the ruler a lot more than I thought. I really don’t get the whole it’s to big thing

I haven't got a Surge myself but I can fully relate to the same situation with the Powerlock. That gets a bit of nagging about being too big, but I used it for less than a day and then it didn't feel too big to use/carry at all.

cortiz1679 · **Reply #22 on:** November 04, 2007, 03:31:27 PM

What blades did you say you could use w/the Surge?

J-sews · **Reply #23 on:** November 04, 2007, 11:06:55 PM

Quote from: cortiz1679 on November 04, 2007, 03:31:27 PM

What blades did you say you could use w/the Surge?

You mean the interchangable T-shank blades?

cortiz1679 · **Reply #24 on:** November 05, 2007, 08:29:01 PM

right i dont feel like trying to make the 1s u did.
i would lose a finger

J-sews · **Reply #25 on:** November 06, 2007, 03:40:31 AM

Quote from: cortiz1679 on November 05, 2007, 08:29:01 PM

right i dont feel like trying to make the 1s u did.
i would lose a finger

What's the problem? God gave you nine spares

cortiz1679 · **Reply #26 on:** November 08, 2007, 05:48:12 PM

I just feel close to each and every 1 of them
Plus I don’t want to tell the story every time I meet some1 new of how I lost it

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #27 on:** November 08, 2007, 05:56:44 PM

See, now after reading Doug's story, I can't wait to lose a finger and have some fun with it like he did!

Doug's Story

Reply #21 I think it is.

Def

cortiz1679 · **Reply #28 on:** November 11, 2007, 02:33:26 PM

i have told this story to my co workers about 3 diff times
it is a very funny story

Leatherman123 · **Reply #29 on:** November 11, 2007, 11:18:12 PM

Yes, I think it is a time thing. On some warranty brochure type thing I recieved when I got a tool repaired said that Latherman is continually renovating their models. And it said something about that they will replace the old part with the newer part as well!

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