Anniversary tool pics

[J-sews]

There are some new pictures of the 25th Anniversary tools on the Leatherman site HERE.


25th Anniversary Wave



25th Anniversary Charge

[NeitherExtreme]

Oh sweet! I thought the pliers would have the crimper (silver one). Looks like wave implements but with a TTi blade.

[J-sews]

Yep, I like it without the crimper as well

More:

[Carthas]

It doesn't have the gut hook of the TTi though...

[prime77]

Those look really cool. I like the Wave.

[Sea Monster]

They've used that tool selection for the Wave and two different Charge editions (Ti and Al) - must be popular (Being a fan of Universal Access I'd put the Can opener where the Small bit driver is and expand the Bit Driver to take regular bits, but that's an old complaint from many folks)

In some ways one imagines there would be a PST 25th ed run, but in other ways that's silly, the design is outdated, and so many are already in circulation and easily available that only a collector would interested.

[J-sews]

In some ways one imagines there would be a PST 25th ed run, but in other ways that's silly, the design is outdated, and so many are already in circulation and easily available that only a collector would interested.

They did a PST for the 10th Anniversary. They probably didn't want to do a do-over.

[trickknife]

Does anyone have a 20th Anniversary tool?  They had regular ones and numbered ones.  How can I get one?

How much are the 25th Anniversary Waves and where can you get them?

[J-sews]

Does anyone have a 20th Anniversary tool?  They had regular ones and numbered ones.  How can I get one?

How much are the 25th Anniversary Waves and where can you get them?

The (regular) 20th Anniversary Waves show up on eBay quite often. The black-stainless handles give it a pleasing look.   

[trickknife]

I don't see any numbers on it.  Weren't there numbered ones also?

[J-sews]

I don't see any numbers on it.  Weren't there numbered ones also?

Yupper, pilgrim. 
500 of the 20th Anniversary Waves were given a special black-chrome finish on the blades and pliers, laser etched with Tim Leatherman's signature, and serial numbered.

[prime77]

 I really like the black-chrome finish one. Is it similar to black oxide tools or different Bob?

[Leatherman123]

I'm really looking forward to the 25th Anniversary Charge!

[J-sews]

I really like the black-chrome finish one. Is it similar to black oxide tools or different Bob?

It's way better Prime. The black finish seems a lot harder, if that makes sense. Doesn't seem as likely to scratch as regular black oxide. (Although admittedly, this tool doesn't see much hard labor) 

JoeBW-the-metalurgist was telling us about black coatings awhile ago. I'll see if I can locate his post.

[prime77]

It's way better Prime. The black finish seems a lot harder, if that makes sense. Doesn't seem as likely to scratch as regular black oxide. (Although admittedly, this tool doesn't see much hard labor)  Roll Eyes

It sure is a gem of a tool Bob. Do you use cotton gloves when handling it?

[J-sews]

It's way better Prime. The black finish seems a lot harder, if that makes sense. Doesn't seem as likely to scratch as regular black oxide. (Although admittedly, this tool doesn't see much hard labor)  Roll Eyes

It sure is a gem of a tool Bob. Do you use cotton gloves when handling it?

Chamois actually!

[J-sews]

Here's JoeBW's post on various black finishes:

Some thoughts on black finishes.

Black oxide finishes are a form of rust.  In the process of rusting (oxidizing), the surface layer of iron in the steel is coverted to this fluffy oxide which sits on top of the steel surface.  It has very lttle bond strength to the steel which is why it scratches fairly easily.

Some people have used diffusion coatings of Titanium Nitride or Boron Nitride in combination with some other elements to give them a black color.  The process of diffusing these nitrides into the steel results in them being imbedded to some small depth in the steel rather than sitting on top of the steel like the black oxide.  This gives the "finish" far greater scratch and abrasion resistance than the black oxide.  Looking at the 20th Anniversary Wave, I believe that is what was used on both versions of that.

Lastly, the TiN or BN itself is significantly harder than the black oxide.  This gives the marketing people a chance to push the concept of the "diamond-like coating" that we can expect to see on the Skeletool CX.

The military uses black oxide to prevent daytime or nightime glare.  The Nitride coating have a tendency to be shiny and reflect a fair amount of light.

Hope this is of interest - Joe

[trickknife]

I don't see any numbers on it.  Weren't there numbered ones also?

Yupper, pilgrim. 
500 of the 20th Anniversary Waves were given a special black-chrome finish on the blades and pliers, laser etched with Tim Leatherman's signature, and serial numbered.

Nice.  Is that one yours?  I've been looking for one of those.  Sweeeeet.