Who EDC a SURGE?

Leatherman123 · **on:** January 19, 2008, 02:12:11 AM

I have EDC a SURGE for the longest time and I have been a hardcore fan for a long time! I now got my new SURGE from Calvin and it went out my belt between minutes! So, who here EDC a SURGE?

I have noticed a few new differences on the SURGE Calvin sent me... The blade exchanger is just stainless not brushed stainless or whatever it was before and lastly the serrated blade is like the Charge models: not as agressive. Funny, we just had a long post about this! I am very impressed!

hawkchucker · **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2008, 03:03:33 AM

I have been EDCing one now since they came out. I usually substitute only with the core while at work and rotate the others when off. I have no clues however to the diferences in the newer one as compared to the older original model due to the fact that after 2 years this one is still going strong. I remember anxiously awaiting the preorder, and counting down the days to release.

Sea Monster · **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2008, 03:09:06 AM

On your obvious recommendation, I will have another look at the surge, but I still think you're a loony.

It's large enough to cause spinal injuries, It's got that tiny bit driver which looks about as handy as a foot. I've never been a Scissor fan (though perhaps I should be?), so that's just a wasted File space to me, and frankly, it's arse-ugly.

The only good thing about it is that it (along with the Core) has a nice Reamer.

I'm tempted to buy one just so I can make a video of myself smashing it with a hammer, then send you the shattered remains - piece by piece.

(okay, it's not all that bad, but movies are boring without some decent antagonism)

(Plaulso - If you keep saying SURGE when discussing it, people are going to wonder if you have a speech impediment of some kind)

toytoy · **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2008, 03:13:45 AM

Have to admit, I carry my Surge, but not everyday. Sometimes, I carry a SAK Champion+. Sometimes, I only carry a very small and simple no brand key ring knife / file. Sometimes, I only have a small eyeglass screwdriver on my key ring.

hawkchucker · **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2008, 03:14:53 AM

Comeon Nomad dont hold back tell us how ya really feel.

Sea Monster · **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2008, 03:21:24 AM

Quote from: Hawkchucker

Comeon Nomad dont hold back tell us how ya really feel.

(Perhaps my insults hide a forbidden love for the Surge)

Time to go look through the archives for Direct comparos between the Surge and anything else.

Carthas · **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2008, 03:29:26 AM

I'm tempted to get a surge, probably the BO one, but I'm not a big fan of plastic in multitools, and even though it['s the tiniest amount, that plastic bit on the end of the scissor handle is a real letdown for me. I'll just continue to EDC it's smaller and more popular brother, the wave. And maybe it's rich cousin, the charge. Even though I'd like to see an awl in exchange for the eyeglass screwdriver, whenever I show this tool to the non-initiated, they're like "Ooh, an eyeglass screwdriver! Give it here, I need that." I think that Leatherman's R&D might've done their homework there.

Sea Monster · **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2008, 03:37:29 AM

A search revealed the Surge gets a lot of press here in various threads, but I still don't get it.

I'll probably have to get one to appreciate it.

J-sews · **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2008, 03:47:27 AM

Quote from: Nomad on January 19, 2008, 03:09:06 AM

The only good thing about it is that it (along with the Core) has a nice Reamer.

I agree that the Core and Surge reamers are among the best out there.

Quote from: Nomad on January 19, 2008, 03:09:06 AM

It's large enough to cause spinal injuries, It's got that tiny bit driver which looks about as handy as a foot. I've never been a Scissor fan (though perhaps I should be?), so that's just a wasted File space to me, and frankly, it's arse-ugly.

But you and I have a totally different opinion about scissors Nomad. For me they are a near-necessity on a multitool, and the Surge scissors have a lot of advantages. Not only are they big and stout, they also don't need to be un-un-un-folded like some other scissor styles.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2008, 03:50:52 AM

The main selling points for me would be: one handed opening blades, big and robust scissors, diamond file and saw are replacable ( I use file a lot!), fantasic awl, you can hone straight edge with file, stranded wirecutter, robust pliers, great hard and soft wirecutters, large flat driver for prying, and the large bit driver-which I am quite fond of! I really only mentioned a few of the selling points! God knows I could go on and on!!

Sea Monster · **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2008, 03:52:55 AM

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But you and I have a totally different opinion about scissors Nomad. For me they are a near-necessity on a multitool, and the Surge scissors have a lot of advantages. Not only are they big and stout, they also don't need to be un-un-un-folded like some other scissor styles.

I have considered that big, useful, easy to access scissors could change my beliefs regarding Multitool scissors.

One of my early, early EDCs was a pair of folding scissors on my keyring. They were fantastic.

I have perhaps been turned off scissors in general as I tend to cut items not within the recommended limits, leaving me with damaged, nonfunctional scissors.

Quote from: LM123

The main selling points for me would be: one handed opening blades, big and robust scissors, diamond file and saw are replacable ( I use file a lot!), fantasic awl, you can hone straight edge with file, stranded wirecutter, robust pliers, great hard and soft wirecutters, large flat driver for prying, and the large bit driver-which I am quite fond of! I really only mentioned a few of the selling points! God knows I could go on and on!!

Leatherman's marketing department themselves don't list that many selling points.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #11 on:** January 19, 2008, 04:13:02 AM

665ae · **Reply #12 on:** January 19, 2008, 06:35:48 AM

I've been EDCing the SURGE!!! for a few months now. It's a really handy tool and I don't ever fear breaking it

Benner · **Reply #13 on:** January 19, 2008, 11:49:04 AM

I have been tempted, but I no longer need it as LM123 describes it so often that I already feel like I have got one.

Only kidding, I will probably end up getting a Surge at some point but I am not a bit driver fan so would soon chose the Core.

Spoonrobot · **Reply #14 on:** January 19, 2008, 12:28:05 PM

I like the concept of the Surge and bought one after falling in love with the Core. I figured it would be like the Blast/Wave relationship I have since the respective models are similar.

After a few days of carry I found the Surge to be something I just wasn't in to. I use the woodsaw and metal-file on my tools a lot and switching them out, at times in the wet and the dark, turned into a pain. My Surge also had a certain fiddle factor required to get it closed, something about the plier-guards and the handles overall.

The huge blades and scissors were wonderful to use though, I need to figure a way to shoehorn them into a smaller tool.

Sea Monster · **Reply #15 on:** January 19, 2008, 01:15:34 PM

All this chatter, and nary a picture to show for it!

Come on LM123, give us some action shots of this so called WonderTool.

Carthas · **Reply #16 on:** January 19, 2008, 01:49:03 PM

I like how the name have evolved:

surge
Surge
SURGE
SURGE!!!

Soon it's going to be SURGE!!!!111!1!!1!one!

Sea Monster · **Reply #17 on:** January 19, 2008, 02:08:18 PM

I wonder how much LM paid for someone to come up with the name?

Kick is understandable enough, it's light, it's fun, it's casual.

Core - yep, a workhorse, dependable.

Wave - I don't know, might have something to do with how all those Sharps fold out?

Crunch - well that's obvious enough.

Fuse/Blast - I've got no idea.

Charge - Well it sounds powerful, but I expected it to have more electricians tools on it.

I suppose "Surge" could have been the coolest sounding evolution from "Wave"

It's not a Wave, it's a SURGE!

665ae · **Reply #18 on:** January 19, 2008, 05:49:49 PM

Leatherman123 · **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2008, 12:03:02 AM

Tommorow morning in the light I will give some nice 'action shots'! I will use my Swisstool STD, ST 200, Powerlock, CORE, and the SURGE.. I will show all tools, blades, etc...

Benner · **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2008, 12:04:15 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on January 20, 2008, 12:03:02 AM

Tommorow morning in the light I will give some nice 'action shots'! I will use my Swisstool STD, ST 200, Powerlock, CORE, and the SURGE.. I will show all tools, blades, etc...

Any chance of a pic of the sock drawer?

J-sews · **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2008, 12:09:26 AM

Quote from: Benner on January 20, 2008, 12:04:15 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on January 20, 2008, 12:03:02 AM
Tommorow morning in the light I will give some nice 'action shots'! I will use my Swisstool STD, ST 200, Powerlock, CORE, and the SURGE.. I will show all tools, blades, etc...

Any chance of a pic of the sock drawer?

Oooh yah, the legendary sock drawer!

Leatherman123 · **Reply #22 on:** January 20, 2008, 12:12:16 AM

O yeah!

Benner · **Reply #23 on:** January 20, 2008, 12:12:58 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on January 20, 2008, 12:12:16 AM

O yeah!

Yay!! You have made me and Bob very happy!

Sea Monster · **Reply #24 on:** January 20, 2008, 12:18:21 AM

I don't want to offend anyone's cultures here, but where I come from, a man shouldn't be that interested in another man's socks.

Looking forward to your Big tools LM123.