Core/surge plier markings

Dunc · **on:** July 27, 2008, 04:16:57 PM

On my Core there is a little difference in the Leatherman name on the two sides of the pliers . Its easier to explain with a photo

its only on one side , looks like its part of the casting and has been ground down flush with the resr of the letters. As I understand it the Core shares the same plier head as the Surge so it may be on them too . Its not on J-Sews Core but is on Mickyd's . Anyone know why ? Is it just a tiny fault in the casting mould or is there a more sinister reason

My Core dates are 0905 so it may only be on early models

I'll let this thread run a little while and then email Leatherman .Lets see if they are as good at answering my picky questions as well as Vic do

Dunc

jdailey4206966 · **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2008, 04:21:51 PM

The understanding I got is that they get the castings from somewhere, and they are ground down to the final product here, but that part of the tool is done by means of lasers. Maybe its meant to be there? I don't know, but interesting question too ask them.

Dunc · **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2008, 04:39:50 PM

Maybe its to do with only being sold in certain countries . I know that some boxes say only for sale in the USA so maybe its a way for warrenty departments in certain countries to tell if its a grey import or not

Seems alot of trouble though

Dunc

jdailey4206966 · **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2008, 04:47:22 PM

That could be true. I would ask. Either way you really look at it, a Leatherman is a Leatherman:) I just hope that Leatherman sticks with their senses and doesn't start dealing with China. If they do, I hate to say it, but I will be gone from Leatherman. Part of the reason I don't buy Gerber's anymore or Buck knives or tools.

Dunc · **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2008, 04:56:43 PM

Quote from: jdailey4206966 on July 27, 2008, 04:47:22 PM

That could be true. I would ask. Either way you really look at it, a Leatherman is a Leatherman:) I just hope that Leatherman sticks with their senses and doesn't start dealing with China. If they do, I hate to say it, but I will be gone from Leatherman. Part of the reason I don't buy Gerber's anymore or Buck knives or tools.

Couldnt agree more , they might as well sell their soul to the Devil

Dunc

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2008, 05:56:02 PM

Guys, check your Surges too, as they use the same plier head casting as the Core.

joebw · **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2008, 08:36:13 PM

Hi,

I checked three Surges and two Cores - no funny dot.

As the LEATHERMAN name is investment cast in the plier head, I'd think a errant bit of the wax used to make the ceramic mold is probably the culprit.

Joe

Leatherman123 · **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2008, 09:50:55 PM

I checked my four SURGE"S

and two Core's and no funny dot.. I can agree with Joe's theory though!

J-sews · **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2008, 11:32:22 PM

Two Surges and one Core.......no dots. $:-\$

DaveK · **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2008, 12:36:06 AM

My Surge is a "grey import", my Core is British Army issue - no dot on either!

Joe's theory is believable, but it looks a bit too perfect to be an accident? I don't know

prime77 · **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2008, 08:00:25 AM

Quote from: J-sews on July 27, 2008, 11:32:22 PM

Two Surges and one Core.......no dots. $:-\$

Exact same thing for me.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2008, 08:29:49 AM

Just checked mine, sorry Dunc old chap my hasn't got that mark after all

duckman1975 · **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2008, 01:50:46 PM

Checked my SURGE its from EDCdepot no dot........ It would have been cool if mine have it just make it more unique

MultiMat · **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2008, 02:10:04 PM

My Aussie market Surge = no dot. Dunc I think Tim has taken out a contract on you & that dot is a micro explosive

Dunc · **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2008, 08:49:36 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on July 28, 2008, 02:10:04 PM

My Aussie market Surge = no dot. Dunc I think Tim has taken out a contract on you & that dot is a micro explosive

thats funny

Looks like I have a special Core then

Will have to email LM about this then just to see what there explanation is .

Dunc

Dunc · **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2008, 10:28:00 PM

Ok guys you can all stop looking now ,i have removed the little dot ,i used the small screwdriver on my supertool and a magnifying glass ,i had to push quite hard and it came off .i think it was a little ball from casting and survived being polished flush with the rest of the letters .sorry to send you all on a wild goose chase dunc

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2008, 10:29:02 PM

You forgot the

smiley mate

Dunc · **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2008, 12:12:48 AM

Although i can insert a smiley for a text message my mobile wont let me on here .believe me theres one or two id like to insert .i did find this interesting but i do feel a bit of a muppet

Poncho65 · **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2008, 04:49:26 AM

Well at least you answered your own ? without emailing LM and found that it is no sinister plot behind it

All in all a good days work

J-sews · **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2008, 05:02:57 AM

Quote from: dunc5 on July 28, 2008, 10:28:00 PM

Ok guys you can all stop looking now ,i have removed the little dot ,i used the small screwdriver on my supertool and a magnifying glass ,i had to push quite hard and it came off .i think it was a little ball from casting and survived being polished flush with the rest of the letters .sorry to send you all on a wild goose chase dunc

Does anybody else kind of wish Dunc hadn't told us that? All the speculation was a lot more interesting than reality. $:-\$

(story of my life BTW)

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:21:02 AM

Yep Dunc should have kept quiet, and the sold his Core for a huge sum before revealing the truth

hawkchucker · **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:38:37 AM

No dots on any of mine. but I feel it is there for a reason. Look how perfectly round it is. Maybe it is a support for the letter L so it dont melt out during forging.or actually get ground away.

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