3rd gen Wave, What do we want?

[anditsgone]

We all know that the second gen lm wave is one of the most sold Leatherman tools, it packs a great package of edc tools in a relative small package.

If leatherman will make an 3rd gen wave, what do we want from it?
(it has to fit in current wave handles because i dont see them widening the tool because that would decrease the slim fit in the pocket.

Personaly i really like the Mini surge that some one on MT.org has custom made.
The only thing that keeps me from doing that is that i have to regrind and reshape some tools and that i have to buy multiple tools second hand which will cost around 60 to 70 euros in the netherlands.

I would like to see the scissors go from the inside of the handles and place a good and heavy duty scissors in the place of the serrated blade, i like the current file, saw and knife and also like the 420hc steel because it is a good beater steel which gets really sharp and is easy to repair nicks. I also like the current shape of the knife.
The pliers have to be changed with the Rebar pliers,

In the handles i prefer dedicated screwdrivers:
Philips head from rebar/blast.
Large flathead that already comes stock in current wave.
Medium flathead from rebar/blast
Mini bit driver
Can opener
Awl

I don't think they have to change the current handles. I like the handles in plier mode although they are a bit sharp in screw driver mode.(closed position)
It has to come with a detachble pocket clip and the lanyard ring that is stored in the handle.
They also have to stay away from the knurled screws, stay with the torx screws.


These are the things i would like to see in the next gen wave.

[Kampfer]

  quick, before someone mention reblaster.

[Obi1shinobee]

quick, before someone mention reblaster.
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ReBlaster. 

[anditsgone]

quick, before someone mention reblaster.
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I rushed to the leatherman website as fast as i could to see if it was not a photo shop trick. But unfourtanly it was a photo shop trick.

I WOULD LOVE THE MINI SURGE.

Finaly a good use for the slot where the serrated knife useasly sits, only use that when i am playing with it.
That is my only real downside for the current wave.

[NKlamerus]

I want a Black Wash Version.

[Zed]

Slimmer original wave build,older supertool type locks as simple but robust,not bothered about replaceable cutters ,but would like lm's QC back to how it was 

[buck]

If you are going to keep the crude grip at least de-sharpen the edges and make it seem to be a finished product.

[Zed]

If you are going to keep the crude grip at least de-sharpen the edges and make it seem to be a finished product.

again more of a issue on the 04 newer wave,and as for that rubbing on the pliers 

[Ryo Saeba]

Ditch the serrated blade and put some outside scissors. Then drop an awl where the scissors are now. And I guess replaceable cutters.

[Obi1shinobee]

Ditch the serrated blade and put some outside scissors. Then drop an awl where the scissors are now. And I guess replaceable cutters.

look up Mini Surge 

[anditsgone]

Slimmer original wave build,older supertool type locks as simple but robust,not bothered about replaceable cutters ,but would like lm's QC back to how it was 

I agree on quilty, i never owned an old leatherman. But i would Like to see the quality and quality control to make some improvements.

I hate the feeling that every time i buy a new leatherman i have to hope i get a good example and not have to through the sending back process.

I hate it when i get an Monday 8 o clock leatherman with all kinds of small faults.

[mat derby]

no, no, no! i like the serrated blade i use it a lot. its brilliant for food prep especially veg, sounds a bit odd but go and slice a tomato with it and you'll see what i mean. lose the file man, who needs a file.

[Obi1shinobee]

no, no, no! i like the serrated blade i use it a lot. its brilliant for food prep especially veg, sounds a bit odd but go and slice a tomato with it and you'll see what i mean. lose the file man, who needs a file.

file?

[mat derby]

Slimmer original wave build,older supertool type locks as simple but robust,not bothered about replaceable cutters ,but would like lm's QC back to how it was 

I agree on quilty, i never owned an old leatherman. But i would Like to see the quality and quality control to make some improvements.

I hate the feeling that every time i buy a new leatherman i have to hope i get a good example and not have to through the sending back process.

I hate it when i get an Monday 8 o clock leatherman with all kinds of small faults.

i agree with that, i recently sent back two juice s2s and eventually got a refund.

QC needs improving

[anditsgone]

no, no, no! i like the serrated blade i use it a lot. its brilliant for food prep especially veg, sounds a bit odd but go and slice a tomato with it and you'll see what i mean. lose the file man, who needs a file.

I cant miss the file, it is the second most out side opening tool, i use it almost daily.
Touching up tools, removing  a burr from a piece of metal.
I will never buy an mt without a file.
So everybody has different needs.

We need a tool everyone can customize and where you can buy the parts seperate from leatherman.

[av8r1]

We need a tool everyone can customize and where you can buy the parts seperate from leatherman.

Or one where the parts all come with it and you can set it up the way you want.  Give us a Wave chassis that has say four external "long" bays and three internal "short" bays and a bunch of tools that fit into those bays.

That way, you could arrange the tool for you.  You could put the main blade on the right so it's geared for a lefty.  If you use scissors a lot, take scissors.  If you like a serrated blade, in it goes.  A file?  It's yours.  And so forth.

I even have a name for it:  The Leatherman Mod.

[GiuseppeCiclope]

We need a tool everyone can customize and where you can buy the parts seperate from leatherman.

Hell yeah!

[bounding star]

no, no, no! i like the serrated blade i use it a lot. its brilliant for food prep especially veg, sounds a bit odd but go and slice a tomato with it and you'll see what i mean. lose the file man, who needs a file.

I cant miss the file, it is the second most out side opening tool, i use it almost daily.
Touching up tools, removing  a burr from a piece of metal.
I will never buy an mt without a file.
So everybody has different needs.

We need a tool everyone can customize and where you can buy the parts seperate from leatherman.

and therein lies the problem

[Grass]

An awl

And perhaps a better scissors design.

[BASguy]

Gen 1 with replaceable cutters.  That would work for me. 


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[bounding star]

More compact or multipurpose bit driver

[BigMatt]

quick, before someone mention reblaster.
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That would actually be the perfect tool for me. I would sell all my Leathermans and I would order a box of those to stuff them everywhere, from my car to my work trousers...

Unfortunatelly it will probably never happen...

[GiuseppeCiclope]

If you want that, made it!



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[mat derby]

Gen 1 with replaceable cutters.  That would work for me. 


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yeah! i'd go for that, i actually like the tool set of the wave as it is so for me all the wave needs is a rebar plier set and a first generation wave with replaceable wire cutters would be awsome.

[buck]

Surge saw that takes replacable jigsaw blades.

[buck]

A full complement of small jeweler"s bits.

[limatime42]

Outside scissors, awl, replaceable cutters, 154cm blade, and maybe a handle slot that holds a bit or two 

[buck]

spring assist pliers

[bounding star]

locking pliers, leatherman has a patent somewhere for them