WAVE in 3 New Colors

[Jand3rson86]

I've been able to handle all 3, and the finish seems very durable.  It's a matte-finish, I'm not sure of the coating exactly, but it seem very good.  The blue really pops, I'll be getting one for sure. 

[gregozedobe]

So is this anodized? Powder coated? Enamel paint? Cerakote?

I'm keen on the blue but hoping it will be durable. Don't mind the way anodizing wears (see my avatar) but hope it's a tough finish

I was also curious so I asked LM, this was their reply:

Thank you for contacting Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.

We use a specialized paint designed to be used with stainless steel.

It is tested rigorously before we actually use it with things such as scratch and adhesive testing.

While it is not a permanent coating for the tool, it should last for a long time, as long as there is no abuse to the tool.

An example of abuse would be using the tool as a hammer, or dropping it on the ground.

Some of our older Skeletools' did have that issue, but ultimately we hope the issue has been resolved indefinitely.
 

[sawman]

I'd like to see some pics of one that's been carried to see how the paint actually holds up.

[pfrsantos]

Leatherman is turning into Victorinox...

[Demel]

Leatherman is turning into Victorinox...

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[captain spaulding]

So is this anodized? Powder coated? Enamel paint? Cerakote?

I'm keen on the blue but hoping it will be durable. Don't mind the way anodizing wears (see my avatar) but hope it's a tough finish

I was also curious so I asked LM, this was their reply:

Thank you for contacting Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.

We use a specialized paint designed to be used with stainless steel.

It is tested rigorously before we actually use it with things such as scratch and adhesive testing.

While it is not a permanent coating for the tool, it should last for a long time, as long as there is no abuse to the tool.

An example of abuse would be using the tool as a hammer, or dropping it on the ground.

Some of our older Skeletools' did have that issue, but ultimately we hope the issue has been resolved indefinitely.
 

From that response I do not have high hopes for the coloring.

[bdAmmo]

Somebody around here has got to have picked one of these up by now

 

[Hiodro]

You mean like this one? Present for my dad.

[bdAmmo]

You mean like this one? Present for my dad.

Yeah! What a great gift, how's your dad liking it?

Thanks for the picture, my searches weren't coming up with much other than a few advertisement pictures.

[Hiodro]

You mean like this one? Present for my dad.

Yeah! What a great gift, how's your dad liking it?

Thanks for the picture, my searches weren't coming up with much other than a few advertisement pictures.

He is loving it. When he opened it he started crying cause he was so happy and he is enjoying the pocket clip a lot with it. The coating is alot like the black oxide in texture but doesn't rub off on your hands.

[bdAmmo]

You mean like this one? Present for my dad.

Yeah! What a great gift, how's your dad liking it?

Thanks for the picture, my searches weren't coming up with much other than a few advertisement pictures.

He is loving it. When he opened it he started crying cause he was so happy and he is enjoying the pocket clip a lot with it. The coating is alot like the black oxide in texture but doesn't rub off on your hands.

Nice .  Always a good feeling to give a gift that is meaningful and truly enjoyed. 

Yeah, the pocket clip works great with the Wave for sure.