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00 Offline haja.maideen.988

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Leatherman Surge cost more than
on: August 20, 2017, 07:54:47 AM
why Leatherman Surge cost more than wingman?


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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #1 on: August 20, 2017, 11:33:56 AM
The Surge is designed and built to a better design and higher strength and quality than the Wingman.  The Wingman is aimed at the "budget but not rubbish" mt buyer, the Surge is aimed for someone who uses (or may want to use) their mt considerably harder (and is therefore prepared to pay more).
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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #2 on: August 20, 2017, 01:44:39 PM
Hold them in your hand and your know why  ;)


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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #3 on: August 20, 2017, 01:47:48 PM
Because it should!


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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #4 on: August 20, 2017, 01:48:37 PM
It's one hell of a hunk of metal that can do a lot more than quite a few other tools out there
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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #5 on: August 20, 2017, 01:51:20 PM
To draw an analogy: Why does a Jeep cost more than a Ford Fiesta?
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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #6 on: August 20, 2017, 02:05:15 PM
You're pulling our leg, right?

Just look at them. Based on mass alone, the Surge is literally almost twice the tool of the Wingman, with higher fit and finish and 50% more functionality.

Or did you send in a Surge under warranty and get a Wingman back? In which case I say you should be... miffed.

Or maybe you mean to ask why the price points on the Wingman and the Sidekick differ. In which case, honestly, that's a question for the ages.
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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #7 on: August 20, 2017, 02:06:52 PM
The Wingman while a good tool has less features than the Surge.  The Wingman as Greg posted was meant to be a budget option.  The Surge has more design elements like the Blade Exchanger, bit holder, and 154CM replaceable cutter on the plier.  The Surge was also redesigned.  The Surge takes nothing away from the Wingman IMO just increases functionality by having more implements and being larger/tougher. 

Holding both you would feel quite a difference in what these two tools were designed for, work wise.   
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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #8 on: August 20, 2017, 08:53:25 PM
Primarily because the Surge is a high end tool, while the Wingman/Sidekick/Rev family is priced to compete with the Chinese competition, especially the Gerber Suspension and Ganzo-produced products. It's kinda like comparing the Tata Nano to a Bugatti.


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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #9 on: August 21, 2017, 11:53:53 AM
many people complaint that the Leatherman Surge is big..


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Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #10 on: August 21, 2017, 11:54:42 AM
many people complaint that the Leatherman Surge is big..

Not me, I carry it all the time

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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #11 on: August 21, 2017, 12:57:20 PM
many people complaint that the Leatherman Surge is big..
Perhaps in the same way that a truck is bigger than a car, but it can carry more.


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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #12 on: August 21, 2017, 05:08:59 PM
many people complaint that the Leatherman Surge is big..
Perhaps in the same way that a truck is bigger than a car, but it can carry more.

Its all about application.  What will you use if for and how will you carry it?  The Surge is a large tool and weights more than most MTs.  In its application of a heavier more feature rich tool it works great. 
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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #13 on: August 22, 2017, 02:59:30 AM
Is it bigger than a Rebar AND a SAK? No, but the combination is one I like more. 

It is heavy and kinda bulky. I don't like my Surge on my belt. On a chest rig or in my vest pocket, sure. But when I have a bunch of stuff and need to slim down, I will swap the combo of my Rebar and Compact and several other tools for it.

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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #14 on: August 22, 2017, 12:31:09 PM
This



Costs more that this



Simply because it's far more capable

(any excuse to include a photo of my car :rofl:)

and that is why the Surge costs more
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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #15 on: August 22, 2017, 12:58:59 PM
That's a sweet ride Smashie!
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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #16 on: August 22, 2017, 01:08:26 PM
I like Wingman more. It is more bang for the buck also.
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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #17 on: August 22, 2017, 01:16:18 PM
This

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Costs more that this

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Simply because it's far more capable

(any excuse to include a photo of my car :rofl:)

and that is why the Surge costs more

Sweet looking car, that Panda of yours  :tu:.

 :P


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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #18 on: August 22, 2017, 01:32:46 PM
This

(Image removed from quote.)

Costs more that this

(Image removed from quote.)

Simply because it's far more capable

(any excuse to include a photo of my car :rofl:)

and that is why the Surge costs more

Sweet looking car, that Panda of yours  :tu:.

 :P

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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #19 on: August 22, 2017, 02:57:22 PM
Smashie needs Fiat badge.
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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #20 on: August 22, 2017, 03:11:13 PM
I never knew that Smashie had access to such a professional photo studio.   :o
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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #21 on: August 22, 2017, 03:13:13 PM
I never knew that Smashie had access to such a professional photo studio.   :o

That or there was a lot of snow that day ...


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Re: Leatherman Surge cost more than
Reply #22 on: August 22, 2017, 04:26:35 PM
It is a 4x4 so not unreasonable to think even in white out conditions he was able to snap a photo  :whistle:
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