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Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?

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Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
on: October 20, 2017, 12:10:47 AM
OK guys, sorry for another one of those dumb questions but I'm sure don't know what's going on since I'm not that familiar with the Wave "evolution"  :think:
 I tough in 2004 Leatherman came out with a new and completely re-designed Wave, but after comparing my 1998 to my friend's early 2004, I noticed they are exactly the same multitool with the exact same size handles and same size tools, the only difference I see on the 2004 is a tab near the pliers head. Can some one explain and make this clear for me? Thanks!
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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #1 on: October 20, 2017, 02:11:41 AM
Can we see more pics? I think the new style Wave came out midway through the year as did many of their tools over the year :cheers: You may still be comparing an OG Wave to another as they did change quite a bit in their 6 year run :tu: Here is a link over in our wiki so you can compare the 2 and at the bottom of each page there are some links to some cool threads here :salute: :like:

OG Wave

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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #2 on: October 20, 2017, 02:14:59 AM
I believe the tab thing on the newer wave is what keeps the two blades from opening while the pliers are engaged. Please correct me if I am wrong!
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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #3 on: October 20, 2017, 03:27:53 AM
Both multitools look the same with the exception of the "LM USA" on the 1998 pliers head vs. "LM Tool" on the 2004 - The tab on the '04 does not keep the two blades from opening so I don't know what's the purpose?
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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #4 on: October 20, 2017, 03:48:03 AM
They are both very nice :dd: :like: Both are OG Waves as well :cheers: The ramps on the newer ones keep the handles from becoming loose as many of the older ones (with lots of use) suffered :salute:

A New Wave is different in that they have a different plier head, bit drivers, all tools lock (not just the outside tools), the handles are more robust and the tool is less slim than the OG :cheers:

Both are wonderful tools in there own respect though :tu:
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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #5 on: October 20, 2017, 03:51:05 AM
The tabs you are referring to in the inside of the handle is something I really haven't given much thought to or noticed for that matter :ahhh It was one of the evolutionary changes that the OG Wave went through before they redesigned it into the New Wave :cheers: When I was talking about the ramps, I was referring to another change that the Wave went through. It is on the pivots of the pliers (the early ones didn't have them and the newer ones had them added). It is even noticeable in your pics of the two :like:
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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #6 on: October 20, 2017, 08:07:33 AM
I did do a comparison on this ages ago,not sure though if my pics was on photobucket ? I did do alot of pics  :tu:
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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #7 on: October 20, 2017, 08:25:41 AM
Why isnt thus in the LM section?

Link to my comparison  :tu:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,53668.msg924697.html#msg924697
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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #8 on: October 20, 2017, 09:59:37 AM
1198 huh? That's old...  :pok:  ;)

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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #9 on: October 20, 2017, 11:48:16 AM
Quote from: Zed on October 20, 2017, 08:25:41 AM
Why isnt thus in the LM section?

Link to my comparison  :tu:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,53668.msg924697.html#msg924697

Great thread Zed :salute: Thanks for the link :tu:
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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #10 on: October 20, 2017, 11:53:52 AM
Quote from: Poncho65 on October 20, 2017, 11:48:16 AM
Quote from: Zed on October 20, 2017, 08:25:41 AM
Why isnt thus in the LM section?

Link to my comparison  :tu:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,53668.msg924697.html#msg924697

Great thread Zed :salute: Thanks for the link :tu:

 :salute:  I'll have to try and pick another old wave one day as never had a newer version and og wave at the same time  :tu:
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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #11 on: October 20, 2017, 02:20:42 PM
Cool, looks like I have the old old style Wave  :D
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Re: Leatherman Wave 1998 and 2004 - Not that much of a difference?
Reply #12 on: October 20, 2017, 06:11:11 PM
Thanks guys, now I understand it!... I always though the Wave came out full redesigned at the beginning of 2004, I had no idea about the OG Wave variations and the changes it went through before the new and completely redesigned model came out midway through the year.
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