Surprisingly, when you look at the Charge and Wave, it is hard to imagine the Charge costing so much more. The Charge is heavier and not as rugged as the Wave(from my experience with both). I have a TTI and AL, of which the newer AL has a little vertical play in the saw. The TTi doesn't. But, my TTi is an older one.Both have the file scraping issue (files rubs on the inside of thehandle scale).The premium steel blade, gut hook and handle scales must cost a fortune to produce. I do like he way the Charge looks over the Wave though. Worth it if you want it kind of thing. But, with my rant over, that saw play shouldn't cause any issue at all. Just one of those fiddly things to get used to. Welcome to MT.o!
It's funny, the Plus TTi feels more rugged to me than my experience with the Wave. I'm sure a lot of that just has to do with the grizzly titanium handles, but I just never really liked the smooth finish on most multi-tools. And it really is stout as an ox. Everything locks in strong, all of the tools are perfectly aligned -- the file on mine doesn't rub at all. Not to mention, the cutting hook is really useful, and you can't go wrong with a good blade.It's less anxiety-inducing I guess to throw down $60 more with the Leatherman warranty when I know I can just send it in if anything ever goes wrong Of course, as I am with anything I buy, the second I get it I'm always like...man, maybe I should have gotten the other one...So it is, world without end. I'm loving it though, and I'll get over the saw issue.
Quote from: joshualoreIt's funny, the Plus TTi feels more rugged to me than my experience with the Wave. I'm sure a lot of that just has to do with the grizzly titanium handles, but I just never really liked the smooth finish on most multi-tools. And it really is stout as an ox. Everything locks in strong, all of the tools are perfectly aligned -- the file on mine doesn't rub at all. Not to mention, the cutting hook is really useful, and you can't go wrong with a good blade.It's less anxiety-inducing I guess to throw down $60 more with the Leatherman warranty when I know I can just send it in if anything ever goes wrong Of course, as I am with anything I buy, the second I get it I'm always like...man, maybe I should have gotten the other one...So it is, world without end. I'm loving it though, and I'll get over the saw issue.Fair enough! I do like the Titanium scales as well. The better looks made buying one for myself a justifiable purchase.The LM warranty is top-notch for sure. I sent in a very worn wave with one broken tool that I bought. They replaced the loose plier head, scissors, bits in the holders, both blades, the file, and saw. I think the can opener and frame were the only orginal parts.