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Never Owned and Leatherman

us Offline spudley112

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Never Owned and Leatherman
on: November 10, 2019, 07:41:14 PM
As the title states, I have never owned and Leatherman. I have some Swisstools and a Spirit (love em all!) but a friend of mine has been extolling the virtues of his Leatherman for awhile now. After finishing Season 5 of "Alone" and seeing the dominance of the Leatherman as a chosen small knife, I gotta admit curiosity is killing me and I want to jump in the deep end.

I have been looking on the Leatherman site and I am astounded by all the varieties available. I wanted to get some guidance on choosing my first one and figured you fine fellas could help a guy. I am looking for one that has the one hand opening blade, premium steel (154cm, S30V etc) and for me I like to have the option of a woodsaw and scissors. I am actively looking online right now to get an idea of what I need. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #1 on: November 10, 2019, 07:52:43 PM
If you absolutely need the premium knife steel, I think your only option is a Charge Ti :tu:

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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #2 on: November 10, 2019, 09:49:42 PM
The Charge + (154cm) or Charge Tti+ (s30v) both have upgraded knife steel in the plain edge blade :salute:

But the Wave is a great option as well (same toolset basically but regular stainless steel knife blade 420)  :tu:

The SURGE is a bit bigger than the Wave/Charge that you might also be interested in as it has some of the best scissors on a MT :tu:


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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #3 on: November 10, 2019, 09:58:27 PM
I stand corrected :hatsoff: Poncho.
You could get a wave and change the plain edge blade with a Charge blade, which probably will be cheaper :dunno:

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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #4 on: November 10, 2019, 10:18:00 PM
As above, if you really 'need' a premium steel, then the charge is the one for you. So charge+ or tti+, as already said above.

I wouldn't dismiss the 420hc blade though. Most find it more than good enough, and as you probably already know it's 'easier' to sharpen.

There's just so many choices with leatherman as you have found out.

My first was between a surge and a wave. I spent forever deciding which one to go for, so I ended up with both.  :facepalm:  :ahhh

Then a few weeks later ended up with a signal.....then a charge.....then it all got out of control from that point...!!!

Leatherman know exactly what they are doing from a marketing point of view and a very good job they have done of it too.

Sounds like you need a charge.....and a wave as back up haha!  :rofl:  :cheers:


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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #5 on: November 10, 2019, 10:29:21 PM
I say go for the Wave, unless you use the knife a lot the 420 steel will hold up just fine and as RF pointed out you could always replace the blade with upgraded steel from loki.


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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #6 on: November 10, 2019, 10:42:24 PM
I have no major problems with 420HC. I have a lot of confidence in my Buck knives. Besides, I have frequently said that the steel in a SAK is plenty sufficient for any use. It was just something I figured would be nice to have on my MT.
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #7 on: November 10, 2019, 10:54:32 PM
If you're looking on the second hand market, the Charge AL and Charge ALX come with a 154CM blade.

Some people get a like-new or new Wave and buy an S30V or 154CM blade from Loki and drop it in their Wave.
This gets you a more affordable platform while still having a premium knife steel.


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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #8 on: November 10, 2019, 11:29:22 PM
I may just go with the 420hc blade. One advantage would be easier sharpening in the field. I saw several blades on ebay I can pick up if I decide to go premium.
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #9 on: November 11, 2019, 02:21:37 AM
spudley,
I started out with the OG Wave and LOVED the concept but it had many issus that I won't get into now.  So many infact I almost gave up on the concept of the pliars based MT.  Fortunately I found the Mighty Swisstool and it's Glamorious and spirited little sister The Spirit.  The better part of 20 years later I found MTO and the great folks here convinced me to give Leatherman another try.  That try came in the form of the Mighty Surge gifted to me by another forum member while deeply involved in exposing my Love afair with the Swisstool In it's FIRST 30 Day Challenge resulting in a new badge being created.  For my thoughts concerning the Surge here's my wrap up on that Surge Challenge.

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,73773.msg1564402.html#msg1564402

I have sense Given Leatherman a serious try and they have really stepped up their game sense that first Wave.  Although very differant the Surge is Leatherman's answer to the Swisstool, and the Spirit I would say is Vic's answer to what the Wave, Charge etc...have become.  Give either one a try, I think you will find them capable and of high quality if not as refind.
Hope this helps.
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us Offline BadMechanic

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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #10 on: November 11, 2019, 02:44:01 AM
I have:

2 surges (1 BO)
ST300
Sidekick
3 Revs
2 ps4 squirt
1 es4 squirt

Rev is my hand extension. Surge is when big boy tasks are required. With my limited usage on the ST300,  also a fine choice.

Surge gives me the heaviest duty and most options...esp with the bits and bit extender. I used 1/4" sockets if I wanted.


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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #11 on: November 11, 2019, 04:14:09 AM
I stand corrected :hatsoff: Poncho.
You could get a wave and change the plain edge blade with a Charge blade, which probably will be cheaper :dunno:

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Blade swap is a good option :like: also I didn't get into the Al, Alx, OG Tti, Ti, Xti and Slv as they are retired now but there are still plenty of those floating around but the Xti and Alx lack scissors (they have double bit drivers) :salute: none of these have replaceable cutters as the + models but not really a deal breaker probably  :cheers:


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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #12 on: November 11, 2019, 05:30:50 AM
I had a hard time between the Surge ( old version ) and Wave.  I chose the Wave and loved every moment with it.  I then got the OG Surge and really fell in love.  I've since moved on from the Wave to a Charge TTi ( S30V main blade ) and New Surge.  These are IMO the top LMs out.  The Charge +'s are out so theres that option as well.  There's a few more OHO blades on LM multitools like the OHT and Signal.   
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #13 on: November 12, 2019, 02:20:57 AM
Argh...you guys are killing me. The Charge +, although pretty pricey, is looking really good, but I may just go with a Wave to give it a go and see how I feel. If this is like any of my other collection hobbies, I will end up with a pile pretty soon.
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #14 on: November 12, 2019, 02:31:58 AM
I'm ready to pay forward a kindness done for me.  PM me your addy and I'll send you a WAVE  :waving: :waving:
No not that one, This one...
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #15 on: November 12, 2019, 02:48:13 AM
I'm ready to pay forward a kindness done for me.  PM me your addy and I'll send you a WAVE  :waving: :waving:
No not that one, This one...
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #16 on: November 12, 2019, 03:22:42 AM
Nice gesture Douglas!  :hatsoff: You are good people   :D


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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #17 on: November 12, 2019, 03:25:52 AM
Holy cow!!! Thank you!!
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #18 on: November 12, 2019, 03:29:33 AM
Sending the Vintage Wenger. Truthfully, I probably would have used the funds to buy a Leatherman anyway!
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #19 on: November 12, 2019, 03:36:38 AM
Thank You SIR.   :salute:
The Wave is a gift, it's the MTO way.  :cheers:
At the time, I didn't even know you had the Wenger for sale.
I was taught a lesson some years ago about Blessings so I graciously accept your blessing in return.  :hatsoff:  May the Wave serve you well Brother.
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #20 on: November 12, 2019, 03:37:51 AM
Great gesture, Doug :salute: :like:

The OG Wave is a great tool for sure but you need to know that any of the newer Waves and Charges have all locking tools whereas this one only has outside locking blades and tools :cheers: Still a very nice and capable tool :dd: :drool:


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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #21 on: November 12, 2019, 03:47:03 AM
 :oops:
I did post a pic of the OG didn't I.  I'll be sending the 2G with all locking tools and bit holder.  Let me see if I can find a correct pic to post, sure ther's one around here somewhere...
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #22 on: November 12, 2019, 03:52:41 AM
Even found one with some masonry work for Poncho.


That's better.
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #23 on: November 12, 2019, 03:59:38 AM
An OG or 2nd Gen either way is a great gesture ;) I was just pointing out that it would have been different than any of the newer ones :salute: both pics are awesome though :dd: :like:


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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #24 on: November 12, 2019, 05:15:50 AM
Well done Douglas.  I think the Wave is a great first or second or third LM to get. 
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #25 on: November 12, 2019, 05:25:55 AM
I am so excited. I can't thank you enough!

Hopefully, you can make me into a Leatherman addict!
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #26 on: November 12, 2019, 05:44:08 AM
Very generous Douglas   :hatsoff: and congrats Spuds    :cheers:


If you need a sheath I think I've got an extra around here some where   :think:


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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #27 on: November 12, 2019, 03:24:42 PM
Very generous Douglas   :hatsoff: and congrats Spuds    :cheers:


If you need a sheath I think I've got an extra around here some where   :think:

See? The folks here are what I love about this place!!!! A brotherhood of people that have not officially met, but we take care of each other regardless.
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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #28 on: November 12, 2019, 03:31:03 PM
Found it  :tu:

It's a brand new one that came with my Wave.

It's yours if you want it, pm me your address.   :cheers:


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Re: Never Owned and Leatherman
Reply #29 on: November 12, 2019, 03:37:56 PM
Found it  :tu:

It's a brand new one that came with my Wave.

It's yours if you want it, pm me your address.   :cheers:

Well played Steve.  :hatsoff:

See? The folks here are what I love about this place!!!! A brotherhood of people that have not officially met, but we take care of each other regardless.

Well said spudley.  :hatsoff:
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