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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #90 on: June 06, 2023, 11:44:45 AM
Day 6

I used the Surge to unpackage a future participant in the Alox Addict Challenge:



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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #91 on: June 06, 2023, 01:24:24 PM
Day 6

Scissors. I really like Surge scissors. On par or even slightly better than Victorinox. I like the bigger thumb section and overall capacity.


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #92 on: June 06, 2023, 05:33:53 PM
Scissors. I really like Surge scissors. On par or even slightly better than Victorinox. I like the bigger thumb section and overall capacity.

 :iagree:  I love the scissors on the Surge.  They're definitely better than Vic scissors for heavy work, however...

Day 6

Like the barbarian I am, I trim my nails with my multitool (usually a Micra).  For this job, the Surge's scissors are just too beefy.  For this reason, my Surge has a friend today.







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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #93 on: June 07, 2023, 06:14:06 AM
The Surge as an impromptu pipe stand for a 3AM smoke.
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I used the Surge to unpackage a future participant in the Alox Addict Challenge...
Old Cross Electrician? Whatever it is, I :like: it!

Another great day, y'awl! :tu:
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Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #94 on: June 07, 2023, 06:48:56 AM
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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #95 on: June 07, 2023, 08:23:55 AM
Day Seven

A terrible photo, but in my defence, it was taken above my head by the light of a headtorch with my Surge in one hand and my phone in the other.

Opening panels to get at the CCTV systems.

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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #96 on: June 07, 2023, 10:49:41 AM
Old Cross Electrician? Whatever it is, I :like: it!

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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #97 on: June 07, 2023, 12:34:34 PM
Another excellent day or pics and some great uses, guys :woohoo: :like: :like:


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #98 on: June 07, 2023, 12:40:57 PM
Day Seven

A terrible photo, but in my defence, it was taken above my head by the light of a headtorch with my Surge in one hand and my phone in the other.

Opening panels to get at the CCTV systems.

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Just another day robbing banks then.... :whistle:
They don't like it up 'em!


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #99 on: June 07, 2023, 05:11:18 PM
Day 07
Used the serrated blade to open a box of cat litter.


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #100 on: June 07, 2023, 05:22:17 PM
Day 7
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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #101 on: June 07, 2023, 07:01:52 PM
Great pics, everyone  :tu:


Nakken's pic got me thinking... does anyone have a good list of non-Leatherman t-shank tools that fit the Surge without modification?  I found several online, but it looks like you need to cut the end of the blade in order to close the tool.
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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #102 on: June 07, 2023, 11:12:04 PM
That's the thing. You can get some pretty awesome blades such as a 10 inch pruning blade, but you can't close the tool with a blade like that installed.  Many vids on You Tube if you have some time to kill.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=leatherman+surge+saw+replacement+


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #103 on: June 07, 2023, 11:26:25 PM
Day 7

Just relaxing today.


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #104 on: June 08, 2023, 01:34:22 AM
Day 7

I was installing the exhaust vent for a bath fan and used the Surge scissors to cut out a template:



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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #105 on: June 08, 2023, 01:53:03 AM
Just another day robbing banks then.... :whistle:

Isn’t that how everyone builds their Leatherman fund?


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #106 on: June 08, 2023, 01:54:58 AM
Great pics, everyone  :tu:


Nakken's pic got me thinking... does anyone have a good list of non-Leatherman t-shank tools that fit the Surge without modification?  I found several online, but it looks like you need to cut the end of the blade in order to close the tool.

I was going to ask exactly the same question.

I’ve got a set of Bosch blades, but they’re thinner than the Leatherman saw and file and don’t fit as securely in the adaptor.

Are there certain brands to look out for that fit well and don’t wobble?


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #107 on: June 08, 2023, 02:17:49 AM
Great job everyone! :woohoo:

I am impressed, you awl are making your Surges looking real good!

I know, it is not the tool, it is the PERSON! :like:
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #108 on: June 08, 2023, 02:51:01 AM
Day 7


I used the bottle opener today.   Like bottle openers on some other multitools, it's impossible to use with the handles closed  :ahhh





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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #109 on: June 08, 2023, 02:54:13 AM
I was going to ask exactly the same question.

I’ve got a set of Bosch blades, but they’re thinner than the Leatherman saw and file and don’t fit as securely in the adaptor.

Are there certain brands to look out for that fit well and don’t wobble?


Alan got me watching YouTube videos today - everything is too long or too thin.


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #110 on: June 08, 2023, 03:33:28 AM

Alan got me watching YouTube videos today - everything is too long or too thin.

Bit worried about the type of videos you’ve been watching  :whistle:

I don’t mind if they don’t close, but the wobbling in use is annoying.

Anyone know if the metal saw from the 300M works? It’s not listed as being compatible with the Surge, but my guess is it fits well, but doesn’t close.


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #111 on: June 08, 2023, 04:59:55 AM
If I recall, the guy in one of the videos made a wedge of some sort so the aftermarket blades didn't wobble.


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #112 on: June 08, 2023, 07:34:02 AM
Day 8

More scissor action.


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #113 on: June 08, 2023, 10:38:14 AM
Day Eight

Apparently this board shows all the tools you need to buy if you don’t have a Surge.

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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #114 on: June 08, 2023, 12:26:01 PM
This challenge is going on nicely, guys :woohoo: :like: :like:


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #115 on: June 08, 2023, 12:27:33 PM
Surge beside my Charge :cheers:



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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #116 on: June 08, 2023, 03:30:16 PM
Bit worried about the type of videos you’ve been watching  :whistle:


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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #117 on: June 08, 2023, 04:18:32 PM
Day 8


It's not a proper challenge without a pic of the challenge tool opening the package of a new knife or tool.

I decided to see what the hype about GEC knives was all about.  I did a lot of research on what pattern would be right for me, and I finally decided on a #6 Pemberton - the size is just about perfect for me, I like the combination of blades, and it looks very nice.  It took me awhile to find one without a super-ridiculous markup, and I finally found one with just a ridiculous markup  :rofl:  I really like it - it's an incredible little pocketknife 😍  That said, other than having better blade steal, it's very similar in look, feel, and "fit and finish" to my Case knives.  I'm glad I bought it, and I love having it as part of my collection, but I doubt I'll buy another. 




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Re: Leatherman Surge Challenge
Reply #118 on: June 08, 2023, 08:54:08 PM
:rofl: :like:

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