[SOLVED] Broken plier (crack) on brand new Leatherman wave??

[FrenchEOD]

[SOLVED]


I've just notice this black thin line on brand new Leatherman... Looks like small crack  or scratch right in the middle almost like a laser made thin line 

Anyone with same experience???


UPDATE : i can feel the scratch with a toothpick ... brand new special edition wave ...  look the inside of piler haver spilt in 2 pieces only from one side

[Vidar]

If that is a crack then it is a real weird one. It continues straight ahead regardless of actual parts changing and regardless of changing thickness of the material. And it isn't in the same place in both the photos (check the E), and it isn't sharp in the photo where the tool is sharp. From the photos it looks to be floating above the tool?

[FrenchEOD]

[FrenchEOD]

If that is a crack then it is a real weird one. It continues straight ahead regardless of actual parts changing and regardless of changing thickness of the material. And it isn't in the same place in both the photos (check the E), and it isn't sharp in the photo where the tool is sharp. From the photos it looks to be floating above the tool?

it looks like a scratch made right in the middle where the plier is "sandwidched" by the handle in close position 

[Vidar]

It could of course have been scratched by something, but then it will be superficial. For practical use it shouldn't make any difference - mine have lots of scratches from use. For the looks it is of course a downer, and if you are a collector I can see how that can be detracting.

Edit: It is weird that it ends up between the handles. Any scratches from the handles themselves should be round though. Might it be something actually standing up a tiny bit? Hard grime or dirt?

[powernoodle]

I think its not likely to be a crack, as it appears to extend beyond the pivot onto the plier head.  Maybe some kind of scratch or bumblehoot (< I don't know what that means) from a machining process.

Not a good look for Leatherman, whose quality has somewhat diminished commensurate with skyrocketing MSRPs. 

[FrenchEOD]

It could of course have been scratched by something, but then it will be superficial. For practical use it shouldn't make any difference - mine have lots of scratches from use. For the looks it is of course a downer, and if you are a collector I can see how that can be detracting.

Edit: It is weird that it ends up between the handles. Any scratches from the handles themselves should be round though. Might it be something actually standing up a tiny bit? Hard grime or dirt?

i can feel the deepness of the scratch with a toothpick i guess the all plier is weaken now  + it was a nice special edition 

[Vidar]

i can feel the deepness of the scratch with a toothpick i guess the all plier is weaken now  + it was a nice special edition 

The pliers typically break at the jaw and not there. I highly doubt that the scratch is deep enough to make any difference at all. It is stainless steel - you typically need serious effort to make any real difference even if you try in anger.

 If you bought it for use there will be more scratches soon enough anyway.

[SteveC]

I agree that it's not likely a crack. While disappointing I don't think that it will cause any weakness to the plier head and is more of a cosmetic issue.

[FrenchEOD]

[FrenchEOD]

I agree that it's not likely a crack. While disappointing I don't think that it will cause any weakness to the plier head and is more of a cosmetic issue.

hopefully i can be refund by amazon but disapointing for a special edition

[Crunchie64]

I’m not sure Leatherman are at fault here - I would guess the scratch was caused by the company that did the pattern work. I don’t think it’s an official Leatherman special edition.

[Ukleathermanfan]

Is it not the laser off that engraving?
You would of noticed?
It must be you who's scratched it is it not?

[FrenchEOD]

I’m not sure Leatherman are at fault here - I would guess the scratch was caused by the company that did the pattern work. I don’t think it’s an official Leatherman special edition.

got it from Leatherman amazon official 

[FrenchEOD]

Is it not the laser off that engraving?
You would of noticed?
It must be you who's scratched it is it not?

nop iv'e not started to use it  i unboxed this wave like 2 days ago and notice this scratch today since the unboxing it was on my desk

[FrenchEOD]

I’m not sure Leatherman are at fault here - I would guess the scratch was caused by the company that did the pattern work. I don’t think it’s an official Leatherman special edition.

seller is Leatherman Europe GmbH

[SteveC]

It looks like it maybe lines up with with the gap between the handles when closed. I wonder if it is from the Laser when they did the handles   

[FrenchEOD]

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It looks like it maybe lines up with with the gap between the handles when closed. I wonder if it is from the Laser when they did the handles   

that's could be possible but i can feel the crack with my nail and toothpick it's not like a surface scratch" like when ice break in line shape (if it make sense) you think laser is that powerfull ?

[LoopCutter]

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It looks like it maybe lines up with with the gap between the handles when closed. I wonder if it is from the Laser when they did the handles   

 ,  it is very fine and straight.

I was coming back  to report my conclusion, but Steve was quicker !   

I say, no worry, no real issue, just a little laser splatter🤪😎

[FrenchEOD]

,  it is very fine and straight.

I was coming back  to report my conclusion, but Steve was quicker !   

I say, no worry, no real issue, just a little laser splatter🤪😎

Indeed look at this picture

Exactly when the pattern start on the handle!

The tool must be not completely closed at the laser customisation 

[FrenchEOD]

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It looks like it maybe lines up with with the gap between the handles when closed. I wonder if it is from the Laser when they did the handles   

I think you right look at the picture above 

Thnaks inspector steeve 

[LoopCutter]

that's could be possible but i can feel the crack with my nail and toothpick it's not like a surface scratch" like when ice break in line shape (if it make sense) you think laser is that powerfull ?

Yes, I have a couple engraved blades  that are deep, giving a 3D affect of the image.

Most likely either a program issue at start or end of the cycle or a leaking anode.

[FrenchEOD]

Yes, I have a couple engraved blades  that are deep, giving a 3D affect of the image.

Most likely either a program issue at start or end of the cycle or a leaking anode.

Thanks for the anwser 

[powernoodle]

     

 

[Ukleathermanfan]

Case closed

[powernoodle]

It looks like it maybe lines up with with the gap between the handles when closed. I wonder if it is from the Laser when they did the handles   

This is how you got to be a Global Moderator.  You give us the humble treatment every day with an OG Leatherman and traditional blade, then go all Einstein on us whenever the feeling strikes you. 

 

[SteveC]

Thanks Sir Noodle !   

[ThundahBeagle]

Right on Steve.

OP, if you polish it out well enough to get rid of any laser etching, it should look great