Are these Leatherman SURGE replacement blades/wire cutter OK?

[iamBETTO]

Are these replacement parts from AliExpress good? Do they look legitimate? Are the prices fair?
Anything to worry about? Does it void the warranty?

- Main/Serrated Blade
- Replacement Wire Cutter

Any other budget-friendly replacements you can suggest with worldwide shipping?
The idea is to have backup replacements for worst-case-scenarios.

Thanks in advance.

[Crunchie64]

I’ve not clicked the links, but replaceable cutters are just that - replaceable.
If you have them fitted and need to send your Surge in for warranty, just take them out and send it without any.

Personally, I’d carry an extra knife as a backup before I messed about changing blades on a multitool in a worst case scenario.

Have you bought your Leatherman yet?

We like pictures, you know.

[iamBETTO]

I’ve not clicked the links, but replaceable cutters are just that - replaceable.
If you have them fitted and need to send your Surge in for warranty, just take them out and send it without any.

Personally, I’d carry an extra knife as a backup before I messed about changing blades on a multitool in a worst case scenario.

Have you bought your Leatherman yet?

We like pictures, you know.

Indeed I have.
I bought the SURGE.

I posted it the same hour I got it.

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My name is Betto, and I'm now a proud owner of the Leatherman SURGE. 🤘🏻

Edit:
What's wrong with the links?

[Antti Lammi]

I recommend test vanilla Surge before ordering those blades to see how good those blades are. Cutters may break somepoint but if you dont cut anything too hard with it it should last longer

[IMR4198]

   Nothing wrong with the links, themselves.  I looked at them, and now I am getting pop-ups from AliExpress.  I'm with Antti on this one.  Use it a while.  I wouldn't put (probably Chinese ) replacement parts on my nice new Surge.  If you look at some of the threads, you will also see lots of sad stories of members who took these things apart and then didn't get them back together.  Leave it alone. 
  You did get a nice sheath with it anyway.  Not always the case with Leatherman tools now.  Best wishes.  Gary

[Farmer X]

I'm with Antti and Gary. Test out the original blades before you modify your Surge. For whatever it's worth, I found that VG-10 was a little...lacking where edge retention was concerned.

As for the replacement wire cutters, I'd probably stick with Leatherman. They're just over half the cost of the AliExpress jobs, and you know they'll fit properly. If Leatherman won't ship directly to you, I'm sure one of the members of this fantastic board will be happy to help you out.

https://www.leatherman.com/collections/replacement-parts/products/replacement-wire-cutter-kit

And if you do decide to mod your Surge, invest in a tamper-proof Torx bit kit that contains T6 and T8.

[iamBETTO]

I'm with Antti and Gary. Test out the original blades before you modify your Surge. For whatever it's worth, I found that VG-10 was a little...lacking where edge retention was concerned.

As for the replacement wire cutters, I'd probably stick with Leatherman. They're just over half the cost of the AliExpress jobs, and you know they'll fit properly. If Leatherman won't ship directly to you, I'm sure one of the members of this fantastic board will be happy to help you out.

https://www.leatherman.com/collections/replacement-parts/products/replacement-wire-cutter-kit

And if you do decide to mod your Surge, invest in a tamper-proof Torx bit kit that contains T6 and T8.

Thanks.
The Leatherman bit kit I ordered already contains T6 and T8.

[Antti Lammi]

To dissamble Surge you need set of Security Torx T10, bits on bitkit doesnt have security torxes

[Rich_SD]

Are these replacement parts from AliExpress good?

Maybe, but very likely "no".  A lot of the knives on AliExpress use cheap steel.  It claims that it's VG10, but at that price, it's almost certainly a cheap Chinese variant.

Do they look legitimate? Are the prices fair?

"Legitimate" as in you'll actually receive something?  Yes, I am sure you'll receive a blade of questionable quality.  If the price is fair is a personal judgement.

Does it void the warranty?

Yep.

[iamBETTO]

Maybe, but very likely "no".  A lot of the knives on AliExpress use cheap steel.  It claims that it's VG10, but at that price, it's almost certainly a cheap Chinese variant.


"Legitimate" as in you'll actually receive something?  Yes, I am sure you'll receive a blade of questionable quality.  If the price is fair is a personal judgement.


Yep.

Very well.
Based on people's comments I think I'll be getting rid of it from my cart. 

[ThundahBeagle]

Indeed I have.
I bought the SURGE.

I posted it the same hour I got it.

Edit:
What's wrong with the links?

SURGE !!!!  Good choice.  See you at the chiropractor.  But much can be accomplished in the meantime