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Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on August 19, 2010, 07:06:10 AM
After a couple of years of wishing, dished out the $74 and bought me a BO Surge. Just came in today.   :D

(http://llzj9w.blu.livefilestore.com/y1ppYWl9veKUZkkJxErmUaMCjBn54vNC3Zo9Xb980NXUT5b7xvLOgwxBZKVsbtzgDe7Qpi58lo38kDvMrgbBRG6LlA3-QB2pidN/P8180003%20%283%29.JPG?psid=1)


Only one thing is bugging me, the scissors.

In the closed position, use my left hand & thumb to deploy the scissors all the way out and up, expecting a click. No click! Instead the spring is all the way on the left of the main blade, with the other scissor lever along side.
The work-around seems to slightly move the smaller lever to the right, and then move my thumb to the right of the main blade, the push left. Click!

Is this normal, and needing worked in more?

Deploying
(http://llzj9w.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pwK8Dmpv_A-JUvNi_qyj5UvBnHPaRyJ1L-VZR_6PZ4WH66fLmrVhN-cU78iW7u5Dd5sXe65ejf_NZmRrBX6E9sYRs4zCDV8Eu/P8180002.JPG?psid=1)


Waiting for a click...
(http://llzj9w.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pRKVjK4GzqwmLfoQF0AIkq7mG-wST0-FqrcWxBHZoZtEycMYXjM7EkP5TKHvk2IA-qhQ-nGrLq6GMm38jhHk7Lz5j2ppkXTxA/P8180003%20%281%29.JPG?psid=1)
No click!


Another photo of the blade fully extended - Not locked
(http://llzj9w.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pffrDL6I61KQRKdGVCrXRdIyo4EXwJgTcSzwNUXWBwRBg1FJp-DsuNl3zqA6cqPV4n0baZaCgVyx33YeZbjJDHR_R7MHO2dVn/P8180007.JPG?psid=1)


Flip over and move scissors upward
(http://llzj9w.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pdz8wT_Vpc6nUmD8Y1TWaX-tONZx-rzEGH077F3w0E9sS1F_rVYZHCZR8GmCd8PvFFo9k4DsoSMi-8efppHCp5AmQsoxg5Ga2/P8180005%20%281%29.JPG?psid=1)
Click!


Or slide small lever to right, then move main blade over for the click!
(http://llzj9w.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pIUPa2fjIV5rzYAAZxBvm2PXHyFaoGuR_9FVeNucjLzbsgFMOH6vTGdvGO02hTiCG665-bG-pYNqfYoov1ROvgjNPU919OfiW/P8180006%20%281%29.JPG?psid=1)
Now it's locked!


Past the scissors I finally have a tool with an awl, and a warranty. Now awaiting Surge TTi - with awl.





Really notice the handle slap with the hefty mongrel, will take some time to get used to it. My former wave feels like a Squirt now! Passed the Wave on to my Mother who really likes that saw & file system.  :drool:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Shane769 on August 19, 2010, 07:26:52 AM
Yeah it is normal that the scissors need to be slightly open before they will lock into place. I will say that I am a former Surge owner :P :(
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: evil510 on August 19, 2010, 07:59:11 AM
Is this normal, and needing worked in more?

Really notice the handle slap with the hefty mongrel, will take some time to get used to it.
Yes, it is normal. With this design the spring is under no pressure when the scissors are folded up, only when fully deployed. Another work around is after partially deployed, continue unfolding, pressing on the tip until in the locked position, spring will pop into place. Anyway, that is what worked for me... that is, when my Surge actually had Surge scissors  ;)  As for the handle slap, that bugs the hell out of me on any of my tools. Nothing a few well placed shims won't fix.....

~ evil ~


(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/Surge/surgescissortrick.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on August 19, 2010, 08:06:48 AM
Is this normal, and needing worked in more?

Really notice the handle slap with the hefty mongrel, will take some time to get used to it.
Yes, it is normal. With this design the spring is under no pressure when the scissors are folded up, only when fully deployed. Another work around is after partially deployed, continue unfolding, pressing on the tip until in the locked position, spring will pop into place. Anyway, that is what worked for me... that is, when my Surge actually had Surge scissors  ;)  As for the handle slap, that bugs the hell out of me on any of my tools. Nothing a few well placed shims won't fix.....

~ evil ~

Wonder where those well placed shims would go.  :o

Your Surge mod: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,20213.msg384960.html#msg384960 (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,20213.msg384960.html#msg384960) :drool: /wants
Only the ST300 I have is silver, the Surge is BO. :lol:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: landroza on August 19, 2010, 08:16:18 AM
Yeah it is normal that the scissors need to be slightly open before they will lock into place. I will say that I am a former Surge owner :P :(

I'm a new Surge user and I hold the Surge for less than one month before sent back for warrenty purpose. I faced the same issue at the scissors side.
Have you check the land yard clip status. Mine can not fully deploy..
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on August 19, 2010, 08:41:03 AM
Yeah it is normal that the scissors need to be slightly open before they will lock into place. I will say that I am a former Surge owner :P :(

I'm a new Surge user and I hold the Surge for less than one month before sent back for warrenty purpose. I faced the same issue at the scissors side.
Have you check the land yard clip status. Mine can not fully deploy..

Is this a fully deployed lanyard ring? Seems a bit short compared to other tools.
(http://llzj9w.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pwUXC9WPRPjBrwU5yidm8JiRm75LLgbhrtL1Y5m6kY9-3ZZo3HMnKkbyRydkGlXnV8wVSQkKZOlbPAzvb5k7twlQPKxydQ3rk/P8180005%20%282%29.JPG?psid=1)
Had to use the Style CS' nail trimmer file to push the ring back up past the end of the tool, from inside the tool exchanger channel. Then grabbed what I could and pulled out.

The ring doesn't want to be pulled out any further.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: jzmtl on August 19, 2010, 08:42:18 AM
Consider scissors have a nail nick, I don't think they designed it for easy OHO.

Lanyard ring on mine is like that too.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Vadim on August 20, 2010, 07:40:50 PM
I'm a Surge user too  ;)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: landroza on August 21, 2010, 02:17:12 AM
I'm a Surge user too  ;)

Nice sheath you have there..

Collected my Surge from the local dealer for warrenty issue on scissors and lanyard ring.

Scissors - slightly better
Lanyard ring - same as before

They replace a display unit for me, although it is older than my new surge but I found that
this replaced Surge has better quality. (less loosen) An the best part, I got an extra wooden
saw + original packing box (yellow).
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Vadim on August 21, 2010, 07:46:26 AM
I'm a Surge user too  ;)

Nice sheath you have there..

Collected my Surge from the local dealer for warrenty issue on scissors and lanyard ring.

Scissors - slightly better
Lanyard ring - same as before




They replace a display unit for me, although it is older than my new surge but I found that
this replaced Surge has better quality. (less loosen) An the best part, I got an extra wooden
saw + original packing box (yellow).


Yeah,thank you for great sheath!Really like it.
My Wave has a better QC than Surge.
Every Surge unit I replaced was with the same bad quality.
I like quality of ST300,much better  :tu:
Title: Unusual Observation
Post by: Outback in Idaho on September 05, 2010, 02:51:24 PM
Was cutting some light stuff today when I felt the handle wiggling or something, and was wondering if anyone else has noticed this odd peculiarity.

With your Surge closed, open the scissors (facing up).
Then operate the scissor handle back and forth and see if your serrated blade moves back and forth in the handle.

Mine seems to make the serrated blade move from the right side to the left when the scissors are clamped, then the blade moves back to the right when the scissors are reopened.


Maybe mine's possessed, or it had a bent pivot joint, unsure. Thought I'd ask if anyone's notices this peculiarity on their Surge too.



If could get my new Olympus camera to work like it claims it should half the time, I could record a small movie clip. Knew I should of stuck with the Sony Cybershot - least I wouldn't have to take 20 macro shots to get one good picture.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: evil510 on September 06, 2010, 05:32:59 AM
Was cutting some light stuff today when I felt the handle wiggling or something, and was wondering if anyone else has noticed this odd peculiarity.

With your Surge closed, open the scissors (facing up).
Then operate the scissor handle back and forth and see if your serrated blade moves back and forth in the handle.

Mine seems to make the serrated blade move from the right side to the left when the scissors are clamped, then the blade moves back to the right when the scissors are reopened.

Maybe mine's possessed, or it had a bent pivot joint, unsure. Thought I'd ask if anyone's notices this peculiarity on their Surge too.

Hey Xelkos. First off, double check the tension of the pivot bolt to see if it is adjusted correctly. After that, if you are talking about the knife moving that is opposite of the scissors before they are in the locked position, yes, quite possible you have a bent pivot bolt. If that is the case, more than likely it is the male end of the sex bolt. They bend out of whack pretty easily and create pressure points that make it bind instead of the pressure being evenly distributed. Couple of things you can try... you can take it out and carefully straighten it. Sometimes, simply removing the pivot bolt and reversing it reduces this issue, depending on which tool you use more often. If you want the nodule on the liner lock to apply more initial pressure to keep your blade in place you can remove the knife and pry out the liner lock a bit and then re-install knife. Keep in mind it will take a little more effort to break the free of that pressure. Hope some of that made sense and helped a little bit.....

~ evil ~
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: David on September 06, 2010, 06:58:54 PM
SURGE
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: sawman on September 06, 2010, 07:40:11 PM
I have a couple CAMO SURGES and in addition to them being built with spot-on precision, the camo is done very nicely and uniquely for each Surge.  I would not sell them for any amount  :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Pacu on September 06, 2010, 07:53:53 PM
Surge owner here too.

I love this tool.

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/9501dffa.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: AHB on September 06, 2010, 07:56:01 PM
2HO..  :)

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_62BM8mgZsqk/SseD9MJ5jWI/AAAAAAAAC6o/4HlBlRWk26g/s800/DSC03484.JPG)
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Accujohn on September 11, 2011, 09:44:54 AM
I have several other leathermans costing more, but my Surge is by far my go-to at home heavy duty knife. I have the replacement blades for when i need them and despite it's fit and finish issues compared to some tighter models, it handles everything i throw at it. Had some grip comfort issues when sawing through wood for a solid 5 minutes but it got it done fast and still sharp. A great, no fluff, versatile workhorse. It also saved my choking dog's life last month!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: theblackabbot on September 12, 2011, 08:23:58 PM
How did you save your choking dog with a Surge?  Poor ole fellow!  Glad he is ok now!
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Accujohn on September 13, 2011, 12:01:46 AM
How did you save your choking dog with a Surge?  Poor ole fellow!  Glad he is ok now!

The story is on the leatherman site... But my puppy got his collar snagged in our older dogs mouth. They both panicked and choked the puppy out. His collar wouldnt come undone so i used the serrated safety tip blade to get under and cut it off. He snapped to a few seconds later thankfully
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: theblackabbot on September 13, 2011, 12:11:18 AM
Surge to the rescue!! :multi:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Jors on September 13, 2011, 06:13:46 AM
I am also a Surge user and edc. No other model yet could kick it out of my no one favourite. Although I also like the ST300.
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 13, 2011, 06:27:48 AM
How did I miss this thread until now!?  Count me in too please!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Vadim on September 13, 2011, 09:22:14 AM
I am also a Surge user and edc. No other model yet could kick it out of my no one favourite. Although I also like the ST300.

Same here,my best EDC - Surge!  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: keldan on September 13, 2011, 08:15:35 PM
I EDC a Surge at home :)

Very good tool, but a little too bulky and heavy for when I go out.

The one thing that would make this even closer to perfect would be replaceable wire cutters! :drool:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Vadim on September 13, 2011, 10:25:29 PM


The one thing that would make this even closer to perfect would be replaceable wire cutters! :drool:

And the TTi handles!  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on September 13, 2011, 10:55:07 PM


The one thing that would make this even closer to perfect would be replaceable wire cutters! :drool:

And the TTi handles!  :tu:

Aluminum or other durable scales would be better, while also keeping the cost down.
The scales on the Surge is a big issue, more so on camouflaged & black oxide as rounding them annoyingly squared edges also removes the coating.

For a former flagship model the Surge sure got the short end of the stick. Even a new one has the old blade exchanger on it. Nothing like the revised edition that is currently on the black oxide Super Tool 300 EDO model.

Leatherman seems slow to upgrade their tools...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Jors on September 14, 2011, 07:42:55 AM
I am thinking on fitting my Surge with the ST300's pliers head. I am also referring to Evil and I think one other person who did it. Then it will be a Super Surge.
If Leatherman should decide to upgrade the Surge with scales like the Charge tti. harder knife blade and the ST300 pliers, it will be the possible new flagship.
I do so muck with my big tool that I just don't want to go downwards for a smaller one.
The Surge for the purpose of this forum post is still not completele safe: If LM should decide to bring a second option for the ST300 - scissors, blade changer and bit holder, then the Surge will have a bigger competition. The one hand opening may then be the only drawback.
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 16, 2011, 01:14:24 AM
Did evil already do that? Do you know which thread that was? If they fit without too much evil doing I am so going to do that.  Oh dear more favors to ask of Metropolicity...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Metropolicity on September 16, 2011, 01:22:57 AM
Did evil already do that? Do you know which thread that was? If they fit without too much evil doing I am so going to do that.  Oh dear more favors to ask of Metropolicity...

HA! you wish ;)

You have the advantage of being my city however...tactical advantage....
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: evil510 on September 16, 2011, 01:29:39 AM
I did that swap quite a long time ago. I can dig up the post when I am back at my computer tonight.....

Sent from my Evil Android via Tapatalk Pro
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Metropolicity on September 16, 2011, 01:39:15 AM
Does a modded Surge count?

(http://www.ericaustudios.com/for_blogs/Arborman%20Glory%20Shot%20Sm.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: theblackabbot on September 16, 2011, 03:17:57 AM
That's a pretty interesting mod man! 
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 16, 2011, 03:24:36 AM
I did that swap quite a long time ago. I can dig up the post when I am back at my computer tonight.....

Sent from my Evil Android via Tapatalk Pro
yeah I searched "super surge" and read a thread looked like you were thinking about it but that's as far as I got.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on September 16, 2011, 04:19:01 AM
That's a pretty interesting mod man!

You should see his other mods.  :o
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Vadim on September 16, 2011, 05:24:54 AM
Did evil already do that? Do you know which thread that was? If they fit without too much evil doing I am so going to do that.  Oh dear more favors to ask of Metropolicity...

Here you go: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,20507.msg496496.html#msg496496 (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,20507.msg496496.html#msg496496)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Metropolicity on September 17, 2011, 02:53:15 AM
That's a pretty interesting mod man!

You should see his other mods.  :o

You're too kind. :)

I have 4 Surges coming on the way! Gotta keep the stables topped with mod fodder!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Pignut71 on September 19, 2011, 10:38:22 PM
I keep thinking about getting a Surge, I really like the tool selection. I've borrowed a friends one (well, he has asked me to clean it up and put an edge back on the blade) but I can't get over how it feels loose and rattles. I think this is something I could learn to live with but a they all the same?

Regards, Jon.
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 19, 2011, 11:12:30 PM
I think they all develop some play after enough use.  I find brand spankers are smooth and tight then they start loosening up. I don't even notice but I understand how it must bother some people. A quick comparison to the gerbers I've handled though and the surge seems super tight!
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 21, 2011, 02:27:48 AM
Ummm… I just noticed this today.  If you'll notice the one on the right, all the nail nicks are the same length. Seems menial but it's pretty annoying. Anybody else ever see this? Should I send it in to be replaced?
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 21, 2011, 02:29:28 AM
Oops here's the pic...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on September 21, 2011, 03:23:21 AM
Ummm… I just noticed this today.  If you'll notice the one on the right, all the nail nicks are the same length. Seems menial but it's pretty annoying. Anybody else ever see this? Should I send it in to be replaced?

The two Surges that were sent as replacements were not staggered. Jonny P. was saying the new Surge have scattered nail nicks. Haven't seen a one yet. Guess it depends upon how lucky you feel.  :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Vadim on September 21, 2011, 03:49:26 AM
Oops here's the pic...

Same here after warranty replacement:

(http://www.freeimagehosting.net/newuploads/7b749.jpg) (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/7b749)
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 22, 2011, 02:45:46 AM
Boooo...! No the staggered ones I've had are older in respect to purchase dates.  I hope this isn't they are producing them now, I'm not a fan of clumping.
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 22, 2011, 02:47:21 AM
Obviously it wasn't a mistake if there are so many of them.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: chip on September 22, 2011, 04:47:14 PM
My 0506 surge same as the one on the left.
My 0211 surge same as the one on the right.

Did not notice this before.
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 22, 2011, 07:54:44 PM
The one on the left is 0810 and the non staggered is 0310... weird?  I hate to be a baby but I can't get at the small bit driver without everything else.  I'll be chocked if I ever need warranty work and get stuck with the non staggered, the one I have doesn't matter as it due for the chopping block getting shears put in.  I have one on the way from LM so we shall see, it was a staggered version sent in.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Vadim on September 22, 2011, 08:57:50 PM
A couple years ago I purchased a staggered Surge,sent it to replace and received non staggered Surge: 1109/0610.
I'm not a fan of clumping.
I'm going to break my Surge and send it to replace,maybe LM send me my original staggered version?Just kidding! ;) :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Carlos on September 24, 2011, 12:23:35 AM
My surge is from 0710 (month-year) and is like the one on the right.
The other design looks much more functional indeed.
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Accujohn on September 24, 2011, 12:44:29 AM
I want a Surge TTi... Also with ST replaceable wire cutters. That's all
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 24, 2011, 01:04:01 AM
I want a Surge TTi... Also with ST replaceable wire cutters. That's all
+1
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Vadim on September 24, 2011, 03:54:06 AM
I want a Surge TTi... Also with ST replaceable wire cutters. That's all

I want it too!  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: coastalchris on November 07, 2012, 10:16:47 PM
This is the only Surge Owners Club I could find..its a year old but I think its the right thread!

Got my surge today!  Have been wanting one for a while and after I got a 20$ off West Marine coupon in the mail- combines with my 25$ gift card I had- it was time.

I really like the power of the pliers and the awl.  My wave now feels very small in comparison.  One main reason I wanted it now is I have to send my wave in for repairs and I dont want to be with only my wingman for the next few weeks. 

I will be bringing it to a volunteer house build in the next week and I will see how it stacks up agaisnt the wave for some odd jobs

Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: 16VGTIDave on November 08, 2012, 05:12:17 PM
I think your Surge will stack up just fine. I bought one a few years ago (6? 7?) to use when working as a custom flooring installer (my specialty was throw rugs ;) ). Daily tasks included cutting lots of cardboard and banding straps, opening bags of cement and grout, pulling staples and nails, hammering staples and nails, sharpening tools with the diamond file, tightening and loosening what ever fit into the pliers, etc. I also bought the bit kit and it paid for itself in days by saving trips back to the truck for an odd bit like a Torx (who would use them around the house anyways???).

I was not easy on my Surge, and would consider some of my uses quite abusive. Yet it never broke or was damaged. It got scratched and dented and dirty, but it never left me in hanging. Not like every Gerber multi I've broken...

That said, a Surge is not a tool for a gentile tinkerer, or those who's belts match their loafers. A Surge does not fit in the pockets of slacks. A Surge is for men with work to be done. Men who wear 2" belts because they are practical. Men who want to get the work done so they can go enjoy a cold beer with the guys while watching the ladies on stage dance. Or I guess it could be for women with work to be done, I just haven't met them yet. ;)

I still have my Surge today, and after a good cleaning and refinishing it looks like it has had a gentle life. Maybe one day I'll pass it on to a grand child...

Dave


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Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on November 09, 2012, 04:45:13 PM
I also got an urge for surge. But they are so expensive here, 160 euros is more than double compared to 80$.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: coastalchris on November 09, 2012, 05:17:19 PM
Picked up the Bosch blade set to go with the surge.  I am carrying I the metal saw blade in the sheath.  Fits in the pouch that carries the file and saw the surge came with.  This is a good set of 5 extra blades to go with the surge t hook blade replacer.

 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062ICFN4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062ICFN4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: dks on November 09, 2012, 05:20:50 PM
I also got an urge for surge. But they are so expensive here, 160 euros is more than double compared to 80$.

eBay is your friend, for all LM tools.. I got a mint MUT for 60 dollars; cost here, I think, 180 Euros... My Surge was even cheaper.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: TMFKAMJ on November 13, 2012, 02:30:40 AM
Fixed it!
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8180666479_0e530c9d9c_m.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8180702058_3e6ab7f8b7_m.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8180667823_52ecc9c505_m.jpg)
and finally what i carry in the sheath with it
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8205/8180668133_ac69fed820_m.jpg)  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: coastalchris on November 13, 2012, 07:38:36 AM
Nice.  What is that yellow/orange blade you carry with it.  Did you buy it or make it
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: TMFKAMJ on November 13, 2012, 04:28:11 PM
Nice.  What is that yellow/orange blade you carry with it.  Did you buy it or make it
I made it, It's metal sawzall blade that I ground down with Dremel to fit the blade exchanger. The only problem with it is that is wiggles a lot. But I made a small shim to make it a little tighter :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: casino implosion on January 06, 2013, 11:05:20 PM
Structural ironworker here carrying LM tools for work purposes.

For years I carried the Crunch at work, but I always had Wave file/saw envy, so when I finally lost the Crunch off the side of a high rise I upgraded to a Surge. I've been carrying it at work for a couple months now, bit kit and all, and..I love it but I wish it was a little more like the Wave.

The size and weight are no problem for me. I'm 6-5 and my toolbelt already weighs about 25 lbs, more with an 8lb beater with a sawed off handle in one bolt bag. I love the large pliers. They cut nine wire with ease and have enough strength to break a jammed 11/16ths drill bit loose when stuck in rebar in a concrete wall, act as a backup key to remove a jammed angle grinder collet or unstick a stubborn flashback arrestor fitting.

I've even come to like the scissors which I regarded as a frippery when I first got the tool. I just used them the other day to cut a cardboard template for some quick field fabrication that needed cutting complex curves in 6-inch steel pipe.

My problem with the Surge is that, nice as the bit kit and removable saw/file system is, in my work I just can't stop to fiddle components out of a pack in my belt and swap them into the tool. Everything is always in a hurry, usually up in the air, and my eyesight isn't what it used to be. I want the file, or the saw (both of which I use constantly) NOW. I can't be going "wait, hold on guys, I'll get that, hang on a sec, gotta get this saw blade out...darn it...ok...don't drop it now...gotta get the file back in the sheath...any day now!"

I need to yank out the tool, open it, and have everything I need ready to go. I'm always using the philips head screwdriver and the 5mm allen key and with the Surge I have to switch back and forth between these bits.

So my ideal Surge would ditch the useless eyeglass-screwdriver bit holder for another bit driver, or a dedicated Philips screwdriver...or at the very least give me a bit with a philips head on one side and an allen key on the other; and give me a dedicated saw AND file, or even better, two dedicated exchangeable saw/file holders for replacing worn blades. Not sure how all this would fit together...I guess that's what the genius engineers at LM are for.

Naturally, I actually needed the eyeglass tool a couple of months ago, at my mom's house, for her glasses...and the tool was of course on my work belt in a gangbox somewhere.

My theory is that LM does things like putting that ridiculous mini-bit driver on a SUrge to keep us all just a little bit dissatisfied so that we'll keep searching for the perfect tool.

Anyway, my Surge-at-work experiment is drawing to a close and I think I'm probably going to the Wave. I'll keep the Surge in my backpack that I take on bike trips and keep it around the house.

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: enki_ck on January 06, 2013, 11:58:32 PM
Welcome, casino implosion :waving:

Great intro post. :salute: Nice to hear thoughts on real every day use in different jobs.

I think you'd love the LM Charge ALX. It's Wave sized, so the pliers aren't as strong as on the Surge but still do a very good job. And it has two bit drivers instaid of the scissors and both the file and saw on board.

I carry a phillips/flathead on one side and an hex bit on the other.

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/Multitools/IMG_20130102_190008.jpg)

They come in black oxide or ss.

http://www.leatherman.com/product/Charge_ALX
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on January 06, 2013, 11:59:58 PM
I want a Surge TTi... Also with ST replaceable wire cutters. That's all

Me too!


(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/2013-01-05_11-12-09_608.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20121223_125402.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20121222_191005.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: powernoodle on January 07, 2013, 12:14:33 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/powerpickle/surge1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/powerpickle/surge2.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: casino implosion on January 07, 2013, 12:16:16 AM
Welcome, casino implosion :waving:

Great intro post. :salute: Nice to hear thoughts on real every day use in different jobs.

I think you'd love the LM Charge ALX. It's Wave sized, so the pliers aren't as strong as on the Surge but still do a very good job. And it has two bit drivers instaid of the scissors and both the file and saw on board.

I carry a phillips/flathead on one side and an hex bit on the other.



Thanks for the welcome, that's a nice looking tool.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: bmot on January 07, 2013, 02:12:32 AM
Structural ironworker here carrying LM tools for work purposes.

For years I carried the Crunch at work, but I always had Wave file/saw envy, so when I finally lost the Crunch off the side of a high rise I upgraded to a Surge. I've been carrying it at work for a couple months now, bit kit and all, and..I love it but I wish it was a little more like the Wave.

The size and weight are no problem for me. I'm 6-5 and my toolbelt already weighs about 25 lbs, more with an 8lb beater with a sawed off handle in one bolt bag. I love the large pliers. They cut nine wire with ease and have enough strength to break a jammed 11/16ths drill bit loose when stuck in rebar in a concrete wall, act as a backup key to remove a jammed angle grinder collet or unstick a stubborn flashback arrestor fitting.

I've even come to like the scissors which I regarded as a frippery when I first got the tool. I just used them the other day to cut a cardboard template for some quick field fabrication that needed cutting complex curves in 6-inch steel pipe.

My problem with the Surge is that, nice as the bit kit and removable saw/file system is, in my work I just can't stop to fiddle components out of a pack in my belt and swap them into the tool. Everything is always in a hurry, usually up in the air, and my eyesight isn't what it used to be. I want the file, or the saw (both of which I use constantly) NOW. I can't be going "wait, hold on guys, I'll get that, hang on a sec, gotta get this saw blade out...darn it...ok...don't drop it now...gotta get the file back in the sheath...any day now!"

I need to yank out the tool, open it, and have everything I need ready to go. I'm always using the philips head screwdriver and the 5mm allen key and with the Surge I have to switch back and forth between these bits.

So my ideal Surge would ditch the useless eyeglass-screwdriver bit holder for another bit driver, or a dedicated Philips screwdriver...or at the very least give me a bit with a philips head on one side and an allen key on the other; and give me a dedicated saw AND file, or even better, two dedicated exchangeable saw/file holders for replacing worn blades. Not sure how all this would fit together...I guess that's what the genius engineers at LM are for.

Naturally, I actually needed the eyeglass tool a couple of months ago, at my mom's house, for her glasses...and the tool was of course on my work belt in a gangbox somewhere.

My theory is that LM does things like putting that ridiculous mini-bit driver on a SUrge to keep us all just a little bit dissatisfied so that we'll keep searching for the perfect tool.

Anyway, my Surge-at-work experiment is drawing to a close and I think I'm probably going to the Wave. I'll keep the Surge in my backpack that I take on bike trips and keep it around the house.

Have you looked around the mod-squat-subforum yet? I believe Metropolicity has done a mod with almost everything you asked... ;)
Or well, I think it was him... I do believe I saw a two-blade exchanger LM somewhere around...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Smaug on January 09, 2013, 05:06:23 AM
Just bought mine today.

Went to BassPro on the way home from work. Looked at the Surge, SuperTool 300, Wave, Wingman, and SOG PowerPlier.

SuperTool 300: 2nd best pliers (behind the SOG) but no scissors, and all tools are internal.

Wave: Very nice. I can see why this is their best-seller. I wanted a full size pliers though, so...

Wingman: Awesome. I get the feeling it won't hold up as well, over time, as the Wave or Surge. Spring loaded pliers, and the two most-used tools on the outside. (combo edge knife and full size scissors) I'm going to get one of these too, and try pocket carrying it.

SOG PowerPlier: Best pliers in the class, without a doubt. Best sharpening job, even on the wire cutter. But it couldn't be much more clumsy to get the rest of the tools out. In addition to being inside the handle, there is an extra cover that needs to be flipped up on each side.

Can't wait to put this baby to work in the UL electrical lab. :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Landrew on January 09, 2013, 09:51:58 AM
I bought the Bosch assorted T-shank blades too, and stowed them in the Surge sheath.  I'm surprised (and a bit disappointed) that the T-shank holder on the Surge hasn't spawned a bigger variety of attachable tools.  You could customize your Surge with a few additional tools that you might find more useful for your particular activities.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Romanoat on January 14, 2013, 04:13:46 PM
I'm in the surge club! Now if my st300 will ever get here ill be in both big boy clubs...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on January 14, 2013, 05:46:11 PM
Wonder who (here) will be the first to acquire a Surge with the removable wire cutters?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Landrew on January 14, 2013, 06:20:39 PM
I would love to see the 3-sided replaceable cutter blade on the Surge, as seen on the Gerbers, but I'd imagine it's all locked down by patents.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Romanoat on January 14, 2013, 06:39:23 PM
I would love to see the 3-sided replaceable cutter blade on the Surge, as seen on the Gerbers, but I'd imagine it's all locked down by patents.

The 3 sided cutting blades aren't specific to gerber, unless they hold a patent on incorporating them into multitools specifically. The brake lathe I use at work has had them for probably 15 years. But I'm not a patent expert by any means.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Smaug on January 14, 2013, 06:42:02 PM
Wonder who (here) will be the first to acquire a Surge with the removable wire cutters?

 :rant:

Seems I bought my Surge just too soon!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on January 14, 2013, 11:29:00 PM
Wonder who (here) will be the first to acquire a Surge with the removable wire cutters?

I got one....

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20121222_191005.jpg)
 :whistle:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Smaug on January 15, 2013, 02:42:08 AM
Has anyone cut a coat hanger with his Surge? (regular cutters)

I think if it can cut a coat hanger without denting, then I will just keep mine.

Otherwise, it is going back to Bass Pro and I'll wait and order a new one.

I cut some 10 AWG copper wire with my Surge today. No problem. There shouldn't be, as it is just copper. Then, I thought: "What is the toughest thing I'm likely to want to cut with my Surge?" Answer = coat hanger. I don't need to cut nails or anything ridiculous with it, but I cut coat hangers pretty often with my Craftsman "dykes." So that'd be nice.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gregozedobe on January 15, 2013, 09:36:15 AM
LM have removed the mention of removable wire cutters from the Surge description on their web site (of course that might mean that someone jumped the gun and they will put it back in after they announce it officially at ShotShow).

Alternatively it was just a plain, old-fashioned mistake and LM have no (current) intentions to make a factory Surge300 ........  ???
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Romanoat on January 15, 2013, 01:35:21 PM
Has anyone cut a coat hanger with his Surge? (regular cutters)

I just cut a wire coat hanger with my wave's regular cutters to make a snake to run dashboard wiring. Went through like butter. Un-modded wave, btw. I'm sure the surge will be the same, likely easier.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Smaug on January 15, 2013, 02:17:29 PM
LM have removed the mention of removable wire cutters from the Surge description on their web site (of course that might mean that someone jumped the gun and they will put it back in after they announce it officially at ShotShow).

Alternatively it was just a plain, old-fashioned mistake and LM have no (current) intentions to make a factory Surge300 ........  ???

Does the ST300 head fit in the Surge body without modding the tool stack? I think so, as someone showed a mod...

I was wondering if they had planned to do that, and just didn't get it developed all the way, but the spec. still got out to the web team. For instance, maybe they had to remove enough material for the cutters that it was not truly 'heavy duty' any more?

Or maybe just too low a supply of 154CM, or too high a demand already for the ST300 heads...

Could be anything.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: casino implosion on January 16, 2013, 11:53:17 PM
The Surge easily cuts nine wire, so I don't see how a coat hanger would be any problem.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Corso on January 17, 2013, 01:47:26 AM
Has anyone cut a coat hanger with his Surge? (regular cutters)

I think if it can cut a coat hanger without denting, then I will just keep mine..

I have.  I've also done it with my Juice pliers no problem.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Landrew on January 17, 2013, 02:07:26 AM
Has anyone cut a coat hanger with his Surge? (regular cutters)

I think if it can cut a coat hanger without denting, then I will just keep mine..

I have.  I've also done it with my Juice pliers no problem.
If light pressure fails to make a mark on what I'm cutting, I've failed the hardness test, and any further attempts would likely damage the blades.  Chances are, the test has already taken the edge off them.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Multiple Personality on January 21, 2013, 12:44:04 AM
Ahhh my Surge!!!  I just saw the Leatherman video from Shot Show 2013 and I see they are changing the Surge to have the replaceable wire cutters and adding a tension bar to the blade changer to hold any hardware store t-shank blade without wobble.   :facepalm:   If it weren't so unethical I would try to break my Surge so that I could get a replacement - but I won't.  I may have to sell it on the bay though so that I can replace it.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on January 21, 2013, 02:12:10 AM
Ah just make one yourself.
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/2013-01-05_11-12-09_608.jpg)
 :whistle:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Multiple Personality on January 21, 2013, 02:45:28 AM
Very nice Baja820!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on January 21, 2013, 02:59:56 AM
Thank you. I love it.

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20121229_154540.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20121222_191005.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/2012-12-23_12-49-36_795.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20121110_193704.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130102_185656.jpg)

I'm pleased with how they turned out
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: squaretaper on January 29, 2013, 09:56:08 PM
My rarely used Surge developed some play in the handle hinges over the years. I sent it back, thinking it would have been a simple tightening job, but they went ahead and just replaced it. I love these guys. Excellent tool.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8050/8426849873_477e0d7170_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on January 29, 2013, 10:13:20 PM
Ahhh my Surge!!!  I just saw the Leatherman video from Shot Show 2013 and I see they are changing the Surge to have the replaceable wire cutters and adding a tension bar to the blade changer to hold any hardware store t-shank blade without wobble.   :facepalm:   If it weren't so unethical I would try to break my Surge so that I could get a replacement - but I won't.  I may have to sell it on the bay though so that I can replace it.

Cannot sell mine, is personally engraved. Hope that Leatherman allows us the ability to have our tools upgraded even if for a small fee for the service.

Breaking tools deliberately to get a replacement leads down the dark path of bad karma.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Landrew on January 30, 2013, 07:33:49 PM
Ahhh my Surge!!!  I just saw the Leatherman video from Shot Show 2013 and I see they are changing the Surge to have the replaceable wire cutters and adding a tension bar to the blade changer to hold any hardware store t-shank blade without wobble.   :facepalm:   If it weren't so unethical I would try to break my Surge so that I could get a replacement - but I won't.  I may have to sell it on the bay though so that I can replace it.

Cannot sell mine, is personally engraved. Hope that Leatherman allows us the ability to have our tools upgraded even if for a small fee for the service.

Breaking tools deliberately to get a replacement leads down the dark path of bad karma.
After nearly 30 years, I'm sure Leatherman is wise to such behavior.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on January 30, 2013, 07:58:27 PM
I too saw the changes they're making on the Surge and they're great.  Actually, the blade exchanger design is an *awesome* move.  If you ask me, that changes the whole tool...

Did I dream this or are they also going to exclusively fixed screwdrivers on the Surge?  Or...getting rid of the awl?

Please tell me I had a nightmare, yes??

I love my Surge too and Leatherman design in general.  However, there's still a lot of room for improvement - well, here and there.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: bmot on January 30, 2013, 08:33:10 PM
Did I dream this or are they also going to exclusively fixed screwdrivers on the Surge?  Or...getting rid of the awl?

Please tell me I had a nightmare, yes??

I love my Surge too and Leatherman design in general.  However, there's still a lot of room for improvement - well, here and there.
that was a nightmare ;) they just removed the eyeglass screwdriver for a medium flathead. The big bitdriver will stay :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on January 30, 2013, 08:36:36 PM
Well - not according to this:

SHOT show 2013: Leatherman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-Kcxh4b4PU#ws)

[or title: SHOT show 2013: Leatherman]

WOW.  I wish I *had* dreamt it.  People were using the bit drivers as a pry-bar?!?!  Say what????

Aye carumba...

One can only hope that the video contains now-outdated info.  Because that's a fool move if there ever was one.  Improve, yes.  However, if it's not broken, eh?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Landrew on January 30, 2013, 08:49:16 PM
Well - not according to this:

SHOT show 2013: Leatherman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-Kcxh4b4PU#ws)

[or title: SHOT show 2013: Leatherman]

WOW.  I wish I *had* dreamt it.  People were using the bit drivers as a pry-bar?!?!  Say what? ???

Aye carumba...

One can only hope that the video contains now-outdated info.  Because that's a fool move if there ever was one.  Improve, yes.  However, if it's not broken, eh?
Never underestimate...
Yes, I can believe someone using the eyeglass driver as a prybar.  Unfortunately, yes.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on January 30, 2013, 10:09:51 PM

Never underestimate...
Yes, I can believe someone using the eyeglass driver as a prybar.  Unfortunately, yes.

I thank you and bmot, for I now realize what you both are talking about.  I watched the vid again and now see WHICH part of the tool JULI is showing; I thought it was the larger bit driver...no matter what you people was sayin'.

Forgive me; if only I were a bit more Holmesian in my dailies.

Still - that makes even less sense; people are actually using that wisp of a driver as a pry tool.  Truly WTF.  And on that note.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: DaveK on January 30, 2013, 11:54:04 PM
Well - not according to this:

SHOT show 2013: Leatherman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-Kcxh4b4PU#ws)

[or title: SHOT show 2013: Leatherman]

WOW.  I wish I *had* dreamt it.  People were using the bit drivers as a pry-bar?!?!  Say what????

Aye carumba...

One can only hope that the video contains now-outdated info.  Because that's a fool move if there ever was one.  Improve, yes.  However, if it's not broken, eh?

I have to say that I was half expecting them to retire the Surge soon, but the changes they're making make perfect sense. That little bit driver makes sense on the smaller tools but manipulating something that precise with such a big frame always seemed a bit nut and sledge hammer to me.

The t-shank holder amendment is long overdue and adds a ton of utility, but most of all they've turned it into a proper heavy duty tool I reckon. By that I mean that I informally categorise my tools into two groups:

1) Smaller pocketable tools for precision jobs (maybe Wave, Charge, etc) where you have a wide range of utility and options;

2) Bigger, heavy duty tools where you can knock seven shades of smurf out of stuff without worrying about bits snapping or bending Core, ST300 etc.

The Surge always had a few too many things from category 1 in it to be a serious category 2 contender, which is why I've always favoured the Core and then the ST300 for "proper" jobs.

I'm determined not to buy any more tools until I've decided what I'm doing collection wise, but I might be tempted to trade something for a new Surge when they appear and give it another go.

Those folding scissor things looked cool too.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Landrew on January 31, 2013, 12:02:39 AM
Glad they didn't dump the eyeglass bit driver from the Charge also. There are few surprises more unwelcome than having your eyeglasses fall apart when you're hiking in the bush. I will hang on to my current Surge with the tiny bit driver, but I wish they would have upgraded something else instead of just putting in a small blade screwdriver; I mean it already has a full set of interchangeable bits, two full sets in fact.   I would have rather seen something like a small side-cutter for cutting zip-ties.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: DaveK on January 31, 2013, 12:07:22 AM
Well, when I used to frequent this place, I didn't wear glasses, but now I do so I have a new appreciation of that little thing!

I like having it on my Charge, I seemed to find enough uses even when two eyes were sufficient though!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on February 02, 2013, 02:35:09 AM
New 2013 Surge (scanned & cropped) in the Leatherman catalog.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Multiple Personality on February 02, 2013, 05:36:46 AM
I would like to have the new plier head with the replaceable wire cutters.  I've been using the blade exchanger with DeWalt t-shank jig saw blades for years with no problems.  I'm not crazy about the change of the small eyeglass screwdrivers for a fixed small screwdriver.  I like my small eyeglass screwdriver very much and I use it a lot.  I'm not crazy about the changes, I think I will keep my original Surge.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on February 02, 2013, 05:43:59 AM
 Swap out the pliers with st300 jaws. Problem solved!
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130128_132848.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on February 02, 2013, 05:48:02 AM
I would like to have the new plier head with the replaceable wire cutters.  I've been using the blade exchanger with DeWalt t-shank jig saw blades for years with no problems.  I'm not crazy about the change of the small eyeglass screwdrivers for a fixed small screwdriver.  I like my small eyeglass screwdriver very much and I use it a lot.  I'm not crazy about the changes, I think I will keep my original Surge.

(http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab66/Xelkos/Xemoticon/omg_zps58f75347.gif) Someone told me they removed the mini-screwdriver from the Vic corkscrew plastic twist holder and inserted a Leatherman eyeglass driver into there. If I recall, it was a tight fit & required pliers to swap sides. But you'd need a place to put a twisty if you don't have a Vic.

Don't have a spare corkscrew twisty tool to try it with myself.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Multiple Personality on February 02, 2013, 05:48:30 AM
Yeah but I have to buy a ST300 to do that.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on February 02, 2013, 06:05:23 PM
Yeah but I have to buy a ST300 to do that.

Its only sixty bucks...  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nuphoria on February 02, 2013, 06:10:30 PM
Yeah but I have to buy a ST300 to do that.

Its only sixty bucks...  :D

And that is how we celebrate the need/excuse for another tool :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on February 02, 2013, 06:31:37 PM
Yeah... I just used the calculator on my phone to add up how much I've spent on my multi tools....

Roughly $700 :whistle: :oops:

PST- gift
Super tool- $15 used
Original wave-$65
New wave-$70
Surge-$80
Juice KF4-$75
Juice S2-$45
Sidekick-$30
Sidekick-$30
Wingman$30
Rebar-$50
Supertool300-$65
Sog power pliers-$60
Sog small pliers-$20
Sog small pliers-$20
Squirt P4-$30
MUT-$110

That's all I can think of right now......
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nuphoria on February 03, 2013, 01:05:16 AM
Oopsy...  that can happen :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Smaug on February 03, 2013, 02:50:51 PM
I'm glad I read the bit about them dropping the mini bit driver in favor of a medium flat head. I don't get it, since the large bit driver already has one?

They should've put the wonderful little package opener from the Wingman in that slot, if anything.

Also, if the regular wire cutter is strong enough to cut a coat hanger without denting, why do we need a replaceable one? Just in case we're feeling stupid and try to cut something exotic?

Another topic: How are you guys carrying the 40 bit set and large driver extension? Is there a way to do it on the stock pouch? Carrying them separately? Bought a different pouch? I saw on Amazon that NiteIze makes a bigger pouch that will carry all of this stuff.

One neat surprise about the bit extension is that it will not only take the proprietary thin Leatherman bits, but also PROPER 1/4" hex ones! This makes a versatile tool even more versatile.

Side note, I noticed the black coating on the bits is just a coating. I thought at first it might be a sign of hardening, but I guess not. Have to go with a proper hex bit in the extension for that. ;)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on February 03, 2013, 03:12:08 PM
Well I can join thanks too Barry  :tu: pics soon but surge has had a rub down and now soaking in a oily bath  :D he has a hard week ahead of him  ;)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on February 03, 2013, 04:00:48 PM
Well all washed and oiled for starting on the maintenance job again Monday  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: carlb on February 17, 2013, 08:40:06 PM
Got a new surge on a trade today. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/18/ademu7en.jpg)

NOTErized!

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on February 21, 2013, 08:21:38 AM
I might join shortly. Well, I will join eventually. I've been wanting a Leatherman since 1986 and never touched one with my hands yet. Victorinox fulfilled all my needs up to now. But that is going to change, we won't live forever!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on February 21, 2013, 07:24:31 PM
Do it!!!! :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on February 21, 2013, 08:49:18 PM
It depends on the seller too.  :whistle:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: carlb on February 22, 2013, 03:47:57 AM
I might join shortly. Well, I will join eventually. I've been wanting a Leatherman since 1986 and never touched one with my hands yet. Victorinox fulfilled all my needs up to now. But that is going to change, we won't live forever!
1986?!  That's getting close to 30 years. After you get one I'm sure you'll be regretting the last 27 years. I've been carrying a Leatherman for about 20 years and use it several times daily. I'd be lost without it. I almost want to send you one of mine to show you what you've been missing for all these years. Almost.

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on February 22, 2013, 12:14:26 PM
I ordered one and I'll join the Club soon.
Yes, it was 1986 when my Greek/German/American cousin was serving in the US Army in the (then) West Germany and visited his other homeland for the summer, while I was giving exams for entrance to the medical school. He brought a catalogue from the US army shop and it was the first time that I encountered the Leatherman (Gerber and Buck too). I had 100$ to spend and I asked him for a Swisschamp. Victorinox tools served me well since, I can't complain. But I never got a Leatherman since it costs 150€ here, three times the US price, and one can get a Swisschamp for 65€ or a full Toolchest of decent quality for 30€.
But you can't access these matters just with strict financial terms, there is always the sentiment of a child that craves a shinny toy and one shouldn't suppress these wishes for ever. Yes, it is time to have my Leatherman. I don't want to collect them all, so I should get one that would satisfy for a long time. I believe this will be the Surge and I hope  I am right. I will always have my faithfull SAKs for lighter duties, so I decided to go for the heavyweight one.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: carlb on February 22, 2013, 01:45:17 PM
I ordered one and I'll join the Club soon.
Yes, it was 1986 when my Greek/German/American cousin was serving in the US Army in the (then) West Germany and visited his other homeland for the summer, while I was giving exams for entrance to the medical school. He brought a catalogue from the US army shop and it was the first time that I encountered the Leatherman (Gerber and Buck too). I had 100$ to spend and I asked him for a Swisschamp. Victorinox tools served me well since, I can't complain. But I never got a Leatherman since it costs 150€ here, three times the US price, and one can get a Swisschamp for 65€ or a full Toolchest of decent quality for 30€.
But you can't access these matters just with strict financial terms, there is always the sentiment of a child that craves a shinny toy and one shouldn't suppress these wishes for ever. Yes, it is time to have my Leatherman. I don't want to collect them all, so I should get one that would satisfy for a long time. I believe this will be the Surge and I hope  I am right. I will always have my faithfull SAKs for lighter duties, so I decided to go for the heavyweight one.
the surge is nice. You'll like it.

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on March 02, 2013, 02:12:22 PM
Still waiting and try to warm up reading about it. But the Surge Club is poor relatively to the Wave and Charge and the others. Come on boys, please feed my greed!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gregozedobe on March 02, 2013, 03:15:39 PM
Is a "Surge 300" (Surge with the plier head from a Supertool 300 with replaceable cutters) eligible for membership in this slightly exclusive club ?  If not I have a stock standard one as well, so I guess I'm in.

I like the hefty feel of the Surge, and they also give a secure grip on the LM Universal bit holder for heavy duty screw-drivering etc

One Surge each in my van and my car, along with a partner-in-crime-Crunch (for when you want to hold two things at once).
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: bmot on March 02, 2013, 05:03:39 PM

Is a "Surge 300" (Surge with the plier head from a Supertool 300 with replaceable cutters) eligible for membership in this slightly exclusive club ?  If not I have a stock standard one as well, so I guess I'm in.

I'd say it does, as LM's gonna make them themselves ;)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on March 02, 2013, 05:08:18 PM
Is a "Surge 300" (Surge with the plier head from a Supertool 300 with replaceable cutters) eligible for membership in this slightly exclusive club ?  If not I have a stock standard one as well, so I guess I'm in.

I like the hefty feel of the Surge, and they also give a secure grip on the LM Universal bit holder for heavy duty screw-drivering etc

One Surge each in my van and my car, along with a partner-in-crime-Crunch (for when you want to hold two things at once).

Maybe we should start our own club :whistle:
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130213_090453_zps9c4cd49e.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: cibui on March 04, 2013, 06:19:53 PM
Hi guys, i think i'm eligible to join hehehe.... Surge BO owner here.... Got it off ebay sometime last month


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on March 04, 2013, 06:55:46 PM
Is a "Surge 300" (Surge with the plier head from a Supertool 300 with replaceable cutters) eligible for membership in this slightly exclusive club ?  If not I have a stock standard one as well, so I guess I'm in.

I like the hefty feel of the Surge, and they also give a secure grip on the LM Universal bit holder for heavy duty screw-drivering etc

One Surge each in my van and my car, along with a partner-in-crime-Crunch (for when you want to hold two things at once).

Maybe we should start our own club :whistle:
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130213_090453_zps9c4cd49e.jpg)

Although so will everyone else once the new surge comes out  :D  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on March 05, 2013, 04:09:05 AM
Not with a 2012 date stamp  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on March 05, 2013, 09:16:05 AM
Not with a 2012 date stamp  :D


Is is very true, I wonder if I sent my old surge in as pliers and bit driver need sorting they would fit new type head  :think: I guess they would replace the whole mt  :-\
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on March 08, 2013, 04:44:00 AM
My friend in Beijing has this little guy and I want it bad! Lol
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/d5e99506879311e2ad9722000a9e2977_7_zps09a3413f.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on March 08, 2013, 05:00:32 PM
Say...how exactly did Beijing get that??  The t-shank hold down is simply mouth-watering, n'est-ce pas?

I too am finding it hard to wait until July/August...and wait...and wait...

Progress has seemed a bit on the weenie side, hasn't it?  A little?  That hold down would have come in handy SO many times.  Ah, well.

 :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on March 08, 2013, 05:11:30 PM
He's a rep for Leatherman in china.... lucky smurf! :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on March 19, 2013, 12:33:37 AM
I have bugged LM more than a couple of times about the loose clip on the Surge - I believe without being annoying.  I realize there's a fix in place via MTO, which is great.  I haven't tried it, but I'm sure it works.

Still - the manufacturer must know about this...as I can't possibly be the ONLY owner contacting them.  Well, since the new version is coming out fairly soon, I contacted again.  THIS is the most current reply [to loose clip syndrome]:

"I have been told by engineers in the past that there is an intentional bit of wiggle in the design of pocket clips so if they get caught on something that there would be a little bit of “give” rather than immediately breaking off and ruining the clip.   

I contacted our engineer dept. regarding any plans to change the clip design.  There are none at this time.

I will be happy to forward your concern regarding the removal of the bit drivers in the upcoming Surge version.

Thank you for being the passionate Leatherman customer that you are."

I replied to LM that the Charge clip fits nice and snug and - to my knowledge - most owners would prefer snug.  So, in effect, i asked, 'what gives??'.  I then received a somewhat terse reply, blah-blah-blah-blah.

Is this not that big an issue for other Surge owners?  I know that even with the new hold-down on the t-shank holder, I wouldn't mind trying my hand at the sawzall blade mod that fits in the clip space on the tool.

I don't know; what do you all think?  Who cares?  Is it just moi or what?  I'm not an engineer, but since they're doing a re-make/re-model, would it really be that difficult to do by August?   ???

Go ahead tell me I'm wrong...and verbose...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: carlb on March 19, 2013, 02:03:08 AM
I have bugged LM more than a couple of times about the loose clip on the Surge - I believe without being annoying.  I realize there's a fix in place via MTO, which is great.  I haven't tried it, but I'm sure it works.

Still - the manufacturer must know about this...as I can't possibly be the ONLY owner contacting them.  Well, since the new version is coming out fairly soon, I contacted again.  THIS is the most current reply [to loose clip syndrome]:

"I have been told by engineers in the past that there is an intentional bit of wiggle in the design of pocket clips so if they get caught on something that there would be a little bit of “give” rather than immediately breaking off and ruining the clip.   

I contacted our engineer dept. regarding any plans to change the clip design.  There are none at this time.

I will be happy to forward your concern regarding the removal of the bit drivers in the upcoming Surge version.

Thank you for being the passionate Leatherman customer that you are."

I replied to LM that the Charge clip fits nice and snug and - to my knowledge - most owners would prefer snug.  So, in effect, i asked, 'what gives??'.  I then received a somewhat terse reply, blah-blah-blah-blah.

Is this not that big an issue for other Surge owners?  I know that even with the new hold-down on the t-shank holder, I wouldn't mind trying my hand at the sawzall blade mod that fits in the clip space on the tool.

I don't know; what do you all think?  Who cares?  Is it just moi or what?  I'm not an engineer, but since they're doing a re-make/re-model, would it really be that difficult to do by August?   ???

Go ahead tell me I'm wrong...and verbose...
I have a surge and a charge tti and the clip is actually loose on the charge to, the edges on the tti handles actually hold the clip from moving. If you lift the clip out from the groves on the handles, it moves around the same as the surge. Mine does anyway.

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on March 19, 2013, 03:38:23 AM
Interesting.  I hadn't read or heard that Charge owners had the same problem.  I thought it was an affliction of the Surge realm exclusively.

OK...then why don't they fix both?!  thffpt!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on March 19, 2013, 01:44:48 PM
I just got my first Leatherman Surge.
I am impressed, both positively and negatively.
It dwarfs my Swisschamp XLT and it shows that it is a heavy duty tool, while the Swisschamp seems more like a luxury item of desire (still very usable).
It is quite stiff (WD40?) and the tolerances are not in the same league with the Swiss guys (there is a void between the jaws and very minor play here and there). It lacks the easiness of opening, with the exception of the 4 one hand opening tools. There is a nice click but nothing like the "play it loud" Swiss music.  But it is very impressive nevertheless and the pliers is a real one, while the blades are almost as long as the Opinels' #8 and the scissors almost as long as those of the Victorinox. The pouch could be made for the accommodation of both bit kit holders (it fits very tight and the tool scratches the back of the holder).
I'm going to get the bit adapter also and EDC it, searching for opportunities to use it.
Hey! I can loiter in the Leatherman forum now also!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Nhoj on March 23, 2013, 05:16:56 PM
Great on getting the surge! When you say there is a void in the pliers, there should be a small gap in the jaws, with only the very tip touching. Is that it?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on March 23, 2013, 06:15:05 PM
Exactly. Is that normal?
The stiffness is gone. I touched up the Torx screws with a T10 safety bit.
I believe you'll understand if I say that I play with it all day long. I look silly but I like the feel of it. The Surge is really the best option for someone that would get just one Leatherman (relying on Victorinox for other tools and tasks) as it contains all tools offered (except military ones I've no use for) and is as hefty as can be. I'm very pleased. I was fixated on Victorinox for decades and considered a Swisstool but the one hand opening and dual knife blades (an obsession of mine) gave me the opportunity to try the Surge and I am happy I did.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Gopher on March 25, 2013, 05:50:28 PM
As a work EDC tool it's hard to go wrong with this tool.  I was issued a gerber, then a SOG.  I placed both in my kit bag and promptly marched myself into the Canex to buy a leatherman tool.

  I have Put my surge thru 2 tours in Afghanistan, several exercises in the far north, and countless other work applications from opening ammunition crates to cutting my finger nails when I forgot to bring nail clippers on a trip.  I have used it to field dress the odd deer, rabit or grouse, to chip ice build up, or as of 10 minutes ago, to cut my sandwich in half.

I have placed a beating on this thing like a red headed stepchild daily.  To pry, hammer, scrape, twist, tweeze....You name it and I may have used my surge to do it.

The only complaint I have after dedicated years of service:

It is not the most comfortable thing to cut with for extended periods.  It digs into the hands.  This is easily solved by using gloves.

I wish there were a 154cm Blade version, or SV30.....It can dull up quick when doing heavy cutting. (it also takes and edge rather fast OTOH)

I wish Leatherman put out a dedicated metal cutting blade.  I get tired of making my own out of jigsaw bits.

Other than that, I must admit.  Dollar for dollar it has paid for itself 100 times over by now.  I wish I could get half the return in investment from other things I have purchased in the past that now sit quietly in a drawer somewhere.....   

So far, my only mod has been to turn the serrated blade into a plain edge.  Some days I actually regret doing it.  There are certainly some cases where serrated blades hold an advantage.

I will try to post some pics later.  I have to warn you though, it is not as shiny and nice as some of yours are.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on March 25, 2013, 06:28:48 PM
Welcome gopher to mto,look forward too pics :salute:
My surge went off to LM this morning as a few problems.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on March 25, 2013, 06:52:31 PM
About that large screwdriver: it is very thick, it doesn't fit anywhere for screwing or prying. Has anybody proceeded to a modification of it as a thinner tipped driver or a chisel! I'd like something like the Swisstool's chisel-like tool.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on March 25, 2013, 08:40:01 PM
I found that large driver good for prying paint lids off,
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on March 25, 2013, 09:07:23 PM
Yes, but it doesn't fit into the gaps of two cans of polish I have here. Victorinox's box opener fits everywhere. Not a big deal. I'll continue using my SAKs for this. But I wide chisel would be something useful.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on March 25, 2013, 09:20:39 PM
Yes, but it doesn't fit into the gaps of two cans of polish I have here. Victorinox's box opener fits everywhere. Not a big deal. I'll continue using my SAKs for this. But I wide chisel would be something useful.

I don't suppose it would be hard to make a chisel  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Gopher on March 25, 2013, 09:48:00 PM
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2696/imagekls.jpg)

Get a load of this poor soul.  Been through hell and back and still works great. It has loosened up almost to the point of being too much but the locks hold true. I do edc other tools when not in uniform and when smaller tools are more appropriate but for the big stuff nothing beats a surge except an actual wrench with a bag of screwdrivers.....
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on March 25, 2013, 09:54:01 PM
Looks like a well used and trusted companion mate  :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on March 29, 2013, 07:00:33 PM
Today I bought the Bit Extension and my Surge is now almost complete (I'll get a set of T- shank saws from Bosch next). But I had some problems.
The extension is very loose in the holder. For the time being I improvised a simple solution; I used a rubber band that provides friction in the holder and now it is impossible to slip off. The rubber band (black in the picture but a simple beige rubber was also tested and works) can be used on the pliers head in order to make it a vise-grip. But I wonder about your solutions. A mini Maglite fits better there but mine is modificated for astronomy and I use my iPhone as a torch.
Second, the Leatherman bits fit tight and the thin ones are difficult to remove. But the Hex bits are even more difficult. I realized that there is no magnet inside but a kind of spring. Will it get lose with time? If you push the bit more it dives inside (because it isn't double) and it can be removed only with the pliers with some difficulty (thankfully the pliers is available). So, is this normal and usual?
Far from these the extension works very well, also as a standalone driver. I am thinking about an accessory that would provide more torque in order to use it more as a standalone. Do you have a proposition for how could I do it?
Thank you!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on March 29, 2013, 07:20:38 PM
I don't know how you would get more torque out of the extension - so, sorry.  However, I do know that the extension should fit in there pretty tightly.  I mean, I just checked mine and there is some wobble, but it should be reasonably tight.

Hex bits are rather tight and I've had to, at times, do a shirt-over-pliers move to take them out without gouging the bits.

I don't know; hope that helps...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on March 29, 2013, 07:37:53 PM
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2696/imagekls.jpg)

Get a load of this poor soul.  Been through hell and back and still works great. It has loosened up almost to the point of being too much but the locks hold true. I do edc other tools when not in uniform and when smaller tools are more appropriate but for the big stuff nothing beats a surge except an actual wrench with a bag of screwdrivers.....

Is your serrated blade worn  :think:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: carlb on March 29, 2013, 10:53:57 PM
I've had my surge for awhile now and I've noticed quite a bit of movement in the scissor hinge (rivot)?) , the point at which the scissor action actually is. The blades have quite a bit of slop in them. It still cuts just fine, but I was wondering if this was normal. It has been like this since it was new.

NOTErized!

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on March 29, 2013, 10:56:12 PM
@ Kukamunga

In my case the extension can't stay in place without the rubber.
I've seen somewhere an add on that provides a better grip. I'll search for it.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on March 29, 2013, 11:02:18 PM
@ carlb

My scissors have a play that vanishes when the spring is engaged.
The blades had some play, a great part of which is fixed with adjustment of the screws (10 Hex safety bit needed). When locked there's no play.
My Surge doesn't rattle as I've read at Grant Lamontagne's review. Perhaps they fixed that problem now (it is a 12/12 model and the review is a few years old).
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on March 30, 2013, 12:50:47 PM
I found a way, very easy.
Now,will the MIT bits fit?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on March 30, 2013, 10:47:40 PM
@ Kukamunga

In my case the extension can't stay in place without the rubber.
I've seen somewhere an add on that provides a better grip. I'll search for it.

Well, I'm no LM expert, but to my mind you shouldn't have to mess with a brand new bit extender on a brand new Surge, right?  However, if it's a pain to send back, etc., etc. - then I guess you jury rig it.  But you shouldn't have to; seems something's wrong with the tolerances there.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on March 30, 2013, 10:50:46 PM
found a Like New Surge on Craigslist for $20. To bad its a bit to far to make it worth getting.  :twak:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on March 31, 2013, 12:04:43 AM
The extender is OK, although there is some play. The holder in the seath seems a bit wider than what it should be. But I am happy with the solution I've found.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on March 31, 2013, 08:50:23 AM
Here is an idea for  using and storing the MUT  bits, bypassing the loose holder  at the same time:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QeuX5Rd9_2M/TlKdgJYGxYI/AAAAAAAAA1o/ZSqLzVWIeW0/s400/IMG_6038.JPG)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PVu8yfqlCk4/TlKdgkJVbwI/AAAAAAAAA14/XTXybZB3DkY/s400/IMG_6044.JPG)

http://blog.kotarak.net/2011/08/awl-modification-for-leatherman-wave.html

And here a modification of the pry blade

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__fGUsCeJ5dY/Sj20iZBurQI/AAAAAAAAAGE/geAYei34MKk/s1600/leathermancompare.jpg)

http://www.themodguys.com/2009/05/leatherman-punchdown-tool.html

I don't have the tools for either though.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nuphoria on March 31, 2013, 09:13:08 PM
Clever idea for carrying the bits :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on April 09, 2013, 01:59:07 PM
I just bought some Bosch compatible jigsaw blades. As already mentioned by others, they are almost half compared to the Leatherman saws. Can anyone explain his solution for minimizing blade play? Pictures are much welcomed!
Thanks.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: bmot on April 10, 2013, 11:29:04 AM

I just bought some Bosch compatible jigsaw blades. As already mentioned by others, they are almost half compared to the Leatherman saws. Can anyone explain his solution for minimizing blade play? Pictures are much welcomed!
Thanks.

I heard a lot of things with tape... Ducttape, electrical tape, stuff like that ;)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on April 10, 2013, 11:40:02 AM
I tried it. It gets better but it still has some play. The new Surge will be having the best solution perhaps. If they would be selling the new holder we could upgrade our older tools.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on April 10, 2013, 01:11:44 PM
Heat shrink. Works great for me. Sorry, was gonna take some pics for you today but forgot.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on April 22, 2013, 08:49:34 PM
Email response from Leatherman.co.uk

Thank you for your email and interest in the Leatherman products.
We have been in contact with our Suppliers and they are looking at the new Surge been available around June.

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on April 22, 2013, 11:27:44 PM
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/Screenshot_2013-04-18-07-55-58_zps5ec38d91.png)
Sam works for leatherman.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on April 23, 2013, 10:43:12 AM
I hate you...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on April 23, 2013, 03:51:30 PM
You can always make your own today :tu:
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130416_204638_zpsf578ddba.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: casino implosion on April 27, 2013, 04:42:32 PM
Been carrying the BO surge for awhile now.

If they: got rid of the bottle opener and small bit driver to make room for a second bit driver and replaced the scissors with a second file/saw holder (so I could have file and saw avail at all times), they'd have a nearly perfect tool for my purposes.

Also the velcro on the sheath sucks.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JD15 on April 28, 2013, 01:07:02 AM
Can the jigsaw blades fit in with the surge closed or do they have to be taken out after each use? Also are the Bosch blades longer lasting /faster than LM's?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on April 28, 2013, 09:50:09 AM
Some blades are shorter than the LM's (metal and fine wood usually) so you can store them, others are longer (wood fast and regular) and you have to take them out or cut the tip of them ( but longer is more efficient). About how they last I don't know but, since they are cheap by the dozen, who cares?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: enki_ck on April 28, 2013, 02:14:23 PM
With the old style Surge the Bosch blades wiggle a bit cause they are thinner than the LM blades so a shim of some sorts to keep it from wiggling is useful. The 2013 updated Surge now has that problem fixed. As for the length of the blades, kkokkolis has it right. :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JD15 on April 28, 2013, 05:45:05 PM
Some blades are shorter than the LM's (metal and fine wood usually) so you can store them, others are longer (wood fast and regular) and you have to take them out or cut the tip of them ( but longer is more efficient). About how they last I don't know but, since they are cheap by the dozen, who cares?
With the old style Surge the Bosch blades wiggle a bit cause they are thinner than the LM blades so a shim of some sorts to keep it from wiggling is useful. The 2013 updated Surge now has that problem fixed. As for the length of the blades, kkokkolis has it right. :cheers:

Ok thanks the Bosch blades sound like the cheap way to go!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on May 03, 2013, 01:00:19 PM
I tried the wood saws. All worked fine but the Leatherman is the most aggressive. I wonder if the Bosch blades are better (these I got were cheap Chinese generic saws). If so I would get just two, metal and fast wood.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: lowtech on May 09, 2013, 09:04:01 PM
I´m in, too.
Until now, i did not carry the Surge at work, as i regularly need a Bluntnose Plier.

Metro did help me out and provided a blunted head which i dropped in.
iIwill tear the whole tool apart, as i have seen quite some lint/oil muck inside upon closer inspection.

Maybe i´ll round some edges while it is apart and i will definetely bend the one leg a bit inwards so it sits flush with it´s cast end piece.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on May 09, 2013, 09:08:58 PM
Very nice Thomas,eric is great for helping us realise our dream mt  :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: lowtech on May 09, 2013, 10:14:42 PM
In other places he would be called an enabler, but i like to think of him as a friendly guy supplying my fix ;-)

His Skinth´s are super awesome and the Bluntnose Plier head is very well made - Although he made me a very good price on it, he put some work in it and not only milled the head down but chamfered the edges and gave everything a once over with sanding paper to get an even and stock looking surface.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on May 09, 2013, 10:17:04 PM
In other places he would be called an enabler, but i like to think of him as a friendly guy supplying my fix ;-)

His Skinth´s are super awesome and the Bluntnose Plier head is very well made - Although he made me a very good price on it, he put soem work in it and not only milled teh head down but chamfered the edges and gave everything a once over with sanding paper to get an even and stock looking surface.

 :tu: Erics skinths are on my list  :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on May 09, 2013, 10:28:17 PM
Very nice. A blunt nose is handy for nails and working with wire. But for general purpose a needle nose is more suited.
Needing both is an excuse for carrying two Multitools!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JD15 on May 10, 2013, 12:40:39 AM
I looked for a post or topic about this but didn't see one, I was wondering what you all use to clean/de-rust your tools. I was thinking of a good penetrating oil or gun oil?


PS: I love the blunt nose pliers!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: adobo on May 10, 2013, 02:36:24 AM
I looked for a post or topic about this but didn't see one, I was wondering what you all use to clean/de-rust your tools. I was thinking of a good penetrating oil or gun oil?


PS: I love the blunt nose pliers!

I use this
(http://www.singerco.com/uploads/library/893_oil_120981_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: lowtech on May 10, 2013, 10:34:15 AM
I use my tool at work to loosen and tighthen small diameter pipe fixings. The room is so tight that a needleneose will hit the wall behind the pipe instead of letting me turn it.
Apart from that, i came to like Bluntnosed tools when doing roadside repairs on my bikes.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on May 10, 2013, 11:54:28 AM
I looked for a post or topic about this but didn't see one, I was wondering what you all use to clean/de-rust your tools. I was thinking of a good penetrating oil or gun oil?


PS: I love the blunt nose pliers!

I bath my mt's in washing up liquid and bicycle oil, then wash off and dry,then I use nano oil for joints and tools, i've never in 16 years suffered rust issues with my lm's  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: jerseydevil on May 12, 2013, 07:06:34 PM
Didn't notice this thread earlier.  I'm in too, with a bit of black oxide.  :)

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1801_zps264c7d12.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/DSCF1801_zps264c7d12.jpg.html)
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1803_zps5fbe4f16.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/DSCF1803_zps5fbe4f16.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on May 12, 2013, 07:50:35 PM
Did you do the jimmping on the blade spines? Looks good man! :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: jerseydevil on May 12, 2013, 09:59:10 PM
No, it came that way from nelly1974.  If I tried to do that, I'd probably end up grinding the whole blade off by accident...  :)  It is very well done, and works well.  :tu:

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1806_zps1a8a3365.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/DSCF1806_zps1a8a3365.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 13, 2013, 06:22:30 PM
I cannot wait the new Surge, but I have a questions to all MUT and ST300 users.
What are your impressions regarding new plier head? Replaceable cutters are obvious advantage but how obout strenght? I hate the flex in my current Surge when you are trying to bend something. Are they much bigger/hard to work in small spaces?

Any thoughts would be nice.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: bmot on May 13, 2013, 08:05:44 PM
I cannot wait the new Surge, but I have a questions to all MUT and ST300 users.
What are your impressions regarding new plier head? Replaceable cutters are obvious advantage but how obout strenght? I hate the flex in my current Surge when you are trying to bend something. Are they much bigger/hard to work in small spaces?

Any thoughts would be nice.
I don't own a Surge myself, but I guess any flex would be in the handles, not in the plier head...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 13, 2013, 09:27:43 PM
Plier head itself. It's longer than fe Charge so when you grab something thick that's sticking out and try to bend it to the side the "prongs" of the pliers start to offset.
Or when you reach for a nut from the top with plier tips and try to tighten it they will flex and slip.
I'm not saying Surge is soft, it happends when you really lean on it with both hands.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gregozedobe on May 14, 2013, 01:58:05 AM
Sounds like you are putting a lot of rotational force on the plier head, which they aren't designed for, particularly needle-nose pliers (and you run the risk of tweaking the joint or breaking the head altogether, they are only cast, not forged). 

Would a blunt-nose conversion (milling off the narrow ends) make them better suited to the way you use them ?  It would increase the strength in two ways - more metal at the working point, plus significantly less leverage.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 14, 2013, 02:32:50 AM
Wooo guys, I'm not complaining or anything. When things start to flex you know you have reached the limit.
Just wondering how "our strongest pliers we have produced" compare to the surge.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on May 16, 2013, 06:42:03 PM
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130516_093524_zpsf08f2a9e.jpg)
The twins.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on May 18, 2013, 01:42:39 AM
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130516_093524_zpsf08f2a9e.jpg)
The twins.

I don't see evidence of a hold-down on the blade exchanger there, so - safe to assume you don't have the new one yet...o' connected one??

Jes a question... :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on May 18, 2013, 01:56:39 AM
I've seen more than a few MTO people holding off on sending in defunct Surge models to LM for warranty - hoping to get the new one in return.  Thought I'd just copy this exchange from LM emailed a couple of months ago [she offered up the info on the warranty issue because I'd raised the question of just getting the new blade exchanger - i.e.]:

">Eventually, for warranty purposes, the new version Surge will replace any first
 >generation Surge sent in for warranty reasons. Since our warranty dept. is not
 >set up to process any monies we do not currently offer any variations or upgrades.
 >
 >These same type of questions arose when we did a variation of the Wave tool back
 >in 2004. So I am confident that the same policy will be followed with the Surge
 >variation. Once our current stock of Surge is depleted then the new version will
 >be used to exchange – but only for warranty purposes."

Eh - key being "once our current stock of Surge is depleted..."

Und that is why I'll be buying a new one, yes?   >:D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 18, 2013, 02:36:18 AM
That's why I have just replaced my Surge this week.
Since the first news of a new surge my impulse was to sell/get rid of/clean up my Leatherman collection and get ready for that one perfect for me Surge II. But after a week without nothing on my belt I cooled down and realized that I have two choices:
-nothing for 6 months
-not so perfect currently available model

So I bought myself a surge (they slowly start to go cheap, got mine for 70 pounds), even managed to brake it and get a replacement.
Use what you got as you always do and upgrade when new version comes out. I'll keep it as a backup or gift, also thinking about YT comparison video.

One more thing to consider. First batch or two might have some issues and QC problems. Will see.
Not to mention the moral factor of warranty abuse...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on May 18, 2013, 03:28:32 AM
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130516_093524_zpsf08f2a9e.jpg)
The twins.

I don't see evidence of a hold-down on the blade exchanger there, so - safe to assume you don't have the new one yet...o' connected one??

Jes a question... :D

You must have missed my thread in the mod squad :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on May 19, 2013, 10:37:32 PM
You mean this thread:

Surge. wait. Scratch that.

 Surge 300
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130415_134116_zps988bca83.jpg)

Jeez; ya' make me look for it and all I got was this picture postcard perfect photo of your work.  That's it?!   :D

Very nice work, actually.  Do you like it better now modded with the ST200 plier head.

Well, [sigh] I guess the rest of us won't have TOO long to wait now... >:(
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on May 20, 2013, 12:00:30 AM
This one.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44999.0.html

Thanks for the complements! :tu: I love the surge with the 300 jaws. I can't imagine it any other way.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on May 20, 2013, 09:04:10 AM
I just bought some Bosch compatible jigsaw blades. As already mentioned by others, they are almost half compared to the Leatherman saws. Can anyone explain his solution for minimizing blade play? Pictures are much welcomed!
Thanks.
Heat shrink. Works great for me. Sorry, was gonna take some pics for you today but forgot.
Done in a rush but you should be able to get the idea.

Heat it, remove and cut to fit with the Surge scissors.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5456/8755222811_6070cdfff2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/8755222811/)

Lasts for ages.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7455/8756343226_a0108c078a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/8756343226/)

Works with most brands.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/8755222469_a2c4c0e758.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/8755222469/)

Fits like a glove.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2866/8755222269_398bb2ccb8.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/8755222269/)

Grind a little off the end to allow it to close.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8395/8756342706_b85f77650c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/8756342706/)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on May 20, 2013, 09:15:25 AM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5347/8755221873_b1c10ee901.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/8755221873/)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on May 20, 2013, 10:17:14 AM
I bought a set of generic blades and tried them. They are good for saving the included ones, but they aren't really faster than them. So, I decided to buy 3 genuine Bosch blades for fast cutting of
- Metal
- Plastic
- Wood
Could somebody please recomend the specific product numbers for genuine Bosch jigsaw blades?

http://www.boschtools.com/Products/accessories/Pages/BoschProductSubCategory.aspx?catid=1098
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 20, 2013, 10:55:28 AM
T123X for metal and T101B for wood. Too long for the tool to close but as loong as the sheath/that little sleeve can take.
Always buy blades that cut on the pull stroke and not too aggresive, your hand have much less power than a jigsaw.

PS. Metal blade is just perfect for plastic and I havent found any ceramic blad that would actually work, so after a lot of testing I came down to a file in the tool and two of each mentioned blades in the sheath. Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: bmot on May 20, 2013, 01:00:22 PM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5347/8755221873_b1c10ee901.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/8755221873/)
That is an awesome mod! Do I see a OHO Outside Opening Bottleopener?  :drink:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on May 20, 2013, 01:18:52 PM
Thanks! You suggest these:

(http://mdm.boschwebservices.com/files/r46262v33.png)

Specifications: T123X
Type   Progressor for Metal
Teeth Per Inch   10-24 progressive
Overall Length   4"
Type of Cut   Fast cuts and long life
Quantity   5
Application   Thin metal, pipes and metal profiles, sheet metal up to 8 gauge, metal 5/64"-3/8", stainless steel 1/16"-1/8", non-ferrous metal 5/64"-3/4", plastics 1/16"-1-1/4", fiberglass 3/64"-3/4"
Tooth Design   Side set and ground
Material   High Speed Steel
Working Length   3"
Blade Thickness   0.04"
Blade Height   0.34"
*Note   If cutting metal, use cutting oil to cool blade. Use only with GCFI-protected outlets or adapters

(http://mdm.boschwebservices.com/files/r46230v33.png)

Specifications: T101B 5 Pieces 4 In. 10 Variable Gullet TPI Clean for Wood T-Shank Jig Saw Blades
Type   Clean for Wood
Teeth Per Inch   10 variable gullet
Overall Length   4"
Application   Hard/soft woods, plastics, OSB, plywood, laminated particle board 3/16"-1-1/4"
Type of Cut   Straight, fine cuts
Quantity   5
Tooth Design   Ground teeth and taper ground back
Material   High Carbon Steel
Working Length   3"
Blade Thickness   0.06"
Blade Height   0.28"
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on May 20, 2013, 01:43:07 PM
That is an awesome mod! Do I see a OHO Outside Opening Bottleopener?  :drink:
Nar, that is the Outside Opening One Hand Open Tactical Bottle Opener. ;)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8302/7750366262_b77049b96c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/7750366262/)

Bit of a random idea, but it works really well and has come in pretty handy.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8288/7750365564_178884eb76.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/7750365564/)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: enki_ck on May 20, 2013, 03:26:51 PM
People will do anything to make their Surge lighter! :ahhh


:D


Interesting looking mod. Got any pictures how you made it?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on May 20, 2013, 08:49:57 PM
This one.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44999.0.html

Thanks for the complements! :tu: I love the surge with the 300 jaws. I can't imagine it any other way.

I can see that reasoning.  Another reason to look forward to the new model.  I don't need to go into cryo-stasis or anything, but needless - I am looking forward to August [supposedly].

At any rate - not to go too off-topic on the mod...why did you break the lock bars?  [This question from someone who obviously hasn't taken apart any of his LM's...]   ::)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Nhoj on May 20, 2013, 09:48:34 PM
That bottle opener is cool. Is the en portion a blade or an awl?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 20, 2013, 09:55:13 PM
@ kkokkolis

Jigsaw blades for Leatherman SURGE. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGS2UohUuW0#ws)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on May 20, 2013, 10:27:04 PM
Impressive!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 20, 2013, 10:52:42 PM
Just to give you something that works.
When new surge comes out it will be perfect. Tool you don't have to "save" from cutting wire, nails or wood. Finally all the parts most likely to wear/break can be raplaced :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 22, 2013, 09:28:38 PM
Any news on release dates? We are dying here... :surrender:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on May 23, 2013, 09:02:00 AM
People will do anything to make their Surge lighter! :ahhh


:D


Interesting looking mod. Got any pictures how you made it?
No pics of the process sorry.

All up it took a few hours, a smurf file, a mill file, couple of round files, a vice and a hacksaw that was no help. If I was to do it again, I would use a grinder and dremel etc and just make one awl to rule them all.
This one.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44999.0.html

Thanks for the complements! :tu: I love the surge with the 300 jaws. I can't imagine it any other way.

I can see that reasoning.  Another reason to look forward to the new model.  I don't need to go into cryo-stasis or anything, but needless - I am looking forward to August [supposedly].

At any rate - not to go too off-topic on the mod...why did you break the lock bars?  [This question from someone who obviously hasn't taken apart any of his LM's...]   ::)
The ST300 plier head creates a gap, removing them allows the handles to close properly.

Got my "like new but previously enjoyed" ST 300 today!  Seems really nice, surprisingly the fit and finish on mine is way better than my Surge, the tools don't feel gritty coming out and the handles unfold smoothly with no gritty feeling at all.  Hey, I noticed the plier heads have that little angled raised portion that deactivates the blade safeties on the Surge if you know what I mean.  It cams over the little pokey things that keep the blades locked in the closed position when you are using the pliers if that makes any sense.  The gist of what I'm saying is that I think these plier heads would work in a Surge, and maybe that is what Leatherman is planning if they made them with that cam surface built into them, as it serves no purpose on the ST 300 that I can see.  What do you guys think?   :think:   

I am sure that they will eventually make there way to most of the tools :tu: but as is the plier head of the ST300 won't allow the Surge to close completely as another of our members here I believe DaveK tried it for fun and the tool won't close all the way but it will only take a little modifying and we will see it on other tools in the current lineup :tu:

I did, and you remember right Poncho :tu:

The ST 300 plier heads are basically too wide to allow the Surge to close up properly. Other than that it looks a great idea though!

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/surge-st300005.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/surge-st300002.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/surge-st300003.jpg)
Hey gang. Here are a few photos of the recent mod.....

Supertool 300 plier head installed on Surge.....
(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/Surge/061220101849.jpg)

Inner spring system removed for clearance, shims installed on handle pivot bolts.....
(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/Surge/061220101851.jpg)

Close-up of new rivet installed to hold spring for locking tabs.....
(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/Surge/061220101850.jpg)

Last but not least, fully closed.....
(http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/evil510/Multitools/Surge/061220101853.jpg)

~ evil ~

That bottle opener is cool. Is the en portion a blade or an awl?
Cheers. The end portion is an awl.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on May 24, 2013, 12:59:33 AM
Nicely done! Beautiful Surge300 :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on May 24, 2013, 06:01:37 PM
Anyone happen to know what month of 2005 the surge went into production?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on May 25, 2013, 04:11:12 PM

At any rate - not to go too off-topic on the mod...why did you break the lock bars?  [This question from someone who obviously hasn't taken apart any of his LM's...]   ::)
The ST300 plier head creates a gap, removing them allows the handles to close properly.
[/quote]

Ahh...thank thee.  Yes, that does make some sense.  Not forayed into modding just yet.  Maybe if I had five to ten other LM models, etc., etc.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 26, 2013, 11:38:38 AM
Finally got the courage (I'm soo good at breaking things) to dremel all those sharp edges round on my surges "scales". What a difference in comfort!
I'm thinking about doing that to a BO surge, might look cool actually, silver "frames" around the handles.
What do you think?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: lowtech on May 26, 2013, 01:14:30 PM
It can look good on a BO tool if you can keep the edges even - If the witdth changes, It will look odd, IMHO.
The human eye will recognize very subtle changes in lines supposed to be even.
Maybe a router? or mill? (I hope these are teh tools i imagine in english...) might be the way to go.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Agonistes on May 26, 2013, 04:18:38 PM
i carry a surge, whom i love.  i don't even notice the weight.  i bought an st-300 to swap out the jaws, but after reading this thread i may wait till august, swap some of the new surge parts around, and keep the older surge more intact.  however, i am probably going to cut my teeth modding the ST300, just because i couldn't make friends with it enough to want to carry it.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 28, 2013, 01:15:42 PM
Can we sum up what we know about the new Surge?

-New plier head with replacable cutters
-Improved blade exchanger with tension spring
-Micro driver replaced by a fixed small flathed
-Bigger cutouts to acces the blades
-Different frame shape on the plier head end

That's all I coud see in the pictures. I'm really interested in what exactly was changed, have they redesigned the whole thing and did some structural improvements, or is it just a facelift.
Anybody knows anything?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on May 28, 2013, 08:45:51 PM
Are there any pics of it?
I like the micro driver. They should keep it I believe.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 28, 2013, 08:50:07 PM
Just search "surge 2013" on YT. Micro bit driver was hard to use on such heavy tool so I dont really miss it.  The real shame is that they replaced it with something that redundant. Even a package opening tool would be better..
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on May 28, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
You are right. I prefer the Victorinox corckscrew driver, but it doesn't have a philips driver. A V-cutter or something like that would be a good option. Or a chisel, like the one the spirit has. I always have use for a chisel/ scraper.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on May 30, 2013, 11:57:09 PM
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130530_140514_zps7bb56498.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on May 31, 2013, 12:01:41 AM
@Baja820 Stop teasing me.

@Kkokkolis I have already made up my mind about regrinding the small flathead in to a packaging opener wingman style, or even screwing a piece of razor blade to make a strap hook SOG style.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on May 31, 2013, 12:51:35 AM
Lol. Just wait till I get her polished up and pretty! :multi:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on June 02, 2013, 04:20:31 AM
Polished!!!
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130601_191204_zps2674242a.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130601_191444_zpsac1d2c3c.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Nhoj on June 02, 2013, 05:30:50 AM
That's beautiful. Now for the real challenge for an expert, tools and plier head!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on June 02, 2013, 06:08:41 AM
I tried to do the pliers head but it didn't turn out quite as well
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv78/baja820/IMG_20130601_205945_zpsc1530395.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on June 08, 2013, 01:25:20 AM
I, uh...I'm just trying to keep the 'Surge Owners Club' alive here until August, but I've just got to say it:

Is that a Surge in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?!

Well, are 'ya, punk??

Oh...*no*...

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: detron on June 21, 2013, 05:00:28 AM
I also have a Surge, and I love it!  yes, it is a heavy tool, but it has ALL the features I want, (except the replaceable wire cutters that are coming soon). 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: enki_ck on June 21, 2013, 12:24:24 PM
Welcome to the forum, detron. :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: detron on June 23, 2013, 05:04:59 AM
Thanks to info from baja820 I learned how to polish my surge (and micra)

The micra has aways to go, but it is a start

:)

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on June 23, 2013, 05:07:57 AM
Looks good man! :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: detron on June 23, 2013, 05:12:44 AM
Thanks to your help baja.  I need to check it out in the sun, but I was excited to post, and it is dark here,  so Patience be damned, here it is.  I have two wingmans, so I will try this on ONE of those.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on June 23, 2013, 03:02:45 PM
Any news on the release date for the new Surge?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: detron on June 23, 2013, 04:39:19 PM
I called Leatherman about a week ago and they said around september.  (not a firm answer, but something)

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: detron on June 23, 2013, 10:28:06 PM
OK,  So the new Surge apparently has removed the micro driver,  I like this feature, but  I do understand the move (Like channel locks do not need tweezers)

I think if you buy the replacement bits for the MUT, grind one end down to a small shaft and add a flat tip, do the same to the other but add a phillips.  they would not be reversible, but you could now use the large bit adapter and still have the functionality of the small bit driver, but with longer reach.  they could also be used without the tool based on the flat bit shape.  I do agree that if it is not stored IN the tool, then you might as well just carry a precision screw driver.

I also think it might be possible to make a custom small bit adapter that fits into the large one.  then you could have a few different sized precision screwdrivers.

Finally, my other thought is to make a small flat and Phillips that can be mounted into the Tshank adapter.

let me know what you think
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: bmot on June 23, 2013, 10:34:12 PM
OK,  So the new Surge apparently has removed the micro driver,  I like this feature, but  I do understand the move (Like channel locks do not need tweezers)

I think if you buy the replacement bits for the MUT, grind one end down to a small shaft and add a flat tip, do the same to the other but add a phillips.  they would not be reversible, but you could now use the large bit adapter and still have the functionality of the small bit driver, but with longer reach.  they could also be used without the tool based on the flat bit shape.  I do agree that if it is not stored IN the tool, then you might as well just carry a precision screw driver.

I also think it might be possible to make a custom small bit adapter that fits into the large one.  then you could have a few different sized precision screwdrivers.

Finally, my other thought is to make a small flat and Phillips that can be mounted into the Tshank adapter.

let me know what you think
Metropolicity actually made that, using the original mini bit driver. I'll search the threat where he shows it...


Edit: Found it :D http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,37770.msg608900.html#msg608900
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: detron on June 23, 2013, 10:44:12 PM
So, I had the right idea, just not first, oh well!   I would love to own one of those!  added to the bit extender, it is a perfect precision screw driver.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nervium on June 25, 2013, 07:21:00 PM
i found a 2nd hand surge at a good price, is it worth to wait for the new one ?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: enki_ck on June 25, 2013, 07:28:09 PM
Depends if you prefer the replaceable cutters or the old style pliers. I myself am not a big fan of the replaceable cutters but a lot of people here seem to like them. The more appealing feature of the new Surge to me is the improved saw exchanger that can now hold t-shank saw blades more securely. Or do it the MTO way. Buy them both. >:D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nervium on June 25, 2013, 07:56:49 PM
i won't buy it both,  prefer buying a black st300 with a surge.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kkokkolis on June 25, 2013, 10:00:19 PM

Metropolicity actually made that, using the original mini bit driver. I'll search the threat where he shows it...


Edit: Found it :D http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,37770.msg608900.html#msg608900

This is NICE!!!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on June 27, 2013, 04:52:02 AM
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/9148774216_b22f0358dc.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drjohnzoidberg/9148774216/)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: baja820 on June 27, 2013, 05:15:52 AM
Very nice :tu:^^^^^^
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on June 27, 2013, 10:12:14 PM
Sweet blunt nose Surge.  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on June 27, 2013, 10:34:11 PM
Very nice :tu:^^^^^^

Sweet blunt nose Surge.  :tu:

Thanks guys. There are a few more pics of it over in the mod section.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: obonaven on July 01, 2013, 10:10:18 PM
What comes with the Surge?  I know: the MT itself, the sheath, the little plastic sleeve for the file and the saw.  Does it come with another removable file? 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: bmot on July 01, 2013, 10:15:05 PM
What comes with the Surge?  I know: the MT itself, the sheath, the little plastic sleeve for the file and the saw.  Does it come with another removable file?
I think it comes with one file and one saw, both removable. And of course the screwdriver bits that come with it: BIT KIT: Phillips #1-2 and 3/16" Screwdriver, Phillips Eyeglass Screwdriver and Flat Tip Eyeglass Screwdriver
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: obonaven on July 01, 2013, 10:52:42 PM
And of course the screwdriver bits that come with it: BIT KIT: Phillips #1-2 and 3/16" Screwdriver, Phillips Eyeglass Screwdriver and Flat Tip Eyeglass Screwdriver

Yea those too!  LOL!  I bought a "Like new" Surge off eBay that comes with everything and for some reason I thought it had two files. 

Thanks!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on July 03, 2013, 12:56:01 AM
Eh, just an FYI here.  I called LM today primarily about what's up with their Raptor production problems [and evidently shutting down to fix...??].  I was going to be calling just to see if August was still their 'to market' due date month [Surge], but especially since they're having Raptor problems now.

They *said* they're on track for August.  I asked for a date, but there is none.  I don't know how LM is set up for production lines, but let's sincerely hope it isn't combined with the Raptor line - or whatever problems are going on there.

I love me my LM's, but - generally speaking - due dates should be met.  Come on LM; get it together!

Anyway, perhaps those in wait should keep their fingers crossed??  I cringe with a little fear...LOL...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: firefighter79 on July 25, 2013, 07:47:35 PM
hy,im a firefighter from romania,and i buy a surge.scuse my english,but im very upsad,because i read that surge its a heavy-duty tool,but with the steel of 420 hc,its not.my blade it damage.and one day,when i working,i think im gonna lose the scissors.im pist off about this qality.i will send to the service,and they say,will replace with another ,a new one.i have a sog,with 440 A steel.its very good.the blade its good.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: rdub934 on July 25, 2013, 09:24:16 PM
I just can't get over how quite they have been able to keep the new Surge. I do Google searches often and I find no pictures of this new beast. Considering it is the end of July, it just weirds me out. I figured someone at SHOT would have taken some pictures of it.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: detron on July 27, 2013, 04:44:00 AM
I just can't get over how quite they have been able to keep the new Surge. I do Google searches often and I find no pictures of this new beast. Considering it is the end of July, it just weirds me out. I figured someone at SHOT would have taken some pictures of it.

I am so ready for the new surge  :ahhh 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on August 02, 2013, 02:03:26 AM
Weee-he-he-lll... since it's August 1st and the new Surge was supposed to be coming out this month [I'd heard that more than say - July or the Fall], I thought I'd call LM - especially seeing as I'm their 'number one g-guy' - and BUG them [just a little].

September now and they don't/can't/are unwilling to say whether it's even the beginning, middle or end of the month.

I am, however, undauntedly [?] excited for the hold-down on the exchanger, such is my level of erudite sophistication.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: detron on August 02, 2013, 02:14:52 AM
I am with you there too, I am excited!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: PPCAPache on November 21, 2013, 02:31:55 PM
I couldn't wait so bought the old version, on Leatherman.com it shows the new surge. May get it next year or wait to see what is new in the heavy LM arena. ?.

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: enki_ck on November 21, 2013, 05:55:29 PM
I couldn't wait so bought the old version, on Leatherman.com it shows the new surge. May get it next year or wait to see what is new in the heavy LM arena. ?.

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They are starting to pop up on ebay and some dealers already have them.

We might hear on next Shot Show about something new from LM, but I think it will be a pocket sized new multi, probably in the Juice size range. It's gonna be called the LEAP.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kukamunga on November 22, 2013, 02:01:38 AM
I haven't forgotten about the [sure-to-be] great hack review I promised re: *NEW SURGE*.  I fully intend to follow through.  With two weeks from hell...then storms that knocked out power [then also cable; thus also internet] and various sundriness...I shall endeavor to conform this week.

Also, hoping to have more chance to use New Surge - especially the blade hold-down.  I will tell you it takes [if memory serves] a 9/64 sized hole for any saw/blade you want to put in there.  So, get it off center and...thfffppt!  Since I haven't had time to get one centered properly for the hole, can't say exactly how well it performs.

Anyway, we'll see what I can do here.  Would like to try to make it as helpful as possible...

Cheers.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Teletin on November 24, 2013, 01:54:48 AM
Can I join......I use my Surge daily at work :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 24, 2013, 02:43:45 AM
Someone should start the New Surge Owners Club.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BigMatt on November 24, 2013, 02:45:01 AM
Good idea, mine should be on my door step any day now :-)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on January 24, 2014, 04:23:43 AM
I got myself a Old Surge and I really like the size of this big guy.  It fits great in my hand and like the weight. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on January 24, 2014, 01:32:02 PM
It may not be the new shiney Surge with all the new cool stuff on it, but I still like em.

that's us mobile

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ronda on February 05, 2014, 11:45:28 AM
Hello! Is there a fake leatherman tool? If yes, what can be recognized? I bought from ebay a surge tool, and is not very edge. I think it edge surface is grinding. Other aspects of this tool is perfect. (sorry for my poor english)

Leatherman Surge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFGZx3jACk0#ws)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: jsutter on February 05, 2014, 12:02:27 PM
Hello! Is there a fake leatherman tool? If yes, what can be recognized? I bought from ebay a surge tool, and is not very edge. I think it edge surface is grinding. Other aspects of this tool is perfect. (sorry for my poor english)

Leatherman Surge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFGZx3jACk0#ws)

There are several fakes (wave and crunch), but they are more copies than counterfeit and are easy to tell the difference. I do not know of a fake Surge.

What you have in the video is 100% a real Leatherman Tool.  Most of the Leatherman knife blades come ground pretty rough. A good sharpening stone fixes it.  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on February 05, 2014, 05:32:32 PM
It may not be the new shiney Surge with all the new cool stuff on it, but I still like em.

that's us mobile

I'll have to post a new picture as I recently polished it and it's all shiny like my wave.  The blade exchanger is pretty great, I have some cheapo blades and have to shim them but it no less awesome. 

@Ronda your surge is in great condition congrats.  I also got mine from the bay of fleas and mine was pretty grimey with very dull blade.  LM grinding is rough as jsutter mentioned but it can be polished cleaner.   
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ronda on February 06, 2014, 04:37:34 PM
Thank you for your answers.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on February 10, 2014, 12:36:14 AM
Surge polished
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on February 10, 2014, 12:51:15 AM
Ohhh Shiny!!
Looks good!

that's us mobile

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on February 10, 2014, 12:54:19 AM
Ohhh Shiny!!
Looks good!

that's us mobile

Next to the other Surge I have ( above ) it looks very shiny.  I am really liking this tool big time. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on February 10, 2014, 01:00:54 AM
Surge is one of the best I think.

that's us mobile

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on February 10, 2014, 01:01:56 AM
Surge is one of the best I think.

that's us mobile

Agreed.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Zed on February 10, 2014, 03:10:03 PM
Surge is one of the best I think.

that's us mobile

Agreed.

Its the best working mt ive had and takes a lot of abuse plus versatile  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Teletin on March 01, 2014, 03:17:52 PM
Hi

I did a trade with tosh and now I`m a owner of a 2005 Surge.
So most people over here know that I work daily with coatings and now I have a Surge so...... :think:
Hope you like it like I do, DLC coated handles and screws and blasted the tools with ceramic beads :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on March 01, 2014, 04:42:37 PM
SA WEET!!! That is nice!

that's us mobile

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: tosh on March 01, 2014, 06:29:14 PM
I changed my mind  :think:
I want my surge back!!

he he  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Teletin on March 01, 2014, 06:57:42 PM
Sure, what do you have for trade? :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: enki_ck on March 01, 2014, 07:03:11 PM
Very cool job, love the two tone. 8)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: derekmac on March 01, 2014, 11:48:40 PM
That does look great Teletin!!


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Toolslinger on March 24, 2014, 02:03:12 AM
Reapplication for membership with a photo. Old Surge with it's younger New Surge brother.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on March 24, 2014, 09:37:43 PM
Reapplication for membership with a photo. Old Surge with it's younger New Surge brother.

It looks like you've been joining many clubs lately! :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Dale on March 24, 2014, 10:41:22 PM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/20140320_175513_zpsykaqi3ho.jpg)

& Just ordered Custom Pancake Sheath

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/T2eC16ZHJHgE9n0yGpDBRHFDBE5zQ60_57_zpsa94d870f.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on March 24, 2014, 10:54:58 PM
Sweet!

that's us mobile

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Dale on March 24, 2014, 10:57:25 PM
I just couldn't resist that Holster bro.... I AM WEAK!!!!  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on March 24, 2014, 11:17:01 PM

Naw bro, it makes you strong. Gotta be strong to pack a heavy Surge in a heavy leather sheath.

that's us mobile
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Dale on March 24, 2014, 11:27:08 PM

Naw bro, it makes you strong. Gotta be strong to pack a heavy Surge in a heavy leather sheath.

that's us mobile

 :rofl: I like the way you think
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Dale on March 26, 2014, 12:51:08 AM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/20140325_194455_zps1lihjckc.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Roman Bureš on July 08, 2016, 09:27:27 AM
I am IN! This is reincarnation of old Surge. I've never seen so rusty Leatherman! But it's a pretty boy now.  :tu:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VZZ9xpEQj8I/V39CAg8Y7uI/AAAAAAAARMo/l5V2aDbQpMw1pijOLMgAMsuTs8hOi1okQCCo/s512/IMG_20160708_075909.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 10, 2016, 05:18:16 AM
I am IN! This is reincarnation of old Surge. I've never seen so rusty Leatherman! But it's a pretty boy now.  :tu:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VZZ9xpEQj8I/V39CAg8Y7uI/AAAAAAAARMo/l5V2aDbQpMw1pijOLMgAMsuTs8hOi1okQCCo/s512/IMG_20160708_075909.jpg)

Glad you gave this LM some TLC Roman :cheers: Looks great now :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 10, 2016, 05:18:59 AM
Very good pics in this thread of the Surge :dd:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: chrono on July 24, 2016, 08:36:02 AM
My pair of Camo Surges. I had the picture taken this afternoon for the "X" GAW, but I was too late (did not read the last page of the thread  :cry: )

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/chronoxxx/20160723_195525_zpsdjjkqfyn.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on July 24, 2016, 08:39:12 AM
My pair of Camo Surges. I had the picture taken this afternoon for the "X" GAW, but I was too late (did not read the last page of the thread  :cry: )

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/chronoxxx/20160723_195525_zpsdjjkqfyn.jpg)

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 25, 2016, 06:22:57 AM
My pair of Camo Surges. I had the picture taken this afternoon for the "X" GAW, but I was too late (did not read the last page of the thread  :cry: )

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/chronoxxx/20160723_195525_zpsdjjkqfyn.jpg)

Still a very nice picture though :dd:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: chrono on July 31, 2016, 03:30:20 AM
Wonder if the winner of this Camo Surge is an MTO member?  ;)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leatherman-surge-multi-tool-/162146269414

$113 is a nice price for such a rare item plus some goodies. I would have loved to have a trinity of Camo Surge, but could not go pass $100 mark, after the haul in the last 2 weeks  :P
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 31, 2016, 06:11:44 AM
Yes those camo Surge's are very nice and that does seem like a good price for one :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: DaveK on July 31, 2016, 11:10:09 PM
These people should be charged for multitool abuse :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LHgoppV_K8
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: pitbullz4me on August 01, 2016, 01:36:47 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160731/7939a3b3ab5a90ee55ef23a044a7425b.jpg)

My BO Surge with one of my Pits Sadie Girl doing a photo bomb


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 01, 2016, 02:57:56 AM
These people should be charged for multitool abuse :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LHgoppV_K8

 :o

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 01, 2016, 02:58:21 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160731/7939a3b3ab5a90ee55ef23a044a7425b.jpg)

My BO Surge with one of my Pits Sadie Girl doing a photo bomb


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Very nice Surge :dd: :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 02, 2016, 06:03:06 PM
SURGE WITH $7.50 DAMASCUS STEEL  :multi:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on August 02, 2016, 06:06:03 PM
Nice pink highlights   ;)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2016, 07:28:44 PM
Nice pink highlights   ;)

It is nice Obi1 :cheers: Pink and all :D The blade is :dd: though :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Freaver on September 08, 2016, 02:00:21 PM
New member, reporting in!
Got the old style Surge a few days ago - I didn't notice it in the pictures, when I bid on it, but apparently it's the BO-model.
Unfortunately, some schmuck thought it would be a good idea to try and remove some of the BO-coating. For some reason, they only did it on the sides with the "secondary" outside tools; scissor and blade exchanger.

Is there anyway to fix this? I've thought about giving it some matte black spray-paint, but I'm pretty sure that would look just as bad. I don't have the necessary equipment to give it a new BO coating and I'm guessing there's no easy way to remove the existing coating, except sanding the whole thing down?

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on September 08, 2016, 03:41:07 PM
Congrats. I think i would send it back or clean the handles off and polish them and leave the tools BO.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2016, 03:59:39 PM
I am thinking that Grant and SteveC used liquid graphite spray and it adhered similar to the BO coating :think:

Also welcome to the club :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Freaver on September 08, 2016, 06:38:12 PM
Congrats. I think i would send it back or clean the handles off and polish them and leave the tools BO.
You mean back to the seller? The "damage" was clearly visible in the pictures, I just didn't think about it, because I didn't realized it was a BO tool. If you mean "back to Leatherman" - as far as I know, their warranty doesn't cover cosmetic defects, especially not when it's done by a user off the tool.

I am thinking that Grant and SteveC used liquid graphite spray and it adhered similar to the BO coating :think:

Also welcome to the club :tu: :like:
Gotta look in to that. And thank you. :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on September 08, 2016, 07:29:15 PM
Yeah, back to the seller.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on September 08, 2016, 07:55:12 PM
I am thinking that Grant and SteveC used liquid graphite spray and it adhered similar to the BO coating :think:

Also welcome to the club :tu: :like:


It's worth a try. It seems to be holding up fairly well on my MP600 saw mod.

Here's the original thread

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67583.msg1313907.html#msg1313907
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThePeacent on September 08, 2016, 11:37:34 PM
Hey, I never posted here!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/13010825_1061963057198873_4538033309857459469_n_zpsl5jozwfi.jpg)

How's that?  :oops:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/13061998_1067399583321887_7958413318532597600_n_zpsuvk6ady5.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/13102629_1067399546655224_846511717386614857_n_zpshkjmb2p5.jpg)

I have one of those "old tough good non-replaceable wirecutters heavy bricks"   :ahhh
The only tool I have that weighs more than the coffe cup + big espresso coffe + spoon below it...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04183_zpss2s7pylg.jpg)

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 09, 2016, 01:57:15 AM
I am thinking that Grant and SteveC used liquid graphite spray and it adhered similar to the BO coating :think:

Also welcome to the club :tu: :like:


It's worth a try. It seems to be holding up fairly well on my MP600 saw mod.

Here's the original thread

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67583.msg1313907.html#msg1313907

Thanks for the link Steve :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 09, 2016, 01:57:43 AM
Hey, I never posted here!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/13010825_1061963057198873_4538033309857459469_n_zpsl5jozwfi.jpg)

How's that?  :oops:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/13061998_1067399583321887_7958413318532597600_n_zpsuvk6ady5.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/13102629_1067399546655224_846511717386614857_n_zpshkjmb2p5.jpg)

I have one of those "old tough good non-replaceable wirecutters heavy bricks"   :ahhh
The only tool I have that weighs more than the coffe cup + big espresso coffe + spoon below it...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04183_zpss2s7pylg.jpg)

Some great pics Peacent :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on September 09, 2016, 03:08:12 AM
Very nice Peacent. The Surge is the tool I rate all other tools against. It is truly the best multi that ever was and is. It even made me lay down my CT41. And a Swiss Spirit and Swisstool could not do that. Best of luck with your Surge man.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on September 09, 2016, 04:05:31 AM
SURGE WITH $7.50 DAMASCUS STEEL  :multi:

Rust!  :ahhh  :pok:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 09, 2016, 07:27:45 PM
and since I have yet to do so :whistle:

New page banana man dance

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: raistlin65 on October 21, 2016, 03:32:17 AM
Been carrying a Wave in the glovebox of the car for a few years now. Last spring I got a Dodge Charger (was driving a Honda Fit). Today I was thinking why I am still carrying the Wave in my glovebox when now my glovebox is about 1 1/2 times (or more) bigger than before?

Surge on the way! :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 27, 2016, 11:37:05 AM
Well I am gonna try and tote my Surge around today :D I have only carried it a few times over the years and never to work so we will see how it goes :cheers: Pics to come later :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThePeacent on October 27, 2016, 02:09:33 PM
Well I am gonna try and tote my Surge around today :D I have only carried it a few times over the years and never to work so we will see how it goes :cheers: Pics to come later :tu:

I find the ST300 the limit weight/size I can comfortably belt carry, that's why I rarely have the Surge on me.
Same with you, Poncho?  :think:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 27, 2016, 10:03:51 PM
Well I am gonna try and tote my Surge around today :D I have only carried it a few times over the years and never to work so we will see how it goes :cheers: Pics to come later :tu:

I find the ST300 the limit weight/size I can comfortably belt carry, that's why I rarely have the Surge on me.
Same with you, Poncho?  :think:

Yes ST300 seems a bit lighter but after carrying the Surge today I found that I never really noticed it :think: I may have to carry it more now :D :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 27, 2016, 10:04:05 PM
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/Camera/1477594858854.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/Camera/1477594858854.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 27, 2016, 10:04:52 PM
I am however gonna take the removable clip off when I get home as I am never gonna pocket carry it again :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: babola on October 27, 2016, 10:29:40 PM
Own both versions, what a multitool!   :multi:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3887/15157807817_84f5a0e30a_b_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7523/15902285651_48cb8ccced_b_d.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 28, 2016, 06:36:38 AM
Very nice setup in the first pic :like: and I love the BO one :drool: :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on October 28, 2016, 06:59:45 AM
I think the Surge is best carried in a sheath or in a pack.  Pocket carry of this beast just seems bothersome.  The newer version blade exchanger is much better at retaining T shank blades vs the older style BE. 

When I carry my Surge its typically on my belt in a sheath.  I just love all the options available with the blade exchanger and bit holder.  Great tool for sure. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: babola on October 28, 2016, 09:17:42 AM
Very nice setup in the first pic :like: and I love the BO one :drool: :cheers:

I think the Surge is best carried in a sheath or in a pack.  Pocket carry of this beast just seems bothersome.  The newer version blade exchanger is much better at retaining T shank blades vs the older style BE. 

When I carry my Surge its typically on my belt in a sheath.  I just love all the options available with the blade exchanger and bit holder.  Great tool for sure.

Thanks guys, Aloha agree with you fully - it's a beast but a very capable one  :multi:

Noticed the "Center Drive" solution in the top photo? :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Simplon on November 01, 2016, 03:49:53 PM
Today was a special day. I managed to purchase a Surge from my local Leatherman dealer. I've just spent the last couple of hours giving it the once over. It's certainly a hefty piece of kit.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThePeacent on November 01, 2016, 08:17:47 PM
I think the Surge is best carried in a sheath or in a pack.  Pocket carry of this beast just seems bothersome.  The newer version blade exchanger is much better at retaining T shank blades vs the older style BE. 

When I carry my Surge its typically on my belt in a sheath.  I just love all the options available with the blade exchanger and bit holder.  Great tool for sure.

MY Surge has a really annoying clip, wiggles so much it can bend 45º from its axis  :twak:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/13043590_1067399529988559_6374566033594485874_n_zpsfylzpyot.jpg)

so no pocket carry for me
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 08, 2016, 07:31:00 PM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5760/30226436873_3dbbe383e9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N41oBk)20161108_102008 (https://flic.kr/p/N41oBk) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Spence on January 16, 2017, 01:32:24 PM
Well, i started Saturday with a work-mates Surge performing a service as it needed it:

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z207/spencerlocker/20170114_125039_zpseswbimxo.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/spencerlocker/media/20170114_125039_zpseswbimxo.jpg.html)

 Now, i don't really get on with large and small Leathermans. I find the Micras and Squirts too small for my fat fingers and the Supertools, Cores etc too unweildy. Never had a go with a Surge until today. Wow, this is somehow a larger tool that doesn't feel too large, really comfortable in the hand. I also took the opportunity to service my Charge AL as well as one of my old Wave models. When he came to collect his Surge he had a play with the wave as he has not had the opportunity before. He loved it and i've got other Waves so now i'm in the Surge owners club!

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z207/spencerlocker/20170114_125100_zpsyi9qq9nm.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/spencerlocker/media/20170114_125100_zpsyi9qq9nm.jpg.html)

 Will this madness ever end! ;)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 17, 2017, 10:05:58 PM
Well, i started Saturday with a work-mates Surge performing a service as it needed it:

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z207/spencerlocker/20170114_125039_zpseswbimxo.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/spencerlocker/media/20170114_125039_zpseswbimxo.jpg.html)

 Now, i don't really get on with large and small Leathermans. I find the Micras and Squirts too small for my fat fingers and the Supertools, Cores etc too unweildy. Never had a go with a Surge until today. Wow, this is somehow a larger tool that doesn't feel too large, really comfortable in the hand. I also took the opportunity to service my Charge AL as well as one of my old Wave models. When he came to collect his Surge he had a play with the wave as he has not had the opportunity before. He loved it and i've got other Waves so now i'm in the Surge owners club!

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z207/spencerlocker/20170114_125100_zpsyi9qq9nm.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/spencerlocker/media/20170114_125100_zpsyi9qq9nm.jpg.html)

 Will this madness ever end! ;)

Very cool trade Spence 8) Welcome to the club and hope the Surge serves you well :cheers: :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SurivStud on January 20, 2017, 02:32:42 PM
Never posted in this thread before.
The Surge, great tool. I have performed numberless fixes at home or at my father in law's during the year or so I have owned it already. Great and absolutely useful tool.
I carry it on most casual occasions on a belt sheath, horizontally, with no concerns.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170120/3725d620bd164fd5754d973bfd9215fc.jpg)

There it is with my LM Juice, which I use in my pocket when I can't carry the Surge.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on January 20, 2017, 02:55:38 PM
Welcome to the club!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 20, 2017, 09:58:05 PM
Welcome to the club!

+1 and nice pic :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 21, 2017, 04:30:47 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/344/31588797894_9f35414767_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q8oR5s)20170120_162302 (https://flic.kr/p/Q8oR5s) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/424/31588466924_3e23c54f44_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q8n9G5)20170120_162835 (https://flic.kr/p/Q8n9G5) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 21, 2017, 08:58:15 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2872/33190640420_152a1d3857_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SyWH43)20170321_124245 (https://flic.kr/p/SyWH43) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ChrisinHove on March 22, 2017, 02:37:44 PM
I've only had my Surge a couple of weeks and I love it already. 

It just feels STRONG... it has none of that flex and grind that I get on my Crunch or ol' MT600 in use, and unlike those it feels like I can't  break it.

The PE blade has to go, though, as does the small flat bladed screwdriver.   I'm spoilt by Spyderco steels and can only contemplate 420 on a serrated blade.  As for that little 'driver - what were they thinking when there's the bit exchanger as well?   So I now have a second Blade Exchanger and the tiny bit driver on their way from Loki, and have also found a Universal Tool Adapter ....
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 30, 2017, 10:37:20 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2849/33743457765_4a47b926d8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TpN3oz)20170330_071244 (https://flic.kr/p/TpN3oz) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on March 30, 2017, 10:39:54 PM
 Nice one :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 30, 2017, 11:13:58 PM
Nice one :like: :tu:

Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 30, 2017, 11:14:47 PM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance:      :nanadance:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on March 31, 2017, 05:16:03 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2849/33743457765_4a47b926d8_z.jpg)

 :tu:   :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2017, 11:51:32 AM
Thanks Zoid :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on March 31, 2017, 12:12:00 PM
I like the colour coding.   :2tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2017, 10:08:15 PM
I like the colour coding.   :2tu:

I usually paint my tools primer grey :dd: but as you can see it has been awhile.since they have had a paint job :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: styx on March 31, 2017, 10:18:31 PM
coloUr... so fancy
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2017, 10:26:02 PM
coloUr... so fancy

:hatsoff: :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ChrisinHove on April 19, 2017, 08:42:25 PM
My modded Surge is complete!   Many thanks to Loki and this forum...

https://youtu.be/-7m92SdPPmk
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on April 19, 2017, 11:00:34 PM
Nice mod!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 19, 2017, 11:21:46 PM
Nice mod!

+1 :o :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kev D on April 20, 2017, 09:12:54 AM
Nice mod  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on April 21, 2017, 02:12:01 AM
Oh I like that mod.  :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: chrono on June 15, 2017, 12:21:13 AM
My old-style Surges have the tendency of the pliers getting wedged slightly between the two flathead drivers on first contact when closing. Then, it is a definite snapping sound (with a bit of effort) when the tools are fully closed. Basically, the plier's side rides pretty hard between the flatheads. Is it normal?  :think:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 15, 2017, 04:28:11 AM
My old-style Surges have the tendency of the pliers getting wedged slightly between the two flathead drivers on first contact when closing. Then, it is a definite snapping sound (with a bit of effort) when the tools are fully closed. Basically, the plier's side rides pretty hard between the flatheads. Is it normal?  :think:

:shrug: :D

Seriously though I really don't know :think:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 15, 2017, 04:28:22 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4268/35141856712_304b61d384_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VxncFf)20170614_132051 (https://flic.kr/p/VxncFf) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: chrono on June 15, 2017, 05:02:54 AM
My old-style Surges have the tendency of the pliers getting wedged slightly between the two flathead drivers on first contact when closing. Then, it is a definite snapping sound (with a bit of effort) when the tools are fully closed. Basically, the plier's side rides pretty hard between the flatheads. Is it normal?  :think:

:shrug: :D

Seriously though I really don't know :think:

Poncho, does the tip of your Surge's plier rub one of the flathead when closing? I have a brand new BO Surge, and the plier tip rubs the flathead on first contact (which scratches the BO off a bit on both tools). I wonder if the stopping tab is sitting a bit low, as it should keep the pliers from touching other flip-out implements.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on June 15, 2017, 12:52:35 PM
My old-style Surges have the tendency of the pliers getting wedged slightly between the two flathead drivers on first contact when closing. Then, it is a definite snapping sound (with a bit of effort) when the tools are fully closed. Basically, the plier's side rides pretty hard between the flatheads. Is it normal?  :think:
No it should not. The pliers should be resting on top of the drivers. A little rubbing will happen as they are closing, but should not be getting stuck.
Is it sticking between the awl and large flat head?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on June 15, 2017, 12:59:03 PM
My old-style Surges have the tendency of the pliers getting wedged slightly between the two flathead drivers on first contact when closing. Then, it is a definite snapping sound (with a bit of effort) when the tools are fully closed. Basically, the plier's side rides pretty hard between the flatheads. Is it normal?  :think:

:shrug: :D

Seriously though I really don't know :think:

Poncho, does the tip of your Surge's plier rub one of the flathead when closing? I have a brand new BO Surge, and the plier tip rubs the flathead on first contact (which scratches the BO off a bit on both tools). I wonder if the stopping tab is sitting a bit low, as it should keep the pliers from touching other flip-out implements.
Mine does, they rub as the pliers are closing and slide towards the bottom of the handles. The tabs I guess could be a tad taller, but mine seem to be engaging the tabs because of the wear and lack of BO on the tops of them.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: chrono on June 16, 2017, 12:01:06 AM
My old-style Surges have the tendency of the pliers getting wedged slightly between the two flathead drivers on first contact when closing. Then, it is a definite snapping sound (with a bit of effort) when the tools are fully closed. Basically, the plier's side rides pretty hard between the flatheads. Is it normal?  :think:
No it should not. The pliers should be resting on top of the drivers. A little rubbing will happen as they are closing, but should not be getting stuck.
Is it sticking between the awl and large flat head?

The pliers on mine are not literally stuck, like with the Juice when all flatheads are not folded down completely. It is just a small area at the tip, which touches one of the flathead (on the eyeglass driver side), when I start closing the handles. I can feel some resistance at this point. As I squeeze the handles shut with a bit more needed pressure, there is clear snapping sound as the handles hit each other. Basically, my old style Surge does not close as smooth as a Wave or a Charge. Opening is smooth though, just the rough closing when the plier tip goes down, into and out of the space above the eyeglass drive, that drives me nut.  :P
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 16, 2017, 02:10:00 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4252/35291967936_bff0c80c23_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VLCyvN)20170615_174451 (https://flic.kr/p/VLCyvN) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on June 16, 2017, 02:41:45 AM
My old-style Surges have the tendency of the pliers getting wedged slightly between the two flathead drivers on first contact when closing. Then, it is a definite snapping sound (with a bit of effort) when the tools are fully closed. Basically, the plier's side rides pretty hard between the flatheads. Is it normal?  :think:
No it should not. The pliers should be resting on top of the drivers. A little rubbing will happen as they are closing, but should not be getting stuck.
Is it sticking between the awl and large flat head?

The pliers on mine are not literally stuck, like with the Juice when all flatheads are not folded down completely. It is just a small area at the tip, which touches one of the flathead (on the eyeglass driver side), when I start closing the handles. I can feel some resistance at this point. As I squeeze the handles shut with a bit more needed pressure, there is clear snapping sound as the handles hit each other. Basically, my old style Surge does not close as smooth as a Wave or a Charge. Opening is smooth though, just the rough closing when the plier tip goes down, into and out of the space above the eyeglass drive, that drives me nut.  :P
I am with you now. The old ones where a little gritty, so to speak. That is normal. The new ones are even smoother. They are more refined but still there some rubbing, but the are built like M1-A1 tanks and can handle anything you can throw at it and will ask for more. Bare in mind, there are two types of quality, precision or rugged. Saks are precision like the Tiger tanks in WW2 where as the LM is more rugged like the T34s or M-4s. They may show where spots on the BO or the Shiney SS, but they will work just as good as the Tigers.
I hope this help you out.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 18, 2017, 08:30:09 AM
... They are more refined but still there some rubbing, but the are built like M1-A1 tanks and can handle anything you can throw at it and will ask for more. Bare in mind, there are two types of quality, precision or rugged. Saks are precision like the Tiger tanks in WW2 where as the LM is more rugged like the T34s or M-4s. They may show where spots on the BO or the Shiney SS, but they will work just as good as the Tigers.
I hope this help you out.

Tanks for that.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on June 19, 2017, 12:14:38 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 23, 2017, 03:45:21 AM
Is this a club for all Surges, or just the original ones? As we have a separate club for the newer Surges.... https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,48706.0.html
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 23, 2017, 03:52:14 AM
Is this a club for all Surges, or just the original ones? As we have a separate club for the newer Surges.... https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,48706.0.html

I would think this one is for all Surges :think: but it was started when only the original was being manufactured :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 23, 2017, 07:37:44 AM
Since there is a separate one for new Surges, do we also need a separate one for original Surges then?  :pok:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on June 23, 2017, 08:00:40 AM
Nope.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 23, 2017, 10:52:16 AM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 23, 2017, 12:10:39 PM
Nope.

 :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 24, 2017, 04:40:10 AM
Hey fellas,

Joined the forum about a week or two ago. I have four Leatherman tools (two of them for years, two more recent acquisitions).

...So... I'm on the hunt for a good Blast when I stumbled on a supposedly gently used Surge with nylon sheath, blade exchanger and extra little case for extra blades $40.

If it Is in good shape, is that a "Jump on it" even if it is the pre-2013 players type?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on June 24, 2017, 12:07:26 PM
Hey fellas,

Joined the forum about a week or two ago. I have four Leatherman tools (two of them for years, two more recent acquisitions).

...So... I'm on the hunt for a good Blast when I stumbled on a supposedly gently used Surge with nylon sheath, blade exchanger and extra little case for extra blades $40.

If it Is in good shape, is that a "Jump on it" even if it is the pre-2013 players type?

Welcome Thundahbeagle!
Forty bucks sounds great to me . But I'm in Australia and our prices are through the roof . So I can't really comment...
I can't even get a used wingman for forty bucks here!


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 24, 2017, 12:12:00 PM
As long as the tool really is gently used then yes it is a great deal to me :tu: If you are iffy then as for pics of it :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 24, 2017, 12:13:06 PM
Most Blasts will cost you that much unless you are very patient  :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 24, 2017, 01:13:07 PM
Thanks Sawyer. Still good info. By the way, $40 American and I could get a NEW Wingman.

Pancho - only one pic of it closed so far. Looks to be pre- 2013 based on the scales. Have not yet personally inspected it.

I like the tool set of the Blast VERY much, and am not as interested in the Wave/ Surge "outside" one-hand blade configuration. It is a tool, less so a weapon, after all. However, I read here that these are built like tanks and can cut through 9 wire all day, so...might be worth picking it up.

Will announce it if I join the group.

Thanks for the feedback
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 24, 2017, 04:41:57 PM

Will announce it if I join the group.

Thanks for the feedback

:popcorn:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 25, 2017, 01:39:34 AM
Y-yikes! It's official.

This Surge, dates 0507, has indeed been gently used. Used, yes. But gently.

And man,  it heavy! I usually have the PST ii in leather on my belt. I keep the Original Supertool in its nylon in my day pack. This thing needs to be in a long hike pack or a friggin toolbox or the center console of my truck, I think.

Seriously I could get used to carrying it on my belt easily, but it is a heavy one comparatively speaking.

Actions is good. Locks preventing the blade from opening when using the plyers is good. Plyer alignment is good. Have the saw in place and the replacement file in the sheath, in the other sheath.

Needs a cleaning and some 3-in-1, and will be good as new.

Just missing the larger bit. Leatherman still sell those?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 25, 2017, 01:49:28 AM
And here it is in its second natural habitat - next to an amber liquid in a frosty mug...Or is that a darker amber liquid in a tumbler? I might have had a little bit of both just now. Either way.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on June 25, 2017, 01:50:55 AM
Nice, welcome to the club.   :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MusicMen on June 25, 2017, 02:38:01 AM
And here it is in its second natural habitat - next to an amber liquid in a frosty mug...Or is that a darker amber liquid in a tumbler? I might have had a little bit of both just now. Either way.
Enjoy your 'new' MT and the adult beverage.   :drink:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on June 25, 2017, 09:55:14 AM
Nice pick up thundah :tu: :


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on June 25, 2017, 09:59:04 AM
At a quick glance, I noticed this today...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170625/4d81f2c9124edd9f277438c3fe620be0.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170625/3a3916fa7a7a3e43f2d186f79320e4e1.jpg)
Is this acceptable? It bothers me a little.
But some encouragement for satisfaction would help :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on June 25, 2017, 11:43:50 AM
At a quick glance, I noticed this today...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170625/4d81f2c9124edd9f277438c3fe620be0.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170625/3a3916fa7a7a3e43f2d186f79320e4e1.jpg)
Is this acceptable? It bothers me a little.
But some encouragement for satisfaction would help :salute:

Yeah that's normal and it'll still function as intended.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2017, 03:00:06 AM
At a quick glance, I noticed this today...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170625/4d81f2c9124edd9f277438c3fe620be0.jpg)
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Is this acceptable? It bothers me a little.
But some encouragement for satisfaction would help :salute:

Yeah that's normal and it'll still function as intended.

What Zoid said :salute: :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2017, 03:00:39 AM
Nice, welcome to the club.   :tu:

Also again What Zoid said :D :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 26, 2017, 03:41:27 AM
At a quick glance, I noticed this today...
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Is this acceptable? It bothers me a little.
But some encouragement for satisfaction would help :salute:

Yeah that's normal and it'll still function as intended.

What Zoid said :salute: :D

Nice, welcome to the club.   :tu:

Also again What Zoid said :D :D

What Poncho said.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on June 26, 2017, 04:52:34 AM
Thanks, Zoid, Ponch and Syncop8r :tu:. Put my mind at ease :salute:


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 26, 2017, 05:57:00 AM
Surge after a hard day's work before washing up my hands.
It's a heavy hard worker, and wears blemishes well. The only real cosmetic damage is from opening and closing them a few hundred times or more in the last year or so. You won't ever see rust on it though. I am MT OCD and keep PBlaster on all my MTs.  :)
Fits well in hand for its' size and weight.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 26, 2017, 06:02:42 AM
Nice pick up thundah :tu: :


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Thanks Sawyer!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 26, 2017, 06:03:52 AM
Nice, welcome to the club.   :tu:

Thank you Zoid
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 26, 2017, 06:05:00 AM
And here it is in its second natural habitat - next to an amber liquid in a frosty mug...Or is that a darker amber liquid in a tumbler? I might have had a little bit of both just now. Either way.
Enjoy your 'new' MT and the adult beverage.   :drink:

And thank you Music
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 26, 2017, 06:15:22 AM
At a quick glance, I noticed this today...
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Is this acceptable? It bothers me a little.
But some encouragement for satisfaction would help :salute:

I prefer to encourage you, and I am no expert on the Surge, but in that top pic, that handle sure seems like this girl I once knew - just a little twisted but still a lot of fun to get your hands on. 'Ello, 'hello?

Who am I to say? Just going buy the pics, the tolerances of mine don't seem  as tight as yours either.

Is it just that bottom corner of the scales, or do you notice the whole handle like that?

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 26, 2017, 06:22:29 AM
Surge after a hard day's work before washing up my hands.
It's a heavy hard worker, and wears blemishes well. The only real cosmetic damage is from opening and closing them a few hundred times or more in the last year or so. You won't ever see rust on it though. I am MT OCD and keep PBlaster on all my MTs.  :)
Fits well in hand for its' size and weight.

Nice. Those newer plyer heads sure stand out from the older ones.

I just "washed" my new old model with isopropyl alcohol, then used 3-in-1 oil in the joints and a thin coat all over it. Then worked it and wiped it down.

My PST ii feels like a pencil by comparison.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on June 26, 2017, 01:12:45 PM

I prefer to encourage you, and I am no expert on the Surge, but in that top pic, that handle sure seems like this girl I once knew - just a little twisted but still a lot of fun to get your hands on. 'Ello, 'hello?

Who am I to say? Just going buy the pics, the tolerances of mine don't seem  as tight as yours either.

Is it just that bottom corner of the scales, or do you notice the whole handle like that?

The whole handle tapers out of line from the plier end to the bottom of the handles. Not a HUGE deal I guess


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 26, 2017, 01:21:13 PM
Surge after a hard day's work before washing up my hands.
It's a heavy hard worker, and wears blemishes well. The only real cosmetic damage is from opening and closing them a few hundred times or more in the last year or so. You won't ever see rust on it though. I am MT OCD and keep PBlaster on all my MTs.  :)
Fits well in hand for its' size and weight.

Nice. Those newer plyer heads sure stand out from the older ones.

I just "washed" my new old model with isopropyl alcohol, then used 3-in-1 oil in the joints and a thin coat all over it. Then worked it and wiped it down.

My PST ii feels like a pencil by comparison.
Indeed. 3in1 is what I use if one of my MTs or pocket knives is going into storage for a while. Keeps them nice and purdy.
Thanks for the isopropyl recommendation. I have been using low odor mineral spirits to clean off the 3in1 film when they come out of storage.
I'll give the iso a try, as it is a lot cheaper.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 26, 2017, 02:53:17 PM

I prefer to encourage you, and I am no expert on the Surge, but in that top pic, that handle sure seems like this girl I once knew - just a little twisted but still a lot of fun to get your hands on. 'Ello, 'hello?

Who am I to say? Just going buy the pics, the tolerances of mine don't seem  as tight as yours either.

Is it just that bottom corner of the scales, or do you notice the whole handle like that?

The whole handle tapers out of line from the plier end to the bottom of the handles. Not a HUGE deal I guess


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Well, the tips of my PST ii are slightly offset. Doesn't affect performance.

Whatever the hell you were doing to twist a Surge must have been pretty robust stuff. Just consider it a badge of honor and experience!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 26, 2017, 02:59:02 PM
Surge after a hard day's work before washing up my hands.
It's a heavy hard worker, and wears blemishes well. The only real cosmetic damage is from opening and closing them a few hundred times or more in the last year or so. You won't ever see rust on it though. I am MT OCD and keep PBlaster on all my MTs.  :)
Fits well in hand for its' size and weight.

Nice. Those newer plyer heads sure stand out from the older ones.

I just "washed" my new old model with isopropyl alcohol, then used 3-in-1 oil in the joints and a thin coat all over it. Then worked it and wiped it down.

My PST ii feels like a pencil by comparison.
Indeed. 3in1 is what I use if one of my MTs or pocket knives is going into storage for a while. Keeps them nice and purdy.
Thanks for the isopropyl recommendation. I have been using low odor mineral spirits to clean off the 3in1 film when they come out of storage.
I'll give the iso a try, as it is a lot cheaper.  :cheers:

I've only ever used mineral oil / spirits on watch crystals and stuff like that. Does it work better to clean metal than isopropyl? I use the alcohol to clean metal because what I don't wipe off just evaporates. Used it to clean off grimy electrical connections, so I figured it would be as effective on stainless...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 26, 2017, 03:09:38 PM
While I do like this old Surge I just got, I have to admit e action is not as smooth  as my original Super Tool.

Someone else near the beginning of this club thread had a real click when they closed theirs. I have that sometimes depending how I close it. Also, I noticed, depending how I open it, I can get the top of the ruler to rub slightly along the other ruler, making a light ratcheting sound.

Anyone else get that?

It opens and closes fine and seems strong as can be. No wear marks, scrapes, scratches or dents from any of that. Just a little noise
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 26, 2017, 09:32:38 PM
Surge after a hard day's work before washing up my hands.
It's a heavy hard worker, and wears blemishes well. The only real cosmetic damage is from opening and closing them a few hundred times or more in the last year or so. You won't ever see rust on it though. I am MT OCD and keep PBlaster on all my MTs.  :)
Fits well in hand for its' size and weight.

Nice. Those newer plyer heads sure stand out from the older ones.

I just "washed" my new old model with isopropyl alcohol, then used 3-in-1 oil in the joints and a thin coat all over it. Then worked it and wiped it down.

My PST ii feels like a pencil by comparison.
Indeed. 3in1 is what I use if one of my MTs or pocket knives is going into storage for a while. Keeps them nice and purdy.
Thanks for the isopropyl recommendation. I have been using low odor mineral spirits to clean off the 3in1 film when they come out of storage.
I'll give the iso a try, as it is a lot cheaper.  :cheers:

I've only ever used mineral oil / spirits on watch crystals and stuff like that. Does it work better to clean metal than isopropyl? I use the alcohol to clean metal because what I don't wipe off just evaporates. Used it to clean off grimy electrical connections, so I figured it would be as effective on stainless...
I don't know about better or not, but with my job I get furniture stain on my MTs quite often, so the mineral spirits does a dandy job at getting the dried stain off and out of the MT. I hsve not tried iso yet, but this week should be a good week to take my Surge on an adventure. Lots of tearing old junk apart and the like. Then Saturday night it gets a wash. 8)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on June 27, 2017, 08:06:18 AM

Well, the tips of my PST ii are slightly offset. Doesn't affect performance.

Whatever the hell you were doing to twist a Surge must have been pretty robust stuff. Just consider it a badge of honor and experience!

My Surge is only a couple of weeks old! No strenuous tasks put on it yet. Oh well...
As for the click. My 'new' Surge clicks together at the plier end for the last millimetre or so. Has done since I got it. No performance strain on either defects though
:salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 30, 2017, 03:04:00 AM
Anyone else lose that stupid retaining spring for the bit driver?

This is one of the two reasons I was never into this tool or the wave, or some others. A survival tool, or even an "emergency go- to" tool, should not be designed where parts of it can ever "fall off" and get lot under the truck or in the woods on a mountain.

I went against my better judgement and nougat this used because it is otherwise robust, and the price was great.

My other reason for not being into this type of Leatherman is that I prefer my weapons to be weapons, and my tools to be tools. Having one-handed, outside accessible knives makes this a weapon first. But that's a story for another day.

Now that I have it, I really like it. But the bit driver sits useless. I bought a replacement set of bits, only to realize the spring is gone.

Anyone have a source for one of those?


Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 30, 2017, 04:35:36 AM
Always drop Leatherman an email and ask them if they would send out one :shrug:  Worse they can say is to send it to them :tu: I don't know if I have ever really heard anyone talk about losing one of these though :think:

Oh and if you email them, let us know the response :salute:
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: aluminated on June 30, 2017, 05:39:19 AM
Anyone else lose that stupid retaining spring for the bit driver?

No.

My other reason for not being into this type of Leatherman is that I prefer my weapons to be weapons, and my tools to be tools. Having one-handed, outside accessible knives makes this a weapon first. But that's a story for another day.
Stuff and nonsense. Why should tools require the use two hands as  well as eye or two to operate? I am far more likely to be using one hand to hold something and only having its mate to fetch my MT than ever needing to use my Waves or Surge as personal defense items, something they would NOT excel at. Not having to look at the tool to find out which blade is falling to hand (or thumb to be exact) is a real advantage if I happen to need to keep my eye(s) on what is being cut. My 2¢. YMMV.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 30, 2017, 07:28:40 AM
Anyone else lose that stupid retaining spring for the bit driver?

No.

My other reason for not being into this type of Leatherman is that I prefer my weapons to be weapons, and my tools to be tools. Having one-handed, outside accessible knives makes this a weapon first. But that's a story for another day.
Stuff and nonsense. Why should tools require the use two hands as  well as eye or two to operate? I am far more likely to be using one hand to hold something and only having its mate to fetch my MT than ever needing to use my Waves or Surge as personal defense items, something they would NOT excel at. Not having to look at the tool to find out which blade is falling to hand (or thumb to be exact) is a real advantage if I happen to need to keep my eye(s) on what is being cut. My 2¢. YMMV.

Stuff and nonsense, you say? I mean all of the following respectfully...

When was the last time you had to hold something in position in prep for using a tool on it, when you did not also know ahead of time that you would indeed be required to actually use the tool on it, sir?

Why should tools require the use of two hands, you ask? To that I reply, why then are 90% or more of the multi tools - Including Leatherman - out there needing two hands to open the Plyers, when Leatherman' s signature tool is the Plyers?

I can tell you which blade on my super Tool will be coming out just based on where the little lanyard ring is, and wether the chop-out for the saw is visible to  me. I can see , and FEEL both.

Why two hands for a tool?...here is more on that...Imagine using  a hammer without a nail. That's a two hand job, not that it Leatherman related, but it is tool related. I believe we must hold the bottle before being able to use the bottle opener. Oh, wait, how come a long- shanked screw driver is not given the privilege of having one hand operation...Lord knows I have had to hold many a picture frame against the wall with one hand prior to screwing in the frame hanger...eyeglass repair, wire stripping or cutting when working under the dash or hood (bonnet?) of my truck...drywall screwing, worm gear radiator hose screwing...nut and bolt tightening, staple removing, punching through leather or reeming a hole into a wooden dowell...sawing a small branch, filing a fish hook or even filing my own nails clearly requires two hands with a Leatherman...

OR...stabbing and slicing...

So which of the above do you most often do with your Leatherman, and why isn't THAT tool given one-hand status on more than one model. See what I mean?

Correct, neither the Wave nor the Surge would make great self defense weapons, but let's face it - they would not make bad ones at all in a pinch. And they developed at the exact time that a new generation of pegged or slotted one-hand opening, side clip -in- pocket- wearing "tactical" mini knives were becoming the rage. I applaud Leatherman' s vision and insight to include these types of blades on his tools as well.

There is nothing wrong with one-handed operability of this tool or any other. I like it as well. But the fact remains that it is the KNIVES that are one- hand open on most of these, more so than anything else. Whether you realize it or not , they were developed as tools that also had a tactical edge, so to speak.

Hell, one can make anything in their hands a weapon. I'm just calling it like I see it. When a focus is on speedy, one handed knife-opening, you have more focus on the weapon, that's all. Nothing wrong with that, but that's not strictly a tool.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on June 30, 2017, 07:38:35 AM
But I digress...

Poncho - I have sent Leatherman an email to their main customer service email address, and will surely let you all know what becomes of it. I have never sought anything from them, but have heard that their customer service is as legendary as the tools they create for us.

This Surge is growing on me, to the degree that I would rather make it whole than just carry on with another tool at the moment.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wallace72 on June 30, 2017, 08:02:12 AM
I seriously doubt that Leatherman ever designed their tools with any consideration of them being used as weapons..even auxiliary ones at that. It's just a matter of convenience. Typically blades of any kind are more useful where they can be accessible without unneeded delay whether that be holding a wire with one hand and splicing it with the remaining hand holding the knife or using the serrated knife in a one handed fashion to quickly cut a seatbelt. Besides OHO tools are actually more conservative and less likely to attract attention then unfolding a tool in an attempt to pull out an implement and making a larger public display.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on June 30, 2017, 08:57:07 AM
I love my Surge. When I'm at work, time is money. Oho saves time. Simple. If you can save time in one place, you can use it where it really counts.


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 30, 2017, 11:42:42 AM
This is one of the two reasons I was never into this tool or the wave, or some others. A survival tool, or even an "emergency go- to" tool, should not be designed where parts of it can ever "fall off" and get lot under the truck or in the woods on a mountain.
I wouldn't have thought of a Surge as a "survival tool" (your definition of a survival tool may be different), more a toolbox in the hand.
I do agree with your point about survival (or outdoor) tools and pieces which may become lost though.

My other reason for not being into this type of Leatherman is that I prefer my weapons to be weapons, and my tools to be tools. Having one-handed, outside accessible knives makes this a weapon first. But that's a story for another day.
If I suddenly need to use my Surge as a weapon I guess I would be throwing it.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: aluminated on June 30, 2017, 02:46:58 PM
If I suddenly need to use my Surge as a weapon I guess I would be throwing it.
Meh, just get close and drop it on your opponent's foot. That may be enough.

I thank TB for making my point for me with his extensive list of two-handed operations. Wouldn't it be just swell if some of them could be one-handed? LM took the opportunity to improve functionality of its TOOLS, and a blade is just that. However one chooses to think about or use the tool is up to that individual. However, I do wonder what some may then think about Grandma's paring knife or the the 18" machete (listed under "Tools" by the manufacturer) that I was obliged to carry for years.

In any case, the missing spring seems to be a failure. I'd inspect the holder for a crack or other damage that may have allowed a release of tension (something the user probably already performed) and if all is well, give LM a call. It's no stretch at all to claim that the replacement is their responsibility. If all is not well, then the replacement of the entire holder is their responsibility as well.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 01, 2017, 03:11:15 AM
I seriously doubt that Leatherman ever designed their tools with any consideration of them being used as weapons..even auxiliary ones at that. It's just a matter of convenience. Typically blades of any kind are more useful where they can be accessible without unneeded delay whether that be holding a wire with one hand and splicing it with the remaining hand holding the knife or using the serrated knife in a one handed fashion to quickly cut a seatbelt. Besides OHO tools are actually more conservative and less likely to attract attention then unfolding a tool in an attempt to pull out an implement and making a larger public display.

I respectfully disagree, based on the timing of Leathermans development  of these OHO blades, as well as the fact that  it isn't the Philips head screwdriver that got the OHO treatment.

Nothing says that the wire cannot then be grasped after the blade is opened, rather then grasping  wire and then reaching for the tool. I'm not telling anyone how to cut wire, I'm just stating that it is not likely that the wire truly need to be grasped before you open the blade. Whereas in a self defense situation, you want  a one handed knife pronto. To me it is Crystal clear. Not that there is anything wrong with it. I have a Browning model 810 folding locker. While not technically a OH O, I've learned to use it as one, and love it.

Again, I do like the Surge, and don't mean to be at odds. Just how I see the why of the OH O blades developed on a tool full of many other good tools.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 01, 2017, 03:19:59 AM
Well I just got a Leatherman OHT with OHO Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, OHO can/bottle opener, OHO saw, OHO strap cutter.... I guess I had better learn how to use them as weapons since that is their primary function.  ;) :pok:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 01, 2017, 03:24:10 AM
If I suddenly need to use my Surge as a weapon I guess I would be throwing it.
Meh, just get close and drop it on your opponent's foot. That may be enough.

I thank TB for making my point for me with his extensive list of two-handed operations. Wouldn't it be just swell if some of them could be one-handed? LM took the opportunity to improve functionality of its TOOLS, and a blade is just that. However one chooses to think about or use the tool is up to that individual. However, I do wonder what some may then think about Grandma's paring knife or the the 18" machete (listed under "Tools" by the manufacturer) that I was obliged to carry for years.

In any case, the missing spring seems to be a failure. I'd inspect the holder for a crack or other damage that may have allowed a release of tension (something the user probably already performed) and if all is well, give LM a call. It's no stretch at all to claim that the replacement is their responsibility. If all is not well, then the replacement of the entire holder is their responsibility as well.

Yes, dropping the Surge on an assailant' s foot would probably do it. Too funny. That's a great line. Having moved from PST ii daily carry to the Surge, I certainly can see why.

I have inspected the holder as per your suggestion, and all appears well. I have reached out to Leatherman via email
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 01, 2017, 03:35:17 AM
Well I just got a Leatherman OHT with OHO Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, OHO can/bottle opener, OHO saw, OHO strap cutter.... I guess I had better learn how to use them as weapons since that is their primary function.  ;) :pok:

When the name of he tool is OHT for One Hand Tool, it ought not be any other way.  :twak:   :)

If I am not wrong, the primary reason for its development was for returning service men and women who may have lost an arm or the use of it.

So, how many multis out of the Leatherman lineup can do that? Out of how many in the total lineup ever? Why do you think knives got that treatment, but screw drivers and can openers don't (but for rare occasion)?

Anyway, as I have said, nothing wrong with OHO of knives on these tools. Just stated how I see it and why I delayed getting one. I have it now and like it a lot, if I can ever get this bit driver issue sorted out.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: aluminated on July 01, 2017, 03:42:32 AM
Yes, dropping the Surge on an assailant' s foot would probably do it. Too funny. That's a great line. Having moved from PST ii daily carry to the Surge, I certainly can see why.

I have inspected the holder as per your suggestion, and all appears well. I have reached out to Leatherman via email
Well they better take care of you or there will be some gravitational assault of the dorsum pedis. Please keep us all advised.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 01, 2017, 03:43:06 AM
So, how many multis out of the Leatherman lineup can do that? Out of how many in the total lineup ever? Why do you think knives got that treatment, but screw drivers and can openers don't (but for rare occasion)?

My guess is that Leatherman decided that certain tools such as the knives (and scissors, saw/file on the Surge) would be the most handy to access with one hand where perhaps your other hand is busy holding something.

Also to me it is more about being able to access the most-used tools more easily rather than whether it is with one hand or two.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 01, 2017, 03:44:46 AM
Always drop Leatherman an email and ask them if they would send out one :shrug:  Worse they can say is to send it to them :tu: I don't know if I have ever really heard anyone talk about losing one of these though :think:

Oh and if you email them, let us know the response :salute:

Poncho and everyone

Sent an email to Leatherman customer service yesterday evening, describing the issue briefly. Shellee from Leatherman emailed me back this afternoon and asked for my physical address to send a new spring out. She said it is rare they  send a part out directly but  this is one of those types of occasions.

I gave my address, thanked her, and hit her up for some decals while I was at it. Unfortunately no decals left but she promised my spring would be mailed out before the long holiday.

Will let you know when it arrives and if it puts back together right. Thanks
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: aurabattler on July 01, 2017, 08:18:58 PM
In my experience,  OHO blade on a MT is not a "nice to have" feature but a choice of feature. You pay to have this feature. You pay for the extra cash and weight for this feature. So,  I do think one should consider how he use the tool to decide whether he need the OHO blade or not. I personally don't prefer OHO blade on MT but this is only for my experience. YMMV.

I don't know how to describe but the following situation happened to me too many times which holds me back from carrying the Surge even if I need somehting bigger.

It happened many times when I was setting up some signal and power cables.  I was handling some cables,  some wires,  some zip ties, some duct tape,  some paper and some rope.  You may imagine the situation that I was using the pliers and knife simultaneously. If I am having the Skeletool or Surge with me, what I have to do is close the pliers and open the blades handsomely with one hand,  use the blade,  close it with one hand and the re-engage the pliers. The Skeletool is better as the blade is still accessible with the pliers on. If I only need a quick cut, it can make it but for the Surge, every time I have to open and close and open and close non stop as the knives are all locked when the pliers are engaged. In this situation,  the rebar or even the spirit can be more convenient as I can use the knife without closing the pliers... Yes,  I always have a folder with me for the cutting tasks but I always want to complete the job without pulling out too many tools. If this can be done by a MT,  I want to finish with it. There are always dedicated tools out there but that's not what an MT for.  And it is awkward when the convenient feature becomes a pain.

You may not use your tool in the same style and situation as me thus you may disagree but this is my experience and my story. YMMV.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 03, 2017, 04:41:47 AM
AURABATTLER

You might find it interesting to know...if you open the plyers half way, you can still engage the knife. Then, finish opening the players and then open the knife to lock. That should leave your knife locked open, with your plyers open. A little scary to use, but it can work
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 03, 2017, 04:45:59 AM
Three American Classics. Four if you count me. I took the pics after replacing the coolant pump on the '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 04, 2017, 01:51:06 PM
Such a capable tool. Rarely fails for me at work

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 04, 2017, 05:06:46 PM
Great pic, Sawyer. Advertisement quality.
I've done some work on cars, and other stuff, by am by no means a mechanic per se...pardon my ignorance, but what are those devices in the backdrop?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 04, 2017, 09:45:16 PM
Great pic, Sawyer. Advertisement quality.
I've done some work on cars, and other stuff, by am by no means a mechanic per se...pardon my ignorance, but what are those devices in the backdrop?
Cheers thundah. They are polymeric insulators. They are used for powerlines to insulate conductors from each other or when the cable terminates at a power pole to insulate the conductor from the structure.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 04, 2017, 11:45:04 PM
Nice pic TS.  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 06, 2017, 09:54:35 AM
Go Surge
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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2017, 11:55:51 AM
More great pics TS :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 06, 2017, 11:58:40 AM
It's a Power Surge!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 06, 2017, 01:25:48 PM
Haha cheers. Power Surge is a rad name Syncop8r


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 09, 2017, 12:42:36 AM
It's a Power Surge!

Will Syncop8 be here all zee week?
Should we tip our waitress?

Love it Sync. That's my kind of stuff. I am the king of the "groaner" puns at work, so I really appreciate that. May I use it?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 09, 2017, 12:45:57 AM
Great pic, Sawyer. Advertisement quality.
I've done some work on cars, and other stuff, by am by no means a mechanic per se...pardon my ignorance, but what are those devices in the backdrop?
Cheers thundah. They are polymeric insulators. They are used for powerlines to insulate conductors from each other or when the cable terminates at a power pole to insulate the conductor from the structure.

Thank you for that TSawyer. Did not know they clamped on that way. So, instead of the old blue glass and white ceramic like in your last post...so are these some sort of plastic? Temporary clamp-ons?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 09, 2017, 01:06:08 AM
Always drop Leatherman an email and ask them if they would send out one :shrug:  Worse they can say is to send it to them :tu: I don't know if I have ever really heard anyone talk about losing one of these though :think:

Oh and if you email them, let us know the response :salute:



Poncho and everyone

Sent an email to Leatherman customer service yesterday evening, describing the issue briefly. Shellee from Leatherman emailed me back this afternoon and asked for my physical address to send a new spring out. She said it is rare they  send a part out directly but  this is one of those types of occasions.

I gave my address, thanked her, and hit her up for some decals while I was at it. Unfortunately no decals left but she promised my spring would be mailed out before the long holiday.

Will let you know when it arrives and if it puts back together right. Thanks

To all interested parties...Shellee from Leatherman came through for me. I just received and tested the Surge replacement spring and bit.

The postage on the package was dated the 30th June. Date of my last post about this. She sent it right out and accounting for the Independence Day long weekend, it arrived here today, 8 July. I was anxious, but that's really perfect given it went regular mail. Package included three bit retention springs and a PZ3/R1 double sided bit.

Although I really am liking the Surge a lot, the fact that I used my PST ll to fix the Surge - well that's saying something.

The spring went in using the PST ll smallest screwdriver as a push, as did the PZ3/ R1 bit. I was able to lift the Surge and hold it aloft indefinitely by the bit alone. That made me happy.

So, my thanks to Leatherman, and specifically to Shelled over there. Great tools and customer service. I have sent her a nice email that I hope her supervisor and Mr. Leatherman both see.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: coontz74 on July 09, 2017, 05:24:55 AM
Such a capable tool. Rarely fails for me at work

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Awesome pic!! What did you use to color fill with?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 09, 2017, 10:37:30 AM
It's a Power Surge!
Love it Sync. That's my kind of stuff. I am the king of the "groaner" puns at work, so I really appreciate that. May I use it?

Sure. I think someone else here may have already called theirs a Power Surge?  :think:

To all interested parties...Shellee from Leatherman came through for me. I just received and tested the Surge replacement spring and bit.

Great to hear.  :tu:
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 09, 2017, 11:24:09 AM
Thundah:
Forgot they had clamps on the end mate ... they go in the middle between two poles - clamps on both ends and connect to each wire. Purpose is to maintain separation between wires and prevent clashing during adverse weather, tree limbs falling etc..
They are a type of rubber. Our state has gone away from glass insulators for high voltage. Still some around though. Peace ✌️

Coontz74:
Thanks mate. It's only kids paint from their arts n crafts box at home I stole.
Ducttapetech here on the board has yellow on his, that's where I got the idea.
But it's only water based so it won't last very long. I have been meaning to try some nail polish or model paint like some have recommended to me. :salute:


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on July 09, 2017, 12:01:38 PM
Welcome to the boards coontz74.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 09, 2017, 01:32:35 PM
So, my bit driver has mysteriously gone missing from my Surge. How do you get a replacement? Pretty sure they are not in the 42 bit kits are they?

Tom


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Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: aluminated on July 09, 2017, 03:15:20 PM
So, my bit driver has mysteriously gone missing from my Surge. How do you get a replacement? Pretty sure they are not in the 42 bit kits are they?

Tom


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No, the driver is not in the kit.
LM will fix it or you might try eBay to replace it yourself.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222567514254
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on July 09, 2017, 07:26:42 PM
Anyone have a extra Surge they want to trade for a Swisstool?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 09, 2017, 09:21:49 PM
Thanks aluminated. For now, I'll have to just move the star-flat from my Wave when I want to take out my Surge.
Cheers mate

Tom


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 09, 2017, 11:21:51 PM
So, my bit driver has mysteriously gone missing from my Surge. How do you get a replacement? Pretty sure they are not in the 42 bit kits are they?

How does a bit driver go missing from a Surge? Do you mean the part that aluminated linked to (which is screwed to the tool)?

Just for clarification, this is a Removable Bit Driver (in the middle of the plastic card) which fits onto 3D Phillips screwdrivers (which the Surge does not have):
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 09, 2017, 11:24:27 PM
... and this is the Bit Driver Extender, which is purchased separately and can be inserted into the tool's bit driver (to extend the reach):
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: coontz74 on July 10, 2017, 02:56:51 AM
Welcome to the boards coontz74.   :cheers:

Thanks!! Been around a while but never could get registered. I really enjoy my MT's. Been looking at a Surge is the reason I'm in here. Sorry for derail. Lots of info in here and glad to be here.  :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 10, 2017, 03:49:55 AM
Got this one yesterday :salute: :like:

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 10, 2017, 04:38:53 AM
Nice Poncho!

Well, we know how the tool will hold up. Please let us know if that leather (pleather?) sheath is any better than the molle in your other post
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 10, 2017, 04:41:49 AM
Nice Poncho!

Well, we know how the tool will hold up. Please let us know if that leather (pleather?) sheath is any better than the molle in your other post

It is a very nice sheath but I will still be using the molle if I am carrying it for work ;) Plus this isn't my first Surge as I have the older style one as well :tu: :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 10, 2017, 08:25:42 AM
... and this is the Bit Driver Extender, which is purchased separately and can be inserted into the tool's bit driver (to extend the reach):
Nah man, just the actual 'bit'. Like the ones in the card. The regular star-flat but I have lost


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on July 10, 2017, 02:07:01 PM
Congrats on the new Surge  :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on July 10, 2017, 03:14:31 PM
Nice Surge Poncho!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on July 10, 2017, 03:18:58 PM
Such a capable tool. Rarely fails for me at work

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Nice man! You doped it out nicely.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 10, 2017, 03:31:56 PM
Thanks guys  :tu: I may try and carry it some this week :think: :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 11, 2017, 11:45:26 AM
Got this one yesterday :salute: :like:

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Congrats Poncho. SS has such a clean and classic look :drool:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 11, 2017, 11:48:42 AM

Nice man! You doped it out nicely.
Thanks man. Still needs a proper coat of some good paint. That red was just a trial with crappy water based paint I stole from my kids.
Cheers for the inspiration


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 12, 2017, 03:59:39 AM
So, my bit driver has mysteriously gone missing from my Surge. How do you get a replacement? Pretty sure they are not in the 42 bit kits are they?

Tom

Emailed Leatherman and asked them how do I get a replacement and their response was ' what's your address and we will mail one out today for you'. Still amazed by the outstanding customer service.
Even though it was me that lost the bit, they are sending me out a replacement free of charge! How good
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 12, 2017, 04:19:49 AM
So, my bit driver has mysteriously gone missing from my Surge. How do you get a replacement? Pretty sure they are not in the 42 bit kits are they?

Tom

Emailed Leatherman and asked them how do I get a replacement and their response was ' what's your address and we will mail one out today for you'. Still amazed by the outstanding customer service.
Even though it was me that lost the bit, they are sending me out a replacement free of charge! How good

Good news.  :tu: I hope you told them it was a bit and not a bit driver though.  ;) :pok:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 12, 2017, 09:36:12 AM
So, my bit driver has mysteriously gone missing from my Surge. How do you get a replacement? Pretty sure they are not in the 42 bit kits are they?

Tom

Emailed Leatherman and asked them how do I get a replacement and their response was ' what's your address and we will mail one out today for you'. Still amazed by the outstanding customer service.
Even though it was me that lost the bit, they are sending me out a replacement free of charge! How good

Good news.  :tu: I hope you told them it was a bit and not a bit driver though.  ;) :pok:
Yeah Syn, I explained it a little better in the email. Can't wait to get my Surge back to work :tu:

Hey Poncho, how's that new Surge treating you?


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 12, 2017, 11:52:02 AM
So, my bit driver has mysteriously gone missing from my Surge. How do you get a replacement? Pretty sure they are not in the 42 bit kits are they?

Tom

Emailed Leatherman and asked them how do I get a replacement and their response was ' what's your address and we will mail one out today for you'. Still amazed by the outstanding customer service.
Even though it was me that lost the bit, they are sending me out a replacement free of charge! How good

Good news.  :tu: I hope you told them it was a bit and not a bit driver though.  ;) :pok:
Yeah Syn, I explained it a little better in the email. Can't wait to get my Surge back to work :tu:

Hey Poncho, how's that new Surge treating you?


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Glad they are treating you good with a replacement bit :like: :like:

I am carrying it today so we shall see ;) :D :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on July 12, 2017, 12:10:16 PM
So, my bit driver has mysteriously gone missing from my Surge. How do you get a replacement? Pretty sure they are not in the 42 bit kits are they?

Tom

Emailed Leatherman and asked them how do I get a replacement and their response was ' what's your address and we will mail one out today for you'. Still amazed by the outstanding customer service.
Even though it was me that lost the bit, they are sending me out a replacement free of charge! How good

Good news.  :tu: I hope you told them it was a bit and not a bit driver though.  ;) :pok:
Yeah Syn, I explained it a little better in the email. Can't wait to get my Surge back to work :tu:

Hey Poncho, how's that new Surge treating you?


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Glad they are treating you good with a replacement bit :like: :like:

I am carrying it today so we shall see ;) :D :tu:
Bout time you started to carry it!  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 12, 2017, 07:58:19 PM
And here it is :D I have cut plastic a few times today with it and it is sharp :o Not had to use anything else on it yet but I am sure it is up to the task :salute:

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 13, 2017, 08:50:23 AM
And here it is :D I have cut plastic a few times today with it and it is sharp :o Not had to use anything else on it yet but I am sure it is up to the task :salute:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4321/35492012250_28361929ec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W5iQHG)20170712_103748 (https://flic.kr/p/W5iQHG) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 13, 2017, 11:57:32 AM
Thanks TS :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 14, 2017, 04:49:00 AM
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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on July 19, 2017, 06:03:03 AM
I will soon be joining the club   :)

sellers pic

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 19, 2017, 06:29:25 AM
... and this one https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,48706.0.html   :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on July 19, 2017, 11:24:05 AM
I will soon be joining the club   :)

sellers pic

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Nice Steve! Hopefully you will like as much as I do.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 19, 2017, 11:56:55 AM
Very nice Steve 8) Is this the first tool this style you have :think: Hope you like it and can't wait to hear your thoughts on it :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: T.Sawyer on July 19, 2017, 12:58:55 PM
Great choice Steve I know you will love it 🤠


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on July 19, 2017, 02:16:17 PM
Very nice Steve 8) Is this the first tool this style you have :think: Hope you like it and can't wait to hear your thoughts on it :tu: :like:

I have an OG Wave but I've wanted to check out the Surge for a while. I had one on my E-Bay watch list and forgot about it. I happened to check my list last night and there was only a minute left on the auction. It was up to $63 so I put in a bid of $69 not really thinking I'd win. I got it for $65   :tu:   I don't think the file comes with it and no sheath but I have a sheath that will work, just need to track down a file.

It was advertised as mint so I think I did well  :tu:

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 19, 2017, 04:45:52 PM
Forgot that you had an OG Wave :doh: You will  :like: thw Surge but it is a heavy bugger :ahhh Speaking of which ::) I have my New Surge with me today :tu:

SURGE!!!!!!! :rofl: Older members might get my reference  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JustinCase on July 19, 2017, 06:28:45 PM
Very nice Steve 8) Is this the first tool this style you have :think: Hope you like it and can't wait to hear your thoughts on it :tu: :like:

I have an OG Wave but I've wanted to check out the Surge for a while. I had one on my E-Bay watch list and forgot about it. I happened to check my list last night and there was only a minute left on the auction. It was up to $63 so I put in a bid of $69 not really thinking I'd win. I got it for $65   :tu:   I don't think the file comes with it and no sheath but I have a sheath that will work, just need to track down a file.

It was advertised as mint so I think I did well  :tu:

File and saw for less than 5 bucks with free shipping:  https://www.swissknifeshop.com/leatherman-surge-replacement-saw-and-file
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on July 19, 2017, 10:20:37 PM
Thanks !   :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 19, 2017, 11:06:02 PM
  I don't think the file comes with it and no sheath but I have a sheath that will work, just need to track down a file.

That's no great loss unless they also come out with a different sheath to the bonded leather one I got.

Good score anyway.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on July 19, 2017, 11:32:24 PM
Forgot that you had an OG Wave :doh: You will  :like: thw Surge but it is a heavy bugger :ahhh Speaking of which ::) I have my New Surge with me today :tu:

SURGE!!!!!!! :rofl: Older members might get my reference  :D
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 20, 2017, 12:39:32 AM
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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JustinCase on July 20, 2017, 12:46:11 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4328/35899197051_b23b604a55_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WGhLzi)20170719_164856 (https://flic.kr/p/WGhLzi) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

Wassup!!...Just hanging around?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 20, 2017, 12:48:42 AM
Show content
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Wassup!!...Just hanging around?

You know it 8)

 :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on July 20, 2017, 01:23:56 AM
Forgot that you had an OG Wave :doh: You will  :like: thw Surge but it is a heavy bugger :ahhh Speaking of which ::) I have my New Surge with me today :tu:

SURGE!!!!!!! :rofl: Older members might get my reference  :D

Gonna let us newbies in on it  :pok:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 20, 2017, 01:30:47 AM
Forgot that you had an OG Wave :doh: You will  :like: thw Surge but it is a heavy bugger :ahhh Speaking of which ::) I have my New Surge with me today :tu:

SURGE!!!!!!! :rofl: Older members might get my reference  :D

Gonna let us newbies in on it  :pok:

We had a member years ago that actually lied about his age (ended being banned after many chances ) and several other lies  ::) but he was very hyper about the Surge and would type it out like that :D Anytime I see Surge written that comes to my mind :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on July 20, 2017, 01:50:09 AM
Forgot that you had an OG Wave :doh: You will  :like: thw Surge but it is a heavy bugger :ahhh Speaking of which ::) I have my New Surge with me today :tu:

SURGE!!!!!!! :rofl: Older members might get my reference  :D

Gonna let us newbies in on it  :pok:

We had a member years ago that actually lied about his age (ended being banned after many chances ) and several other lies  ::) but he was very hyper about the Surge and would type it out like that :D Anytime I see Surge written that comes to my mind :D
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Al laughs everytime I say Surge.
 :rofl:
I almost forgot about that kid Poncho!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 20, 2017, 04:24:10 AM
Forgot that you had an OG Wave :doh: You will  :like: thw Surge but it is a heavy bugger :ahhh Speaking of which ::) I have my New Surge with me today :tu:

SURGE!!!!!!! :rofl: Older members might get my reference  :D

Gonna let us newbies in on it  :pok:

We had a member years ago that actually lied about his age (ended being banned after many chances ) and several other lies  ::) but he was very hyper about the Surge and would type it out like that :D Anytime I see Surge written that comes to my mind :D
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Al laughs everytime I say Surge.
 :rofl:
I almost forgot about that kid Poncho!

I think about him every time I see a Surge :ahhh :D :D and I say SURGE!!!!!! in my head :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 21, 2017, 03:41:12 AM
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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on July 22, 2017, 05:28:45 PM
Surge!!!!!      :D

July 22, 2017, 8:58 am   Out for Delivery   MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55437
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on July 22, 2017, 05:32:42 PM
Nice Steve!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 22, 2017, 05:48:34 PM
Dude 8) :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on July 22, 2017, 10:43:54 PM
 :multi:


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: zoidberg on July 22, 2017, 10:50:31 PM
Congrats Steve, now you can go fishing.   :pok:   :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on July 22, 2017, 11:06:12 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 23, 2017, 12:01:26 AM
 :rofl:

Also some very sweet pics 8) :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: LoopCutter on July 23, 2017, 01:43:23 AM
Very nice Steve!

Was there a special on Surges?  Kevin, Poncho and now Steve all have added Surges to their collections.
Did I miss a deal?


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on July 23, 2017, 01:53:22 AM
I won a last minute bid on E-Bay for a great price on mine  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 23, 2017, 04:33:42 AM
Very nice Steve!

Was there a special on Surges?  Kevin, Poncho and now Steve all have added Surges to their collections.
Did I miss a deal?


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Got mine in a store called Bargain Hunt :tu: They have LM from time to time and I go and check them out :cheers: My Dad bought a Rebar, Kick and 2 Fuses at different times for around $20-$25 each (he gave one of the Fuses to me :cheers: ) but the Surge was a bit higher ::) also the only LM they had :D I also bought a couple Kicks at a different time for and kept one and gave the other to my Brother-in-law :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Sparkey on July 23, 2017, 04:57:52 PM
Very nice Steve!

Was there a special on Surges?  Kevin, Poncho and now Steve all have added Surges to their collections.
Did I miss a deal?


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Got mine in a store called Bargain Hunt :tu: They have LM from time to time and I go and check them out :cheers: My Dad bought a Rebar, Kick and 2 Fuses at different times for around $20-$25 each (he gave one of the Fuses to me :cheers: ) but the Surge was a bit higher ::) also the only LM they had :D I also bought a couple Kicks at a different time for and kept one and gave the other to my Brother-in-law :salute:
Groovy. I never knew BH carried LM. Gonna have to make a run over there soon!


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kev D on July 23, 2017, 05:16:07 PM
Congrats Steve  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on July 23, 2017, 05:32:39 PM
So how do you like the Surge Steve?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on July 23, 2017, 05:47:23 PM
I like it a lot Nate    :tu:

 It's definitely a solid tool and everything on mine opens smoothly and easy. The pliers are a little stiff but this thing is in unused condition so I'm sure it will loosen up some with use.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on July 23, 2017, 08:11:11 PM
I like it a lot Nate    :tu:

 It's definitely a solid tool and everything on mine opens smoothly and easy. The pliers are a little stiff but this thing is in unused condition so I'm sure it will loosen up some with use.

 :cheers:
Good deal Steve. I hope it serves you as well as mine has.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on July 29, 2017, 06:13:24 AM
Congrats Steve!

I didn't think I was going to like the outside blade type LMs, but the old Surge has really grown on me. I think it will you, too
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: sergemaster on August 29, 2017, 07:37:21 PM
Amici,
Consider me a also a member, and officially since 2009..

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 29, 2017, 09:41:47 PM
Amici,
Consider me a also a member, and officially since 2009..

Cheers,
Serge

Nice serge :like: welcome to the club :salute: Love that sheath as well :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on August 30, 2017, 04:33:35 PM
Nice Surge, Serge! And yes again on that sheath. I would love one of that quality but without the side slot
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on August 30, 2017, 04:41:32 PM
What the hell did I do?

I *may* have dropped my Surge the other day, and now the saw rests at an odd, upward angle, instead of level with the scale. So the nail Nick at the end of the saw slants upwards, while the nub at the base of the exchanger seems to sit properly against the bottom rail. There appears to be no obstruction in the slot where the saw rests...

Any thoughts? Mods please let me know if this should be a separate topic, but I thought the Surge club would be full of Surge-ical folks who might know.

Please and thank you in advance for any advice
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on August 30, 2017, 05:21:16 PM
Was the saw out when you dropped it. I kinda looks like it is slightly bent. It could just be the pic.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on August 30, 2017, 06:15:16 PM
Is it seated in the holder correctly ?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThundahBeagle on August 30, 2017, 06:26:48 PM
The back of the saw does seem to be on a rising incline from handle to toe, with the toe seeming raised. It seems to sit in the blade exchanger as it should, with the typical wiggle of the older Surge exchanger.

I put the file in - nice. The back, while not necessarily LEVEL with the scale handle ancestral, at least was parallel with it.

Checking against a friend's Surge...his saw remains below profile of the surface near the lock release.

Is everyone else's parallel rather than having the toe rise?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: sergemaster on August 30, 2017, 07:40:09 PM
Amici,
Thanks for the thumbs up on the sheath..  :like:

Believe it or not, it's not a custom job, it's a factory. And it's offered directly from Maglite..

It fits the Surge and ST 300 perfectly, as well as the Swiss-tool. It's not really a good carry method for the Wave, Charge, or any of the mid sized tools. If you do, you will struggle a bit to remove it, especially in a pinch. Reason being, is that the pouch dimensions are better suited for the larger tools. 

The cost, I paid about $21.00 USD with shipping for it. In retrospect after using it for a few days, I feel it was definitely well worth it.. Especially if you like to utilize a M.M. in tandem along with your large sized MT as I occasionally do. Especially when your MM pushes out a nice 272 lumens.

Overall construction is pretty good. The leather is supple, not at all thin, and yet not too thick. The fit and finish if the leather is also quite decent. I noticed that the pouch was breaking in nicely just after a few hours of regular use. It is made of 100% cowhide and right here in the US of A which for a production pouch/sheath I found to be a nice change from the foul smelling sheaths produced south of the border I have encountered lately. The stitching is made with nylon thread. I used a quick pass with some fire to weld any Irish pendants that were visibly present. No need to, but it's a habit I picked up from countless uniform inspections during my time in the service. Along with a quick rub of Huberds shoe grease for protection from the elements while I'm outdoors when in the field.

To make it better, the sheath also has two snaps on the back of the belt loop as so to make it removable from your belt at any given time. If your looking for a good large MT/MM carry combo, I recommend it..

Cheers,
Serge   

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on August 30, 2017, 11:18:59 PM
SURGEmaster  ;)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 31, 2017, 12:52:05 AM
I will have to check that sheath out :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 31, 2017, 12:55:14 AM
Dropping it may have knocked something out of alignment with the saw :think: Because looking at mine the saw sits in there without curling up ???

Hopefully you can get this sorted :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on August 31, 2017, 05:32:11 AM
Amici,
Thanks for the thumbs up on the sheath..  :like:

Believe it or not, it's not a custom job, it's a factory. And it's offered directly from Maglite..

It fits the Surge and ST 300 perfectly, as well as the Swiss-tool. It's not really a good carry method for the Wave, Charge, or any of the mid sized tools. If you do, you will struggle a bit to remove it, especially in a pinch. Reason being, is that the pouch dimensions are better suited for the larger tools. 

The cost, I paid about $21.00 USD with shipping for it. In retrospect after using it for a few days, I feel it was definitely well worth it.. Especially if you like to utilize a M.M. in tandem along with your large sized MT as I occasionally do. Especially when your MM pushes out a nice 272 lumens.

Overall construction is pretty good. The leather is supple, not at all thin, and yet not too thick. The fit and finish if the leather is also quite decent. I noticed that the pouch was breaking in nicely just after a few hours of regular use. It is made of 100% cowhide and right here in the US of A which for a production pouch/sheath I found to be a nice change from the foul smelling sheaths produced south of the border I have encountered lately. The stitching is made with nylon thread. I used a quick pass with some fire to weld any Irish pendants that were visibly present. No need to, but it's a habit I picked up from countless uniform inspections during my time in the service. Along with a quick rub of Huberds shoe grease for protection from the elements while I'm outdoors when in the field.

To make it better, the sheath also has two snaps on the back of the belt loop as so to make it removable from your belt at any given time. If your looking for a good large MT/MM carry combo, I recommend it..

Cheers,
Serge
Thanks for the info! I carry either a large tool and a 272Lumen 2xAA mag or a medium tool with a 111Lumen 2xAAA. The smaller MT with mag brand 2xAAA 111Lumen LED pouch (ordered separately ) is fine size-wise, but the bigger mag and large tool with separate belt holders is cumbersome, so I will be ordering a case like yours very soon!
The Swisstool challenge is over tomorrow and I would like to try that style belt holder out with my Surge and 272Lumen Mag. Both tool and light are top of their game. IMO And when I use the SwissTool, it is cool it will fit too!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: sergemaster on August 31, 2017, 03:34:59 PM
Amici,
Here are some additional shots of the combo sheath from Maglite or your viewing pleasure. Today we have the 300 standing in for the Surge, so my apologies to any thread purists that may be floating about, ready to burn me for heresy at the MT stake!!  :facepalm:

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on August 31, 2017, 08:01:15 PM
Thank you, serge!
Looks awesome with the "surge"( :D) in it with the maglite.
I found them on amazon for $27. Seems like a good deal to me!
I see you store your MT locks down. I store mine locks up, so the break in will be easier for me I believe. I like the construction too!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 31, 2017, 08:52:16 PM
That is a very nice looking sheath :like: :like: Love the quality of the construction :cheers: :tu: Thanks for all the extra pics of it :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 01, 2017, 08:59:10 AM
That is a very nice looking sheath :like: :like: Love the quality of the construction :cheers: :tu: Thanks for all the extra pics of it :tu: :like:
+1!
One question though - how does it hold up in practice e.g. when sitting in a car - is it in the way?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: sergemaster on September 01, 2017, 09:15:08 PM

Dutch_Tooler wrote:

Quote
One question though - how does it hold up in practice e.g. when sitting in a car - is it in the way?

Amici,
For me, I really haven't experienced any real issues. But then again, just remember that this pouch utilizes a snap closure method. So if you do experience any issue as you mentioned, simply undo the snaps and remove the pouch when entering a vehicle or any other type situation.  When on the job or off the clock, I simply just unsnap from my belt, and toss to the side until the next time.. It's just that simple.  :tu: :tu: :tu:

Cheers,
Serge   

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 07, 2017, 06:31:00 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4439/36251196064_eac8ad93d0_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XeoRBN)0907171120~2 (https://flic.kr/p/XeoRBN) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4343/36251195804_a308327c64_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XeoRxj)0907171119_Burst01~2 (https://flic.kr/p/XeoRxj) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on September 07, 2017, 07:50:54 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2017, 05:25:23 PM
:like: :tu:

:hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2017, 05:25:34 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4354/36291236013_e551acf391_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XhW56K)2017-09-08_09-51-46 (https://flic.kr/p/XhW56K) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 09, 2017, 04:34:59 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4392/36308865043_0478c9947c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XjuqAx)0909170816a~2 (https://flic.kr/p/XjuqAx) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 10, 2017, 06:02:24 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4392/36308865043_0478c9947c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XjuqAx)0909170816a~2 (https://flic.kr/p/XjuqAx) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
That pliar head is one of LMs best. IMO
The same plair style is on my Core and in some ways is easier to use than the new style with 154cm replaceable cutters. Great photos and I really like the blue in the recesses on your newer one! I may need to get some enamel paint and get my Surge looking cool too. :multi:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on September 10, 2017, 07:42:32 AM
Anyone have a Surge they can trade. I NEED one!!!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 10, 2017, 04:13:27 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4392/36308865043_0478c9947c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XjuqAx)0909170816a~2 (https://flic.kr/p/XjuqAx) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
That pliar head is one of LMs best. IMO
The same plair style is on my Core and in some ways is easier to use than the new style with 154cm replaceable cutters. Great photos and I really like the blue in the recesses on your newer one! I may need to get some enamel paint and get my Surge looking cool too. :multi:

Thanks :cheers: Yes the plier head of the Surge/Core is a very great one indeed :like: The blue was accomplished with a blue Sharpie :D Just color it in like a 2 year old and then let it dry a few seconds then wipe if off and the recesses will stay blue :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 11, 2017, 05:50:58 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4392/36308865043_0478c9947c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XjuqAx)0909170816a~2 (https://flic.kr/p/XjuqAx) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
That pliar head is one of LMs best. IMO
The same plair style is on my Core and in some ways is easier to use than the new style with 154cm replaceable cutters. Great photos and I really like the blue in the recesses on your newer one! I may need to get some enamel paint and get my Surge looking cool too. :multi:

Thanks :cheers: Yes the plier head of the Surge/Core is a very great one indeed :like: The blue was accomplished with a blue Sharpie :D Just color it in like a 2 year old and then let it dry a few seconds then wipe if off and the recesses will stay blue :tu:
Easy enough indeed! Although I have access to fourty something enamel paints at work, but they would be harder to remove once done. I may try the sharpie and see how it looks, then a more permanent enamel later. TY for the sharpie idea! That'll help me decide on a permanent color later. :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 11, 2017, 08:47:49 PM
No problem :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 11, 2017, 08:48:00 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4394/36981209036_32cd6d5ffb_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YkUn3m)0911170859a (https://flic.kr/p/YkUn3m) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 12, 2017, 05:22:28 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/37044238241_44550b9f17_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YrtpqM)0912170840a~2 (https://flic.kr/p/YrtpqM) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kaput on September 13, 2017, 07:55:00 AM
Such a capable tool. Rarely fails for me at work

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So Poncho you used sharpie on the stainless which looks really cool. Wonder what tsawyer used as that method wouldn't work on his BO, paint maybe? Finger nail polish?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kaput on September 13, 2017, 07:56:28 AM
Oh also, this may be a stupid question. But the surge scissors won't just slide into a wave outside replacing one of the tools right?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 13, 2017, 08:38:01 AM
Oh also, this may be a stupid question. But the surge scissors won't just slide into a wave outside replacing one of the tools right?
As Mr Harris, my geography teacher, always said, "there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers".

I hope mine doesn't fall into the latter category, by the way...
Mentally comparing my Surge and Wave side by side (they are at home) I think you'll find it difficult to fit the Surge scissors inside the Wave's outer bays lengthwise, i.e. without shortening both parts considerably. Even if you did manage the length, I'm not sure the liner lock dimensions are cross-compatible, nor that the Wave outer bays allow for the Surge scissors' thickness. It's no easy drop in at any rate. It's no wonder the Wave scissors are a completely different design, much more compact but quite a bit more fiddly (my opinion).
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 13, 2017, 11:41:44 AM
Correct, that it is a difficult process to make the Surge scissors fit the Wave :ahhh That is why most use the Wingman scissors for the Wave :salute:

Also T.Sawyer used a paint I believe :think: but what kind I can't remember :shrug:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on September 13, 2017, 03:32:04 PM
Does this help answer the question?
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,51510.msg963790.html#msg963790
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2017, 12:48:51 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4403/37220860645_78ffb834f5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YH5D7D)0913171655~3 (https://flic.kr/p/YH5D7D) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4429/37220860845_09b96f07ff_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YH5Db6)0913171655a~2 (https://flic.kr/p/YH5Db6) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on September 14, 2017, 05:40:13 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: kaput on September 14, 2017, 06:29:44 AM
Figures. Thanks guys. I've already done the wingman scissors, it was ok. Better than the onboard scissors. But I like the surge oho ones. I guess that's another reason why they're two separate tools  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 15, 2017, 04:00:27 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4424/37090327951_4e7e8f29eb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YvxChX)2017-09-14_08-28-00 (https://flic.kr/p/YvxChX) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 16, 2017, 12:16:20 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4358/37246703635_9bf3b6e988_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YKn6kr)0915171354_HDR~2 (https://flic.kr/p/YKn6kr) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4358/36848636380_174ed5e00a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y9bTNU)0915171355a~2 (https://flic.kr/p/Y9bTNU) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 16, 2017, 03:37:25 AM
Yes bartender,
My drink of choice is Surge on the rocks. :drool:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 16, 2017, 04:21:08 AM
Yes bartender,
My drink of choice is Surge on the rocks. :drool:

 :D :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on September 16, 2017, 02:57:36 PM
Yes bartender,
My drink of choice is Surge on the rocks. :drool:
Bartender: You sure sir? That's quite a strong drink...
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 16, 2017, 05:21:20 PM
SURGE!!! :D

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4397/36863712860_486fb7ab56_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yawawd)0916171009b~2 (https://flic.kr/p/Yawawd) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 18, 2017, 07:28:11 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4417/37164499281_79e9485828_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YC6LQZ)2017-09-18_11-43-01 (https://flic.kr/p/YC6LQZ) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ToolJoe on September 18, 2017, 07:28:40 PM
Does anybody carry a newer Surge in their pocket?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 19, 2017, 04:20:19 AM
Does anybody carry a newer Surge in their pocket?

They are the same size as the old one and I have been pocket carrying one of those the last couple weekends :tu: No a problem at all :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 19, 2017, 06:34:20 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4382/36487629594_2a225841c7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XAhD4Y)2017-09-19_09-05-05 (https://flic.kr/p/XAhD4Y) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Spartan19 on September 20, 2017, 02:45:38 AM
Oh no! Now I have the urge to get a Surge! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 20, 2017, 02:56:22 AM
Oh no! Now I have the urge to get a Surge! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D
Then your wallet may need a purge! :2tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on September 20, 2017, 03:39:49 AM
Oh no! Now I have the urge to get a Surge! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D
Then your wallet may need a purge! :2tu:
And with this club ye shall merge.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 20, 2017, 04:03:02 AM
Oh no! Now I have the urge to get a Surge! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D
Then your wallet may need a purge! :2tu:
And with this club ye shall merge.
So, he is on the verge? But, he must be willing to splurge to get the Surge! :multi:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on September 20, 2017, 05:43:24 AM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 20, 2017, 01:37:05 PM
:facepalm:
But..but, we as the club of LM Surge, must emerge!  :pok:

Note: I'll stop now. >:D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 20, 2017, 01:45:58 PM
:facepalm:
But..but, we as the club of LM Surge, must emerge!  :pok:

Note: I'll stop now. >:D
Why stop if you feel the urge?  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 20, 2017, 01:48:13 PM
:facepalm:
But..but, we as the club of LM Surge, must emerge!  :pok:

Note: I'll stop now. >:D
Why stop if you feel the urge?  :D
:drink:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on September 20, 2017, 02:55:43 PM
New page :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on September 20, 2017, 02:56:44 PM
And if we fail, then so shall we sing a dirge.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 20, 2017, 07:43:27 PM
And if we fail, then so shall we sing a dirge.
I'm kicking myself for not remebering that word! Nice catch!
These rhymes are a scourge to the Surge!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on September 20, 2017, 11:32:10 PM
I can't help but regurgitate them.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 21, 2017, 02:10:31 AM
 ::)

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 21, 2017, 02:20:19 AM
::)

 :facepalm:
No surge of enthusiasm?
I got all screwed up today with my Surge! :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on September 21, 2017, 04:42:16 AM
::)

 :facepalm:
No surge of enthusiasm?

Perhaps he is allurgic to rhymes.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 21, 2017, 04:56:21 AM
::)

 :facepalm:
No surge of enthusiasm?

Perhaps he is allurgic to rhymes.
:rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 22, 2017, 02:59:44 AM
 ::)

 :D

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4419/37229956481_8e11518698_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YHTfZp)0921171337a_HDR~2 (https://flic.kr/p/YHTfZp) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4370/36560005323_bb80e67262_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XGFzRn)0921171337b_HDR~2 (https://flic.kr/p/XGFzRn) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 23, 2017, 03:23:43 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4486/37252160781_c842fe0ece_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YKR4ya)2017-09-22_05-24-42 (https://flic.kr/p/YKR4ya) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 20, 2017, 03:12:35 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4476/23947991678_64b6080806_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CucHAf)1019171718a (https://flic.kr/p/CucHAf) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 27, 2017, 04:49:28 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4505/26179107469_106d6b578b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FTmLzT)1026171703b (https://flic.kr/p/FTmLzT) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on October 27, 2017, 05:43:39 AM
Nice one !    :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 27, 2017, 11:54:44 AM
Nice one !    :like: :tu:

Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: VICMAN on October 27, 2017, 03:14:43 PM
Good pic Poncho!  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 27, 2017, 08:02:16 PM
Good pic Poncho!  :like:

Thanks VICMAN :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 01, 2017, 11:05:46 AM
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=48706.0

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThePeacent on November 01, 2017, 01:16:01 PM
I urge a pic of the Surge

(https://i.imgur.com/Mh8Imzy.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on April 13, 2018, 04:04:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/JDrdGTXh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Sam Lim on April 13, 2018, 04:20:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/JDrdGTXh.jpg)

 :like: Really love how the BO have worn down!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 14, 2018, 11:49:18 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/JDrdGTXh.jpg)

 :like: Really love how the BO have worn down!

+1 :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on July 27, 2018, 08:06:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/iurdyGwh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 27, 2018, 10:01:57 PM
Yet another fan of the Surge.  :whistle:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: LanWolf on August 10, 2018, 08:43:19 AM
And another fan of the surge here !

Well after reading a lot about the Surge before buying one, i see many people like the oho Knives but struggle to get the one they want out.
I read about rembering that the serrated is on the same side as the saw, or the plain is on the clip side. 
Well there is Something more simple.. the plain edge has a plain edge on top of the thumb hole, the serrated has indentations there.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180810/cbc2edcbeaad2d028885840ddc0858e1.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on August 28, 2018, 09:40:26 AM
Does anyone know if it's possible to buy the carry case / sheath thingy for the saw/file blades separately or if it is included when you buy the replacement blades?

Like this for instance: https://www.multi-tool-store.co.uk/accessories-c34/leatherman-surge-replaceable-saw-file-p865
Product Reference: 931003
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 28, 2018, 01:12:16 PM
I have never seen them for sale by themselves :think: I beleieve they only come with the blades but I could be wrong :dunno: :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on August 28, 2018, 01:14:07 PM
I doubt they would be worth selling.  :think:

Someone here made their own version.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on August 28, 2018, 05:20:45 PM
I doubt they would be worth selling.  :think:

Someone here made their own version.

I believe Kam made one.  Duct tape would be a nice option for a simple effective sheath. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on August 28, 2018, 05:26:53 PM
My modded old style Surge.  I use this mostly at home.  I liked the chisel on the Swisstools so much I made one for this tool.  I also like having an awl. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on August 28, 2018, 05:33:37 PM
Does anyone know if it's possible to buy the carry case / sheath thingy for the saw/file blades separately or if it is included when you buy the replacement blades?

Like this for instance: https://www.multi-tool-store.co.uk/accessories-c34/leatherman-surge-replaceable-saw-file-p865
Product Reference: 931003

I made my own with a scrap of old wallet leather and super glue.

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kampfer on August 28, 2018, 07:46:02 PM
I doubt they would be worth selling.  :think:

Someone here made their own version.

I believe Kam made one.  Duct tape would be a nice option for a simple effective sheath.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,50191.0.html
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on August 28, 2018, 10:47:25 PM
I made my own with a scrap of old wallet leather and super glue.
Nawww it's got its own little hat and everything.  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on August 29, 2018, 11:27:34 PM
Busted the pocket clip on my Surge in half again! That’s three and counting.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on August 30, 2018, 12:34:34 AM
Busted the pocket clip on my Surge in half again! That’s three and counting.  :facepalm:

3 Surge pocket clips and 3 Style PS sissors springs.  How the heck did the clip bust? 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on August 30, 2018, 01:03:04 AM
Busted the pocket clip on my Surge in half again! That’s three and counting.  :facepalm:

3 Surge pocket clips and 3 Style PS sissors springs.  How the heck did the clip bust?

I keep catching it on the foot board of my bed frame.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: mtoolman on September 04, 2018, 10:50:25 PM
Got a new Surge in black. But I saw  somewhere you are not supposed to do food prep with black Surge, as it is harmful to your health.
So could it be only used as outdoor tools? What if it is the Apocalypse, and the Surge is the only tool you have in your pcket, and caught some Trout from the pond?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on September 05, 2018, 12:02:27 AM
Got a new Surge in black. But I saw  somewhere you are not supposed to do food prep with black Surge, as it is harmful to your health.
So could it be only used as outdoor tools? What if it is the Apocalypse, and the Surge is the only tool you have in your pcket, and caught some Trout from the pond?

Yes, you should not use black oxide coating to do food prep but if you did it’s not going to have a immediate effect or any effect you would probably notice for quite some time. If it came down to a apocolypse I think the black oxide coating would be the least of your worries.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: mtoolman on September 05, 2018, 11:42:15 PM
Anyone else lose that stupid retaining spring for the bit driver?

This is one of the two reasons I was never into this tool or the wave, or some others. A survival tool, or even an "emergency go- to" tool, should not be designed where parts of it can ever "fall off" and get lot under the truck or in the woods on a mountain.

I went against my better judgement and nougat this used because it is otherwise robust, and the price was great.

My other reason for not being into this type of Leatherman is that I prefer my weapons to be weapons, and my tools to be tools. Having one-handed, outside accessible knives makes this a weapon first. But that's a story for another day.

Now that I have it, I really like it. But the bit driver sits useless. I bought a replacement set of bits, only to realize the spring is gone.

Anyone have a source for one of those?

Sorry I am a newbie in LM Surge, and just got one for myself.
But I am not sure what retaining spring, and how it could go missing.
I am looking at my Surge's bit driver holder, but I cannot see any spring.
I just got it new 2 days ago, and it all seems working OK.

But I cannot  see any spring in the bit driver holder on my Surge.

Could you please upload photos for it? Thanks.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Antti Lammi on September 06, 2018, 05:59:27 AM
Anyone else lose that stupid retaining spring for the bit driver?

This is one of the two reasons I was never into this tool or the wave, or some others. A survival tool, or even an "emergency go- to" tool, should not be designed where parts of it can ever "fall off" and get lot under the truck or in the woods on a mountain.

I went against my better judgement and nougat this used because it is otherwise robust, and the price was great.

My other reason for not being into this type of Leatherman is that I prefer my weapons to be weapons, and my tools to be tools. Having one-handed, outside accessible knives makes this a weapon first. But that's a story for another day.

Now that I have it, I really like it. But the bit driver sits useless. I bought a replacement set of bits, only to realize the spring is gone.

Anyone have a source for one of those?

Sorry I am a newbie in LM Surge, and just got one for myself.
But I am not sure what retaining spring, and how it could go missing.
I am looking at my Surge's bit driver holder, but I cannot see any spring.
I just got it new 2 days ago, and it all seems working OK.

But I cannot  see any spring in the bit driver holder on my Surge.

Could you please upload photos for it? Thanks.
He means this spring

Only Tools Matters

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 06, 2018, 06:05:24 AM
I've read about that spring falling out a few times. But, with three New Waves, three Charges, and two Surges; I haven't had one go missing or fall out. :think:

Maybe contact Leatherman and see if they will send you a couple of new springs? :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: mtoolman on September 09, 2018, 09:42:40 AM
Got a new Surge in black. But I saw  somewhere you are not supposed to do food prep with black Surge, as it is harmful to your health.
So could it be only used as outdoor tools? What if it is the Apocalypse, and the Surge is the only tool you have in your pcket, and caught some Trout from the pond?

Yes, you should not use black oxide coating to do food prep but if you did it’s not going to have a immediate effect or any effect you would probably notice for quite some time. If it came down to a apocolypse I think the black oxide coating would be the least of your worries.

What about opening the food cans with the BO Surge can opener, and eat the content then? Surely the BO can opener will be in contact with the food while opening?

Another thing - when tools arrive from the suppliers, they all have some type of oils on the blades. Should they be cleaned off in washing up liquid before using for food prep?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: mtoolman on September 09, 2018, 09:44:03 AM
Anyone else lose that stupid retaining spring for the bit driver?

This is one of the two reasons I was never into this tool or the wave, or some others. A survival tool, or even an "emergency go- to" tool, should not be designed where parts of it can ever "fall off" and get lot under the truck or in the woods on a mountain.

I went against my better judgement and nougat this used because it is otherwise robust, and the price was great.

My other reason for not being into this type of Leatherman is that I prefer my weapons to be weapons, and my tools to be tools. Having one-handed, outside accessible knives makes this a weapon first. But that's a story for another day.

Now that I have it, I really like it. But the bit driver sits useless. I bought a replacement set of bits, only to realize the spring is gone.

Anyone have a source for one of those?

Sorry I am a newbie in LM Surge, and just got one for myself.
But I am not sure what retaining spring, and how it could go missing.
I am looking at my Surge's bit driver holder, but I cannot see any spring.
I just got it new 2 days ago, and it all seems working OK.

But I cannot  see any spring in the bit driver holder on my Surge.

Could you please upload photos for it? Thanks.
He means this spring

Only Tools Matters

Thanks for the photo. I didn't even know it was there.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on September 09, 2018, 01:55:37 PM
Got a new Surge in black. But I saw  somewhere you are not supposed to do food prep with black Surge, as it is harmful to your health.
So could it be only used as outdoor tools? What if it is the Apocalypse, and the Surge is the only tool you have in your pcket, and caught some Trout from the pond?

Yes, you should not use black oxide coating to do food prep but if you did it’s not going to have a immediate effect or any effect you would probably notice for quite some time. If it came down to a apocolypse I think the black oxide coating would be the least of your worries.

What about opening the food cans with the BO Surge can opener, and eat the content then? Surely the BO can opener will be in contact with the food while opening?

Another thing - when tools arrive from the suppliers, they all have some type of oils on the blades. Should they be cleaned off in washing up liquid before using for food prep?

When BO tools are new they shed excess BO, they should be wiped or washed thoroughly and then pivots oiled. I don't think the occasional use of the can opener or the blade will do you any harm.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 25, 2018, 06:16:53 PM
I will be part of the Surge club soon
Just bought this beautiful looking Surge
It is on sale and is cheaper than the BO version :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 26, 2018, 02:58:38 AM
Nice :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 26, 2018, 12:23:36 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 28, 2018, 02:06:36 PM
 :woohoo:   Just got the Surge delivered  :mail:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThePeacent on September 28, 2018, 02:32:51 PM
:woohoo:   Just got the Surge delivered  :mail:

pocket rocket!  :gimme: :multi:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 28, 2018, 02:37:24 PM
:woohoo:   Just got the Surge delivered  :mail:

pocket rocket!  :gimme: :multi:
Thanks TP  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on September 28, 2018, 03:36:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vj8RBafh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 28, 2018, 03:43:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vj8RBafh.jpg)

Funny looking SURGE :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 28, 2018, 03:43:46 PM
Is that the new lightweight model :o

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 28, 2018, 03:55:57 PM
 :dunno:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on September 28, 2018, 03:57:13 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 28, 2018, 03:58:36 PM
 :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on September 28, 2018, 04:20:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vj8RBafh.jpg)
:facepalm:

Nice pic anyways Steve.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 28, 2018, 04:22:51 PM
 :iagree: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 03, 2018, 03:19:30 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 16, 2018, 05:40:09 PM
The Surge today  :tu:
Does anyone carry their Surge on a Sunday
Or do you carry something lighter for the weekend  :think: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Glockfan on October 16, 2018, 06:25:30 PM
Cool shot Speed.   :tu:   That black clip looks awesome  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 16, 2018, 06:29:03 PM
Cool shot Speed.   :tu:   That black clip looks awesome  :like:
Thanks Glockfan  :cheers:
It didn’t look right with the silver clip  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 18, 2018, 04:26:03 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on October 18, 2018, 09:47:30 PM
 :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 18, 2018, 09:48:50 PM
Thanks  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 21, 2018, 03:58:40 PM
The SURGE for Sunday  :tu:
Excellent for around the house when things need fixing  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 21, 2018, 04:36:04 PM
The SURGE for Sunday  :tu:
Excellent for around the house when things need fixing  :D

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 21, 2018, 04:58:28 PM
Thanks P :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 04, 2018, 06:32:30 PM
The Surge for Sunday  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on November 04, 2018, 06:49:25 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 04, 2018, 08:38:43 PM
Thanks Steve  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: marko14 on November 04, 2018, 11:30:00 PM
For last two days i was convinced that i want Wave,now i want Surge again,aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,definitely Surge won,great photos everyone.

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 12:15:06 AM
I prefer the Surge as it’s bigger than the Wave  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: marko14 on November 05, 2018, 08:28:55 AM
I prefer the Surge as it’s bigger than the Wave  :tu:
To be honest i don't know why i prefer Surge,but i do need to let my brain cool  for couple of days and then will decide.

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: mtoolman on November 05, 2018, 10:45:09 AM
I prefer bigger and heavier tools, feels more like grown men's proper tools rather than toy.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 12:27:24 PM
 :iagree: :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 02:29:47 PM
Using the Surge again today  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Glockfan on November 05, 2018, 03:15:16 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 03:22:21 PM
Thanks  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on November 05, 2018, 04:11:26 PM
I prefer the Surge as it’s bigger than the Wave  :tu:
To be honest i don't know why i prefer Surge,but i do need to let my brain cool  for couple of days and then will decide.

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To help or make things more confusing let me offer the following;

Surge. Bigger and beefier.
154CM wire cutters. 
Blade exchanger.  Lots of options to materials you can cut.
Awl.
Bit driver.  Add bit card and you've now got solutions to many screw types.  Add Bit extender and you've got even more options with 1/4 bits and ratcheting possibilities. 
OHO Scissors.  Large scissors might I add.

Wave. Compact as compared to Surge. 
154CM wire cutter ONLY with + model.
Bit driver.  Same as Surge. 
Scissors.  Smaller but very capable. 
Small bit driver. 

I'll stop there. 

Basically you can't loose with either choice IMO.  It comes down to the finer points and WEIGHT.   
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kev D on November 05, 2018, 04:13:18 PM
Using the Surge again today  :tu:

Very nice  :tu:

I must treat myself to a BO one, one of these days
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 04:28:00 PM
Using the Surge again today  :tu:

Very nice  :tu:

I must treat myself to a BO one, one of these days
Thanks Kev :cheers:

I was going to get the BO Surge
But then I saw the black and silver one
on sale but otherwise definitely the BO Surge  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: marko14 on November 05, 2018, 04:34:16 PM
I prefer the Surge as it’s bigger than the Wave  :tu:
To be honest i don't know why i prefer Surge,but i do need to let my brain cool  for couple of days and then will decide.

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To help or make things more confusing let me offer the following;

Surge. Bigger and beefier.
154CM wire cutters. 
Blade exchanger.  Lots of options to materials you can cut.
Awl.
Bit driver.  Add bit card and you've now got solutions to many screw types.  Add Bit extender and you've got even more options with 1/4 bits and ratcheting possibilities. 
OHO Scissors.  Large scissors might I add.

Wave. Compact as compared to Surge. 
154CM wire cutter ONLY with + model.
Bit driver.  Same as Surge. 
Scissors.  Smaller but very capable. 
Small bit driver. 

I'll stop there. 

Basically you can't loose with either choice IMO.  It comes down to the finer points and WEIGHT.   
Thank you,my first opinion was,since i have OHT i need something more compact,but Surge have more tools and ofcourse the look,dammmmnn  that BO Surge

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 04:44:34 PM
I think you will like the Surge marko   :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: marko14 on November 05, 2018, 04:50:36 PM
I think you will like the Surge marko   :tu:
I agree, cheers

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on November 05, 2018, 04:54:12 PM
I'll just leave this here......  :whistle:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 05:05:44 PM
Nice one Aloha  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on November 05, 2018, 05:35:44 PM
Thank you.  The Surge has been a great companion over the years.  I am not using them as much as I once did but there is one on my coffee table at the ready.  Its an older model with some minor modding.  Large driver was turned into a chisel. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 05:47:04 PM
I would like to do some mods on the Surge  :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on November 05, 2018, 05:52:02 PM
The New Surge ticked a lot of boxes for me.  My old Surge was take apart to use the BE for my Mini Surge Wave Mod.  I also used the Awl.  I was lucky to have found a beat up Surge so I put my old Surge back together.  I didn't need the large driver and wanted a chisel.  I debated on taking out the serrated blade and finding a suitable pry bar but for around the house I decided its not needed. 

IMO the Wave is the tool that screams for mods.  What would you like to do to your Surge? 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 06:56:56 PM
The New Surge ticked a lot of boxes for me.  My old Surge was take apart to use the BE for my Mini Surge Wave Mod.  I also used the Awl.  I was lucky to have found a beat up Surge so I put my old Surge back together.  I didn't need the large driver and wanted a chisel.  I debated on taking out the serrated blade and finding a suitable pry bar but for around the house I decided its not needed. 

IMO the Wave is the tool that screams for mods.  What would you like to do to your Surge? 
Not sure yet  :think:
But I would like to remove the normal blade
and maybe fit another jigsaw blade exchanger in its place :tu:

And to the Wave I want to fit the Surge scissors  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: marko14 on November 05, 2018, 08:00:15 PM
First thank you both for being involved in my decision, great photo Aloha,something that i would do with modifying Surge is to replace it saw with one from the Wave,let's be real that big tool requires bigger saw.

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 08:23:49 PM
The good thing about the Surge is that
you have the jigsaw blade exchanger
And you can get longer jigsaw blades that fit the Surge  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: marko14 on November 05, 2018, 08:43:39 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ThePeacent on November 06, 2018, 04:58:58 PM

IMO the Wave is the tool that screams for mods.  What would you like to do to your Surge? 




Not sure yet  :think:


plain old Surgery  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 06, 2018, 05:00:57 PM

IMO the Wave is the tool that screams for mods.  What would you like to do to your Surge? 




Not sure yet  :think:


plain old Surgery  :D
:rofl: :rofl: who else but TP :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 11, 2018, 12:28:30 PM
The Surge  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 11, 2018, 01:17:15 PM
I posted about my SAK sleeping on duty (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65916.msg1806449.html#msg1806449) and was going to reprimand him, but my Surge whispered "Over here." It was only then that I realized the my Surge had taken over the night watch and allow my ever faithful SAK to get some much needed sleep....

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4844/45825777111_e24a4f05d6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cPt5Zn)MTO_LMSurge_01 (https://flic.kr/p/2cPt5Zn) by Grandpa Patch (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95406299@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 11, 2018, 01:33:31 PM
 :rofl: good one  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 11, 2018, 04:04:23 PM
Great pics Ws and Grandpa :like: I need to get mine out and carry it :think: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 11, 2018, 04:16:35 PM
 :pok: you should P :cheers: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 13, 2018, 01:52:43 PM
The Surge today  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 14, 2018, 02:43:19 PM
Thursdays is going to be Thursday Surgeday  :cheers:
Here is the link if anyone is interested
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79662.0.html
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 30, 2018, 12:59:04 PM
Finally remembered to carry the Surge on the 3rd week :angel: :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on November 30, 2018, 01:56:42 PM
Good one Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMW on December 17, 2018, 10:40:56 PM
Hi Guys and Girls.

So I just bought a new Surge and must say I do like this tool, the weight feels good and with a decent belt and carry case should be good.

What are peoples thoughts on replacing one of the blades with another quick change tool or some other item (full size file) etc.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kev D on December 17, 2018, 10:51:55 PM
I've left all mine factory standard
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on December 17, 2018, 10:56:57 PM
I would like to replace the
blades with something else
Just not sure with what  :think:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: taropal on January 02, 2019, 11:27:11 PM
Hi Guys and Girls.

So I just bought a new Surge and must say I do like this tool, the weight feels good and with a decent belt and carry case should be good.

What are peoples thoughts on replacing one of the blades with another quick change tool or some other item (full size file) etc.

i have carried my surge for 3 - 4 years now. just changed the fixed medium flathead screw driver to the eyeglasses wave version. everything else still factory.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 03, 2019, 12:17:40 AM
Nice one taropal  :like:
Glad you still like the Surge after 4 years
It is a very good MT for most jobs  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2019, 02:31:06 AM
Nice one taropal  :like:
Glad you still like the Surge after 4 years
It is a very good MT for most jobs  :tu:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: taropal on January 03, 2019, 02:51:53 AM
Nice one taropal  :like:
Glad you still like the Surge after 4 years
It is a very good MT for most jobs  :tu:

 :iagree: :like:

Thanks! a few photos of my dependable Surge and Mini Surge (incomplete / preview).
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2019, 03:02:09 AM
Great pics and I love both of them  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 03, 2019, 12:23:08 PM
Very nice taropal :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 18, 2019, 11:53:40 AM
Happy to be joining you gentlemen


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190118/c6653171af552569844cdc876d237892.jpg)

Since I designed all my bits to be modular with leathermans, all my stuff fits on my Surge as well

All I did to my Custom 3D bit holder was to put some heat shrink around it to match the BO.
 
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190118/afe1cd141c3a55d2175e4ecc7ec98a69.jpg)

Only modification I had to do to the sheath was to make two holes and wrap two mini cable ties through them, to fit my custom bit driver

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 18, 2019, 12:39:39 PM
Great work MMR  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 18, 2019, 01:19:06 PM
Great work MMR  :tu: :like:

 :iagree: and welcome to the club :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on January 18, 2019, 03:25:20 PM
Great work MMR  :tu: :like:

 :iagree: and welcome to the club :cheers: :like:


+1   :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on January 18, 2019, 03:33:52 PM
I never get tires of seeing a BO Surge.  Looks great now and with time and use it'll just get better looking.  Enjoy and congrats. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 18, 2019, 03:55:47 PM
I never get tires of seeing a BO Surge.  Looks great now and with time and use it'll just get better looking.  Enjoy and congrats.

Oh trust me when I say; neither can I

“Usage patina” or “beausage” as we establish in the “well worn multitools” thread; is the holy grail


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on January 18, 2019, 05:05:06 PM
I never get tires of seeing a BO Surge.  Looks great now and with time and use it'll just get better looking.  Enjoy and congrats.

Oh trust me when I say; neither can I

“Usage patina” or “beausage” as we establish in the “well worn multitools” thread; is the holy grail


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I like to call it  " patinage "    As in that mutitool has some sweet patinage   :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 18, 2019, 05:36:43 PM
I never get tires of seeing a BO Surge.  Looks great now and with time and use it'll just get better looking.  Enjoy and congrats.

Oh trust me when I say; neither can I

“Usage patina” or “beausage” as we establish in the “well worn multitools” thread; is the holy grail


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I like to call it  " patinage "    As in that mutitool has some sweet patinage   :D

Ah okay..”patinage” ...I like it, I’ll note that down in my dictionary


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Sam Lim on January 18, 2019, 06:40:32 PM
Yeah. BO tools age beautifully. I got this used BO surge a while back. Didn't quite use it myself. The worn look of it was the reason I bought it.  :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/S583Lt3.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 18, 2019, 06:44:32 PM
Yeah. BO tools age beautifully. I got this used BO surge a while back. Didn't quite use it myself. The worn look of it was the reason I bought it.  :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/S583Lt3.jpg)

Okay wow...that almost makes me want to grab a light grid piece of sand paper and go to town on mine....those are absolutely gorgeous


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 18, 2019, 09:05:34 PM
Sweet pic, Sam :like: I agree that a well used tool has a nice look of character to it :cheers: Mine isn't quite there yet but if I continue to carry it a time or 2 a week then it will get there :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/574UzNWh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 24, 2019, 09:03:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/L77tSSgh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 24, 2019, 10:05:16 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190124/bae1670fbb1cd245a64297cde133eb9a.jpg)


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 24, 2019, 11:14:50 PM
Excellent pics Poncho and MMR  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 25, 2019, 01:11:17 AM
Thanks Ws :hatsoff: and great pic MMR :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 25, 2019, 03:16:28 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190125/d45c33e98e26152d12307cbbe98c7a13.jpg)


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 25, 2019, 03:20:36 PM
Nice selection of hex and flat bits MMR  :like:  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 25, 2019, 03:51:59 PM
Nice selection of hex and flat bits MMR  :like:  :tu:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 25, 2019, 03:57:22 PM
Nice selection of hex and flat bits MMR  :like:  :tu:

Thank you kind sir

There are both metric and imperial hex drivers, but also philips, flat, torx and square bits, all in variations of 2D, 3D and the long 2D MUT bits




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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 25, 2019, 04:05:10 PM
Should have it all covered with with all those bits  :like:
Did you mod the hex bit holder
to work with the flat bit holder :think: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 25, 2019, 04:07:40 PM
Should have it all covered with with all those bits  :like:
Did you mod the hex bit holder
to work with the flat bit holder
:think: :tu:

Not sure what you mean, sorry  :dwts: :shrug:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 25, 2019, 04:13:44 PM
On your pic you have the flat bit holder on the Surge out with a hex bit holder holding the gold hex bit
I thought you might have filled the hex bit holder to fit the flat bit holder on the Surge  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 25, 2019, 04:14:19 PM
I hope that makes any sense  :dunno:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 25, 2019, 04:21:45 PM
On your pic you have the flat bit holder on the Surge out with a hex bit holder holding the gold hex bit
I thought you might have filled the hex bit holder to fit the flat bit holder on the Surge  :tu:


If you remember from my Rebar thread, this is the Custom 2D-to-3D bit adaptor I made?

I have just wrapped it in black heat shrink to match the BO

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190125/25d6c97c8f0059c0fd3bff78b37e7611.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190125/d01deb4814dd1d0c861ae7cbad9a580d.jpg)

Not sure if that answered your question or if I should perhaps not read replies after a few shots of snaps?


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 25, 2019, 04:23:12 PM
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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 25, 2019, 04:40:09 PM
Nice job looks good with the heat shrink  :tu: :like:
I do remember seeing the bit adapter now  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 28, 2019, 05:07:48 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190128/74cd541bf3b6ebc97749c55d6523d700.jpg)


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 28, 2019, 05:16:02 PM
Two more days and I can use the Surge again  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 28, 2019, 05:17:05 PM
Do you use a pouch for the Surge and bits MMR  :think: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 28, 2019, 05:44:06 PM
Do you use a pouch for the Surge and bits MMR  :think: :tu:

I use a Frankensteinfabulous sheath consisting of a LM Surge leather sheath and a LM Rebar sheath cable tied together.

Looks like butthole, but it works....and unlike the €100 custom sheaths ...this one was free, as I just used what I had laying around.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190128/2f4f6d1cc10d743a504c7ab3e76b0225.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190128/05b15375bfb4c5d7c169864e860d2a81.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190128/ce3260f0f714c551b1897616e9d3ffc7.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190128/e37a26180f94bc33cee61242b6dc03cb.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190128/183fa90853ab817dca75240055db8e5b.jpg)



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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 28, 2019, 05:48:24 PM
Good one MMR as long as it works than who cares  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 28, 2019, 05:52:29 PM
Good one MMR as long as it works than who cares  :cheers: :like:

That’s the thing, it works for me and it was free...so hey :cheers:


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 28, 2019, 05:56:31 PM
I like free :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 28, 2019, 06:10:20 PM
I like free :D

Me too...it’s my favorite price


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 28, 2019, 06:11:13 PM
 :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 28, 2019, 06:30:07 PM
Nice solution and thanks for the pics :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 29, 2019, 07:01:09 PM
I am starting a 30 day LM Surge Challenge in April
Any generation Surge or modded Surge is welcome
if anyone is interested to join than click on the link:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80444.0.html
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 31, 2019, 06:17:43 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NIyQNa8h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ThVWx6kh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on January 31, 2019, 06:27:16 PM
Very nice pics Poncho  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 31, 2019, 07:20:36 PM
Thanks Ws :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on January 31, 2019, 07:59:15 PM
Nice pics !    :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 31, 2019, 08:14:24 PM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on January 31, 2019, 08:29:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NIyQNa8h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ThVWx6kh.jpg)

Nice pics Poncho!


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 01, 2019, 12:05:34 AM
Thanks MMR  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on February 02, 2019, 03:26:10 PM
I wanted to give mine a personal touch, so I swapped over the sharpened silver colored cutters from my Rebar.

Let me know what you all think.

Looks better in person.

Also I am kind of surprised with how the BO coating wears on it, it’s really not as tough as I thought...hmm

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190202/7ad3ef0510b06e171e52dba401461071.jpg)

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on February 02, 2019, 03:28:21 PM
I like it  :tu: :like:
My Surge has rub marks on the pliers as well  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on February 02, 2019, 03:29:27 PM
BO is only a coating unfortunately  :(
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on February 02, 2019, 03:37:35 PM
I like it  :tu: :like:
My Surge has rub marks on the pliers as well  :facepalm:

Just gives it that sort of personal touch ...just to “stand out from the crowd”

Anyway, my coating is also starting to wear on the bottom of the handles....not that mine is a show piece, it is bought to be used, but still, the coating just doesn’t seem much tougher than if it was painted

But either way, I love my Surge, I’d say it is the best MT I have had so far


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on February 02, 2019, 03:40:04 PM
Well to be honest, I don’t mind a bit of patina / beausage marks anyway


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on February 02, 2019, 03:41:39 PM
At least you can see it’s been used  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2019, 03:48:43 PM
BO is really only meant to keep something from rusting anyways :salute: it is actually a type of controlled rust :D Some of mine have the rub marks as well but after a while the tool gets a nice worn look and I like that look :like:

The SS cutter swap is a good way to be able to tell yours apart from anyone else that may have one as well :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on February 02, 2019, 03:49:21 PM
At least you can see it’s been used  :D

Exactly........and if we are honest; that is what they are for


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on February 02, 2019, 03:51:33 PM
BO is really only meant to keep something from rusting anyways :salute: it is actually a type of controlled rust :D Some of mine have the rub marks as well but after a while the tool gets a nice worn look and I like that look :like:

The SS cutter swap is a good way to be able to tell yours apart from anyone else that may have one as well :cheers:

Me too, I prefer the worn look as well :tu:

And thanks for sharing your thoughts :cheers:


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 14, 2019, 06:42:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vdPI5Ljh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on February 14, 2019, 07:20:22 PM
Nice pic Poncho  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on February 14, 2019, 07:24:24 PM
Forgot about this thread  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/t8MgVgVh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 14, 2019, 11:42:38 PM
Thanks Ws :hatsoff: and great pic :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on February 15, 2019, 12:12:58 AM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 15, 2019, 12:18:43 AM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on February 15, 2019, 09:17:44 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/8eUrgfv.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/dfiGwgM.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 15, 2019, 12:45:39 PM
Great carry, RP :like: What all is in the sheath BTW :think: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on February 15, 2019, 12:51:33 PM
 :cheers:
Surge, Coast G19, Campo Marzio sketch pencil, LM bit kit, the diamond file, two security Torx 10 L-wrenches, and a tiny plastic card for scraping. :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on February 15, 2019, 01:03:32 PM
Nice setup RP :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ReamerPunch on February 15, 2019, 02:09:21 PM
Thanks! :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 15, 2019, 06:51:54 PM
Nice setup RP :tu: :like:

 :iagree: and thanks for letting us know :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on February 21, 2019, 05:53:57 PM
Carrying the Surge for Thursday Surgeday  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/2jg9Ieeh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2019, 06:06:06 PM
Great pic Ws :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on February 21, 2019, 06:14:10 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2019, 06:15:44 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on February 21, 2019, 09:59:19 PM
                         


                          (https://i.imgur.com/LpMlq11h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: ducttapetech on February 21, 2019, 10:02:40 PM
Nice pic Steve!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on February 21, 2019, 10:12:09 PM
 :iagree: Nice one Steve  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on February 21, 2019, 11:32:32 PM
Thanks guys !  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 22, 2019, 01:40:29 AM
Great pic Steve :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on February 22, 2019, 02:23:32 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 14, 2019, 04:26:04 PM
 :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/4kEnjVdh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on March 14, 2019, 04:33:15 PM
Nice pic P :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on March 14, 2019, 04:34:16 PM
The Surge for Thursday Surgeday today  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/L24Dbhqh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 14, 2019, 04:48:12 PM
Thanks Ws :hatsoff: and I love that pic of yours :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on March 14, 2019, 04:50:48 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 18, 2019, 04:14:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/W2F3F8wh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ul4x5qhh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on April 18, 2019, 04:23:00 PM
Nice pics Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 18, 2019, 05:05:53 PM
Thanks Ws :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on April 18, 2019, 10:29:14 PM
Wait that's not blue lettering.... or is that a new Surge you did that to?  :think:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 19, 2019, 04:31:59 AM
That is my OG Surge that I have had for years ;) The other one I have had for over a year now and it has the blue lettering :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 19, 2019, 04:36:47 AM
Reply 431 was the first instance of my New SURGE (so in July I will have had that one for 2 years :o ) and reply 449 is the first pic in this thread of it with the blue lettering :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on April 19, 2019, 05:43:50 AM
And have you blackened the lettering of your OG one above?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 19, 2019, 11:55:21 AM
Yes, but that was done years ago and it has faded a lot from what it once was :D Guess it is time to redo it maybe :think: :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on April 19, 2019, 12:05:09 PM
It looks good anyway.  :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 19, 2019, 12:08:27 PM
Thanks buddy :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 19, 2019, 04:19:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/hwhwsKch.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on April 19, 2019, 04:38:45 PM
Cool pic Poncho  8) :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 19, 2019, 04:39:54 PM
Thanks Ws  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on April 19, 2019, 04:41:38 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: countrydirt on July 31, 2019, 07:12:38 PM
My 2007 model is on the way back to Oregon for scissor replacement (for the 2nd time).  Hopefully I'll see it next week.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on July 31, 2019, 07:17:12 PM
What happened with the scissors countrydirt :think:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: countrydirt on July 31, 2019, 07:56:09 PM
The spring just quit contacting the blade and rendered them useless. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on July 31, 2019, 08:55:00 PM
The spring just quit contacting the blade and rendered them useless. 

And did this happened both times
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on July 31, 2019, 09:06:08 PM
The spring just quit contacting the blade and rendered them useless.

Out of curiosity; what did you do that caused this to happen?




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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: countrydirt on August 01, 2019, 01:57:20 AM
I opened the tool and tried to cut paper. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 01, 2019, 12:04:38 PM
SO paper strikes again :facepalm: I am guessing the rivet was loose of the scissors or else it would have surely cut paper :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on August 01, 2019, 01:25:21 PM
Yeah what cheat code did you use to make paper beat scissors in Rock, Paper, Scissors?


Joking aside; you are not the first person I have heard experiencing the scissors failing from cutting paper.....strange because I have never had any LM Scissors fail on me....I have even used the ones in my Surge for cutting wires and cardboard, and they didn’t break sweat


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: countrydirt on August 01, 2019, 03:47:04 PM
Yeah what cheat code did you use to make paper beat scissors in Rock, Paper, Scissors?


Joking aside; you are not the first person I have heard experiencing the scissors failing from cutting paper.....strange because I have never had any LM Scissors fail on me....I have even used the ones in my Surge for cutting wires and cardboard, and they didn’t break sweat


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I'm guessing that it is the little nib on the plate that directs the scissors to do what scissors do.  Either that or perhaps I was trying to cut rock instead of paper in my own twisted game.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on August 01, 2019, 05:32:31 PM
I'm guessing that it is the little nib on the plate that directs the scissors to do what scissors do.  Either that or perhaps I was trying to cut rock instead of paper in my own twisted game.

In all honesty, my scissors have always been kind of stiff...and I have always had to push the spring thingy into place manually every time I open it

https://youtu.be/-V6T7gLRzJo



I have gotten used to it now, and knowing I have to this, it’s not really a problem for me, but when I first got my Surge, I actually thought it was broken or something


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on August 01, 2019, 10:24:47 PM
How about if you open them like this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-fWXOkt7QA

It may not be obvious but I am pushing down on the nose of the scissors with my thumb at the end of the movement.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: countrydirt on August 02, 2019, 04:26:49 AM
In all honesty, my scissors have always been kind of stiff...and I have always had to push the spring thingy into place manually every time I open it

https://youtu.be/-V6T7gLRzJo



I have gotten used to it now, and knowing I have to this, it’s not really a problem for me, but when I first got my Surge, I actually thought it was broken or something


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When I pushed that springy thing in place, it just slid back and didn't hold anything.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Sam Lim on August 02, 2019, 05:12:57 AM
When I pushed that springy thing in place, it just slid back and didn't hold anything.

There's a little pin on the spring that sits in a tiny hole on the scissor frame. Probably that pin broke off. Mine broke. I just drilled and put in a pin myself. Nevertheless this failure is definitely a warranty material.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: countrydirt on August 02, 2019, 03:28:50 PM
There's a little pin on the spring that sits in a tiny hole on the scissor frame. Probably that pin broke off. Mine broke. I just drilled and put in a pin myself. Nevertheless this failure is definitely a warranty material.
That's what I thought, so it's now in Portland (at least tracking showed that it arrived on Wednesday). No worries though, I have my Wave to use until it returns.

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: X-Factor on August 04, 2019, 05:09:09 PM
Surge + Bit driver got it done this morning with ease....

Leatherman Surge + Bit driver https://imgur.com/gallery/C1ejah0
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on August 04, 2019, 05:26:46 PM
Cool looking unit X-F :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on August 04, 2019, 05:58:58 PM
The Surge gets things done


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: countrydirt on August 16, 2019, 10:46:18 PM
My replacement Surge arrived on Wednesday and I carried it yesterday and again today.  I received a new tool instead of the old tool with new scissors so I am very happy.  I like the upgrades from the first gen model I sent in.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on August 16, 2019, 10:47:17 PM
Hope you have more luck this time cd :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on September 04, 2019, 02:56:43 PM
Not going to go on a safari trip without taking my highly beloved LM Surge with me!

Atm, I happen to be at a place with WIFI, so I thought I’d check in.

So hello from Zimbabwe

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190904/8c3672392210ab4f3b59dd2ba1d0f5b9.jpg)

Only been here a day and I have already used my Surge twice.....I just love my Surge!


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 04, 2019, 03:14:21 PM
Nice one MMR have a great and safe time  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 05, 2019, 03:10:30 PM
Nice one MMR have a great and safe time  :like: :tu:

 :iagree: sounds very fun :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: eymantia on September 12, 2019, 03:14:37 AM
Finally joined the club with this beauty!

(https://i.imgur.com/IpDjjtp.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on September 12, 2019, 06:44:11 AM
Beautiful b+s. almost got it myself!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 12, 2019, 02:10:10 PM
Awesome pic of the bi-color SURGE 8) :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 12, 2019, 02:11:06 PM
Nice one eymantia :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 12, 2019, 02:11:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/rBbdCHkh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 12, 2019, 02:12:48 PM
 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 12, 2019, 02:27:02 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: b_martin on September 14, 2019, 09:31:40 PM
My Surge  :)

https://imgur.com/a/r2LJTbl
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2019, 09:37:04 PM
Great pic of your, SURGE :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 14, 2019, 11:01:02 PM
Nice pic b_M :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: b_martin on September 14, 2019, 11:33:16 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: neevz on September 15, 2019, 07:53:40 PM
My favorite LM by far(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190915/db8fa8e37e2f626c7f194ec35a2c87db.jpg)

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 15, 2019, 08:03:04 PM
Nice one  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 16, 2019, 03:24:33 AM
Great pic and great carry, neevz :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on September 16, 2019, 07:55:17 AM
My Africa trip has come to an end, and the Surge stayed with me as my trusty companion all the way through.


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190916/a62ed43b13fc81ff84fe66a833038edd.jpg)


The Surge really is the best multitool I have ever owned....at no point does it ever feel inferior or “not up to the task” in any way, it just succeeds in every way.




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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 16, 2019, 11:42:04 AM
Great pic and hope that the trip was a great one and you had a great time :tu: :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 16, 2019, 01:57:51 PM
Great photos  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 16, 2019, 02:30:53 PM
Hope you have had a great time MMR  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 19, 2019, 01:30:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/k7Ea2R9h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on September 19, 2019, 02:11:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/k7Ea2R9h.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190919/1875390023ce1f67f82f199f4007b419.gif)


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 19, 2019, 03:18:54 PM
Great pic,  Ws  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 19, 2019, 03:19:42 PM
Thanks MMR and Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 19, 2019, 05:41:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/k7Ea2R9h.jpg)
:tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 19, 2019, 05:48:53 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on September 24, 2019, 11:42:08 AM
Mine has started developing a nice looking patina....which is for some reason extremely difficult to get a good picture of...


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190924/b0b7f1ccb8e9d76fc7c3b0981760bd90.jpg)


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on September 24, 2019, 11:46:28 AM
For some reason mine was quick to get scratch marks on the pliers head from the inside of the handles....from being folded in and out....and the BO finish seems to come off the saw blade exchanger quickly too.....but the rest of the BO finish has actually held up surprisingly well...even after spending almost 3 weeks in Africa


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 24, 2019, 02:09:58 PM
My Surge has the same problem with the plier head scratching up :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 24, 2019, 03:54:00 PM
Thats not good!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 24, 2019, 05:35:00 PM
No it isn’t but luckily I have this MT to be used so it’s not a real problem  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on September 24, 2019, 06:13:54 PM
No it isn’t but luckily I have this MT to be used so it’s not a real problem  :tu:

You use your MT!?

*Mind Blown*


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 24, 2019, 06:18:01 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :facepalm:
I always use my MTs  :pok:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on September 24, 2019, 11:31:16 PM
Oh...we are supposed to use them?

Shouldnt they note that on the packaging or something? :D

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 25, 2019, 12:05:05 AM
 :rofl: :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 25, 2019, 12:31:05 AM
Oh...we are supposed to use them?

Shouldnt they note that on the packaging or something? :D

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:rofl: :rofl:
Some where in very small print
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on September 25, 2019, 10:49:17 AM
Oh...we are supposed to use them?

Shouldnt they note that on the packaging or something? :D

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Is that why we buy them?

...TO ACTUALLY USE THEM!?!?!?!?


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2019, 11:32:49 AM
 ::) :facepalm:

 :rofl:

I always :like: the look of a nicely worn MT :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 26, 2019, 04:33:33 PM
SURGE!!! :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/gHSU2Tmh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 26, 2019, 04:37:40 PM
NICE!!!! :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 26, 2019, 04:56:49 PM
THANKS :hatsoff:

 :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 26, 2019, 05:11:59 PM
SURGE!!! :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/gHSU2Tmh.jpg)
Very nice!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on September 26, 2019, 05:14:20 PM
Looking good Poncho  :like: :multi:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 26, 2019, 05:18:19 PM
The SURGE!!!!  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/2CjoMKth.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on September 26, 2019, 05:25:47 PM
Beautiful wspeed  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 26, 2019, 05:29:42 PM
Thanks BM :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on September 26, 2019, 05:31:51 PM
Id go outside and take some pics...but its rainy. Might be "inside the truck but still outside"  :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rapidray on September 26, 2019, 05:34:10 PM
The SURGE!!!!  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/2CjoMKth.jpg)
Nice one!  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 26, 2019, 05:37:06 PM
Thanks Rapidray  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 26, 2019, 05:38:06 PM
Id go outside and take some pics...but its rainy. Might be "inside the truck but still outside"  :rofl:
I was just in time to take the pics as
soon as I was finished it started raining  :ahhh
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 26, 2019, 05:40:07 PM
Thanks Ray and BM :hatsoff:

And great pic,  Ws :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 26, 2019, 05:40:33 PM
Thanks Poncho  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on September 26, 2019, 07:04:49 PM
“Leatherman Free is Leathermans most capable MT” = Bullsheeeeeeeettttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190926/e05abcff5e7f6f98067126fa9f3c9737.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190926/93c4da63a35746e694af8c186193e571.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190926/b3f421606c847eb6add09a9a8fe09e2e.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190926/3919fa15eff11b36a261c54ca11c8dca.jpg)

My EDC all in a perfect package that fits nicely in my EDC bag.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190926/b87d9168408c0628ee9b94708f3a998a.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190926/75caa3700087a849a81f3deb4b9f86b2.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190926/fcd25832ce545f00ad0cbc31fceee58a.jpg)



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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 26, 2019, 07:19:31 PM
Looks like you have everything covered with that toolset MMR  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on September 26, 2019, 07:39:00 PM
MMR that is awesome!

Surge took a little ride with me to Dunkin.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190926/91e248f0824b2a65626cfb62f00cd23b.jpg)

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on September 26, 2019, 07:47:15 PM
Nice one  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on September 26, 2019, 07:59:26 PM
Thank you. Disregard the dust and dunkin coupons  :rofl:
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on September 26, 2019, 08:35:45 PM
MMR that is awesome!

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Thank you sir

And best of all, I didn’t even have to modify my Surge to get this much capability out of it.

My surge is 100% stock

Well I have sharpened the cutters, but they doesn’t count as a mod as those are replaceable



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Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on September 26, 2019, 08:36:19 PM
Just goes to show how well designed and capable the surge is
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 26, 2019, 09:11:46 PM
Great kit,  MMR :like: and great pic,  BM :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on September 26, 2019, 11:00:16 PM
this place is gonna make me go broke! I swear! Especially if I saw the FS section last night  :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on October 04, 2019, 11:38:32 PM
After I stopped frequenting the forum and stopped buying multitools I sold off a lot of what I had. I did keep my BO Surge though, and it has been such a wonderful tool. It has been quite literally the only tool I carry now for the last few years and I have to say I have been so happy with it. If I had to pick one tool to carry for the rest of my life I can honestly say the Surge would be it.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on October 05, 2019, 12:27:50 AM
I just grabbed a 2nd surge. I have a problem

Now im in search of a good hex set to go with the bit adapter.

1st world problems  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on October 05, 2019, 12:42:37 AM
this place is gonna make me go broke! I swear! Especially if I saw the FS section last night  :rofl:

I can help with that. I just posted a Large Sebenza 21 if you need help lightening your wallet.  :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rapidray on October 05, 2019, 02:25:53 AM
I can help with that. I just posted a Large Sebenza 21 if you need help lightening your wallet.  :D
Oh no,  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on October 05, 2019, 03:10:05 AM
Ever the enabler, well played Cap  :hatsoff:. 

Nice the Surge has been serving you so well.  Its really quite a wonderful tool. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on October 05, 2019, 03:46:42 AM
Ever the enabler, well played Cap  :hatsoff:. 

Nice the Surge has been serving you so well.  Its really quite a wonderful tool.

I couldn’t help myself.  :D

The Surge is a very wonderful tool in my opinion. It’s served me well.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 05, 2019, 08:11:53 AM
After I stopped frequenting the forum and stopped buying multitools I sold off a lot of what I had. I did keep my BO Surge though, and it has been such a wonderful tool. It has been quite literally the only tool I carry now for the last few years and I have to say I have been so happy with it. If I had to pick one tool to carry for the rest of my life I can honestly say the Surge would be it.

This!


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on October 05, 2019, 05:59:50 PM
Just wanted to post a picture of my Surge. It has been on a pocket clip, clipped in my left front pocket for years now and this is what it looks like. One thing I did not mention was I have been working at a lumber yard for the past year and the Surge was used heavily. I’m amazed by how little wear it shows and how well it has held up and more so how well the BO finish has held up on my Surge. It’s basically just the pivots that show wear. Truly incredible in my opinion.

 


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on October 05, 2019, 06:05:57 PM
Nice looking Surge  :tu: :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 05, 2019, 06:08:12 PM
Your pliers still look like new cs :o
My pliers had wear marks within a week
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rapidray on October 05, 2019, 06:14:26 PM
Just wanted to post a picture of my Surge. It has been on a pocket clip, clipped in my left front pocket for years now and this is what it looks like. One thing I did not mention was I have been working at a lumber yard for the past year and the Surge was used heavily. I’m amazed by how little wear it shows and how well it has held up and more so how well the BO finish has held up on my Surge. It’s basically just the pivots that show wear. Truly incredible in my opinion.

 


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Nice  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: captain spaulding on October 05, 2019, 07:28:18 PM
Your pliers still look like new cs :o
My pliers had wear marks within a week

Which is strange because I use them quite often.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 05, 2019, 07:52:38 PM
Which is strange because I use them quite often.
They seem to rub slightly on the inside of the handle  ???
I know other members have the same problem
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 05, 2019, 09:05:00 PM
Just wanted to post a picture of my Surge. It has been on a pocket clip, clipped in my left front pocket for years now and this is what it looks like. One thing I did not mention was I have been working at a lumber yard for the past year and the Surge was used heavily. I’m amazed by how little wear it shows and how well it has held up and more so how well the BO finish has held up on my Surge. It’s basically just the pivots that show wear. Truly incredible in my opinion.

 


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Wow yours look brand new

I find it odd how yours have no wear marks at all, not even on the pliers. Both mine and speedys was quick to get wear marks on the pliers just from opening and closing it (the pliers head rub on the inner walls of the handles when opened and closed.

Maybe me and speedy have just been unlucky with ours


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 05, 2019, 09:09:13 PM
Maybe we have been unlucky
But at least it works as it should
And I have no other problems
With anything else on the Surge :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 05, 2019, 09:17:45 PM
Maybe we have been unlucky
But at least it works as it should
And I have no other problems
With anything else on the Surge :tu:

 I use my Surge pretty much everyday and I take it with me pretty much every where I go too.

Mine have seen some heavy usage, and I haven’t exactly babied mine either.

And every day I am baffled about just how much abuse mine has taken and how little it has cared all thing considered.

Mine is starting to show its “beausage patina” where you can see the BO has started to wear thin.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191005/f537e828ceda0d9d33e02c9b9decfac1.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191005/3b2ec8c97bb47b86d517e420c631ea6c.jpg)

But with that said, it functions as new and it will remain the best multitool I have ever owned and I don’t think that will ever change.

#Surge4life


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 05, 2019, 09:20:57 PM
It’s definitely a excellent strong tool  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 05, 2019, 09:29:10 PM
It’s definitely a excellent strong tool  :like: :tu:

In several cases where my rebar and kick felt like they were about to give in, my surge didn’t even break sweat.

My old crappy gasoline lawnmower I had at my old place was a perfect example


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 05, 2019, 09:31:43 PM
Great pics guys 8) :like: Great to see you Cap :waving: I don't carry the SURGE as much as I should but really do love it and the BO ones really do always look great :dd:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 05, 2019, 09:32:28 PM
Well I also bought my surge because most of the time I felt that my rebar just wasn’t up to the task


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 05, 2019, 09:41:51 PM
It’s definitely the best MT for heavy work  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rapidray on October 06, 2019, 05:06:31 AM
I use my Surge pretty much everyday and I take it with me pretty much every where I go too.

Mine have seen some heavy usage, and I haven’t exactly babied mine either.

And every day I am baffled about just how much abuse mine has taken and how little it has cared all thing considered.

Mine is starting to show its “beausage patina” where you can see the BO has started to wear thin.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191005/f537e828ceda0d9d33e02c9b9decfac1.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191005/3b2ec8c97bb47b86d517e420c631ea6c.jpg)

But with that said, it functions as new and it will remain the best multitool I have ever owned and I don’t think that will ever change.

#Surge4life


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Nice  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on October 06, 2019, 05:08:46 AM
Surge is definitely a workhorse. Id be surprised if these things ever broke a sweat.  :multi:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rapidray on October 06, 2019, 05:22:23 AM
 :iagree: :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 06, 2019, 06:17:51 AM
Going hunting today.

And of course I’ll bring my surge with me, never leave home without it

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 06, 2019, 01:43:00 PM
Good one MMR and have a good time hunting  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 06, 2019, 01:54:42 PM
Good one MMR and have a good time hunting  :like: :tu:

I always do


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 06, 2019, 01:55:42 PM
It’s always fun to go hunting  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 06, 2019, 02:09:26 PM
It’s always fun to go hunting  :tu:

I think it is

What do you hunt speedy?


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 06, 2019, 02:57:20 PM
Rabbits with a air rifle  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 06, 2019, 03:05:22 PM
Rabbits with a air rifle  :tu:

One of the guys actually shot a wild hare today.

I didn’t know you could kill rabbits with an air rifle? ...last rabbit I shot was with a 22. Hornet.


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 06, 2019, 03:09:57 PM
I use a .177 PCP air rifle they get
filled up with air from a divers air tank
And air rifles are definitely powerful enough to kill a rabbit  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 06, 2019, 03:28:05 PM
I use a .177 PCP air rifle they get
filled up with air from a divers air tank
And air rifles are definitely powerful enough to kill a rabbit  :tu:

Oh I see


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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 06, 2019, 04:05:16 PM
We have a couple of private places
were we have permission to shoot
As you now are not aloud to go
hunting on grounds without permission
Another law that has come out over the last ten years  >:(
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 06, 2019, 04:17:14 PM
We have a couple of private places
were we have permission to shoot
As you now are not aloud to go
hunting on grounds without permission
Another law that has come out over the last ten years  >:(

Here in Denmark; you can only hunt on private land with permission from the landowners and I think the land have to be 100 acres minimum (or something like that) and then there’s rules stating that wherever you fire with a shotgun can’t be below an angle of 45 degrees and any residential has to be minimum 300 meters away, and with a rifle you are only allowed to shoot from high grounds and down into the ground (e.g. from a tree hide).....

...and yadda yadda yadda blah blah blah...

...rules about this...

...rules about that...




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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 06, 2019, 05:06:59 PM
Sounds about the same for us  >:(
Rules rules and more rules  :ahhh
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on October 06, 2019, 05:11:28 PM
Its for the children, dontcha know?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 06, 2019, 05:35:41 PM
And for the ones that have ruined it for us  ???
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 06, 2019, 05:45:34 PM
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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on October 06, 2019, 06:04:06 PM
MMR, I'm pretty sure you have been warned about politics before, you have been here long enough to know better . No politics here at MTo. 
Title: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MMR on October 06, 2019, 06:23:46 PM
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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on October 06, 2019, 06:46:06 PM
The internet is sooo slow here today  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 16, 2020, 07:53:56 PM
OG goodness today :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/klV0G76h.jpg)

:nanadance:         :nanadance:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Wspeed on July 16, 2020, 09:05:20 PM
Nice pic and carry Poncho  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 17, 2020, 03:19:44 AM
Thanks Ws :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: FujimiKaido on December 12, 2020, 07:24:10 AM
Got my first Surge (original silver) this week My ST300 was stolen from me about a month ago.., SO I picked one of these beauties up. As luck would have it, the ST300 was returned. It just magically appeared on my desk at work. Guilt maybe? In any case!   Within the first day or so I found myself using the surge heavily. Its a delight. It DOES have that tight fitting pliers rub that people talk about leaving some hairline marks. This doesn't bother me too too much. I  saw a thread here with a good handful of people saying this was normal. Especially on the black ones. I am absolutely in love with its T-Shank capabilities. As an early stocking stuffer, A buddy of mine got me one of those aftermarket pocket clips. I'm not too sure I trust it. But it tried it out for a couple of days. Its novel. I'm going to end up getting a proper sheath. This being said, does anyone know of any good sheaths that  sit horizontally on the belt? Or a vertical one that sits a bit less proud?   Anyway. Glad this site exists.

Happy and Safe Holidays, All.   
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SteveC on December 12, 2020, 01:48:13 PM
Got my first Surge (original silver) this week My ST300 was stolen from me about a month ago.., SO I picked one of these beauties up. As luck would have it, the ST300 was returned. It just magically appeared on my desk at work. Guilt maybe? In any case!   Within the first day or so I found myself using the surge heavily. Its a delight. It DOES have that tight fitting pliers rub that people talk about leaving some hairline marks. This doesn't bother me too too much. I  saw a thread here with a good handful of people saying this was normal. Especially on the black ones. I am absolutely in love with its T-Shank capabilities. As an early stocking stuffer, A buddy of mine got me one of those aftermarket pocket clips. I'm not too sure I trust it. But it tried it out for a couple of days. Its novel. I'm going to end up getting a proper sheath. This being said, does anyone know of any good sheaths that  sit horizontally on the belt? Or a vertical one that sits a bit less proud?   Anyway. Glad this site exists.

Happy and Safe Holidays, All.

Welcome and congrats on your Surge.     :cheers:


Here is the sheath I use, it works horizontally or vertical and has side pockets.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-SURGE-LEATHER-POUCH/164520010856?hash=item264e282468:g:7f0AAOSwJt5ftFDi

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 12, 2020, 06:12:05 PM
Welcome to  :MTO:  sorry to hear about the ST300 but congrats on the Surge  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: FujimiKaido on December 13, 2020, 07:31:15 AM
Welcome and congrats on your Surge.     :cheers:


Here is the sheath I use, it works horizontally or vertical and has side pockets.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-SURGE-LEATHER-POUCH/164520010856?hash=item264e282468:g:7f0AAOSwJt5ftFDi

I do have one very similar to this. It's the one that i bought as a little extra with my ST300. Fits the surge perfectly.  it just seems to hook on things for some reason. I've seen some really interesting offerings on Etsy and what have you where they are a lot more flush with the belt. I do like to avoid Duty Belt looking belt pouches because that's just not the look I'm going for. My attire is pretty uniform so above all of that, I'd look like a security guard or something... I already have a phone and a knife on the other side! LOL.  These are great choices if they are nicely broken in though. I do occasionally use it.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 15, 2021, 02:26:12 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/F90LE0sh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Tinner on February 15, 2021, 06:45:39 PM
Surge owner. Rides on my belt every day with the bit extender, one bit kit and a Streamlight Microstream. When I was considering carrying a multitool i went right to the tippy top and purchased the Surge, mostly due to the blade exchanger. I keep a few T shank blades in my wallet to expand its capabilities with the file riding in the tool almost always.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 15, 2021, 10:50:04 PM
Great looking carry,  Tinner :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Tinner on February 15, 2021, 11:13:26 PM
Great looking carry,  Tinner :salute: :like:

 Thank you Poncho! I have found I would be lost without it now. I look forward to carrying it for years to come.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2021, 05:21:31 AM
It should definitely serve you for many years  :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 22, 2021, 08:00:12 PM
 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/y9DKfwmh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 27, 2021, 03:12:22 PM
SURGE!!!!! 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/mR19RaEh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WRPQ3GVh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/MLPf9Mbh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rotten66 on June 03, 2021, 04:12:45 PM
Mine doesn't look like this anymore as of last night but I'll post those pics in a separate thread. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210603/f04fce6e34cb901a7cd841353ca6535f.jpg)

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 03, 2021, 04:49:03 PM
What happened? :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Chako on June 03, 2021, 05:05:17 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51222486656_5b393d44e2_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3mCHE)20210603_105159A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3mCHE) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51223562600_7e6a33966a_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3s9yq)20210603_105332A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3s9yq) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51221779127_ebeaeb93a5_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3i1oT)20210603_105602A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3i1oT) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 03, 2021, 05:07:02 PM
I need more OG Surges in my life :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Nice  :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rotten66 on June 03, 2021, 05:31:10 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51222486656_5b393d44e2_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3mCHE)20210603_105159A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3mCHE) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51223562600_7e6a33966a_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3s9yq)20210603_105332A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3s9yq) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51221779127_ebeaeb93a5_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3i1oT)20210603_105602A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3i1oT) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Oh my, that camo.

I wish LM would come out with some upgraded and or handle variations on the Surge.

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on June 24, 2021, 07:40:11 AM
I love my Surge. Does anyone carry more than one? Considering ordering a second as a back up. Anyone else have multiples in use?
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 24, 2021, 08:30:06 AM
Carrying two Surges (one on each side) is a good idea to stop you walking around in circles.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Tikker on July 15, 2021, 03:20:33 AM
I love my Surge. Does anyone carry more than one? Considering ordering a second as a back up. Anyone else have multiples in use?

I honestly can't imagine hauling 2 around

the thing I like best about the surge, is the t shank holder, knowing you can use the crap out of the saw and the file, and then only replace those makes it feel more like a "real" tool than say the wave.  you wear out, or break those, and you have to send the whole thing back

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 16, 2021, 08:19:15 AM
Agreed...I use my saw often for all kinds of things. It is nice having that capability on the tool!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SurgeUk on July 16, 2021, 05:18:48 PM
Work day = Surge day (on battery duty  :salute: )
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 16, 2021, 07:22:40 PM
Great in use pic :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SurgeUk on July 16, 2021, 07:36:35 PM
Great in use pic :like:
:cheers: :tu: :salute:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 22, 2021, 08:47:16 PM
OG  8)

(https://i.imgur.com/Y2PEAT6h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DlMIaSdh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/h2oJMpmh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on July 22, 2021, 09:43:23 PM
Best club right here!  :multi:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 23, 2021, 12:52:41 AM
 :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 29, 2021, 07:23:49 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/5UkZRufh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/el2KMfph.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Chako on July 30, 2021, 12:14:16 PM
I really like the filter(s) you are using on your photos Poncho65. Do you mind if I ask you what software you are using? :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SurgeUk on July 30, 2021, 03:43:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/5UkZRufh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/el2KMfph.jpg)
Good shot there Poncho  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2021, 04:09:46 PM
Thanks Chako and Surge  :hatsoff:

I am using the auto filter in edit on my Samsung phone and then tweaking them on Instagram, I was using Snapseed but it is quicker just to use Auto and get pretty much the same result  :cheers: After the photo saves to my phone from Instagram, I then resize it (sometimes losing just a little bit of sharpness and sometimes not  :shrug: ) and then upload it to Imgur before making its way here  :woohoo: :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: frickinflip on August 12, 2021, 07:59:05 AM
Just added one to the fam! Gonna give her a bath and rub.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210812/db881cc5e6937b46de4bab1b9573e8f4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210812/90345a863ce6f8ada0d08da029921ec1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210812/4b93aa70a89e326a22ef76df0671874d.jpg)

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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: McStitchy on August 12, 2021, 01:30:17 PM
And in BO, nice  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 12, 2021, 02:37:10 PM
 :iagree: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 04, 2021, 01:52:59 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/IHWeZxZh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jBhWFVJh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/iHJDrTlh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/2DCS8b7h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HnWN7lEh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 17, 2021, 12:05:26 AM
 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/08toyWXh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: McStitchy on September 17, 2021, 08:34:23 AM
Cool pics Poncho  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 17, 2021, 01:23:24 PM
Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 24, 2021, 12:11:02 AM
 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/7cCEapPh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gr7nS9nh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 30, 2021, 11:50:39 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/r4SCgLdh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Adam5 on October 01, 2021, 12:22:18 AM
I have played around with the Samsung filters too:

Original:
(https://i.imgur.com/kpGRIQU.jpg)

Filtered:
(https://i.imgur.com/hqEIzJm.jpg)

Not as good as your typical photo.

To me, your photos are great not only for the filtering but also for their composition, including the selection of the background. It is hard to filter a dully composed picture into something of interest. 
:salute:

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 01, 2021, 01:57:03 AM
I filtered your original in Instagram and then took a screenshot instead of saving it ;) I think the pic is great, sometimes only turning the camera slightly or taking a pic of the tool at an angle helps but it is hit or miss with me a lot of the times :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/fVVA4W4h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 02, 2021, 02:46:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/MD6fOVTh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QM0lMNbh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on October 03, 2021, 06:23:33 AM
Cool photos Poncho!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 03, 2021, 03:27:11 PM
Thanks Mr TJ :hatsoff:

The SURGE!!!!! makes great pics :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 03, 2021, 03:31:35 PM
Couple more :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/H6MOdVjh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ueUDQuAh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SurgeUk on October 03, 2021, 05:02:08 PM
Couple more :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/H6MOdVjh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ueUDQuAh.jpg)
Excellent pics Poncho  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 03, 2021, 07:17:20 PM
Thanks Surge :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2021, 04:16:43 PM
 :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/sv2ZDe5h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 14, 2021, 03:06:17 PM
Another pic in BO  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/M1fJ2roh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 15, 2021, 07:56:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/jXy57dah.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Adam5 on October 16, 2021, 08:37:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/6NbviEu.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on October 16, 2021, 09:29:17 PM
Looks good Adam; makes me think I should get an early Surge too! :drool:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Adam5 on October 16, 2021, 09:33:09 PM
Thank you Juan  :hatsoff:

This is another one that I have not used yet. In this case, it is because I have not had it for long. I received it while participating in Sos24's GAW.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on October 16, 2021, 09:38:12 PM
Congrats then on your new acquisition, and a big thank you to Sherry for her initiative and GAW!!!!
 :cheers: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 17, 2021, 12:29:02 AM
 :iagree: Great pic of a great tool :like: Kudos to Sos as well :woohoo:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Brock O Lee on October 17, 2021, 04:18:17 AM
My first Surge.

Like many who have gone before me, I could not resist the urge to make a mini tool kit.  :facepalm:  :woohoo:
(https://i.postimg.cc/mDTxGCwN/B66-CF654-DCCD-416-C-862-E-5-C5-B39-D6028-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jW33HWBL)

After I took this picture, I replaced the 2D LM bits with Wiha double-sided 3D bits. They fit nicely in the bit extender and ratchet. One 2D bit survived the cull and lives in the Surge's bit adapter.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BnKDrwMD/23-EEC593-D4-E2-4-C80-9877-F731920-A2-F48.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xX9cHgrT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FRDJbtHt/113962-A9-2-C06-4-C14-B096-E5-C5-E4-B0211-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N92MYzXb)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QtXTWNsk/38-DC37-E9-3-A56-4-FFD-B783-3-D566402-A3-D5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qt5RPTNz)

Full, but not too crowded...
(https://i.postimg.cc/Jh3XnHwz/0766-CA69-7-AA8-4428-BB73-010-F468-FEF50.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJdxpdYM)

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Adam5 on October 17, 2021, 05:13:45 AM
Very nice!  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on October 17, 2021, 10:55:32 AM
 :iagree:

Those Wiha bits are nice - hadn't seen them yet and I urgently need to track them down :D

:nanadance: :nanadance:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 17, 2021, 03:35:28 PM
Very nice kit you have out together 8) I have looked locally bit never can find the Wiha bits :ahhh I will continue to look because others here have found them at places like Lowes and I have a few of those nearby :tu:

Looks great altogether in the sheath as well 8)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 17, 2021, 03:38:12 PM
First and second generation Surges :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/iEXG9mMh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/v8RyI45h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Adam5 on October 17, 2021, 03:56:04 PM
I hadn't noticed the difference in the scales until now. Juan knew I had a 1st gen Surge, and I wondered how he could tell without looking at the pliers  :think:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 17, 2021, 09:07:16 PM
Yea, there are subtle differences on the scales as well :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on October 18, 2021, 12:31:47 AM
 :iagree:
also, unless it had been under warranty service, the blade exchanger on early models does not have the spring tensioner (the thin piece of metal with an "end finger" poking through the exchanger) which allows some side-to-side movement of non-OE saw blades.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Pops on October 18, 2021, 02:40:40 AM
Have been lurking here for a while. Today I finally bit the bullet and bought a surge. Won’t get it for a week or so. Been looking at all the mods you guys have been doing. I don’t really know where to start. I do know I need to build a leather sheath that will hold my surge, ratchet, all the bits that will fit, a small tape measure and a flashlight. I have been working with leather for years. My dad had a lot of leather tools that I acquired after he past away. All I need to do is gather up all the necessary tools so I can design something.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Adam5 on October 18, 2021, 03:43:41 AM
Looking forward to seeing what you make  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 18, 2021, 04:17:22 AM
 :iagree: :like:

And welcome to  :MTO:  Pops  :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on October 18, 2021, 04:50:46 AM
Welcome to  :MTO:, Pops! Please, keep us posted and if in need of ideas for your sheath (and for a portfolio of your work), remember that there's this:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/board,64.0.html

Welcome and, happy mod'ing. :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on October 19, 2021, 01:56:26 AM
:iagree:
also, unless it had been under warranty service, the blade exchanger on early models does not have the spring tensioner (the thin piece of metal with an "end finger" poking through the exchanger) which allows some side-to-side movement of non-OE saw blades.

Oooppsss, my bad! :facepalm:
After re-reading my post, I found out that I made an error or, not been clear enough; I should have stated that "...the spring tensioner which does not allows side-to-side movement...". Again sorry for the misunderstanding! :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 21, 2021, 01:27:44 PM
 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/6J01mXrh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jv0DMjmh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JH9O0M0h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IT0MCPGh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 25, 2021, 01:21:02 PM
 :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/5x5hiljh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: cnlson on October 26, 2021, 04:36:47 AM
any surge owners have any advice for me?
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,88320.0.html
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: cnlson on December 24, 2021, 10:00:32 AM
anyone in US, and VA specifically, $50 nearly unused surge with case. https://richmond.craigslist.org/tls/d/glen-allen-leatherman-surge/7415313291.html
I'd buy it but i already have a gen 2 surge that I never carry.

I have fairly good luck getting people on CL to ship at cost as well. so if you aren't in VA ask him if he'll take Paypal and ship, after a month of not selling it so far, i'm sure you can convince him.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Pacu on January 09, 2022, 12:07:13 AM
Wife got me a Surge for Christmas.  :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/L97tEBu.jpg)

upgraded the sheath to one I found on Amazon.

(https://i.imgur.com/l6jXTUY.jpg)

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on January 09, 2022, 12:10:02 AM
Very nice, Pacu! :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 09, 2022, 12:15:38 AM
Nice  :o 8) :like: :like:

Great to see you as well,  Pacu :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 04, 2022, 12:23:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/xoLTfGZh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 01, 2022, 05:47:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UmQELIRh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 14, 2022, 06:01:35 PM
 :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/eRRPrGvh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on May 12, 2022, 04:57:49 AM
I cave in! :facepalm: ... here's my membership application for your approval :multi:
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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: McStitchy on May 12, 2022, 08:47:15 AM
BO Surge  :ahhh   Congrats Juan  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: McStitchy on May 12, 2022, 08:47:43 AM
:woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/eRRPrGvh.jpg)

:like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: WillieTheJanitor on May 12, 2022, 11:18:50 AM
BO Surge  :ahhh   Congrats Juan  :like:
:iagree: :like:

Best choice  :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: McStitchy on May 12, 2022, 12:19:04 PM
 :2tu:   ...I only have a SS Surge  :dunno:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 12, 2022, 12:28:26 PM
Great pics Juan and Willie :like:

Congrats, Juan :salute: and welcome to the club :cheers:

Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff: and you know what you need to do now :pok:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: BadMechanic on May 12, 2022, 05:00:31 PM
Ying and Yang Surges!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220512/1b240c224e72fa5f464b327558c2a9b9.jpg)

Sent from my SM-A326U using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 12, 2022, 06:39:33 PM
Great pic,  BM 8) :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: McStitchy on May 12, 2022, 07:39:40 PM
Great pics Juan and Willie :like:

Congrats, Juan :salute: and welcome to the club :cheers:

Thanks Stitchy  :hatsoff: and you know what you need to do now :pok:

 :rofl:

(https://i.imgur.com/ORnUbnx.gif)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: McStitchy on May 12, 2022, 07:40:02 PM
Great pic,  BM 8) :like:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 01, 2022, 04:09:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ntwovTOh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SurgeUk on June 01, 2022, 04:58:12 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ntwovTOh.jpg)

 :like: Nice trio there Poncho  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 01, 2022, 07:12:22 PM
Thanks Surge  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on June 11, 2022, 12:50:50 PM
Because I can :multi:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 11, 2022, 03:41:34 PM
 :iagree: and I :like: it :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Chako on July 18, 2022, 08:01:52 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52224278920_dd15fb2c55_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nyT5E5)20220717_142003A (https://flic.kr/p/2nyT5E5) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52223805713_6f71ff10a7_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nyQDZk)20220717_142928A (https://flic.kr/p/2nyQDZk) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 18, 2022, 12:07:51 PM
Great collection of Surges,  Chako :like: really love the camo one :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Chako on July 18, 2022, 01:03:58 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 21, 2022, 11:44:43 PM
 :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/ghms5pMh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on August 19, 2022, 05:13:44 PM
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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 19, 2022, 06:22:46 PM
 :like: :like: :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 09, 2022, 12:12:01 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ntCmZY3h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on September 15, 2022, 09:20:07 PM
:like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 15, 2022, 11:10:06 PM
 :hatsoff: and great pic :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on September 15, 2022, 11:12:40 PM
Thanks Poncho :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 17, 2022, 04:33:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tmTuW0Rh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Crunchie64 on September 19, 2022, 11:48:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tmTuW0Rh.jpg)


For a second the shadow and the wood grain tricked me into thinking I saw a Surge with Mr Crunch pliers  :drool:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: powernoodle on September 20, 2022, 12:54:14 AM
into thinking I saw a Surge with Mr Crunch pliers  :drool:

Would a Surge with Mr. Crunch pliers be called a Mr. Scrunch?   :dunno:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Crunchie64 on September 20, 2022, 07:50:15 AM
Would a Surge with Mr. Crunch pliers be called a Mr. Scrunch?   :dunno:


I think I’d call it “The Scourge”.

I also think I’d buy it!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 21, 2022, 08:11:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/LtqLszVh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: pa_strunk on September 21, 2022, 08:12:30 PM
Like this one a lot  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 21, 2022, 08:12:50 PM
Thanks pa :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on September 21, 2022, 09:34:42 PM
:iagree: That is a great picture, Poncho! You always find the best backgrounds.

I carried the Surge today as well. Opening a paint can with a Leatherman is the only enjoyable part of painting. :wait:

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=37474.0;attach=542794;fs=129352;image)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 22, 2022, 03:42:33 AM
Thanks nakken :hatsoff: Great use and pic as well :like: I also do not like to paint :ahhh :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 22, 2022, 05:03:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/hGK0kb8h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: WillieTheJanitor on September 22, 2022, 08:38:12 PM
 :woohoo:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 22, 2022, 08:50:01 PM
Nice 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on September 22, 2022, 08:50:32 PM
:iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 24, 2022, 06:04:19 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/dmBAHUoh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on September 24, 2022, 06:36:31 PM
Great picture, Poncho :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 24, 2022, 08:38:52 PM
Thanks nakken  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: WillieTheJanitor on September 24, 2022, 10:19:58 PM
Nice one Poncho :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2022, 01:05:03 AM
Thanks Willie  :hatsoff: and likewise  :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2022, 05:13:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ALUL5f7h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: WillieTheJanitor on September 27, 2022, 01:46:20 PM
 :hatsoff: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 27, 2022, 02:10:16 PM
Nice :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 27, 2022, 02:25:04 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/m84M1xSh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: WillieTheJanitor on September 28, 2022, 02:55:42 PM
 :hatsoff:
 :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 28, 2022, 03:52:32 PM
Thanks Willie  :hatsoff: and great pic with a serious blade :o :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 30, 2022, 12:54:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Qu0ixnFh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 18, 2022, 05:04:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/uRAH9aRh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on October 19, 2022, 11:57:11 AM
 :like:... Live the BO Surge, Poncho!!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 19, 2022, 11:59:07 AM
Thanks MrTJ :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 01, 2022, 11:04:56 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/f71MttUh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on November 14, 2022, 05:31:22 PM
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Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 14, 2022, 08:26:00 PM
I :like: it, nakken 8) :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on November 14, 2022, 09:16:34 PM
:cheers: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 30, 2022, 06:50:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/iJKfCtMh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on December 01, 2022, 12:45:15 PM
:like:

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10834.0;attach=545795;image)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 01, 2022, 01:38:40 PM
Thanks nakken  :hatsoff: and great pic :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on December 01, 2022, 04:15:17 PM
Thank you sir :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Mangyang on December 01, 2022, 04:44:18 PM
Me too  :drool: :woohoo:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 01, 2022, 04:50:23 PM
Great pics,  Mang :like:

I did also decide to carry a SURGE!!!!! with me today as well :tu: will try to get a pic or 2 :cheers:

I decided this because today is Thursday Surgeday and having the PST all last month I wanted to go to the opposite end of the spectrum :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on December 01, 2022, 06:47:18 PM
having the PST all last month I wanted to go to the opposite end of the spectrum
My thoughts exactly!

Excellent carry Mangyang :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Mangyang on December 01, 2022, 07:43:12 PM
Thank you lads!
This tool is the best there is.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 01, 2022, 08:50:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/fS6JP8hh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 12, 2022, 02:54:14 PM
 :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/J8jhyA8h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: norwegian_edc on December 14, 2022, 01:21:43 PM
This tool is so awesome!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221214/bac3a9ebd25b6065900da0dfbd203e39.jpg)

Sent fra min SM-G960F via Tapatalk

Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 14, 2022, 02:46:21 PM
 :iagree: and awesome pic, norwegian  :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 15, 2022, 07:15:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/uiyu7wGh.jpg)

:nanadance:          :nanadance:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 21, 2022, 01:29:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/QyQYDekh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Kev D on December 21, 2022, 02:22:18 PM
I think I'm an addict, I'm up to 5 of them now, I'll have to get them all together for a group pic sometime.  Still no BO one yet though
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 21, 2022, 03:40:36 PM
I prefer the term collector :whistle: :D

Love to see a pic of all them together, Kev :ahhh :woohoo: :drool: :like:

I was fortunate to get one as a Christmas present a few years ago in BO :salute: they really are nice :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on December 26, 2022, 05:38:08 AM
I got a BO this year for Christmas!! I carried it today. I like the finish and looking forward to the patina as it ages.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 26, 2022, 01:29:16 PM
That is great, MrTJ :woohoo: Congratulations  :woohoo: :like:

Can't wait to hear how the patina goes and would love to see pics sometime :tu: :like:

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on December 27, 2022, 05:55:20 AM
I will upload pics tomorrow. Have to resize them.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Smashie on December 27, 2022, 06:54:08 AM
I think I'm an addict, I'm up to 5 of them now, I'll have to get them all together for a group pic sometime.  Still no BO one yet though

6! I feel all inadequate now with my mere 3  :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Crunchie64 on December 27, 2022, 07:09:08 AM
I’m seriously thinking about adding a Surge in the next day or two.

The local GoOutdoors has a few at £125, cheaper than anywhere I’ve seen online, and of course instant gratification with no waiting or delivery charges.

I know it wouldn’t get much use, but I can afford it, and it’ll be in my head until I buy it.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on December 28, 2022, 11:48:56 PM
I will upload pics tomorrow. Have to resize them.

In all its unused and pristinely new glory....😁
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 28, 2022, 11:54:51 PM
 :drool: :drool: :drool: Love it 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on December 29, 2022, 05:50:04 AM
:drool: :drool: :drool: Love it 8) :like: :like:

Thanks! I realize that I am now young the Leather man BO club too!!!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 29, 2022, 03:22:53 PM
Thanks! I realize that I am now young the Leather man BO club too!!!

 :woohoo: Head on over :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2022, 04:01:59 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/GUVbPugh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Adam5 on December 31, 2022, 10:09:15 PM
Just for you, buddy  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/x0GNJHA.gif)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2022, 10:23:16 PM
 :D

 :hatsoff:

 :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on January 03, 2023, 07:15:57 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2023, 11:48:17 PM
Thanks Aloha  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 23, 2023, 12:42:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/MK6IjlWh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 23, 2023, 12:42:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/TvPHzsvh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 27, 2023, 06:06:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/zCp52odh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Alan K. on February 28, 2023, 04:20:20 PM
After all the years I've been a pliers based multi tool user I finally got a Surge!  BO too.  It's quite nice really.  You guys should have told me sooner! :whistle:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 28, 2023, 04:37:50 PM
Big congrats, Alan :woohoo: Welcome to the club :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 04, 2023, 03:17:27 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/x1hcSzuh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 07, 2023, 06:08:54 PM
 :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/TExC8UGh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 07, 2023, 08:08:25 PM
After all the years I've been a pliers based multi tool user I finally got a Surge!  BO too.  It's quite nice really.  You guys should have told me sooner! :whistle:

I am fairly certain we did tell everyone how good it is.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 06, 2023, 04:48:49 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/y5gmY7ih.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on April 15, 2023, 02:33:15 AM
Getting ready for the weekend. Got a new to me Surge and a Griptilian with me today. A little while ago, I just got done disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, and repairing the Surge. Once, everything was in order, final assembly, lube, and sharpening of the blades. She will never be pretty, but at least she will be handy.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52818334340_d504f61834_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2otnLCU)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 15, 2023, 04:51:34 AM
Congrats on getting one of those :woohoo: Great pic and nice knife as well 8) :like:

Your post also made me realize I had posted the wrong pic in my last post :whistle: it is fixed now :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on April 15, 2023, 04:57:55 PM
Thanks Pancho!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Mangyang on April 15, 2023, 07:49:11 PM
What a nice thread! And the tools. Yummy! :)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 01, 2023, 03:59:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/p2pv7dVh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on May 04, 2023, 04:22:46 PM
Congrats on the Surge Alan. 

It remains one of my most favorite LMs.  Its earned permanent space on my work tool belt its so good. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 19, 2023, 12:46:39 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/r2r6dVch.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 22, 2023, 04:48:27 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/GQ9eDT1h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on June 25, 2023, 07:43:50 PM
Great pictures Poncho :like:

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=90939.0;attach=555395;image)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 25, 2023, 08:02:15 PM
Thanks nakken :hatsoff: Great pic as well :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on June 25, 2023, 08:09:02 PM
:hatsoff: :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rich_SD on June 25, 2023, 11:15:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZQs7B4f.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 01:32:14 AM
I need a dual color, Surge :facepalm: so many tools you have that I don't seem to have :ahhh

Looks great! :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rich_SD on June 26, 2023, 01:59:49 AM
I need a dual color, Surge :facepalm: so many tools you have that I don't seem to have :ahhh

Looks great! :like:


I feel the same when you post your collection.   :facepalm:   :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 02:01:16 AM
 :woohoo: because I was beginning to get depressed :whistle: :rofl:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 29, 2023, 12:00:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tTrJaS9h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rich_SD on June 29, 2023, 04:05:49 PM
Nice pic!  :like:   :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on June 29, 2023, 04:24:50 PM
:iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 29, 2023, 10:38:11 PM
Thanks Rich and nakken :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 27, 2023, 09:11:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/6fDbVvWh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 28, 2023, 07:16:24 AM
 :like: :like:...very nice pic, Poncho!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: nakken on July 28, 2023, 09:30:05 AM
:iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 28, 2023, 12:06:22 PM
Thanks MrTJ and nakken  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rich_SD on July 28, 2023, 06:11:59 PM
Nice pic, Poncho  :tu:  It's weird that I'm missing lugging that beast around.  :ahhh
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 28, 2023, 10:56:52 PM
Thanks Rich :hatsoff: it may be a good miss :think: they sure are heavy :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2023, 04:10:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/uKrreOch.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: SurgeUk on July 30, 2023, 05:50:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/uKrreOch.jpg)

Nice one Poncho  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2023, 09:12:10 PM
Thanks Surge :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 04, 2023, 04:31:41 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/80ArwHfh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: MT_User on August 08, 2023, 04:05:03 AM
Hello all, I'm new to the forum!  I can't believe I haven't found this sooner!  But I do have a question:  Does anybody know if a LM Surge gen2 pliers head fit on a gen1 Surge?  I'm thinking about modifying my gen1 Surge.  Thank you.
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 08, 2023, 04:11:56 AM
Welcome to :MTO: :cheers: It should fit but you might have to grind on it if it doesn't allow it to close properly :think: :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rich_SD on August 08, 2023, 04:22:08 PM
Awesome pics, Poncho  :drool:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 08, 2023, 09:01:29 PM
Thanks Rich :hatsoff: I appreciate it  :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 14, 2023, 11:59:58 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Cka4Aaqh.jpg)

:nanadance:          :nanadance:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 18, 2023, 02:44:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/9jvCdFVh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 18, 2023, 02:45:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/65oTG9Mh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rich_SD on August 18, 2023, 07:02:32 PM
Awesome pics, Poncho  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 18, 2023, 07:13:03 PM
Thanks Rich :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 21, 2023, 09:01:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/8xLYgi1h.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Rich_SD on August 22, 2023, 04:02:50 AM
Nice pic!  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 22, 2023, 04:22:58 AM
Thanks Rich :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 02, 2023, 06:10:15 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/pgZqkZvh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 02, 2023, 06:10:30 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/TNLYHWeh.jpg)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on October 26, 2023, 05:25:14 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53287479858_f0b4a639aa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pbQgfJ)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: McStitchy on October 26, 2023, 07:09:04 PM
Loving the old style Surges  :dd:

Keep 'em coming guys  :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 26, 2023, 08:52:18 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53287479858_f0b4a639aa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pbQgfJ)

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on October 26, 2023, 10:41:33 PM
Thanks Ponch and McStichy!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on January 10, 2024, 03:56:17 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53454010679_94684e6013_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2prxM4M)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2024, 05:46:59 PM
Looking great,  Jones 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on January 10, 2024, 08:10:09 PM
Thanks Poncho!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on January 11, 2024, 12:44:33 AM
ZT0801S110V and gen 2 Surge

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53456068624_cbfe39128c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2prJjPA)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2024, 05:12:20 PM
I :like: it :woohoo: :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on January 11, 2024, 05:29:18 PM
Thanks Poncho, I wonder if anyone can spot the difference between the two photos from earlier this week?

JonesE
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2024, 05:43:13 PM
Gen 1 and 2 Surge ;) and the knives are similar but different :D perhaps they are different generations of the same knife as well :think: :cheers:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on January 11, 2024, 08:33:07 PM
Yup, you got it. The knives are ZT0801TI a production version and the other is a ZT0801S110V a limited edition sprint.

JonesE
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on January 11, 2024, 10:48:09 PM
Stuck in a rut. Similar carry again today.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53458248914_b673153992_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2prVuWN)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 11, 2024, 10:50:13 PM
Awesome :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on January 16, 2024, 11:48:35 PM
Took my old Surge out of work service for my New Surge.  I've had both for a while but I was ready to put my New Surge to work more.  My old one will serve as my home MT. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on January 17, 2024, 12:01:27 AM
Lookin’ good Aloho!   :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 17, 2024, 01:16:59 AM
 :iagree: :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Aloha on January 17, 2024, 06:54:33 PM
Thank you. 
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on March 03, 2024, 06:54:18 PM
Today’s carry.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53564487252_db8a4c9d01_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pBiZUh)
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: powernoodle on March 03, 2024, 07:17:55 PM
 :like:  :tu:
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: JonesE on March 03, 2024, 10:16:02 PM
Thanks PN!
Title: Re: Surge Owners Club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 04, 2024, 02:09:21 AM
:like:  :tu:

 :iagree: :dd: :drool: :like: