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Title: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on January 31, 2010, 06:36:59 AM
well you all no my waves story by now and i feel a bit left out  :rofl: so how about a OR waves owners club,  :D
 
any old wave love  :tu:
paul
my old wave,note snapped flathead  :-[ adds to its character i guess, ive made it into a fatter Flathead  :D 
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010220-3.jpg)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010221-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Spoonrobot on January 31, 2010, 07:00:20 AM
Hi. I've got two in my collection, still think they're one of the best designs to come out of the industry.

I've working on rehabilitating one of them as we speak. It's dirty, smells funny and is in dire need of a good sharpening. As we all know, step #1 is to take many pictures.  :D

Here's a taste, I'll start a new thread in a few days when I get it all done.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1166-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1157.jpg)

Anyone have any tips for sharpening the serrated blade? My Sharpmaker has proved fruitless so far.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on January 31, 2010, 07:11:45 AM
cool pics i look forward to seeing it brought back to life  :tu: and although i cant compare the wave to many other MT's this for me has been a very useful tool for 12 years and hard to replace for me, but i know it has to happen by the end of this year, i still have to decided if to get mine polished up and flathead replaced, or leave its character , i will see,

paul
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Magic Bus on January 31, 2010, 08:14:16 AM
I miss mine a lot, really regret selling it. I even tried to buy it back, but it had gone to a new owner  :cry:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on January 31, 2010, 08:23:26 AM
I miss mine a lot, really regret selling it. I even tried to buy it back, but it had gone to a new owner  :cry:

This is similar to my story,my dad got mine for me in 98 as a B,day present, long story but he left my mum when i was 9 and this is the only thing he has got me, i didnt think it held any sentimental value to me as i didnt see him for 16 years and long story but as he started to do the same to me and my brother to my kids i told him to get lost 4 years ago, well the wave did me more to me than i thought after i sold it and i was lucky the guy sold it back to me so all good in the end, my wave means something to me on a odd level, so im never selling it again, once i get its replacement its going back in its original box  :tu:

paul
in its box,
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/P1010172-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: AHB on January 31, 2010, 08:48:42 AM
I'm in.. ;)
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_62BM8mgZsqk/ShfArxQ-fqI/AAAAAAAAAIc/bmjok5LXmTQ/s800/DSC01726.JPG)

This is one of the first pics i posted here at MT.O..
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on January 31, 2010, 09:02:40 AM
very nice allan, thats 3 of us  :tu: im sure there must be lots of OR wave owners, pics and comments welcome  :tu:

for me ive found all the tools on the wave very useful, i like the serrated saw and have used it alot over the years, i use to do custom diecast models and used it for cutting parts, the file was useful as well, i broke the knob of our cooker 2 years ago and had to use pliers to turn it, angie got to grips with the wave for 2 years it lived in the kitchen, then i fitted a new knob, did think it was a waste of a good tool  :rofl:


paul
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: MultiMat on January 31, 2010, 10:18:23 AM
This is a very cool set up that came with my original Wave 8) 8)

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/multitools/80df04de.jpg)

This is a bit of a jewel a new 20th Anniversary original Wave. 
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Anniversary%20Wave/S6302771.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on January 31, 2010, 10:58:23 AM
both very cool mat  8) im going to get the adapter as can use it on my kick as well,  :tu:

paul
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: DaveK on January 31, 2010, 01:06:15 PM
I have a few, but I'm hoping I'll have a rather special addition within a week or so. I'll hold off with pics until than I think ;)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: ba55man on January 31, 2010, 01:42:47 PM
She's old but she's loved, very much a EDC

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/Boodog/old-wave.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Chako on January 31, 2010, 01:44:19 PM
The Original Wave. Such a lovely MT.  :drool:

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_3510small.jpg)


(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_3508small.jpg)


(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_3512small.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: nuphoria on January 31, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
I have one too, and it's a great tool but I wish the locking was the other way round; if the blades didn't lock and the tool did, it would be perfect EDC!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Mr. Whippy on January 31, 2010, 02:21:39 PM
I'm sure Ben will be a long shortly... ::)

 :D

I have one too, but it never really supplanted the PST.  I think it was mostly because the tool set wasn't THAT different but the tool was significantly larger.

Still, mine's not going anywhere.  ;)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: DaveK on January 31, 2010, 02:24:31 PM
She's old but she's loved, very much a EDC

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/Boodog/old-wave.jpg)

The pinnacle of Leatherman's sheaths I reckon!

MAGIC BUS - look what you could have had! :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hawkchucker on January 31, 2010, 02:32:27 PM
Yup retired mine years ago and now just sits on a shelf. Hmmm maybe to the swap forum it goes.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: J-sews on January 31, 2010, 04:06:47 PM
A "special" original Wave of mine: :P


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/DoublescissorWave.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: ryan1835 on January 31, 2010, 04:08:08 PM
A "special" original Wave of mine: :P


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/DoublescissorWave.jpg)

can i ask why?
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: J-sews on January 31, 2010, 04:10:45 PM
Why its special? I think someone in the assembly department was having a bad day. :P
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Raukodur on January 31, 2010, 04:12:36 PM
Why its special? I think someone in the assembly department was having a bad day. :P


lol  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on January 31, 2010, 04:40:59 PM
 :rofl: see you can never have enough scissors, or was the flatheads  :-\  :rofl:

paul
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: DaveK on January 31, 2010, 04:51:43 PM
I love that :D

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: MultiMat on January 31, 2010, 05:18:45 PM
That is so funny Bob , I was looking for something special like 2HO or the like & then notice the replicated tools  :rofl: :rofl:
How did you find that one Bob  :think:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: J-sews on January 31, 2010, 06:19:33 PM
That is so funny Bob , I was looking for something special like 2HO or the like & then notice the replicated tools  :rofl: :rofl:
How did you find that one Bob  :think:

Well actually, it found me. :P A couple years ago I'd been given two busted up Waves by a friend of mine (he's REALLY hard on his tools) who wanted me to take them all apart and make one good one out of the pieces. When I told him about Leatherman's warranty we decided to send them in instead. They sent back two brand new original Waves, one of which was this Edward Double Scissorhands model. :D So he kept the good one and gave this one to me, which was the cooler one IMO anyway. 8)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: David on January 31, 2010, 06:49:16 PM
I`ve got two. The NIB has date codes of 0798 & 0898 the Cabelas has date codes of 0401 both handles
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: AHB on January 31, 2010, 08:44:09 PM
That's a pretty neat Wave you got there, Bob..  :o  :)
 
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Pacu on January 31, 2010, 09:14:45 PM
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/Picture019.jpg)


i edc mine
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Sean on January 31, 2010, 09:37:07 PM
How do you find the carry comfort with the clam-packaging?  :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on January 31, 2010, 09:48:29 PM
How do you find the carry comfort with the clam-packaging?  :D

you could do with bobs wave to get into them   ;)  :rofl:

paul
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Magnus on January 31, 2010, 10:55:56 PM
this is probably a stupid question, but what is so different about the original to the new one?  they look very similar.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Benner on January 31, 2010, 11:46:37 PM
So this is the club for guys that need a silly amount of flat heads on a bendy tool is it?  :rofl:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: prime77 on January 31, 2010, 11:54:54 PM
So this is the club for guys that need a silly amount of flat heads on a bendy tool is it?  :rofl:
Yes and you aren't allowed in. :D I have Two Old Waves. One in brand new condition and one I got from Felinevet for $10 bucks.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: DaveK on February 01, 2010, 01:06:15 AM
this is probably a stupid question, but what is so different about the original to the new one?  they look very similar.

Nope, it's not a stupid question :) They are actually very different, albeit they look similar from a distance.

I'll list the differences I can think of:

Beefier pliers
Bigger PE and serrated blades
Locking tools in the handles
Much more comfortable due to the more rounded design
Bit driver replaces fixed drivers
Removable Pocket Clip and Lanyard ring
Bronze bushings

..... erm. That's all I can think of. Overall, the new Wave is much improved.


Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Deere Man on February 01, 2010, 02:03:40 AM
I've got one.  It was my second Leatherman and my longest running EDC.  I carried it faithfully for almost six years.  Then I found this place and got my Surge, then a Blast...  It's a great tool, regardless of it's bendy handles and plethora of flat heads, not to mention,  a true piece of multitool history and inovation.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on February 01, 2010, 02:29:35 AM
I found mine at a Pawn shop last year on vacation for $10 bucks :o had 20 on it but the guy said they were having a half off sale on tools and since it was a tool :D  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh Didn't even have to haggle with him :) I did have to clean up on it a bit and sharpen it but I have done that to more than a few of my tools :tu: Never really used it much but glad I have it :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Spoonrobot on February 01, 2010, 03:20:01 AM
So this is the club for guys that need a silly amount of flat heads on a bendy tool is it?  :rofl:
Yes and you aren't allowed in. :D I have Two Old Waves. One in brand new condition and one I got from Felinevet for $10 bucks.

That's where I got one of mine.  :D

Here's a good article on the improvements of the New Wave: http://www.equipped.org/lm_charge-wave.htm


 
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Pacu on February 01, 2010, 03:24:31 AM
The longer philips  on the old wave is a fav of mine. I'm not a fan of the new square bits in the new wave. No reach.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: stack on February 02, 2010, 04:08:05 AM
Hi, I said I would post some pics when i figured out how. I will start here.
(http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz149/12overunder/oldwaves044.jpg)
(http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz149/12overunder/oldwaves040.jpg)
(http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz149/12overunder/oldwaves032.jpg)
(http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz149/12overunder/oldwaves042.jpg)
(http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz149/12overunder/k-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: stack on February 02, 2010, 04:17:00 AM
Also note, the front wave is the first one I bought new. The sheepsfoot blade has no thumb grooves. The second one I bought new, the thumb grooves are added. The third, changed from USA to tool. Also added rivet and tension piece?
(http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz149/12overunder/oldwaves032.jpg)
(http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz149/12overunder/oldwaves042.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: J-sews on February 02, 2010, 04:18:41 AM
Three generations there stack, very nice! :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2010, 04:20:06 AM
Nice pics and nice Waves :drool: :D What are the datecodes of each of those?

I think that the first is an Old Old Wave as well as the 2nd perhaps and the 3rd is a New Old Wave can't remember exactly how that goes maybe there a 4 variations :think: Anyhow great pics :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2010, 04:21:02 AM
Three generations there stack, very nice! :tu:

How does the generations thing go again Bob? I can never remember :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: stack on February 02, 2010, 04:36:17 AM
Thanks. I know this is a dumb question but where are the date codes located? ??? I bought all of these new and just put them away. They were never used and I never looked for any date codes.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: trickknife on February 02, 2010, 05:32:56 AM
Thanks. I know this is a dumb question but where are the date codes located? ??? I bought all of these new and just put them away. They were never used and I never looked for any date codes.

Date codes are inside the back of the handle frame.  YYMM   (year and month).

The first one is circa 1998-1999,  the next is from around 99-2000 and last was just right after that in around 2000. :)

The bumps are good cuz you can't tell which knife you are opening if you are not looking at it.  :ahhh That way you can tell you have the serration blade.  :2tu:

The last one seems to be pushing on the back of the plier hubs which leads me to believe that its providing friction to keep it from turning into a butterfly knife.  the older ones (like mine) have the handle frame actually rubbing on the hub which causes the friction.  I need to get one of those.  I don't want to lose my original wave through the warranty system when it wears out.   :cry:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on February 02, 2010, 05:40:42 AM
cool pics stack , works of art, and nice to see them all next to each other  :tu:

paul
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Sean on February 02, 2010, 06:11:24 AM
The big problems with threads like these is after so many posts and so many pictures then
we start getting the "I gotta get one of those" and it just ends up costing us money.   :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on February 02, 2010, 06:21:12 AM
The big problems with threads like these is after so many posts and so many pictures then
we start getting the "I gotta get one of those" and it just ends up costing us money.   :D

 :rofl: this is a problem, luckily im always skint so not a problem for me  :D

paul
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: stack on February 02, 2010, 10:59:13 PM
Ok,heres what I see.   0602B,   0401,  and   0400.  I hope this tells more about them. Are there any more forms before 2004?   Glad everyone liked the pics. I think they came out good for first time. :D  Many moor to come ;)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: daveim21 on February 03, 2010, 03:14:58 AM
I got one from my uncle two christmases ago. The scissors are my favorite; i think the new wave should have kept them.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: ratslash7 on February 03, 2010, 04:40:52 AM
I have one. I carried it for many years. The date codes are 0399 and 0699. It doesn't have the little notches on the back of the  serrated blade. it only took me a couple of days before I put a spot of green enamel paint on that blade near the pivot so I could recognize the plain edge blade. It wasn't till I noticed the little notches on the new Wave that I filed some ridges on the top of the blade. (I wish I'd thought of that by myself.)

It's still a favorite. I love the size but I don't carry it much any more. The Charge TTI gets more belt time than any of my multi's.

The only other mod' I did to the Ol' Wave is to grind one of the middle sized flat drivers into a rather effective awl.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on February 03, 2010, 08:40:46 AM
just looked at my # 0598  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: daveim21 on February 04, 2010, 02:17:44 AM
#1298 and #1198
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: DaveK on February 09, 2010, 03:03:20 PM
Now that the Wave I was waiting for has arrived, I can post my pic :)

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/Leatherman/Old%20Wave/Wave002.jpg)

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: MultiMat on February 09, 2010, 03:21:50 PM
Dave I was going to say were is the 25th Anniversary  :think: :think: :think:. I then remembered the post topic  ::) :D :D :D. Nice shot DK  :tu: :tu: 
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: DaveK on February 09, 2010, 03:25:46 PM
Ta - it's natural light or nothing here at the moment, so decent pics are few and far between until I get a replacement bulb for my lamp!

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on February 09, 2010, 04:25:41 PM
got em all covered there dave, great pic  :tu:

paul
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: AHB on February 09, 2010, 05:44:27 PM
got em all covered there dave, great pic  :tu:
paul
Nope...  :pok: ;)




But a beautiful pic, Dave..  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on February 09, 2010, 05:46:21 PM
got em all covered there dave, great pic  :tu:
paul
Nope...  :pok: ;)




But a beautiful pic, Dave..  :tu:

ok a list of whats missing allan  :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: AHB on February 09, 2010, 05:48:50 PM
got em all covered there dave, great pic  :tu:
paul
Nope...  :pok: ;)




But a beautiful pic, Dave..  :tu:

ok a list of whats missing allan  :D
This: Clicky (http://picasaweb.google.dk/2008ahb/2HO#5389474691714877042)  ;)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: David on February 09, 2010, 07:22:15 PM
Very nice  8)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on February 09, 2010, 08:43:34 PM
got em all covered there dave, great pic  :tu:
paul
Nope...  :pok: ;)




But a beautiful pic, Dave..  :tu:

ok a list of whats missing allan  :D
This: Clicky (http://picasaweb.google.dk/2008ahb/2HO#5389474691714877042)  ;)

i see the 2HO,  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: airballrad on July 16, 2011, 12:30:22 AM
Here's mine, with the new kid and a tank engine named Thomas.

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7765163/Waves.resized.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on May 04, 2013, 03:54:16 PM
Well out of the many clubs I started this is the only one I'm so happy to re-join,i started on this forum with a old 98 wave and after a 4 year gap I can happily come back on my 1st ever club (1of many lol ) well thanks to a trade with our dunc here is my 99 stamped original wave,i've got all my flatheads back  :ahhh plus one isn't snapped off like my old wave  ::)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on May 04, 2013, 07:17:03 PM
At the place where I worked back in '99, there was this new guy and one day he noticed my Supertool on my belt and he showed me his Wave and while doing so, he started bragging about the fact that his one was newer, and had one hand opening tools on the outside ... I responded that mine was bigger and had locking screwdrivers  ;).

Anyway, the seed had been planted and in 2003 I bought myself a Wave.  It was my third multitool, after my ST in '94 and my Gerber Multiplier in '98.

Reading this topic I just noticed that I don't have any good pics of my old Wave, just the ones with my new Wave and on all of them (except the one below) the old Wave is out of focus ...

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Leatherman%20New%20Wave%20vs%20Old%20Wave/015.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Leatherman%20New%20Wave%20vs%20Old%20Wave/015.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on May 04, 2013, 07:24:08 PM
At the place where I worked back in '99, there was this new guy and one day he noticed my Supertool on my belt and he showed me his Wave and while doing so, he started bragging about the fact that his one was newer, and had one hand opening tools on the outside ... I responded that mine was bigger and had locking screwdrivers  ;).

Anyway, the seed had been planted and in 2003 I bought myself a Wave.  It was my third multitool, after my ST in '94 and my Gerber Multiplier in '98.

Reading this topic I just noticed that I don't have any good pics of my old Wave, just the ones with my new Wave and on all of them (except the one below) the old Wave is out of focus ...

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Leatherman%20New%20Wave%20vs%20Old%20Wave/015.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Leatherman%20New%20Wave%20vs%20Old%20Wave/015.jpg.html)

Cool pic eric  :tu: i remember when my dad gave me my old wave in 98 he said it was there top model,of course at that point I didn't even know who leatherman was  :D  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Morini on May 13, 2013, 08:14:43 PM
I have a new wave which i use regulary. I recently came across a 20th anniversary Wave on eBay UK. Being a newby to the multitool world I had no idea as to the value or the scarcity of these. I managed to contact the seller before eBay shut him down and the wave plus leather case in excellent condition arrived a couple of days ago. All the tools appear to had little or no use. The only criticism I have is that when the tool is closed there is a bit of looseness that isn't there when its open. Has anyone else noticed this on theirs? Has anyone used this model on a regular basis if so how has the anniversary decals stood up. My opinion of them is that they won't last long in a working situation.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on May 13, 2013, 08:40:38 PM
I have a new wave which i use regulary. I recently came across a 20th anniversary Wave on eBay UK. Being a newby to the multitool world I had no idea as to the value or the scarcity of these. I managed to contact the seller before eBay shut him down and the wave plus leather case in excellent condition arrived a couple of days ago. All the tools appear to had little or no use. The only criticism I have is that when the tool is closed there is a bit of looseness that isn't there when its open. Has anyone else noticed this on theirs? Has anyone used this model on a regular basis if so how has the anniversary decals stood up. My opinion of them is that they won't last long in a working situation.

Great find mate  :drool: the wave rattle or wobble is pretty normal due too its design  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hennypenny on May 13, 2013, 09:19:30 PM
I have a new wave which i use regulary. I recently came across a 20th anniversary Wave on eBay UK. Being a newby to the multitool world I had no idea as to the value or the scarcity of these. I managed to contact the seller before eBay shut him down and the wave plus leather case in excellent condition arrived a couple of days ago. All the tools appear to had little or no use. The only criticism I have is that when the tool is closed there is a bit of looseness that isn't there when its open. Has anyone else noticed this on theirs? Has anyone used this model on a regular basis if so how has the anniversary decals stood up. My opinion of them is that they won't last long in a working situation.
You're quite right to worry about the BO finish. I am so disappointed with Leatherman's poor attempt at BO finish compared to Victorinox or even a cheap Chinese maker like Sanrenmu. I paid only £9 for this Sanrenmu and just look how beautiful and durable the black finish is.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: MultiMat on May 14, 2013, 08:44:47 PM
I have a new wave which i use regulary. I recently came across a 20th anniversary Wave on eBay UK. Being a newby to the multitool world I had no idea as to the value or the scarcity of these. I managed to contact the seller before eBay shut him down and the wave plus leather case in excellent condition arrived a couple of days ago. All the tools appear to had little or no use. The only criticism I have is that when the tool is closed there is a bit of looseness that isn't there when its open. Has anyone else noticed this on theirs? Has anyone used this model on a regular basis if so how has the anniversary decals stood up. My opinion of them is that they won't last long in a working situation.

I think the DLC found on the 20th Anniversary is not too bad , much more robust than BO.
Yours does look to be a bit faded already though  :think: :think:.

The early Waves are prone to developing looseness especially in the handles at the 2 plier pivots  :think: LM sorted it with the 'new' Wave.

As per an old post by Kwakster ;

"The only correct way to tighten up older Waves is to replace the plierhead and the plierhead pivots.
Just tightening the 5 pointed Torx screws will leave you with very hard to open blades, without attacking the real problem which is wear.

I've stopped replacing parts on old Waves altogether, when these come in and the customer hasn't stated a certain fondness of the old tool, it gets exchanged for a New Wave."


Kwakster used to be a official Leatherman repairer, my original Wave seems to suffer this looseness due to wear problem.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Jailbird on May 15, 2013, 02:52:30 AM
I have a 20th wave also. I don't use it much since purchasing a new model. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/15/2eda6yjy.jpg)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on May 15, 2013, 11:33:33 PM
Like I said, I didn't have any pics from my old Wave (except the one shown above), so today I had a little fotoshoot with my "old" friend  ;).


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Leatherman%20Wave%20Old%20Style/OldWaveI_zpsfaa7d033.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Leatherman%20Wave%20Old%20Style/OldWaveI_zpsfaa7d033.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Leatherman%20Wave%20Old%20Style/OldWaveA_zps26ba4556.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Leatherman%20Wave%20Old%20Style/OldWaveA_zps26ba4556.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Leatherman%20Wave%20Old%20Style/OldWaveC_zps6103b47a.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Leatherman%20Wave%20Old%20Style/OldWaveC_zps6103b47a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on May 16, 2013, 03:34:22 PM
Very shinny eric  :salute:

I tightened the pliers on mine today using my anvil,now there is no rattle :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: bdAmmo on May 17, 2013, 02:53:56 AM
Wow Eric, that is a shiny Wave!

Here is a pic of my original Wave. It's been used quite a bit and still has held up really well. I picked this one up in Iraq back in 04 and it has been around the world with me. I don't use it to often anymore but every once and a while I still carry it.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: stealth007s on May 17, 2013, 05:41:40 AM
I have an original that the mrs used today on a project. I asked her if she took any pics but sorry, no pics.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on May 17, 2013, 10:45:19 PM
My old Wave is no more shiny than others, it's all thanks to correct lighting, nothing beats the afternoon sun for making tools look so shiny  8).  And playing a bit with the setting in Canon RAW mode also helps  ;).

The picture of the Wave next to the sheath, that's the same Wave as the one in the shiny pic.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Aloha on August 15, 2013, 05:59:08 PM
new tool new club heres my 0303A both handles entry
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Bensasupertool on August 15, 2013, 06:05:53 PM
new tool new club heres my 0303A both handles entry
Sweet. Everyone needs an orignal Wave.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 15, 2014, 09:31:40 PM
Yay, yet another "original" LM club I can join.  I just posted in the Supertool one, and now here.  I've finally gotten my long desired original Wave, and for a great deal as well, especially considering it was stated to have not been used.  Once I got it and checked it out, it appears the seller wasn't pulling my leg on that fact.  It appears unused, and I got if for less than $40, which I never thought would happen considering the prices I'd seen them go for before :D.  Pics coming tonight.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 15, 2014, 09:42:38 PM
Did the original waves came with the brown leather sheath? JR
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 15, 2014, 10:17:34 PM
Did the original waves came with the brown leather sheath? JR

I think so, but mine didn't come with a sheath. 
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: David Bowen on April 15, 2014, 10:55:56 PM
Yes it came with the brown leather sheath, which is a much better quality that the sheaths currently being produced by Leatherman. I've owned the original wave since 97 or so and it's still an awesome tool in a small package. I have been thinking about carrying it again but I have tools that are more capable that it and I couldn't stand to break the old girl and send her in for repairs. Instead she sits around looking pretty, wearing a coat of tough glide lol


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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 16, 2014, 12:40:43 AM
I thought so, wasn't sure, but I don't have any pics of my original :( I don't remember when I got it, but I got it after my LM crunch broke and at the time it was the best one that fit what I needed. Now I really don't need the pliers and have gone back to my sak, but still carry lm's in my pouch or backpack! But the wave has retired to around the house chores! JR
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 16, 2014, 02:56:07 AM
Here's my new original Wave:

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153436_381_zpsb0888b6e.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153436_381_zpsb0888b6e.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153654_134_zpsb3551538.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153654_134_zpsb3551538.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153818_763_zps24996d77.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153818_763_zps24996d77.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 16, 2014, 04:42:23 AM
 :tu: nice score Monrogue! JR
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 16, 2014, 04:54:13 AM
:tu: nice score Monrogue! JR

Thanks buddy :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: MadPlumbarian on April 16, 2014, 04:55:07 AM
:tu: nice score Monrogue! JR

Thanks buddy :D
But of course! :D JR
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: stealth007s on April 16, 2014, 06:08:22 AM
Here's my new original Wave:

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153436_381_zpsb0888b6e.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153436_381_zpsb0888b6e.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153654_134_zpsb3551538.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153654_134_zpsb3551538.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153818_763_zps24996d77.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140414_153818_763_zps24996d77.jpg.html)

Very nice Kyle 8) Welcome to the club :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 16, 2014, 06:15:29 AM
Thank you kind sir :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: stealth007s on April 16, 2014, 06:20:06 AM
Thank you kind sir :D

 :D So is the Flair next on your list? :pok: :P
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 16, 2014, 06:22:00 AM
Thank you kind sir :D

 :D So is the Flair next on your list? :pok: :P

That is an interesting one indeed, but I'm not sure on it yet :think: 
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on April 16, 2014, 08:18:08 PM
Heres another pic of mine in my camping organizer,if it wasnt for uk laws i would still edc my wave  :-\
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 29, 2014, 05:46:34 PM
Here are some pics of my OG Wave while I'm sitting around today:

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140429_105731_163_zps922afef2.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140429_105731_163_zps922afef2.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140429_105929_551_zps33a08401.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140429_105929_551_zps33a08401.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140429_110046_886_zpsf5c70e3b.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140429_110046_886_zpsf5c70e3b.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140429_110228_321_zps1683ede0.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140429_110228_321_zps1683ede0.jpg.html)
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140429_110348_380_zps67c99539.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/IMG_20140429_110348_380_zps67c99539.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 06, 2016, 03:31:58 PM
Count me in

(http://i.imgur.com/abmuu7Ph.jpg?1)(http://i.imgur.com/1OGNMpBh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: bdAmmo on January 06, 2016, 06:13:51 PM
Count me in

(http://i.imgur.com/abmuu7Ph.jpg?1)(http://i.imgur.com/1OGNMpBh.jpg)

Really like that first pic Steve. :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on January 08, 2016, 05:19:00 AM
Welcome Steve!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 08, 2016, 05:50:29 AM
Thanks Bud  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: David on January 08, 2016, 05:51:53 AM
Some nice pics of the OG Wave guys!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: jcs0001 on January 09, 2016, 12:45:48 AM
Another "old" wave owner.  Bought this one locally a couple of years ago.  In very nice condition - dated "0500".

A little while after buying this I found a newer generation wave for a good price and gave it to my brother in law.  I found out later that he had another leatherman with the bit driver and other accessories.  I should have kept that one as I think both of his are still in a cupboard somewhere in his shop.

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa327/jcs0001/IMG_0003_5.jpg)

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa327/jcs0001/IMG_0004_4.jpg)

I've never carried this as it is a bit large and heavy for my needs.  It has come in handy around the house however.

John.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 09, 2016, 01:16:07 AM
Nice One John   :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on January 09, 2016, 01:32:28 AM
Welcome John!

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: David on January 09, 2016, 04:36:51 AM
Nice OR Wave John. Those old Wave leather sheaths sure are nice.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: jcs0001 on January 09, 2016, 05:39:24 PM
SteveC - your first photo would indicate that the SAK could be used as a carpenter's square - it sure looks close to a right angle.  I know the spirits are advertised as having that feature.  Nice photos.

David and Monrogue - thanks.

John.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on January 11, 2016, 07:47:44 PM
Another "old" wave owner.  Bought this one locally a couple of years ago.  In very nice condition - dated "0500".

A little while after buying this I found a newer generation wave for a good price and gave it to my brother in law.  I found out later that he had another leatherman with the bit driver and other accessories.  I should have kept that one as I think both of his are still in a cupboard somewhere in his shop.

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa327/jcs0001/IMG_0003_5.jpg)

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa327/jcs0001/IMG_0004_4.jpg)

I've never carried this as it is a bit large and heavy for my needs.  It has come in handy around the house however.

John.

Very nice John and welcome,date code is odd as I'm sure these was  discontinued in 04? Plus yours says leatherman usa and not tool
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 11, 2016, 09:28:22 PM
Another "old" wave owner.  Bought this one locally a couple of years ago.  In very nice condition - dated "0500".

A little while after buying this I found a newer generation wave for a good price and gave it to my brother in law.  I found out later that he had another leatherman with the bit driver and other accessories.  I should have kept that one as I think both of his are still in a cupboard somewhere in his shop.

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa327/jcs0001/IMG_0003_5.jpg)

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa327/jcs0001/IMG_0004_4.jpg)

I've never carried this as it is a bit large and heavy for my needs.  It has come in handy around the house however.

John.

Very nice John and welcome,date code is odd as I'm sure these was  discontinued in 04? Plus yours says leatherman usa and not tool

0500 would be May 2000
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on January 11, 2016, 10:30:41 PM
Another "old" wave owner.  Bought this one locally a couple of years ago.  In very nice condition - dated "0500".

A little while after buying this I found a newer generation wave for a good price and gave it to my brother in law.  I found out later that he had another leatherman with the bit driver and other accessories.  I should have kept that one as I think both of his are still in a cupboard somewhere in his shop.

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa327/jcs0001/IMG_0003_5.jpg)

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa327/jcs0001/IMG_0004_4.jpg)

I've never carried this as it is a bit large and heavy for my needs.  It has come in handy around the house however.

John.

Very nice John and welcome,date code is odd as I'm sure these was  discontinued in 04? Plus yours says leatherman usa and not tool

0500 would be May 2000

Oh yeah  :facepalm:  :salute:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Justin on January 16, 2016, 01:27:59 AM
:climber:
Check out link removed we are making the highest quality belt clip holsters for leatherman waves, surge and charges in the market ! $25 with free shipping is unbeatable !  Please stop by and see what I offer for our leathermans addictions !!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: captain spaulding on January 16, 2016, 02:33:55 AM
Justin. If you have not already can you please contact Grant or a moderator pertaining to advertising on the forum. Thank you.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on January 19, 2016, 12:25:30 PM
I won't add the link back, but as of right now Justin just does holsters for the new model Wave. I am actually shipping my Original Wave to him tomorrow so he can redesign the holster to fit the original Wave.

He has been great to deal with. Hope he gets permission to advertise here!

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on January 19, 2016, 12:34:51 PM
I won't add the link back, but as of right now Justin just does holsters for the new model Wave. I am actually shipping my Original Wave to him tomorrow so he can redesign the holster to fit the original Wave.

He has been great to deal with. Hope he gets permission to advertise here!

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im sure justin is great but better to go through the right channels first,plz also introduce yourself in the new member section, and welcome to mto  :salute:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on January 19, 2016, 12:35:31 PM
I won't add the link back, but as of right now Justin just does holsters for the new model Wave. I am actually shipping my Original Wave to him tomorrow so he can redesign the holster to fit the original Wave.

He has been great to deal with. Hope he gets permission to advertise here!

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im sure justin is great but better to go through the right channels first,plz also introduce yourself in the new member section, and welcome to mto  :salute:
Will do!

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: rishardh on January 19, 2016, 04:47:07 PM

Love the Original Wave. This is what I grab for most jobs around the house. Nice balance of size and functionality. If it had outsize scissors it would have been the perfect tool for me.

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 26, 2016, 05:39:59 PM
I'm in a second time :D
This one's dated 0598 and 0698, so early on in the production.  I wanted one of these ones as my other one is 0802 and has some differences.  I will have to compare them tonight when I can see them together. 

This one's in great shape overall, with little usage from what I can tell.  Mostly just been carried I'd guess.  The PE blade could use some sharpening, but that's it. 
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160426/bd134566c995798272b0bfd7ef134d52.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160426/939c925d4baa2af30fe0da2465e624f0.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160426/92961240964d30056812df5164c6696f.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160426/42cc5dfc2612987f64ea9e17902ddd16.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160426/271081c0b954655f8c23d62487f8d7f9.jpg)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on April 26, 2016, 11:03:20 PM
Great pics Monrogue :cheers: No matter how much better the new Wave is than the old Wave in certain aspects, the old Wave feels better opened and closed in hand :D If they could have kept the shape closer to the older design and put in the better plier head an got some of the flat heads out for a bit driver and made all the insdie tools lock then the older one would have the newer design beat :cheers: Needless to say I still love my new Wave as well ;) :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 27, 2016, 12:58:36 AM
Great pics Monrogue :cheers: No matter how much better the new Wave is than the old Wave in certain aspects, the old Wave feels better opened and closed in hand :D If they could have kept the shape closer to the older design and put in the better plier head an got some of the flat heads out for a bit driver and made all the insdie tools lock then the older one would have the newer design beat :cheers: Needless to say I still love my new Wave as well ;) :D
Thanks!  I sort of prefer the old one actually.  I'm not a big fan of bits in my MTs, although they have come in handy on occasion. 

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on April 27, 2016, 01:21:12 AM
Nice M !   love the OG Wave   :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 27, 2016, 03:21:50 AM
Nice M !   love the OG Wave   :tu: :tu:
Thanks! 

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on April 27, 2016, 03:27:38 AM
I tried carrying my newer BO Wave in the included Molle sheath tonight. I hated it!  The Molle sheath flops around too much (have to carry it in vertical position as my work belt is too wide for horizontal carry...) and is too hard to open.

So, back to my original Wave. I can carry it in either my newer or older leather sheath, or as preferred, in my nylon Supertool sheath with Velcro flap and metal belt clip.

Like others here, I prefer the feel of the original Wave.  So the BO newer Wave goes back in the drawer....



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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: captain spaulding on April 27, 2016, 02:18:24 PM
I tried carrying my newer BO Wave in the included Molle sheath tonight. I hated it!  The Molle sheath flops around too much (have to carry it in vertical position as my work belt is too wide for horizontal carry...) and is too hard to open.

So, back to my original Wave. I can carry it in either my newer or older leather sheath, or as preferred, in my nylon Supertool sheath with Velcro flap and metal belt clip.

Like others here, I prefer the feel of the original Wave.  So the BO newer Wave goes back in the drawer....



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Why put the BO Wave away if you are carrying the OG Wave in a Nylon sheath. Just carry the BO Wave in the Nylon sheath.  :think:

Also why not get a nylon Wave sheath since the Supertool sheath is larger than the Wave sheath?
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on April 27, 2016, 02:23:44 PM
I think he like the feel of the OG Wave better.

That's us mobile

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: captain spaulding on April 27, 2016, 02:28:59 PM
I think he like the feel of the OG Wave better.

That's us mobile

Everything said was about the sheath not the actual tool though.  :think:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on April 27, 2016, 02:44:04 PM
Well, the new Wave won't fit in the old sheath I have been using for the Original Wave.  I suppose it might if I work it long enough.

But in all honesty, I do find I actually prefer the feel of the original Wave.

I have carried my original Wave in the Supertool sheath for as long as I can recall. I just stuffed some paper in the bottom to take up a bit of length. Worked perfect.

I really prefer the Velcro for work so I don't have to worry about scratching cars.  Sure wish I could find a few new sheaths like it...



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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on April 27, 2016, 02:51:56 PM
Well, the new Wave won't fit in the old sheath I have been using for the Original Wave.  I suppose it might if I work it long enough.

But in all honesty, I do find I actually prefer the feel of the original Wave.

I have carried my original Wave in the Supertool sheath for as long as I can recall. I just stuffed some paper in the bottom to take up a bit of length. Worked perfect.

I really prefer the Velcro for work so I don't have to worry about scratching cars.  Sure wish I could find a few new sheaths like it...



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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160427/dc43b73cb60728675d44bf3662468200.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160427/3eeda3a142e9f6171ba4b0fd7965af6c.jpg)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on April 27, 2016, 02:53:24 PM
I will work on the BO Wave, try to stretch the sheath a bit. But the Velcro is also going bad. Doesn't want to stay "velcroed". LOL

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on April 27, 2016, 02:55:00 PM
Worn out...

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160427/352461c90ffe5be9e32350720f8cd6eb.jpg)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: David Bowen on April 27, 2016, 05:38:40 PM
I've got a nylon sheath like that, Velcro it's completely blown out. I've thought about having my mom fix it since she sews all the time. I'm a huge fan of all of the original tools; OG Wave, Pulse, Crunch, Sideclip, etc. Are way better than the current offerings. Don't get me wrong, they are awesome but maybe it's the nostalgia of them. I'd take my ST300 and Rebar to any job, but my heart always belongs to the classics. Until they started updating everything they were all I knew.

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Brock O Lee on April 28, 2016, 08:04:37 AM
The original Wave was my first Leatherman and pliers based tool. I bought it mid 2000 with money I scraped together over a few months as a student. This one is still in pretty good nick, and lives the good life in my car. The only issue I ever had with it was that it would rust easily if I left it un-oiled.

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Tools%20and%20EDC/IMG_20160427_215655_zpsnr2v3qow.jpg)

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Tools%20and%20EDC/IMG_20160427_215843_zpsptoosfiw.jpg)

Made in Dec 99:
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Tools%20and%20EDC/IMG_20160427_220010_zps1rc3lhom.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on April 28, 2016, 03:38:40 PM
The original Wave was my first Leatherman and pliers based tool. I bought it mid 2000 with money I scraped together over a few months as a student. This one is still in pretty good nick, and lives the good life in my car. The only issue I ever had with it was that it would rust easily if I left it un-oiled.

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Tools%20and%20EDC/IMG_20160427_215655_zpsnr2v3qow.jpg)

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Tools%20and%20EDC/IMG_20160427_215843_zpsptoosfiw.jpg)

Made in Dec 99:
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Tools%20and%20EDC/IMG_20160427_220010_zps1rc3lhom.jpg)

I don't see any rust now ;) It sure looks to be in very good shape Brock O Lee :cheers: It and the sheath look to have many years of service left to give :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Brock O Lee on April 28, 2016, 03:59:41 PM
At one point it had rust spotting all over. It took me a few hours with metal polish to get it back in shape. Since then I've kept it well oiled.

It did not have a hard life, but I am well pleased with how well it aged. At this rate it will easily outlive its 25 year warranty. :drink:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 29, 2016, 02:04:28 AM
Nice one Brock O Lee :tu:

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: chrono on May 01, 2016, 06:03:10 PM
There are 4 OG Waves in my collection. It is easy to love the "gentleman-ness" of this tool. The original leather sheath is lovely to boost.

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/chronoxxx/wave%201_zpsdetv6s92.jpg)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/chronoxxx/wave%202_zpstchosgwo.jpg)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/chronoxxx/wave%203_zpsxgziuk1x.jpg)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/chronoxxx/wave%204_zps6pcdo07w.jpg)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/chronoxxx/wave%205_zpsnjvxb2sk.jpg)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/chronoxxx/wave%206_zpsrvwqc75m.jpg)
 :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 01, 2016, 07:49:50 PM
Great pics chrono :tu: love the old sheaths :drool:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: chrono on May 01, 2016, 08:47:27 PM
Thank you sir!  :salute:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on May 02, 2016, 03:53:42 AM
Sweet pics Chrono :tu:

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: captain spaulding on May 03, 2016, 12:33:48 PM
I am a huge OG Wave fan. I only own one OG Wave, but love it so much!   :tu:


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1549/24421642403_66d043fa30_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 03, 2016, 01:47:48 PM
Well the one you have looks to be in very good shape Cap :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 03, 2016, 01:52:26 PM
I have been trying to make myself carry my newer BO Wave, but I honestly prefer my OG Wave.

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on May 03, 2016, 02:22:23 PM
Carrying mine today  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 03, 2016, 02:29:43 PM
The OG Wave is what I'll go back to today. But I use a clapped out Supertool nylon sheath with Velcro and a belt clip. I hate a traditional sheath. I like to be able to put that sheath on or take off quickly, without removing my belt.  I really wish there was a pocket clip for the OG Wave.

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on May 03, 2016, 03:32:43 PM
The OG Wave is what I'll go back to today. But I use a clapped out Supertool nylon sheath with Velcro and a belt clip. I hate a traditional sheath. I like to be able to put that sheath on or take off quickly, without removing my belt.  I really wish there was a pocket clip for the OG Wave.

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You can add a pocket clip like this to the lanyard ring. Works pretty well and is removable.

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k115/asc67/DSC07495_zpsllksgpeq.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/asc67/media/DSC07495_zpsllksgpeq.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 03, 2016, 06:28:45 PM
Hmmm, not sure I'd like that setup. Seems like the MT would sling back n forth in my pocket. Thanks for the pic and suggestion!

I had a Nite Ize clip on it. That worked OK I guess...

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 03, 2016, 06:31:22 PM
I am a huge OG Wave fan. I only own one OG Wave, but love it so much!   :tu:


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1549/24421642403_66d043fa30_b.jpg)
That one looks great!  Mine is pretty battle scarred. LOL, it's seen its share of misery.

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on May 03, 2016, 06:35:29 PM
Hmmm, not sure I'd like that setup. Seems like the MT would sling back n forth in my pocket. Thanks for the pic and suggestion!

I had a Nite Ize clip on it. That worked OK I guess...

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Wouldn't cost much to try. You can get one for a couple bucks on E-bay
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on May 03, 2016, 07:25:34 PM
I have a Nite-Ize clip on mine.  It makes it more easily carried, but I don't like the feel of it in hand.  The clip is bigger and more noticeable than the clip for the new Wave.  I wish there was a way to have that clip on the old Wave.

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on May 06, 2016, 07:38:18 PM
I'm in with a third :)  Dated 0303 and 0403.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/35b80a87c5d5001ddea0597c65bc3005.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/5e01be10d3e8abed0421f91b2ee1306d.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/0e7b4f15f2fc36b1ff33e78c040b0986.jpg)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 06, 2016, 07:46:26 PM
 :o That looks like it was NIB :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :drool: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on May 06, 2016, 07:51:50 PM
:o That looks like it was NIB :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :drool: :tu:
It was supposedly a store demo piece.  It has some light scuffing as if it were carried, and the wood saw had been used as it had wood dust or something on it.  It was also a little dirty, but if it was sitting out for many years and played with as a demo piece, then it was fine.  I gave it a bath and it looks great.  It appears totally unused now :tu:

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on May 06, 2016, 08:09:47 PM
Mon is riding a Wave of OG Waves  :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on May 06, 2016, 08:58:52 PM
Mon is riding a Wave of OG Waves  :D
Yeah, they're addictive, as are most of the old school LMs ;)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on May 06, 2016, 09:04:48 PM
Mon is riding a Wave of OG Waves  :D
Yeah, they're addictive, as are most of the old school LMs ;)

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Word  ;)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: chrono on May 07, 2016, 01:26:59 AM
Questions for people with multiple OG Wave:
- Will you acquire more if given an opportunity?
- What will pique your interest for a purchase (price, condition, accesories...?)
- Your price point?

As of the moment I am waiting on my 5th OG Wave. I could not help it when seeing it with its original dark brown leather sheath. The seller claimed new, I have to wait and see. My max is $50 for a new/ like new OG Wave with a new/ like new sheath, preferably the original dark brown. Box and paperworks are nice, but a NIB OG Wave commands top dollars. I will probably keep buying these puppies if given a right opportunity. As time goes on, these will only get harder to find new. The Flair, Sideclip... may be collectors items, but I believe the OG Wave will be sought after by more people, for its place in multitool history.  :salute:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on May 07, 2016, 06:48:57 AM
To answer your questions:  probably if the price is reasonable and condition great.  My price point is around yours.  The last two I've recently acquired were each around $50, and in basically unused condition.  My first appeared unused as well, and I snagged that for $35 or $40.  None of them came with a sheath or anything though.  I would love to get a NIB one, but those are always too expensive.

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: chrono on May 07, 2016, 04:45:26 PM
To answer your questions:  probably if the price is reasonable and condition great.  My price point is around yours.  The last two I've recently acquired were each around $50, and in basically unused condition.  My first appeared unused as well, and I snagged that for $35 or $40.  None of them came with a sheath or anything though.  I would love to get a NIB one, but those are always too expensive.

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I think a new OG Wave with its dark brown leather sheath is the closest thing to a NIB Wave though. I have not had a chance to handle the standalone light brown OG Wave sheath that captain spaulding has, but it seems the dark brown ones are of better quality, according to a few websites. I also look out for the future, when I may move on to the next great things, and these Waves still retain, if not increase, their values, especially when they are accompanied by OG sheaths as well.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 10, 2016, 10:14:22 AM
I was a little let down by my OG Wave tonight. I noticed a stray eyebrow hair poking out pretty far. Ha-ha. 

I tried to clip it but my scissors on the old Wave would NOT cut it. They just bent the hair over!  Really disappointed...



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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 10, 2016, 10:23:17 AM
I was a little let down by my OG Wave tonight. I noticed a stray eyebrow hair poking out pretty far. Ha-ha. 

I tried to clip it but my scissors on the old Wave would NOT cut it. They just bent the hair over!  Really disappointed...



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Brought out NG BO Wave, it's scissors dispatched that stray hair with no problem. Guess my OG Wave scissors need some work...



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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 10, 2016, 12:06:42 PM
I will buy any old school LM if the price is right and it is in decent shape esp an OG Wave :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on May 30, 2016, 11:26:27 PM
Carrying mine today  :tu:

(http://i.imgur.com/IrqtEUch.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Aberdrew13 on June 08, 2016, 09:18:35 PM
I can join this club....

I bought mine as a high school graduation present to myself.  Date code 0600 on both handles.

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on June 20, 2016, 01:43:54 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/1C0Y2d8h.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 05, 2016, 11:41:37 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/KG3iuvLh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2016, 05:12:27 AM
How do you find so many wonderful backgrounds Steve :think: Everytime I go to take a pic I can never find good spots like these ??? :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on July 06, 2016, 06:35:31 AM
+1!?

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 06, 2016, 02:00:14 PM
How do you find so many wonderful backgrounds Steve :think: Everytime I go to take a pic I can never find good spots like these ??? :tu:


Thanks  :cheers:

I'm lucky that my neighborhood has lots of nice spots for pics. I usually take my pics on my morning walk with my dog.

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2016, 03:16:30 PM
How do you find so many wonderful backgrounds Steve :think: Everytime I go to take a pic I can never find good spots like these ??? :tu:


Thanks  :cheers:

I'm lucky that my neighborhood has lots of nice spots for pics. I usually take my pics on my morning walk with my dog.

Ok well that does make some sense thanks for that Steve  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 18, 2016, 11:16:38 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/TGaVkcB.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 21, 2016, 04:40:03 AM
That red just pops in the pic Steve :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 21, 2016, 05:47:15 AM
That red just pops in the pic Steve :cheers:

 :cheers:
Title: Original wave owners club,
Post by: White95 on July 30, 2016, 12:46:28 AM
Just scored one at a local pawn shop and gave it a quick PB blaster bath. I'm going to do some polishing tomorrow and oil it.

June 2000, correct?


 (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160729/a15c3424a992d9846dc2a98c6c00e41f.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160729/b91251006d9cc66ba0fd5e0c651f6d3b.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160729/99893d685f44f1ee01804b9a0f9064f2.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160729/35d6c73ff3fd48c42d51079d73a77340.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2016, 12:57:59 AM
I think more like September 2000 :think: ;) :D

Or I may be looking at it wrong myself :D

Is it 0600 or 0900 ???

Month is first then the year :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2016, 12:58:29 AM
Whatever it is, it is sweet either way :drool: :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: White95 on July 30, 2016, 01:20:37 AM
Oops. One says 0900 and the other 0700. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160729/8cbf69b2d339bca53f5021b159b5b33d.png)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160729/8f3d25f0c21782e6c3c6e70c7c4cd86c.png)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 30, 2016, 01:22:12 AM
Nice one ! July & Sept 2000    :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2016, 01:43:21 AM
Nice one ! July & Sept 2000    :cheers:

Yeah what Steve said :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on August 02, 2016, 03:03:11 AM
My 4th entry ;)  Dated 0199 in both handles.  Also came with the brown sheath which is very nice.  Too bad I don't sheath carry.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/ec5d11a68a43cbdf76ba67bbed59bcb9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/33e80b24eb6063abece3140d0195efab.jpg)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: chrono on August 02, 2016, 05:56:23 AM
My 4th entry ;)  Dated 0199 in both handles.  Also came with the brown sheath which is very nice.  Too bad I don't sheath carry.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/ec5d11a68a43cbdf76ba67bbed59bcb9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/33e80b24eb6063abece3140d0195efab.jpg)

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That sheath looks like it is in mint shape. Throw it on eBay for $20, someone may picks it up  :tu:

I also have a OG Wave arrived today. Date codes are 0403A and 0303A. I wonder what the A's mean. A little gritty with opening, but very little evident of implements being used, mainly the small driver  :tu: No sheath though.

I notice little U-shaped pieces inside the channels of the plain edge and serrated blades. I never pay atention to that. Are they to keep the blades on center?
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on August 02, 2016, 03:41:55 PM
My 4th entry ;)  Dated 0199 in both handles.  Also came with the brown sheath which is very nice.  Too bad I don't sheath carry.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/ec5d11a68a43cbdf76ba67bbed59bcb9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/33e80b24eb6063abece3140d0195efab.jpg)

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That sheath looks like it is in mint shape. Throw it on eBay for $20, someone may picks it up  :tu:

I also have a OG Wave arrived today. Date codes are 0403A and 0303A. I wonder what the A's mean. A little gritty with opening, but very little evident of implements being used, mainly the small driver  :tu: No sheath though.

I notice little U-shaped pieces inside the channels of the plain edge and serrated blades. I never pay atention to that. Are they to keep the blades on center?
Nice.  This is the only one I've gotten that had a sheath with it.  It's a nice sheath.  I'm not sure what the A means.  I think my two that are newer ('02 & '03) have it.  Same with the blade catching thing.  I think it is as you say, to keep it centered/securely in place.

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2016, 04:32:48 PM
My 4th entry ;)  Dated 0199 in both handles.  Also came with the brown sheath which is very nice.  Too bad I don't sheath carry.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/ec5d11a68a43cbdf76ba67bbed59bcb9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/33e80b24eb6063abece3140d0195efab.jpg)

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I would be tempted to try sheath carry with a sheath that nice if I were you :whistle:

 :pok: :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on August 02, 2016, 04:39:58 PM
That's a beauty M   :cheers:

You are on a OG Wave roll    :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on August 02, 2016, 08:56:44 PM
That's a beauty M   :cheers:

You are on a OG Wave roll    :tu:
Thanks man.  Yes, and it's the only MT I seem to want to keep searching for, even though I don't need any at this point.

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on August 02, 2016, 08:58:05 PM
My 4th entry ;)  Dated 0199 in both handles.  Also came with the brown sheath which is very nice.  Too bad I don't sheath carry.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/ec5d11a68a43cbdf76ba67bbed59bcb9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/33e80b24eb6063abece3140d0195efab.jpg)

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I would be tempted to try sheath carry with a sheath that nice if I were you :whistle:

 :pok: :D
I work in an office setting though, so I wouldn't wear it.  However, it's the first sheath that has made me want to....it's form fitted to the Wave and looks so nice.

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2016, 09:13:21 PM
My 4th entry ;)  Dated 0199 in both handles.  Also came with the brown sheath which is very nice.  Too bad I don't sheath carry.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/ec5d11a68a43cbdf76ba67bbed59bcb9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/33e80b24eb6063abece3140d0195efab.jpg)

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I would be tempted to try sheath carry with a sheath that nice if I were you :whistle:

 :pok: :D
I work in an office setting though, so I wouldn't wear it.  However, it's the first sheath that has made me want to....it's form fitted to the Wave and looks so nice.

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I only have the nylon version and have been outbid several times over the years on the leather version ones :D They just ooze nice :dd:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on August 02, 2016, 09:19:59 PM
My 4th entry ;)  Dated 0199 in both handles.  Also came with the brown sheath which is very nice.  Too bad I don't sheath carry.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/ec5d11a68a43cbdf76ba67bbed59bcb9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/33e80b24eb6063abece3140d0195efab.jpg)

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I would be tempted to try sheath carry with a sheath that nice if I were you :whistle:

 :pok: :D
I work in an office setting though, so I wouldn't wear it.  However, it's the first sheath that has made me want to....it's form fitted to the Wave and looks so nice.

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I only have the nylon version and have been outbid several times over the years on the leather version ones :D They just ooze nice :dd:
Do you have a G1 Wave?  I don't recall seeing you post one.....

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2016, 10:23:04 PM
My 4th entry ;)  Dated 0199 in both handles.  Also came with the brown sheath which is very nice.  Too bad I don't sheath carry.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/ec5d11a68a43cbdf76ba67bbed59bcb9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/33e80b24eb6063abece3140d0195efab.jpg)

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I would be tempted to try sheath carry with a sheath that nice if I were you :whistle:

 :pok: :D
I work in an office setting though, so I wouldn't wear it.  However, it's the first sheath that has made me want to....it's form fitted to the Wave and looks so nice.

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I only have the nylon version and have been outbid several times over the years on the leather version ones :D They just ooze nice :dd:
Do you have a G1 Wave?  I don't recall seeing you post one.....

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I don't know if I have ever posted a pic of it recently or not :shrug: I bought it at a Pawn SHop for $10 and then finally won the nylon sheath for it to go in :dd: :D I will have to add it to the list of pics I need to take :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: DaveK on August 02, 2016, 10:25:30 PM
Some Waves. Did anyone say shelf queen?

:D

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/6Q9A2017_zpsska2wfne.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/6Q9A2017_zpsska2wfne.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on August 02, 2016, 10:40:48 PM
 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2016, 10:43:03 PM
Some Waves. Did anyone say shelf queen?

:D

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/6Q9A2017_zpsska2wfne.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/6Q9A2017_zpsska2wfne.jpg.html)

What Steve said :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on August 02, 2016, 11:49:12 PM
Some Waves. Did anyone say shelf queen?

:D

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/6Q9A2017_zpsska2wfne.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/6Q9A2017_zpsska2wfne.jpg.html)

What Steve said :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :D
Ditto.....nice ones Dave :tu:

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on August 02, 2016, 11:49:26 PM
My 4th entry ;)  Dated 0199 in both handles.  Also came with the brown sheath which is very nice.  Too bad I don't sheath carry.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/ec5d11a68a43cbdf76ba67bbed59bcb9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160802/33e80b24eb6063abece3140d0195efab.jpg)

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I would be tempted to try sheath carry with a sheath that nice if I were you :whistle:

 :pok: :D
I work in an office setting though, so I wouldn't wear it.  However, it's the first sheath that has made me want to....it's form fitted to the Wave and looks so nice.

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I only have the nylon version and have been outbid several times over the years on the leather version ones :D They just ooze nice :dd:
Do you have a G1 Wave?  I don't recall seeing you post one.....

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I don't know if I have ever posted a pic of it recently or not :shrug: I bought it at a Pawn SHop for $10 and then finally won the nylon sheath for it to go in :dd: :D I will have to add it to the list of pics I need to take :facepalm: :D
:pok:

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: DaveK on August 03, 2016, 12:00:14 AM
Cheers folks - was nice digging them out and playing with them for the first time in a while.

The signature job lives in a glass display case of course, but the others hide away in the dark, lol.

The two (non signature) 20 year models are duplicates as it happens, i remember picking the first one up on eBay and it had been used quite a bit so there's some where to the black coating. Then I managed to pick up a NIB one a while later.

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Aloha on August 03, 2016, 02:19:17 AM
Some Waves. Did anyone say shelf queen?

:D

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/6Q9A2017_zpsska2wfne.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/6Q9A2017_zpsska2wfne.jpg.html)

What Steve said :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :D
Ditto.....nice ones Dave :tu:

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Ditto +2

I love the Waves.  I love carrying my OG Wave as much if not more than my New Style Wave. 
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 03, 2016, 10:29:58 AM
That's it!!!  I quit, the old Wave wins!!!!

I have been trying to come up with a pocket clip set up for my OG Wave. Tonight I thought I had it figured out. I had a broken clip from the new Wave. I thought I'd drill it out and use it. But noooooo....

First, just getting the end cap off the old Wave was horrible. A few bloody knuckles later I figured it out. Then the problem was the clip. I could not get my center punch to even phase it. Not enough for a drill bit to bite. I even tried tape and that didn't work.

I dont have a drill press. My mother in law has given me my late father in law's drill press, but it is still up in Indiana. Maybe I'll try again later. Ha-ha!!!

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: DaveK on August 03, 2016, 10:39:22 AM
Yeah that springy steel is tough stuff isn't it? :D

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 03, 2016, 10:44:55 AM
Yeah that springy steel is tough stuff isn't it? :D
It sure is!!!!  I really would love a pocket clip on my old Wave. I like it much better than my newer Gen Wave. I guess I'll have to give the adhesive clip a try again. Nite Ize Hip Clip I think it's called....

I hate belt carry....



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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: rivercity on August 03, 2016, 10:49:48 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: DaveK on August 03, 2016, 10:52:17 AM
I've never really used an old Wave, mainly because I had a new Wave and Charge before I got one. It's good that some people still prefer them :)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 03, 2016, 10:59:24 AM
I've never really used an old Wave, mainly because I had a new Wave and Charge before I got one. It's good that some people still prefer them :)
I prefer the screw driver assortment on the old Wave. I have rarely had a need for any different screwdriver size. I don't carry the bit set with me so the bit changer on the new Wave is useless for me, personally.

I like my newer BO Wave, but just prefer the old Wave. I did carry it for over 15 years so I am really used to it...

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Roman Bureš on August 04, 2016, 08:27:19 AM
I am IN! This is reincarnation of another original LTM model. There were 2 Waves in bad condition and there is 1 nice shape Wave now. I am very proud original Wave owner now...  ;)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aVQeaMvseB0/V6K_ry7ztUI/AAAAAAAAR5U/hBdhxIi2O2Aw_gNfQJVD60KzSbZ5nJMcwCCo/s800/P8042712.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZbzwKWBVN78/V6K_tMbQJ4I/AAAAAAAAR5U/fetv57N8bC0iGDn8KtPOsgEvhNrdy9JgACCo/s800/P8042713.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rg2o-3U4EuQ/V6K_uO_2uXI/AAAAAAAAR5U/Du99pQdUqpEZQlUvKo4UIf79vS4D2XXfACCo/s800/P8042714.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MNhm82barOk/V6K_vZj6pPI/AAAAAAAAR5U/5nD-zbK2_jwMF0ogLCbNF_-CB4UcDYoHACCo/s800/P8042722.JPG)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: DaveK on August 04, 2016, 09:01:34 AM
I am IN! This is reincarnation of another original LTM model. There were 2 Waves in bad condition and there is 1 nice shape Wave now. I am very proud original Wave owner now...  ;)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aVQeaMvseB0/V6K_ry7ztUI/AAAAAAAAR5U/hBdhxIi2O2Aw_gNfQJVD60KzSbZ5nJMcwCCo/s800/P8042712.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZbzwKWBVN78/V6K_tMbQJ4I/AAAAAAAAR5U/fetv57N8bC0iGDn8KtPOsgEvhNrdy9JgACCo/s800/P8042713.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rg2o-3U4EuQ/V6K_uO_2uXI/AAAAAAAAR5U/Du99pQdUqpEZQlUvKo4UIf79vS4D2XXfACCo/s800/P8042714.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MNhm82barOk/V6K_vZj6pPI/AAAAAAAAR5U/5nD-zbK2_jwMF0ogLCbNF_-CB4UcDYoHACCo/s800/P8042722.JPG)

Nice work Roman. I love it when people salvage tools instead of just binning them  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 04, 2016, 09:41:47 AM
+1!!!!

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on August 04, 2016, 03:54:48 PM
Nice one Roman, and welcome :cheers:

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on August 04, 2016, 04:00:59 PM
I am IN! This is reincarnation of another original LTM model. There were 2 Waves in bad condition and there is 1 nice shape Wave now. I am very proud original Wave owner now...  ;)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aVQeaMvseB0/V6K_ry7ztUI/AAAAAAAAR5U/hBdhxIi2O2Aw_gNfQJVD60KzSbZ5nJMcwCCo/s800/P8042712.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZbzwKWBVN78/V6K_tMbQJ4I/AAAAAAAAR5U/fetv57N8bC0iGDn8KtPOsgEvhNrdy9JgACCo/s800/P8042713.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rg2o-3U4EuQ/V6K_uO_2uXI/AAAAAAAAR5U/Du99pQdUqpEZQlUvKo4UIf79vS4D2XXfACCo/s800/P8042714.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MNhm82barOk/V6K_vZj6pPI/AAAAAAAAR5U/5nD-zbK2_jwMF0ogLCbNF_-CB4UcDYoHACCo/s800/P8042722.JPG)

Nice work Roman. I love it when people salvage tools instead of just binning them  :cheers:

+100




Nice one Roman, and welcome :cheers:

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+1
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on August 04, 2016, 05:36:41 PM
I am IN! This is reincarnation of another original LTM model. There were 2 Waves in bad condition and there is 1 nice shape Wave now. I am very proud original Wave owner now...  ;)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aVQeaMvseB0/V6K_ry7ztUI/AAAAAAAAR5U/hBdhxIi2O2Aw_gNfQJVD60KzSbZ5nJMcwCCo/s800/P8042712.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZbzwKWBVN78/V6K_tMbQJ4I/AAAAAAAAR5U/fetv57N8bC0iGDn8KtPOsgEvhNrdy9JgACCo/s800/P8042713.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rg2o-3U4EuQ/V6K_uO_2uXI/AAAAAAAAR5U/Du99pQdUqpEZQlUvKo4UIf79vS4D2XXfACCo/s800/P8042714.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MNhm82barOk/V6K_vZj6pPI/AAAAAAAAR5U/5nD-zbK2_jwMF0ogLCbNF_-CB4UcDYoHACCo/s800/P8042722.JPG)

Nice work Roman. I love it when people salvage tools instead of just binning them  :cheers:

+100




Nice one Roman, and welcome :cheers:

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+1

Nice Roman :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on August 04, 2016, 05:37:34 PM
That's it!!!  I quit, the old Wave wins!!!!

I have been trying to come up with a pocket clip set up for my OG Wave. Tonight I thought I had it figured out. I had a broken clip from the new Wave. I thought I'd drill it out and use it. But noooooo....

First, just getting the end cap off the old Wave was horrible. A few bloody knuckles later I figured it out. Then the problem was the clip. I could not get my center punch to even phase it. Not enough for a drill bit to bite. I even tried tape and that didn't work.

I dont have a drill press. My mother in law has given me my late father in law's drill press, but it is still up in Indiana. Maybe I'll try again later. Ha-ha!!!

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160803/dcbb0a7a96bcd81c2464a216ad2a6487.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160803/a541d0e1b2f443bcfe36fd22fdfff175.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160803/7080d793edcd8b004fbbc448601d3d78.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160803/e21846ea40ce2da4684fdb80e9dd8ccc.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160803/907c53a9a50a4c954c32d106043b09d8.jpg)

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Hope you can get this one figured out without any finger loss :D

 ;)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 04, 2016, 08:40:30 PM
LOL

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Humppa on August 05, 2016, 06:59:43 PM
Oh yeah... here I´m joining...

(http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t489/kampfgockel2/IMG_5246_zpsykyxci9e.jpg) (http://s1062.photobucket.com/user/kampfgockel2/media/IMG_5246_zpsykyxci9e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on August 05, 2016, 07:45:04 PM
Oh yeah... here I´m joining...

(http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t489/kampfgockel2/IMG_5246_zpsykyxci9e.jpg) (http://s1062.photobucket.com/user/kampfgockel2/media/IMG_5246_zpsykyxci9e.jpg.html)

Sweet :drool: Leather sheath and all :dd: :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Roman Bureš on August 07, 2016, 09:38:27 AM
Oh yeah... here I´m joining...

(http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t489/kampfgockel2/IMG_5246_zpsykyxci9e.jpg) (http://s1062.photobucket.com/user/kampfgockel2/media/IMG_5246_zpsykyxci9e.jpg.html)
I love this old leather sheath!  :drool:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: chrono on August 11, 2016, 04:55:53 AM
Probably mentioned here already, from this page https://www.smartknives.com/Leatherman-Multi-Tools/Leatherman-Wave-Orig-Vars.htm
So there are three variations of the OG Wave:
- 1998-2001: Leatherman USA on pliers, no ridge on serrated blade
- 2001: Leatherman USA, ridges on serrated blade
- 2001-2004: Leatherman Tool, ridges on serrated blade

I never paid attention to variations of the OG Waves, until my two most recent OG Waves. What caught my eyes were the smooth end caps of the handles. My latest one has 0404A / 0404B date codes. So, this begs a question: Who has the most recent date codes on his OG Wave?  ???
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on August 11, 2016, 05:15:24 AM
Probably mentioned here already, from this page https://www.smartknives.com/Leatherman-Multi-Tools/Leatherman-Wave-Orig-Vars.htm
So there are three variations of the OG Wave:
- 1998-2001: Leatherman USA on pliers, no ridge on serrated blade
- 2001: Leatherman USA, ridges on serrated blade
- 2001-2004: Leatherman Tool, ridges on serrated blade

I never paid attention to variations of the OG Waves, until my two most recent OG Waves. What caught my eyes were the smooth end caps of the handles. My latest one has 0404A / 0404B date codes. So, this begs a question: Who has the most recent date codes on his OG Wave?  ???

I have heard it here but where I do not know ??? :D Always good to revive old info into newer threads anyways :cheers: I had actually not thought about that certain tidbit in a long time :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on September 14, 2016, 03:10:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/VxpS3xFh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: ReamerPunch on September 14, 2016, 03:39:19 PM
I am IN! This is reincarnation of another original LTM model. There were 2 Waves in bad condition and there is 1 nice shape Wave now. I am very proud original Wave owner now...  ;)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MNhm82barOk/V6K_vZj6pPI/AAAAAAAAR5U/5nD-zbK2_jwMF0ogLCbNF_-CB4UcDYoHACCo/s800/P8042722.JPG)

I like how elegant it looks.
Still, the mind boggles. Four flatheads? Surely at least one could be an awl.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2016, 04:22:50 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/VxpS3xFh.jpg)

Nice Steve :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2016, 04:23:13 PM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Aberdrew13 on September 15, 2016, 12:34:08 AM
I am IN! This is reincarnation of another original LTM model. There were 2 Waves in bad condition and there is 1 nice shape Wave now. I am very proud original Wave owner now...  ;)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MNhm82barOk/V6K_vZj6pPI/AAAAAAAAR5U/5nD-zbK2_jwMF0ogLCbNF_-CB4UcDYoHACCo/s800/P8042722.JPG)

I like how elegant it looks.
Still, the mind boggles. Four flatheads? Surely at least one could be an awl.  :facepalm:

It's not that awl-ful.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 15, 2016, 10:27:19 PM
I am IN! This is reincarnation of another original LTM model. There were 2 Waves in bad condition and there is 1 nice shape Wave now. I am very proud original Wave owner now...  ;)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MNhm82barOk/V6K_vZj6pPI/AAAAAAAAR5U/5nD-zbK2_jwMF0ogLCbNF_-CB4UcDYoHACCo/s800/P8042722.JPG)

I like how elegant it looks.
Still, the mind boggles. Four flatheads? Surely at least one could be an awl.  :facepalm:

It's not that awl-ful.  :rofl:

 :facepalm:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on September 15, 2016, 11:02:46 PM
I prefer to think of it as 3 flatheads and a small pry bar.   LOL

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on September 20, 2016, 03:39:44 AM
(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u649/khtibbetts/MTs-SAKs/20160919_213443_001_zpssalfqogd.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/khtibbetts/media/MTs-SAKs/20160919_213443_001_zpssalfqogd.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on September 20, 2016, 03:55:23 AM
Okay talk to me about that clip I need details

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 20, 2016, 04:50:15 AM
Again I love the clip Mons :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on November 22, 2016, 10:44:07 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/7DLg5M4h.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on November 22, 2016, 11:57:26 PM
Great pic Steve :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on November 23, 2016, 01:51:18 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on November 30, 2016, 04:38:25 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/LM2XJ7Qh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on November 30, 2016, 06:30:57 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/LM2XJ7Qh.jpg)

 :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: yourbadneighbor on November 30, 2016, 07:57:41 PM
Hi. I've got two in my collection, still think they're one of the best designs to come out of the industry.

I've working on rehabilitating one of them as we speak. It's dirty, smells funny and is in dire need of a good sharpening. As we all know, step #1 is to take many pictures.  :D

Here's a taste, I'll start a new thread in a few days when I get it all done.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1166-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1157.jpg)

Anyone have any tips for sharpening the serrated blade? My Sharpmaker has proved fruitless so far.
I have the perfect sharpening tool to do this, I will post the name of it and the details when I get home this afternoon. It is a small diamond coated tool that goes from about a half inch round all the way down to just small enough to fit the smallest serrations on the blade. I was totally amazed when I found it and it actually worked to bring my blade 2 sharpest new condition. I even had one mechanic friend accuse me of keeping it hidden in my feet and never using that blade, I'm careful with it so as not to knick it but I also keep it razor sharp.
I made a Believer out of him when I took his old serrated blade that would barely cut a radiator hose and when I gave it back to him you could lay it flat on your arm and cut a thin layer of skin.
Between that tool and my sharpmaker set up that I bought when they first came out at a County Fair did the trick totally.

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on November 30, 2016, 08:20:33 PM
Hi. I've got two in my collection, still think they're one of the best designs to come out of the industry.

I've working on rehabilitating one of them as we speak. It's dirty, smells funny and is in dire need of a good sharpening. As we all know, step #1 is to take many pictures.  :D

Here's a taste, I'll start a new thread in a few days when I get it all done.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1166-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1157.jpg)

Anyone have any tips for sharpening the serrated blade? My Sharpmaker has proved fruitless so far.
I have the perfect sharpening tool to do this, I will post the name of it and the details when I get home this afternoon. It is a small diamond coated tool that goes from about a half inch round all the way down to just small enough to fit the smallest serrations on the blade. I was totally amazed when I found it and it actually worked to bring my blade 2 sharpest new condition. I even had one mechanic friend accuse me of keeping it hidden in my feet and never using that blade, I'm careful with it so as not to knick it but I also keep it razor sharp.
I made a Believer out of him when I took his old serrated blade that would barely cut a radiator hose and when I gave it back to him you could lay it flat on your arm and cut a thin layer of skin.
Between that tool and my sharpmaker set up that I bought when they first came out at a County Fair did the trick totally.

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I would like to see a couple of pics of said sharpener :D spoonrobot hasn't been on here in many moons though :-\ I am sure he got it into proper working order way back when though :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on November 30, 2016, 08:27:58 PM

I use one of these and or a needle file.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TDYAAOSwL7VWr-P-/s-l500.jpg)


http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SMITHS-DRET-DIAMOND-RETRACTABLE-POCKET-KNIFE-SHARPENER-ROD-Serrated-/230873562224?hash=item35c122fc70:g:TDYAAOSwL7VWr-P-

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on November 30, 2016, 09:49:00 PM
I have something similar that is Schrade branded and mine works great but was wondering if he has something different :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on December 21, 2016, 09:05:07 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ENp0zUmh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on December 22, 2016, 02:59:28 AM
Nice Steve :tu:

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on December 22, 2016, 04:48:15 AM
Nice Steve :tu:

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+1 That is a great shot :cheers: :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: yourbadneighbor on December 22, 2016, 05:15:56 AM
Hi. I've got two in my collection, still think they're one of the best designs to come out of the industry.

I've working on rehabilitating one of them as we speak. It's dirty, smells funny and is in dire need of a good sharpening. As we all know, step #1 is to take many pictures.  :D

Here's a taste, I'll start a new thread in a few days when I get it all done.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1166-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1157.jpg)

Anyone have any tips for sharpening the serrated blade? My Sharpmaker has proved fruitless so far.
I have the perfect sharpening tool to do this, I will post the name of it and the details when I get home this afternoon. It is a small diamond coated tool that goes from about a half inch round all the way down to just small enough to fit the smallest serrations on the blade. I was totally amazed when I found it and it actually worked to bring my blade 2 sharpest new condition. I even had one mechanic friend accuse me of keeping it hidden in my feet and never using that blade, I'm careful with it so as not to knick it but I also keep it razor sharp.
I made a Believer out of him when I took his old serrated blade that would barely cut a radiator hose and when I gave it back to him you could lay it flat on your arm and cut a thin layer of skin.
Between that tool and my sharpmaker set up that I bought when they first came out at a County Fair did the trick totally.

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Finally got pictures & link,  mine is a Schrade also,  very good price straight from Schrade on Amazon.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/52cd68b0df247fc83cf80d52643fbcf3.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/d1a8d0931fc7daba05fb0daa27b18671.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/d931e7e200a5b666a7565a5b2c5334fa.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/c6ecdca9b098e4de7cb917a24a5d7404.jpg)

Fits in your pocket and is lite.  They do not like them in your pocket if your flying,  Lol.
Highly Recommend,  found none better. 



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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on December 22, 2016, 05:47:54 AM
Nice Steve :tu:

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+1 That is a great shot :cheers: :cheers: :like:

Thanks fellas  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on December 22, 2016, 08:45:47 PM
Hi. I've got two in my collection, still think they're one of the best designs to come out of the industry.

I've working on rehabilitating one of them as we speak. It's dirty, smells funny and is in dire need of a good sharpening. As we all know, step #1 is to take many pictures.  :D

Here's a taste, I'll start a new thread in a few days when I get it all done.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1166-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1157.jpg)

Anyone have any tips for sharpening the serrated blade? My Sharpmaker has proved fruitless so far.
I have the perfect sharpening tool to do this, I will post the name of it and the details when I get home this afternoon. It is a small diamond coated tool that goes from about a half inch round all the way down to just small enough to fit the smallest serrations on the blade. I was totally amazed when I found it and it actually worked to bring my blade 2 sharpest new condition. I even had one mechanic friend accuse me of keeping it hidden in my feet and never using that blade, I'm careful with it so as not to knick it but I also keep it razor sharp.
I made a Believer out of him when I took his old serrated blade that would barely cut a radiator hose and when I gave it back to him you could lay it flat on your arm and cut a thin layer of skin.
Between that tool and my sharpmaker set up that I bought when they first came out at a County Fair did the trick totally.

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Finally got pictures & link,  mine is a Schrade also,  very good price straight from Schrade on Amazon.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/52cd68b0df247fc83cf80d52643fbcf3.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/d1a8d0931fc7daba05fb0daa27b18671.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/d931e7e200a5b666a7565a5b2c5334fa.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/c6ecdca9b098e4de7cb917a24a5d7404.jpg)

Fits in your pocket and is lite.  They do not like them in your pocket if your flying,  Lol.
Highly Recommend,  found none better. 



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I have one just like that and I agree that it is very good for a number of sharpening jobs :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 05, 2017, 11:53:16 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/G7tr3L8h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/G7tr3L8)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 06, 2017, 01:58:40 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/G7tr3L8h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/G7tr3L8)

Nice one Steve :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 06, 2017, 05:53:13 AM
Thanks pal   :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 12, 2017, 05:40:13 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/577/31424601404_3c1b250822_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PSTibu)20170112_080527 (https://flic.kr/p/PSTibu) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 12, 2017, 07:47:18 PM
 :dd:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: inde on January 28, 2017, 02:21:04 PM
+1
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 28, 2017, 02:32:43 PM
Nice one Indie    :like: :tu:

Welcome  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: inde on January 28, 2017, 02:54:43 PM
Thanks Steve :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on February 04, 2017, 05:37:29 AM
Nice one Indie    :like: :tu:

Welcome  :cheers:

+1 :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: lohman on February 04, 2017, 11:46:22 PM
Thanks to this board I took a little closer look at my Waves, I have two original and two newer, I really like the feel of the old style better. Just ordered a old style leather sheath of eBay, it will probably be the one I carry a bit. Curious how some are attaching a belt clip? Is it a difficult mod? I have a SideClip dated 98, but can't get the blade out as easy as the Wave, so would like to pocket clip carry a Wave.

Dated, 1001B, 0402A & 0101, 1200

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on February 08, 2017, 03:47:46 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/qcOwvfyh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on February 08, 2017, 04:15:56 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/OBANK3ch.jpg)

 :whistle:

 :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on February 08, 2017, 04:20:13 PM
Thanks to this board I took a little closer look at my Waves, I have two original and two newer, I really like the feel of the old style better. Just ordered a old style leather sheath of eBay, it will probably be the one I carry a bit. Curious how some are attaching a belt clip? Is it a difficult mod? I have a SideClip dated 98, but can't get the blade out as easy as the Wave, so would like to pocket clip carry a Wave.

Dated, 1001B, 0402A & 0101, 1200

Nice collection :like:

Monrogue got a Sidekick/Wingman clip off of eBay and got it to work on one of his :tu: Seems like someone else might have as well :think: That or they tried and couldn't get the screw out to put the clip on :shrug: I also do know for a fact that Monrogue tried to put another clip on another old style Wave and couldn't get the screw out either :tu: Good luck with putting a clip on and I hope you are able to get it apart :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on February 08, 2017, 04:23:03 PM
Thanks to this board I took a little closer look at my Waves, I have two original and two newer, I really like the feel of the old style better. Just ordered a old style leather sheath of eBay, it will probably be the one I carry a bit. Curious how some are attaching a belt clip? Is it a difficult mod? I have a SideClip dated 98, but can't get the blade out as easy as the Wave, so would like to pocket clip carry a Wave.

Dated, 1001B, 0402A & 0101, 1200

Nice collection :like:

Monrogue got a Sidekick/Wingman clip off of eBay and got it to work on one of his :tu: Seems like someone else might have as well :think: That or they tried and couldn't get the screw out to put the clip on :shrug: I also do know for a fact that Monrogue tried to put another clip on another old style Wave and couldn't get the screw out either :tu: Good luck with putting a clip on and I hope you are able to get it apart :cheers:
Yes, Poncho recalls correctly on my account :salute: 

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on February 08, 2017, 04:23:14 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170208/36bdaef2a00c9e91449a501bc1ced9c1.jpg)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on February 08, 2017, 04:41:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/OBANK3ch.jpg)

 :whistle:

 :D

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on February 08, 2017, 05:50:08 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/OBANK3ch.jpg)

 :whistle:

 :D

 :facepalm:

Great pic Steve ;) :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on February 08, 2017, 05:50:33 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170208/36bdaef2a00c9e91449a501bc1ced9c1.jpg)

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And there it is :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on February 08, 2017, 08:07:43 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170208/36bdaef2a00c9e91449a501bc1ced9c1.jpg)

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And there it is :dd: :like:


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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on February 08, 2017, 09:12:22 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/9HQ288Bh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on February 08, 2017, 10:20:22 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/9HQ288Bh.jpg)

another good one Steve :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: inde on February 13, 2017, 03:31:32 PM
Nice one Indie    :like: :tu:

Welcome  :cheers:

+1 :dd: :like: :like:

 :hatsoff: Thanks Poncho
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: bonc on February 22, 2017, 11:27:51 AM
Somebody sold me a wave and it turned out to be the old model. I love it!

(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j265/bonceng/Leatherman/20170222_112253_zps30emewjh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on February 22, 2017, 02:24:45 PM
Very nice score bonc  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: PartizaN on February 25, 2017, 05:33:07 PM
Congrats:-). Impresive old wave!!!

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on March 10, 2017, 04:12:23 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/693/32965432510_df7b155ce2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Se3sA3)20170309_151529 (https://flic.kr/p/Se3sA3) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on March 15, 2017, 04:14:04 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/htrSz8ch.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on March 15, 2017, 04:37:18 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/htrSz8ch.jpg)

:dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on March 16, 2017, 04:47:56 AM
:hatsoff:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on March 16, 2017, 03:44:17 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170316/d20d593e1c4cdba9adf9f139527e88dc.jpg)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on April 05, 2017, 03:27:40 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/4QWbSqAh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zoidberg on April 05, 2017, 03:29:18 PM
Nice!   :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Aloha on April 05, 2017, 03:58:08 PM
Thanks to this board I took a little closer look at my Waves, I have two original and two newer, I really like the feel of the old style better. Just ordered a old style leather sheath of eBay, it will probably be the one I carry a bit. Curious how some are attaching a belt clip? Is it a difficult mod? I have a SideClip dated 98, but can't get the blade out as easy as the Wave, so would like to pocket clip carry a Wave.

Dated, 1001B, 0402A & 0101, 1200

Now time to determine if you have and original original wave or an original wave  :whistle:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,53668.0.html
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on April 05, 2017, 04:09:10 PM
Looks like I have an original OG Wave  :D

Thanks for that link Aloha , that's new info for me.  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Aloha on April 05, 2017, 04:14:46 PM
Looks like I have an original OG Wave  :D

Thanks for that link Aloha , that's new info for me.  :tu:

 :salute: to Zed for his observations. 

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on April 05, 2017, 04:29:18 PM
Nice!   :tu:

Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on April 05, 2017, 04:31:26 PM
Looks like I have an original OG Wave  :D
 
Thanks for that link Aloha , that's new info for me.  :tu:

 :salute: to Zed for his observations.

 :tu:  it's what we do here at MTO  :salute:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on April 06, 2017, 03:36:45 PM
Looks like I have an original OG Wave  :D
 
Thanks for that link Aloha , that's new info for me.  :tu:

 :salute: to Zed for his observations.

 :tu:  it's what we do here at MTO  :salute:

+1 great info and great pics here and there :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on April 06, 2017, 03:37:17 PM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Spence on April 06, 2017, 07:10:42 PM
Really Sorry to ask, I thouğt I already had but did we get to the bottom of why some Waves have letters after the date codes?
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on April 07, 2017, 03:15:26 PM
Really Sorry to ask, I thouğt I already had but did we get to the bottom of why some Waves have letters after the date codes?

If we did I didn't get the memo either :shrug:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Spence on April 07, 2017, 03:59:30 PM
Unless someone can say otherwise it appears that it is peculiar to '03 model Waves and have either 'A' or 'B' added to the end of the date code. It appears to coincide with the end of that model before the 'New Wave' was introduced in 2004. It's been suggested that one handle is the 'A' handle and the other the 'B' handle. However, i have personally seen double 'A's and double 'B's as in both handles have the same letter following the numerical code.

Could it be different production lines? I think both handles are identical without the tools fitted so why would they differentiate them and if they were to be dedicated to a certain tool set, why do we come across models with double letters? Has this been witnessed in other Leatherman models of the time?

 I doubt very much that Leatherman would issue out seconds or 'B-Stock' and why would they add 'A' to regular issues? Like everyone else, i just have to know things!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 08, 2017, 12:03:43 AM
I have one with 0802A and 0802B.....

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: lohman on April 09, 2017, 02:32:18 PM
Wave last evening
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170409/65ab0749493c9e4d9127a66f21030872.jpg)


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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on April 09, 2017, 03:39:14 PM
Great shot lohman :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Spence on April 09, 2017, 07:27:45 PM
I have one with 0802A and 0802B.....

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Ok, an August 02, interesting. Can I ask, is it a polished version or were they just Gen 2? I've just cleaned mine up and it has taken a real good shine very easily, just wondering is the lettering may have something to do with a higher chrome content or something.......
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Monrogue on April 09, 2017, 07:36:26 PM
I have one with 0802A and 0802B.....

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Ok, an August 02, interesting. Can I ask, is it a polished version or were they just Gen 2? I've just cleaned mine up and it has taken a real good shine very easily, just wondering is the lettering may have something to do with a higher chrome content or something.......
Not sure about the polished thing, but here are some pics if that helps you :)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170409/30e72230dea058d326a2bfdbd138dacc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170409/5ea4a7769fe2205dbe0b740f7b2899d9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170409/56318076dd1a1695993efc43524cfc9d.jpg)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on April 10, 2017, 03:39:48 AM
I have one with 0802A and 0802B.....

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Ok, an August 02, interesting. Can I ask, is it a polished version or were they just Gen 2? I've just cleaned mine up and it has taken a real good shine very easily, just wondering is the lettering may have something to do with a higher chrome content or something.......
Not sure about the polished thing, but here are some pics if that helps you :)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170409/30e72230dea058d326a2bfdbd138dacc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170409/5ea4a7769fe2205dbe0b740f7b2899d9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170409/56318076dd1a1695993efc43524cfc9d.jpg)

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 :o Shiny :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on April 20, 2017, 08:16:32 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/O4jlnPWh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: redmond on May 14, 2017, 12:40:13 AM
Just received this 0303A/0303A Original Wave.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 14, 2017, 12:45:48 AM
Nice Steve and redmond :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Soldierofrock on May 14, 2017, 01:35:38 AM
Sorry, wrong thread
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 14, 2017, 02:21:32 AM
Nice accessories :like: but that is a New Wave right :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Soldierofrock on May 14, 2017, 02:44:38 AM
Nice accessories :like: but that is a New Wave right :whistle: :D


Oops, kinda hard to navigate trough my cellphone. Sorry!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 14, 2017, 04:55:30 AM
Nice accessories :like: but that is a New Wave right :whistle: :D


Oops, kinda hard to navigate trough my cellphone. Sorry!

No problem :tu: Just thought I would point it out before someone else did :D :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on May 14, 2017, 03:36:40 PM
Great pics guys  :drool: :drool: :drool:

Love these "old Leatherman" topics  :2tu:.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on June 01, 2017, 08:34:50 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/JcxxzISh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on June 03, 2017, 04:45:51 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/JcxxzISh.jpg)

Nice one Steve 8) :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: rivercity on June 03, 2017, 04:49:04 AM
 :like: :like:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4225/34859055792_837f7c1d8b_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on June 03, 2017, 05:04:36 AM
:like: :like:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4225/34859055792_837f7c1d8b_z.jpg)

Sweet 8) :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: rivercity on June 03, 2017, 11:58:19 AM
:like: :like:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4225/34859055792_837f7c1d8b_z.jpg)

Sweet 8) :like:

Thanks!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 10, 2017, 04:01:54 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/oUG7FFth.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on July 10, 2017, 04:06:24 PM
NICE!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 10, 2017, 04:17:15 PM
NICE!

What DTT said :o :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: The Lone Wanderer on July 10, 2017, 04:53:04 PM
I've got an original Wave on the way, I'll post pictures when it gets here.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: MadPlumbarian on July 10, 2017, 05:04:57 PM
Nice Steve :tu:

Oh and TLW, we'll be waiting :D
JR
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 10, 2017, 05:08:43 PM
Thanks fellas   :cheers:

Congrats   TLW   :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: vario on July 10, 2017, 06:46:59 PM
Hi can anyone here let me know which size tamper/security bit I would need to open up a 2002 wave?

As a side note I don't know if a 02 is considered original by collectors since it does not have the USA marking on the pliers head but was made before the new wave 04+.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Aloha on July 11, 2017, 04:19:48 PM
Hi can anyone here let me know which size tamper/security bit I would need to open up a 2002 wave?

As a side note I don't know if a 02 is considered original by collectors since it does not have the USA marking on the pliers head but was made before the new wave 04+.

Heres a great thread discussing the OG Wave.
 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,53668.0.html

The older 5 start (Pentalobe) TS10 is what you'll need. 

There are a few threads where some guys have found them.  Search Penatalobe.  Good luck. 
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on July 11, 2017, 05:00:16 PM
Hi can anyone here let me know which size tamper/security bit I would need to open up a 2002 wave?

As a side note I don't know if a 02 is considered original by collectors since it does not have the USA marking on the pliers head but was made before the new wave 04+.

Heres a great thread discussing the OG Wave.
 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,53668.0.html

The older 5 start (Pentalobe) TS10 is what you'll need. 

There are a few threads where some guys have found them.  Search Penatalobe.  Good luck.

I'm so glad I didn't PB the pics in that thread  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 11, 2017, 05:07:32 PM
These are what you need

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Point-Star-pentalobe-torx-Security-Bit-Set-hole-IP-TS-8-10-15-20-25-27-30-40/361925090616?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: vario on July 11, 2017, 07:35:23 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CTA-Tools-9682-5-pt-Tamper-Torx-Socket-T10/190875206573?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 I ended up ordering two of these since I didn't see the replies when I ordered, I hope they will work out.  I have a nice ratchet and screw driver 1/4" drive set I can use it with.

CTA Tools 9682 5-pt Tamper Torx Socket - T10
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: The Lone Wanderer on July 14, 2017, 05:00:05 AM
Arrived today! I bought a new pouch for it to preserve the OE pouch.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 14, 2017, 05:05:18 AM
Arrived today! I bought a new pouch for it to preserve the OE pouch.

Sweet TLW :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: BePrepared on July 23, 2017, 08:30:37 PM
I got a second hand 0401 original Wave.  I've already posted in the main Wave thread, about cleaning it up, but I wanted to bring it here too.

I just discovered I could do this:

(http://i.imgur.com/WHM14En.jpg) (http://imgur.com/WHM14En)

(http://i.imgur.com/UVgOEBx.jpg) (http://imgur.com/UVgOEBx)

The grip is tight.   Would be even cooler with a ratchet drive :)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 24, 2017, 12:02:43 PM
Pretty cool :like: Let  us know how this method holds up :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: kottskrapa on July 24, 2017, 05:39:48 PM
Want to share a couple of pics from the other night.. Not my pics but gf.. She now understand the power of MT photography and takes by far better pics than me


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/30ab96eba9846c44c917babf2729f8d4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/f76280b461928926fc41f78f5861daac.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/7fad8e8e95361aa4f5a85b3943f992d5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/f3e4e9687490ab48ada4aa2f8563e0f5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/87312d499c3b2884e6b2740053387527.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/49ff58919c5c12661f42660a0ab2422c.jpg)

It's not failure if you learn something from it

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 28, 2017, 05:27:55 PM
Some great looking pics by her Kotts :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: kottskrapa on July 28, 2017, 05:29:11 PM
Some great looking pics by her Kotts :like: :like:
I say thanks in her behalf and pass it forward

It's not failure if you learn something from it

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Zed on July 28, 2017, 07:05:25 PM
Want to share a couple of pics from the other night.. Not my pics but gf.. She now understand the power of MT photography and takes by far better pics than me


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/30ab96eba9846c44c917babf2729f8d4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/f76280b461928926fc41f78f5861daac.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/7fad8e8e95361aa4f5a85b3943f992d5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/f3e4e9687490ab48ada4aa2f8563e0f5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/87312d499c3b2884e6b2740053387527.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/49ff58919c5c12661f42660a0ab2422c.jpg)

It's not failure if you learn something from it

She takes awesome pics mate  :salute:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: kottskrapa on July 28, 2017, 08:26:27 PM
Want to share a couple of pics from the other night.. Not my pics but gf.. She now understand the power of MT photography and takes by far better pics than me


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/30ab96eba9846c44c917babf2729f8d4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/f76280b461928926fc41f78f5861daac.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/7fad8e8e95361aa4f5a85b3943f992d5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/f3e4e9687490ab48ada4aa2f8563e0f5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/87312d499c3b2884e6b2740053387527.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/49ff58919c5c12661f42660a0ab2422c.jpg)

It's not failure if you learn something from it

She takes awesome pics mate  :salute:
Thanks of her behalf, will forward the comments to her

It's not failure if you learn something from it

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 29, 2017, 12:22:10 AM
Want to share a couple of pics from the other night.. Not my pics but gf.. She now understand the power of MT photography and takes by far better pics than me


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/30ab96eba9846c44c917babf2729f8d4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/f76280b461928926fc41f78f5861daac.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/7fad8e8e95361aa4f5a85b3943f992d5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/f3e4e9687490ab48ada4aa2f8563e0f5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/87312d499c3b2884e6b2740053387527.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170724/49ff58919c5c12661f42660a0ab2422c.jpg)

It's not failure if you learn something from it

She takes awesome pics mate  :salute:

+1   :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: KandiKlover on September 04, 2017, 09:11:18 AM
Hi can anyone here let me know which size tamper/security bit I would need to open up a 2002 wave?

As a side note I don't know if a 02 is considered original by collectors since it does not have the USA marking on the pliers head but was made before the new wave 04+.

Heres a great thread discussing the OG Wave.
 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,53668.0.html

The older 5 start (Pentalobe) TS10 is what you'll need. 

There are a few threads where some guys have found them.  Search Penatalobe.  Good luck.

I'm so glad I didn't PB the pics in that thread  :tu:

Yeah what the hell is PhotoBuckets problem? Pulling a real ImageShack douch move.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on November 29, 2017, 05:46:49 PM
Scored an OG sheath the other day   :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/Gj5Bo97.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on November 29, 2017, 07:16:08 PM
Nice Steve :like:

I have a nylon version of that sheath but have been on the lookout for one of the leather ones at a good price  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on November 29, 2017, 10:53:44 PM
Thanks !  I got it for free with a Bucklite tool or was it a free Bucklite tool with the sheath    :think:

 :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on November 30, 2017, 02:06:20 AM
Thanks !  I got it for free with a Bucklite tool or was it a free Bucklite tool with the sheath    :think:

 :D

Sounds like a good deal either way to me :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: LoopCutter on November 30, 2017, 02:46:13 AM
Thanks !  I got it for free with a Bucklite tool or was it a free Bucklite tool with the sheath    :think:

 :D
WOW, a win win




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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on November 30, 2017, 05:41:44 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: ducttapetech on November 30, 2017, 01:44:06 PM
Nice score!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on March 21, 2018, 05:29:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/lNyltrJh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on March 22, 2018, 03:05:00 PM
I have gone back to carrying my Wave everyday, instead of my Pioneer X.   No desire for the new Wave + either!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180322/5947b5751ede30efd43c8a750847b25f.jpg)




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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on March 22, 2018, 03:06:01 PM
Great pics Steve and zrxoa :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on March 22, 2018, 11:58:46 PM
Been using my Wave to dig these nails out of the cardboard boxes that our All Weather trunk trays come in...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180322/5e89e438f90acb4eb5ff2f6f7aec1f22.jpg)


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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on March 23, 2018, 11:27:54 AM
Great use zrxoa :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on March 23, 2018, 03:23:30 PM
Great use zrxoa :like:


I was using my Pioneer X and it’s cap lifter, but the Wave works a bit better. Haha




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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on June 06, 2018, 06:39:50 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on June 06, 2018, 06:40:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/m5I4s6vh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on June 06, 2018, 09:38:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/m5I4s6vh.jpg)

:dd: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on June 20, 2018, 11:43:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Mo9FLNEh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Glockfan on June 21, 2018, 03:35:51 AM
 :like:  :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on June 21, 2018, 03:54:50 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Mo9FLNEh.jpg)

Nice 8) :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on June 21, 2018, 05:48:57 AM
Thanks fellas !    :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 27, 2018, 10:58:56 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Mo9FLNEh.jpg)

What a lovely photo! That mark on the left looks like a tiny butterfly.  :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on June 27, 2018, 01:37:00 PM
Thanks !     :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: clown on July 15, 2018, 09:03:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/igWMv5h.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 15, 2018, 10:24:41 PM
 :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 15, 2018, 10:32:44 PM
Great pic clown :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: clown on July 16, 2018, 12:10:53 AM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 25, 2018, 06:15:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/r6594V6h.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: ThePeacent on July 26, 2018, 11:32:47 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/r6594V6h.jpg)

Sharp pic!  :like:
Great HD, beautiful old leather and knife Steve!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on October 10, 2018, 08:12:15 PM
 :hatsoff:


(https://i.imgur.com/gupXfxZh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Yadda on October 16, 2018, 04:30:34 AM
Just got this today. 0399/0499.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on October 16, 2018, 05:37:30 AM
Nice Yadda !  Did it come with the sheath ?
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Yadda on October 16, 2018, 11:23:41 PM
Nice Yadda !  Did it come with the sheath ?

No sheath,  :(  but I paid under $30 for it so I feel like I got a good deal.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on October 17, 2018, 12:15:20 AM
Nice Yadda !  Did it come with the sheath ?

No sheath,  :(  but I paid under $30 for it so I feel like I got a good deal.

 :iagree:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Valkie on October 25, 2018, 04:34:59 AM
here is a great wave video.

I dont know how to post a video but here is the link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6DBjv6nXAA
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Wspeed on October 25, 2018, 01:48:27 PM
That’s a excellent video  :tu:
thanks for sharing it with us Valkie :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on October 25, 2018, 02:18:16 PM
That’s a excellent video  :tu:
thanks for sharing it with us Valkie :cheers: :like:

 :iagree:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: David on October 25, 2018, 02:24:42 PM
Cool video!     :like:      Might have to dig out a OG Wave to carry today..   :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: David on October 25, 2018, 05:40:43 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Wspeed on October 25, 2018, 05:44:26 PM
Nice pic David  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on October 25, 2018, 05:49:13 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on May 01, 2019, 05:55:30 PM
It's time to bump this thread   :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/bhcW4Fkh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Wspeed on May 01, 2019, 06:44:19 PM
Good one Steve  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 01, 2019, 07:16:22 PM
Missed David's last entry :ahhh thanks for bumping the thread and great pic, Steve  :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Wspeed on May 01, 2019, 07:22:31 PM
Terrible Poncho  :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on May 01, 2019, 08:06:06 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 01, 2019, 08:17:21 PM
Terrible Poncho  :facepalm: :D

 :2tu: :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: roamingcat on May 02, 2019, 03:59:21 AM
My 0298 checking in. Still one of my favorites after 20+ years.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 02, 2019, 12:08:36 PM
Still looks excellent after 20 years as well 8) Great pic :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Wspeed on May 02, 2019, 12:44:53 PM
 :iagree: Nice one  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 02, 2019, 01:03:12 PM
My 01/02 Wave is still my favorite LM and I use it, in one way or another, just about every day!

Many other Leatherman tools have come and gone, but the OG Wave (and PST) will stay with me forever.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190502/76f72f227c8e3534846728340d4b9beb.jpg)


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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 02, 2019, 02:42:29 PM
Great pic of a great tool, zrxoa :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 02, 2019, 02:56:37 PM
Great pic of a great tool, zrxoa :like:


Thank you, Poncho. What you can’t see in the pic is the signs of years of use n abuse. Haha

One of the handles got weld splatter once. I used a die grinder to take it off. I wasn’t very patient or proficient with it and it shows.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190502/7bb85c8f4a8e02dae1fcbc5ee4d6b09a.jpg)


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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Wspeed on May 02, 2019, 03:30:35 PM
 :oops: :facepalm:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 02, 2019, 04:05:05 PM
:oops: :facepalm:


Yeah, that was 16-17 years ago...

The damage, not the picture.


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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on May 02, 2019, 04:36:56 PM
 :ahhh I hate welder splatter on stuff :( at least it still works like it should though  :salute:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: MTFool on May 02, 2019, 11:03:04 PM

Thank you, Poncho. What you can’t see in the pic is the signs of years of use n abuse. Haha

One of the handles got weld splatter once. I used a die grinder to take it off. I wasn’t very patient or proficient with it and it shows.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190502/7bb85c8f4a8e02dae1fcbc5ee4d6b09a.jpg)


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I think it add personality....its nice to see a used/abused tool still in service,       :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 02, 2019, 11:22:02 PM



I think it add personality....its nice to see a used/abused tool still in service,       :tu:

It’s been sent back to Leatherman twice. Once for broken plier jaws ( buddy borrowed it and used it to align a car motor with its motor mounts! ) and once for a broken Phillips driver.

They tried to send me a new Wave (back when the OG Wave was still the new Wave...) but I told them I wanted MINE back.

If something were to break nowadays, I’d just source the parts to fix. Too sentimental to ever send back to Leatherman.




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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: roamingcat on May 03, 2019, 01:24:57 AM
Still looks excellent after 20 years as well 8) Great pic :like:

Thank you ! I have to confess, I tend to baby my favorite MT's, kinda like mechanical timepieces, for my long term enjoyment ! :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: roamingcat on May 03, 2019, 10:52:51 AM
My 01/02 Wave is still my favorite LM and I use it, in one way or another, just about every day!

Many other Leatherman tools have come and gone, but the OG Wave (and PST) will stay with me forever.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190502/76f72f227c8e3534846728340d4b9beb.jpg)


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Nice shot.  :like:

Wave + Nitize clip  :tu:

May I ask how long have you had the Nitize clip attached to your Wave?
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 03, 2019, 02:47:26 PM
Nice shot.  :like:

Wave + Nitize clip  :tu:

May I ask how long have you had the Nitize clip attached to your Wave?


Maybe three years??  Still stuck on there and not showing any signs of coming off. But to be honest, I rarely carry it. Usually just setting in a drawer. I use it a lot at home, just don’t carry it.




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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: roamingcat on May 03, 2019, 03:32:39 PM

Maybe three years??  Still stuck on there and not showing any signs of coming off. But to be honest, I rarely carry it. Usually just setting in a drawer. I use it a lot at home, just don’t carry it.




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Thanks.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on August 28, 2019, 06:58:10 PM
 8)



(https://i.imgur.com/j91clG2h.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Wspeed on August 28, 2019, 07:29:28 PM
Nice pic Steve  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on August 28, 2019, 08:10:37 PM
Thanks !    :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Raoul Octav on August 29, 2019, 09:53:48 AM
Ballistic the old Wave. That philips screwdriver is best.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Wspeed on August 29, 2019, 01:51:36 PM
Nice one Raoul  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 02, 2019, 01:45:14 AM
Great pics Steve and Raoul  :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Max Stone on January 22, 2020, 08:10:58 PM
Well I guess this thread needs revisiting...  :think:

Can now join with my 0400 original Wave.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Antti Lammi on January 22, 2020, 08:29:11 PM
My OG Wave 0203A/0704B

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200122/8b7f61e65cb5a0682e131a6e8d444210.jpg)


Only Tools Matters
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Wspeed on January 22, 2020, 09:03:41 PM
Nice ones Max and Antti  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Max Stone on January 22, 2020, 09:23:22 PM
Thanks Wim.  :hatsoff:
Nice OG Antti  :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Rapidray on January 22, 2020, 11:37:45 PM
Well I guess this thread needs revisiting...  :think:

Can now join with my 0400 original Wave.  :cheers:
Congratulations  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Rapidray on January 22, 2020, 11:38:40 PM
My OG Wave 0203A/0704B

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200122/8b7f61e65cb5a0682e131a6e8d444210.jpg)


Only Tools Matters
Nice one  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 23, 2020, 03:08:17 AM
Welcome to the club, Max :salute: and great pics Max and Antti :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Max Stone on January 23, 2020, 07:19:29 AM
Thanks Rapidray, Poncho  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 23, 2020, 12:17:02 PM
:2tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 23, 2020, 02:02:36 PM
Welcome to the club, Max :salute: and great pics Max and Antti :like:


+1    :iagree:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on March 12, 2020, 12:18:00 AM
 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/Cn3KyB0.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on March 12, 2020, 11:12:59 AM
:dd: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Wspeed on March 12, 2020, 01:48:22 PM
 :iagree: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Hood3dvillain on June 16, 2020, 02:47:08 AM
My Wave...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200616/3084e488a4e271137178645934193ead.jpg)

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on June 16, 2020, 04:38:42 AM
Very nice USA plier head OG Wave :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 02, 2020, 11:56:28 PM
My OG Wave and its sheath  :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/zj4eSI6h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/m9nHPJ6h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IK0aXzQh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 03, 2020, 12:03:11 AM
My ooh my...when will Leatherman bring back such a nice sheath! :drool:

Nice examples of tool and sheath there, Poncho, well preserved/taken care of.  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on September 03, 2020, 12:05:08 AM
Nice one P !    :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 03, 2020, 12:58:31 AM
Thanks Stitchy and Steve :hatsoff:

The sheath was found in that great of shape :cheers: the tool was a pawn shop find, I cleaned it up years ago when I bought it was in okish shape but turned out pretty good after being cleaned  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: chris777 on September 07, 2020, 09:39:50 AM
I got my OG wave years ago at the Flea market.   I had no idea how much they went for so I tried to haggle the guy down from the 35 he was asking. He got ornery that I asked and declined to go any lower but I got it.   I ended up modding my sheath and resewing the belt clip higher up so it would hang lower on my belt.  then a few years ago it got lost. I m hoping it is in a drawer around here somewhere.

I retired it after getting a refurbished newer model. But it was so perfect, except the non locking tools, i loved everything about it so much better than the newer wave.

I have ran across a couple of gunked up ones at some pawn shops , but Im not paying 25 bucks for the "privledge" of gleaning what looks like road tar out of them, no thanks. 
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 07, 2020, 04:27:41 PM
Sometimes you can let them soak in WD40 and it will take care of most of the cleaning for you :salute: but it does get a bit tedious cleaning a MT up sometimes  :ahhh I usually find it well worth it in the end though :salute:

Hope you find the OG one in a drawer :ahhh

Love to see pics of the newer one as well :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 07, 2020, 06:59:04 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: tango44 on September 18, 2020, 03:56:03 PM
I just got mine, I haven't decide if I want to keep it or trade/sale.
It's in mint condition 11/98 handles and original package and leather sheath, take a look:

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: tango44 on September 18, 2020, 04:04:04 PM
Date on handles, sheath pics in original package:

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on September 18, 2020, 04:19:31 PM
Sweet !     :like:

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 18, 2020, 05:38:54 PM
Lovely set; it's almost like a time capsule! Congrats on your finding.  :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 18, 2020, 05:51:31 PM
 :iagree: that is (http://i.imgur.com/cJQF3TS.png) (http://imgur.com/cJQF3TS)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on September 30, 2020, 10:43:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/I4izdwm.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: pa_strunk on October 01, 2020, 02:48:19 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on October 01, 2020, 03:06:15 AM
Awesome pic, Steve :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Chako on October 01, 2020, 03:30:21 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50403248987_e06e1b7b48_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jMXPUg)20200930_211922A (https://flic.kr/p/2jMXPUg) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50402390858_32cc7d24d1_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jMTqNW)20200930_212010A (https://flic.kr/p/2jMTqNW) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: pa_strunk on October 02, 2020, 03:21:17 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on October 02, 2020, 05:23:29 AM
Nice 20th Anniversary Wave :dd: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Max Stone on October 15, 2020, 06:49:12 AM
I agree. The sheath is also the best LM ever made! Hope you have that too Chako?
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Echotech on October 17, 2020, 06:59:31 AM
The first LM I bought :like:

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on October 18, 2020, 03:28:04 PM
Very nice :like: but not an original Wave ;) that is a second generation Wave :salute:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Max Stone on October 18, 2020, 06:36:38 PM
Still very nice in BO.
There are lots of differences, but originals are easy to ID as there are no locks on the handles (for the tools), and the scissors are the old PST type.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Echotech on October 18, 2020, 09:48:57 PM
Very nice :like: but not an original Wave ;) that is a second generation Wave :salute:
Aha probably should’ve researched this better :think: always good to learn, must admit was going by the fact it isn’t a plus as my only guidance :facepalm:
Glad you like it anyway but will keep it to the BO forum henceforth :salute:
:tu:


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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Echotech on October 18, 2020, 09:50:45 PM
Still very nice in BO.
There are lots of differences, but originals are easy to ID as there are no locks on the handles (for the tools), and the scissors are the old PST type.
Thanks Max as per previous post was ignorant to this but very pleased to learn so thanks for your kind words :tu:


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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on October 19, 2020, 03:05:14 AM
No big deal, buddy :cheers: Just wanted to make sure you knew there was an older version  :tu: Always glad to see pics of MTs either way :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on October 19, 2020, 03:06:37 AM
Here is the link to the Wave Owners Club (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=21437.0) :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Echotech on October 19, 2020, 03:28:28 AM
Here is the link to the Wave Owners Club (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=21437.0) :cheers:
Thanks Poncho :cheers:


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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Pyrore on November 17, 2020, 09:24:46 AM
I've owned this knife for over 20 years, bought it when it first came out, but I've always wondered: what is that spike near the base of the medium screwdriver used for (circled in the attached image)?

Thanks for any help!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Max Stone on November 17, 2020, 09:27:44 AM
I has the unusual and rare purpose of snagging on your fingernail when you try to extract the tool from its closed position  :D

And welcome to  :MTO:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Pyrore on November 17, 2020, 10:05:02 AM
Ok, I feel like a bit of an idiot (I used to know that it was a leverage point, but forgot), so thanks for the answer.

It's been sitting in a damp drawer for 5 years, and I thought it was destroyed (rust colored and completely seized up when I found it), but after 24 hours soaking it in WD-40 it was like new!  So I was playing with it late at night (opening and closing those pliers is kind of hypnotic) and suddenly thought "why is that there?...".

It's an awesome pocket knife, best I've ever owned.  And thanks for the welcome to the forums!

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Max Stone on November 17, 2020, 10:17:19 AM
You’re welcome Pyrore, we have a lot of good-natured fun on the forum  :pok:

Glad you could recover your OG Wave. It’s a great MT.  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on November 17, 2020, 12:30:14 PM
Welcome to :MTO: :cheers: glad you got your answer :tu: Max is correct about the good natured fun :tu:

Also, I am glad you were able to restore it back to life after the battle with rust :ahhh
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on November 17, 2020, 01:46:13 PM
 :iagree: and welcome !     :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: GDP on January 04, 2021, 01:47:34 AM
Hello all, so I'm new to the forum and I've had my Wave since Feb '99, date codes are 0199 on both handles. It's my EDC for work and can't live without it, so a few months back I broke the tip off one side of the plier head about 3/16 off the tip. I told my wife I think it's time to retire it and maybe pick up a newer model. My wife being as smart as she is was like, does it have a warranty? I'm like yeah I think so I contacted Leatherman but it takes about 2 weeks or so to get it back and I really can't work without it, SO I decided to order a Charge plus TTI as a backup until I get back my baby. I also figured maybe it would suit me better being a newer model with all the upgrades/updates; it must be better, right? So yeah I got my TTI and man I don't know if I just got a lemon or are Leatherman's really not what the used to be?

George.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: oscillationsions on January 04, 2021, 03:27:02 AM
Hello all, so I'm new to the forum and I've had my Wave since Feb '99, date codes are 0199 on both handles. It's my EDC for work and can't live without it, so a few months back I broke the tip off one side of the plier head about 3/16 off the tip. I told my wife I think it's time to retire it and maybe pick up a newer model. My wife being as smart as she is was like, does it have a warranty? I'm like yeah I think so I contacted Leatherman but it takes about 2 weeks or so to get it back and I really can't work without it, SO I decided to order a Charge plus TTI as a backup until I get back my baby. I also figured maybe it would suit me better being a newer model with all the upgrades/updates; it must be better, right? So yeah I got my TTI and man I don't know if I just got a lemon or are Leatherman's really not what the used to be?

George.
hey george,
did u already send in your '99? i've heard stories of people sending in OG waves to get fixed only for LM to send back a new wave plus, AND they keep your old wave  :cry:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 04, 2021, 03:37:49 AM
Welcome to  :MTO:  both of you  :cheers:

If you marked your tool as sentimental you should be ok  :salute: but if not :oops: I hope you get it back :ahhh

Might not hurt to call them again and make sure they send that tool back if they can't fix it :salute:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 14, 2021, 03:24:35 PM
Welcome to :MTO: :cheers: glad you got your answer :tu: Max is correct about the good natured fun :tu:

Also, I am glad you were able to restore it back to life after the battle with rust :ahhh

 :iagree:   ... and welcome to MTO  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 14, 2021, 03:31:28 PM
I'm a proud owner of an original Wave since yesterday  :ahhh

I like to think of it as a mix of a PST and a modern Wave. I love it!

Date codes are 0399 on both handles.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 14, 2021, 03:57:53 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: David on January 14, 2021, 04:06:01 PM
I'm a proud owner of an original Wave since yesterday  :ahhh

I like to think of it as a mix of a PST and a modern Wave. I love it!

Date codes are 0399 on both handles.

 :woohoo:. Nice score!    :tu:.   :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 14, 2021, 04:47:03 PM
 :iagree: :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: nitram on January 14, 2021, 05:03:29 PM
I'm a proud owner of an original Wave since yesterday  :ahhh

I like to think of it as a mix of a PST and a modern Wave. I love it!

Date codes are 0399 on both handles.

Very cool, I’m sure you’ll enjoy using that!  :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 14, 2021, 06:18:17 PM
Thank you guys  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 18, 2021, 11:14:08 PM
Another package arrived today  :mail:
It was on its way since the 14th of December  ::)

This one is not un-used though. I cannot be that lucky again I guess.

I did...
...re-shape the re-shaped small flat screwdriver
...remove some rust from the pliers
...sharpen the tip of the serrated blade
...clean it up a bit

And now it's ready to go  :tu:

I've planned to carry this one frequently.
Date codes on both handles are 0399 like on the other one I've got last week.

Which brings me to a question:
"At what point did Leatherman change from the initial darker red/brown leather sheath to this lighter brown less quality one?
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 19, 2021, 01:38:10 AM
Oh wow  :ahhh 2! :o Congrats Stitchy  :drool: :like: :like:

Carry it in good health, buddy :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 19, 2021, 01:39:33 AM
All the original run leather sheaths were of the better quality  :salute: the sheath you have was one that Leatherman made later for people to buy as a replacement sheath :cheers: it was nice but nowhere near the quality of the original  :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 19, 2021, 01:55:10 AM
Congrats Matt !   :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: nitram on January 19, 2021, 07:42:37 AM

Which brings me to a question:
"At what point did Leatherman change from the initial darker red/brown leather sheath to this lighter brown less quality one?

Very nice Wave!


I think there are two versions of that light colored sheath. They were sold with the Wave around 99, I have one that I got from a friend back then because he preferred a nylon sheath.

Leatherman also released a sheath like it a couple of years ago. It looks very similar but the stitching and leather aren’t nearly as good.

Incidentally, the original sheath works great for the Victorinox Spirit.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 19, 2021, 08:45:41 AM
Oh wow  :ahhh 2! :o Congrats Stitchy  :drool: :like: :like:

Carry it in good health, buddy :salute: :like:

All the original run leather sheaths were of the better quality  :salute: the sheath you have was one that Leatherman made later for people to buy as a replacement sheath :cheers: it was nice but nowhere near the quality of the original  :ahhh :D

Thanks Poncho   :cheers:
David B. had this one for sale for quite a while and no one picked it up. I've rescued it  :dunno:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 19, 2021, 08:46:04 AM
Congrats Matt !   :cheers:

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 19, 2021, 08:55:00 AM
Very nice Wave!

I think there are two versions of that light colored sheath. They were sold with the Wave around 99, I have one that I got from a friend back then because he preferred a nylon sheath.

Leatherman also released a sheath like it a couple of years ago. It looks very similar but the stitching and leather aren’t nearly as good.

Incidentally, the original sheath works great for the Victorinox Spirit.

Thank you Nitram, that could make sense  :tu:
Because looking at mine here it seems old, stored with the tool inside for quite a while.
And comparing it with pictures of the current one on LM's website the stitching on the back and other tiny details are different  :think:

Would you be able to share a picture of your sheath from '99 ?
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: nitram on January 19, 2021, 09:07:52 AM
Yours looks a lot like my old sheath.  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 19, 2021, 09:22:56 AM
Yours looks a lot like my old sheath.  :tu:

 :salute:  ... ok so I guess mine could be the original that came with the '99 Wave?

On the other hand, my other '99 Wave got the older sheath.

Was '99 a year of sheath change for the Wave?
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: nitram on January 19, 2021, 10:08:48 AM

I’m trying to remember the details about my leather sheath. I was there when my friend bought his Wave, it would have been 1999 or 2000 in my mind, but that has been 20 years ago so it could be off a bit. Definitely not later than 2001 though but all of this isn’t really narrowing it down, sorry.
We lost touch so I can’t check his Wave for date codes.

The sheath does look to be in very good shape, all the letters are still there. Mine is pretty worn after a lot of use. Would you say the wear of the sheath is consistent with that of the tool?

But we are just guessing here, maybe the previous owner used a different sheath?

If I were to guess I would say your sheath could be original to your Wave.

 :)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: nitram on January 19, 2021, 11:12:38 AM
The newer Heritage sheaths have an American flag and “Proudly made in the USA” under the belt loop.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: nitram on January 19, 2021, 11:19:38 AM
Here is mine. I think the stitching on the belt loop is different on the newer ones as well.

(https://i.imgur.com/Q0C7U7ol.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9Dg5JP1l.jpg)

Bonus pic of the nylon box sheath, I haven’t seen these around much lately.

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Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 19, 2021, 12:14:27 PM
I’m trying to remember the details about my leather sheath. I was there when my friend bought his Wave, it would have been 1999 or 2000 in my mind, but that has been 20 years ago so it could be off a bit. Definitely not later than 2001 though but all of this isn’t really narrowing it down, sorry.
We lost touch so I can’t check his Wave for date codes.

The sheath does look to be in very good shape, all the letters are still there. Mine is pretty worn after a lot of use. Would you say the wear of the sheath is consistent with that of the tool?

But we are just guessing here, maybe the previous owner used a different sheath?

If I were to guess I would say your sheath could be original to your Wave.

 :)

If so, then I stand corrected  :salute: I have never came a cross an OG Wave with that type of sheath,  unless it was bought later :think: at least that is what I thought :dunno:

Hopefully it is original :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: nitram on January 19, 2021, 12:40:27 PM
If so, then I stand corrected  :salute: I have never came a cross an OG Wave with that type of sheath,  unless it was bought later :think: at least that is what I thought :dunno:

Hopefully it is original :cheers:

I’m absolutely sure they originally supplied these with the gen 1 Wave. The date is the only uncertainty I have right now.

I’ll try to look for some pictures this weekend to see if I can narrow it down. The earliest I’ve seen it on my belt is in 2007.

Another thing is that the originals don’t fit the new Wave without a lot of stretching but the later ones do.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 19, 2021, 02:25:32 PM
Wow, thanks a lot Nitram and Poncho  :salute:

I can confirm that the new Wave (2004 -> ) doesn't fit into this sheath.
And the stitching on the back/belt loop is the same on mine.

Looking forward to your research results Nitram  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 19, 2021, 03:48:15 PM
If I remember correctly these tan sheaths did come with the later OG Waves. Maybe the last couple of years. Leatherman also sold them I think right up until the new Made in USA Heritage sheaths became available. I had one briefly when I first started collecting and the quality seemed fairly close to the old ones. The leather was maybe slightly thinner but that could have just been a natural variance.

Matt. you have both to do a side by side,  how do they compare ?
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 19, 2021, 03:49:43 PM
Here's a NIB 03


https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Leatherman-Original-Wave-w-light-brown-leather-Sheath-Multi-Tool/274631023825?hash=item3ff148dcd1%3Ag%3AFn4AAOSwaERf7R%7EQ&LH_BIN=1

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Fn4AAOSwaERf7R~Q/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 19, 2021, 03:58:05 PM
And here's one with the old sheath, they both have the same date code so I don't know what to make of that    :think:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Leatherman-Original-Wave-w-dark-brown-leather-Sheath-Multi-Tool/274631025191?hash=item3ff148e227%3Ag%3A%7EQUAAOSw1VBf7SDT&LH_BIN=1
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 19, 2021, 04:15:35 PM
Thanks Steve!

I have two Waves now both 0399.
The nice one got the old dark red/brown better quality sheath, as you've seen it.

The other one I've got yesterday came with the lighter brown softer leather fuzzy inside still not bad leather sheath, that still appears to be an older original.

Two different sheath styles for the same year 0399 ? That's what got me wondering  :dunno:

So as per the first eBay listing they've shipped them at least in 2003.

Maybe the previous owner mixed up the sheath for some reason  :pok:  :D

Or 1999 was the year where they've changed the sheath style  :dunno:

The last eBay listing shows a sheath that looks like the original style but not fully. The colour seems too brown to me, also the texture is super smooth.... I don't know  :dunno:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 19, 2021, 04:28:18 PM
I think yours is a replacement, they definitely came with the old style in 1999. Like I said I believe it was only in the last year or two maybe. I'm thinking 2003-4
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 19, 2021, 05:21:15 PM
Roger that  :salute:

Makes sense  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 19, 2021, 08:23:43 PM
And here's one with the old sheath, they both have the same date code so I don't know what to make of that    :think:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Leatherman-Original-Wave-w-dark-brown-leather-Sheath-Multi-Tool/274631025191?hash=item3ff148e227%3Ag%3A%7EQUAAOSw1VBf7SDT&LH_BIN=1

Different supplier  :think: perhaps they still had several of the older ones left and gradually phased them out as they got these newer ones in :shrug:  Sounds like something they would do anyways  :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hsherzfeld on January 22, 2021, 04:08:52 PM
I'm joining the club!

I found this Wave on Ebay for less than $50:

And then, I found this one for slightly more and I couldn't stop myself:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 22, 2021, 05:54:08 PM
That sounds all too familiar hsherzfeld  :rofl:

Excellent scores  :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hsherzfeld on January 22, 2021, 06:30:31 PM
That sounds all too familiar hsherzfeld  :rofl:

Excellent scores  :like: :like:

Thanks. I'm so glad that I found a safe space where I can open up about this terrible addiction....even though everyone here is an enabler.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: gregozedobe on January 22, 2021, 06:36:12 PM
Thanks. I'm so glad that I found a safe space where I can open up about this terrible addiction....even though almost everyone here is an enabler.

Fixed for you ....    :pok:   :rofl:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 22, 2021, 07:06:23 PM
Thanks. I'm so glad that I found a safe space where I can open up about this terrible addiction....even though everyone here is an enabler.

You're very welcome  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 23, 2021, 04:12:08 AM
Congrats hsherz :like: OG Wave is an awesome tool for sure :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on January 23, 2021, 05:44:14 AM
I'm joining the club!

I found this Wave on Ebay for less than $50:

And then, I found this one for slightly more and I couldn't stop myself:

Congrats,  One of us One of us !!!!!   :woohoo:


Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hsherzfeld on January 23, 2021, 04:39:42 PM
Well, the first one arrived yesterday. The outer blades are screwed in super tight; I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of a pair of five-point Torx bits to rectify that problem. And the handles rattle a lot in the closed position, due to the loose plier pivot. Is that just a function of the tool's design? I have a well-used post-2004 Wave with pliers that are almost as loose, but the handles don't rattle when closed.  :think:

I'm not used to having such a variety of flatheads. The long one is slightly twisted; it might turn into an awl.

But those SCISSORS! This thing has SCISSORS! Not scissors, like the newer Wave, but SCISSORS! :multi:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 23, 2021, 06:06:14 PM
From the two I have the seemingly un-used one also has some good play when closed.
It's not the pliers pivot, because when I open the pliers they have no play at the pivot at all.

I took a magnifier to find out where the play/looseness in closed position comes from, and I saw it then.
It's the pliers mounting to the handles.
Either the whole for the screw in the handle is too wide, or the whole for the screw in the pliers arm.

Also, it would help if the pliers arms did not have so much room within the handles in the first place. Btw, this varies from Wave to Wave.

So one could tighten the screws to press the handles closer to the pliers arms, but that would also tighten up the outer blades.

I'm sure it's not a fault but.... how do they say..."by design"  :D

I'd like to hear from others to see if they experience the same and what they think about it  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hsherzfeld on January 23, 2021, 08:07:16 PM

Also, it would help if the pliers arms did not have so much room within the handles in the first place. Btw, this varies from Wave to Wave.

So one could tighten the screws to press the handles closer to the pliers arms, but that would also tighten up the outer blades.

I'm sure it's not a fault but.... how do they say..."by design"  :D

I think that's the problem with mine, at least compared to my post-2004 Wave. Not the plier arms, but the plier head in the closed position. Since the plier jaws are nestled in the opposite handles when closed, it doesn't matter how tight the handle pivots are. If the plier pivot is loose, AND there's room between the plier head and the walls, then the plier jaw, and the handle connected to it, will rattle. My OG Wave has at least 1/16" of clearance between the flat faces of the plier head and the walls of the handles, which is apparently enough room to rattle back and forth.

The pliers on the post-2004 that I have fit snugly between the parallel inner surfaces of the handles--so much so that there are scuff marks from this on the plier head.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 23, 2021, 08:30:33 PM
Well then yours has a different problem because mine does not have any play at the pliers pivot at all  :salute:
The connection of the pliers arms to the handles is the point of connection that shows the play and movement in my case  :hatsoff:

On the later OG model where they've changes the pliers arms to incorporate those retention springs this problem is much less reported btw.

Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hsherzfeld on January 24, 2021, 01:33:04 AM
On the later OG model where they've changes the pliers arms to incorporate those retention springs this problem is much less reported btw.
That's good to know, since my other OG Wave appears (from the Ebay pics) to be a later one.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hsherzfeld on January 25, 2021, 11:13:46 PM
My second OG Wave arrived! It was listed as "used" on Ebay, but it looks brand-new. All the blades have their factory edges, no wear on any of the tools, no scuff marks or scratches.
One question: does the OG Wave have bronze bushings/spacers/washers on the outside blade pivots like the new Waves do? Because these blades don't open nearly as smoothly as my newer Wave.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on January 26, 2021, 12:10:18 PM
May not be broken in yet :dunno: Not sure about the washers but my OG Wave is smooth like my newer Waves :think: Looks awesome though and such great shape for its age :drool: Congrats :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on January 26, 2021, 02:01:48 PM
Nice score hsherzfeld  :like:

No washers on the OG Wave as far as I know  :salute:

I'd give it a drop of oil and some use and see how it goes :dunno:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hsherzfeld on July 06, 2021, 08:55:24 PM
Catching some waves at the beach in Port Aransas, Texas.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: pa_strunk on July 06, 2021, 09:23:29 PM
Still the best of the old school MTs in my mind.  :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hsherzfeld on July 06, 2021, 10:06:51 PM
Not just in your mind! It really is!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 06, 2021, 10:32:13 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Max Stone on July 06, 2021, 10:39:24 PM
Still the best of the old school MTs in my mind.  :like:
:iagree: slim, comfortable, and a proper Phillips  :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2021, 11:01:08 PM
Nice, hsherzfeld :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hsherzfeld on July 07, 2021, 12:03:14 AM
Nice, hsherzfeld :like: :like:
Thank you. Apologies for the pun.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on July 14, 2021, 07:00:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Pr4q1Ri.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on July 14, 2021, 07:18:10 PM
 :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: rockhound42 on August 06, 2021, 04:09:39 PM
Just had an original wave turn up can see 0802B and 0902B in the handles. It's looks pretty rough at the moment, think I might have paid too much for it, but will have a go at cleaning it up. Haven't posted much before so not used to adding pics but have given it a try!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on August 06, 2021, 04:18:57 PM
That looks like it will clean up nicely, congrats !    :cheers:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: rockhound42 on August 06, 2021, 04:54:15 PM
Thanks Steve, will give it a good go anyway. The blades are in a shocking state so it will be good practice at sharpening the 2 different types, hopefully I don't make them any worse....
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hsherzfeld on August 06, 2021, 05:28:55 PM
Thanks Steve, will give it a good go anyway. The blades are in a shocking state so it will be good practice at sharpening the 2 different types, hopefully I don't make them any worse....
That will be an interesting challenge for sure, especially the serrated blade. I have yet to find a sharpener with the right diameter to fit the large serrations on the Wave.

I notice that you're in the UK. That might be a good candidate for making UK-legal by just removing the blades.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on August 06, 2021, 07:19:34 PM
Congrats on getting an OG wave :tu: :like: :like:

Just take it slow and sharpening isn't to big of a deal :cheers: You would be surprised at how well a serrated blade can be sharpened  :salute: I have a couple different diamond tapered rods that I use to sharpen or maintain serrated blades :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: rockhound42 on August 06, 2021, 11:11:46 PM
mmmm, making it knifeless might be a good idea, got me thinking now.

Will get it cleaned up first and see how it looks....

Thanks Poncho, definately will take it slow and steady, have a couple of tapered rods that will help. I've found plenty of tips nd info on the forum already and I'm sure there's plenty more to find.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on August 25, 2021, 03:08:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3QbM1xa.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on August 25, 2021, 03:17:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kGVFZLy.png) That is (https://i.imgur.com/0KOPAuV.png)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on August 25, 2021, 04:46:57 PM
Thanks !   :D
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on August 31, 2021, 11:31:25 PM
 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/DSEv4I2h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3zWKxFGh.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 03, 2021, 07:45:54 PM
Thank you for accepting the absence of a pic of the tool here. I'm glad I gifted an OG Wave to my son in NYC because he has had to remove a few screws from a bookshelf to get rid of it properly :ahhh
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: hsherzfeld on September 03, 2021, 09:49:40 PM
Thank you for accepting the absence of a pic of the tool here. I'm glad I gifted an OG Wave to my son in NYC because he has had to remove a few screws from a bookshelf to get rid of it properly :ahhh
Wow! That's a lot of screws to remove by hand!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 04, 2021, 02:01:58 AM
 :iagree: :o Nice to hear you sent your son with a MT to the Big Apple :salute: Hope he is doing well up there :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Engineertopi on September 08, 2021, 04:57:51 PM
Hi. I've got two in my collection, still think they're one of the best designs to come out of the industry.

I've working on rehabilitating one of them as we speak. It's dirty, smells funny and is in dire need of a good sharpening. As we all know, step #1 is to take many pictures.  :D

Here's a taste, I'll start a new thread in a few days when I get it all done.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1166-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/redmodels/DSCF1157.jpg)

Anyone have any tips for sharpening the serrated blade? My Sharpmaker has proved fruitless so far.
I have grinded the blade by using dremel and a small diameter grinding tool. Do not grind too much, just slight touch makes it sharp again.
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2021, 06:19:07 PM
He probably won't see this, he hasn't been active in some years  :cheers:

The post you quoted was from over 11 years ago :salute: ;)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on September 08, 2021, 10:04:31 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/7wKSQFx.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 08, 2021, 11:15:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kGVFZLy.png)

That is (https://i.imgur.com/0KOPAuV.png)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: SteveC on September 08, 2021, 11:52:02 PM
 :hatsoff: :cheers:  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 09, 2021, 08:12:11 AM
Thanks Ponch... he's moving back to Europe for a year's archive research. Ongoing dismantling of the NYC household recorded in pic below, this time with the tool!
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on September 09, 2021, 08:45:13 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/7wKSQFx.jpg)

Boy, that is a (https://i.imgur.com/0KOPAuV.png)  pair Steve  :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on September 09, 2021, 08:46:17 AM
Thanks Ponch... he's moving back to Europe for a year's archive research. Ongoing dismantling of the NYC household recorded in pic below, this time with the tool!

Great to see an OG Wave in action  :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 09, 2021, 09:14:17 AM
Thanks! Although the pic doesn't quite measure up with many others above in terms of showing off the tool in its full beauty...  :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on September 09, 2021, 11:41:05 AM
Thanks! Although the pic doesn't quite measure up with many others above in terms of showing off the tool in its full beauty...  :like:

But it is in use :like: and that makes the pic even better 8) :woohoo: :like:

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: McStitchy on September 09, 2021, 11:42:04 AM
 :iagree:  :tu:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Rich_SD on June 26, 2023, 12:14:17 AM
With an original Surge  :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/294n891.jpg)
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 02:00:05 AM
Looking great, Rich :woohoo: love the OG sheath :drool: :like: and that BO OG Surge is just so :drool: 8) :ahhh :like:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Rich_SD on June 26, 2023, 02:14:38 AM
Looking great, Rich :woohoo: love the OG sheath :drool: :like: and that BO OG Surge is just so :drool: 8) :ahhh :like:

Thank you  :hatsoff:   The BO OG Surge is Adam's fault because he keeps showing off his awesome OG Surge in the Surge challenge  :twak:
Title: Re: Original wave owners club,
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 02:16:19 AM
 :D

So many tools I wished I had been able to afford when I was younger and they weren't discontinued or replaced by newer versions  :facepalm: