Why is the Wave 2 so expensive?

[turbov21]

As far as I can tell, the Wake is basically a small-form Surge, yet I got my Surge for $40 at the same Wal-Mart where the Wave has been $72 since (I believe) April.

What about the Wave makes it so pricey?

[jim guy]

You must have got a close out price on the surge, mine have always been about 10 bucks higher than the waves.

[turbov21]

You must have got a close out price on the surge, mine have always been about 10 bucks higher than the waves.

I admit it, that I did. Perhaps my largest gripe is they haven't put the Wave on closeout yet.

[jim guy]

me too Id buy a few of them then

[Crouton]

I surmise that there is less demand for the Surge because it's too large for the casual multi-tool carrier.  The Wave sports a much more appealing form factor. 

I think the reason for the Surge close-outs was a lack of demand,  if they were selling in sufficient number those retailers that discontinued them would still be carrying them.

[jim guy]

I surmise that there is less demand for the Surge because it's too large for the casual multi-tool carrier.  The Wave sports a much more appealing form factor. 

I think the reason for the Surge close-outs was a lack of demand,  if they were selling in sufficient number those retailers that discontinued them would still be carrying them.

my thoughts exactly, Ill still take a surge over a wave any day!

[Medic82]

I surmise that there is less demand for the Surge because it's too large for the casual multi-tool carrier.  The Wave sports a much more appealing form factor. 

I think the reason for the Surge close-outs was a lack of demand,  if they were selling in sufficient number those retailers that discontinued them would still be carrying them.

my thoughts exactly, Ill still take a surge over a wave any day!

+2

[Poncho65]

I only paid $45 for my Wave of course that was a lucky Ebay auction last year Generally the Wave is bought by more ppl I think so there is more demand and thus no price drop If you ever hear of a price drop somewhere be sure to let us all know

[Sean]

There all getting up there in price it seems from local retailers up here.  I was just in shop and
saw a TTi at $160 cdn, and an ALX for $145.

[turbov21]

There all getting up there in price it seems from local retailers up here.  I was just in shop and
saw a TTi at $160 cdn, and an ALX for $145.

I guess I should hurry up and get my ST300 before the U.S. dollar completely collapses! 

[Crouton]

I personally find the Wave Charge form factor to best for me, the Surge doesn't offer (me) anything in terms of usability in exchange for the extra weight and bulk.

The Surge pliers are heavier duty, and I can see why some would choose to carry it, especially those who will use it on heavier duty tasks.  It's just not for me, I have 2 surges, but I EDC the Charge TTi.

[Sean]

There all getting up there in price it seems from local retailers up here.  I was just in shop and
saw a TTi at $160 cdn, and an ALX for $145.

I guess I should hurry up and get my ST300 before the U.S. dollar completely collapses! 

which is kind of funny because that is one of the cheapest full size multi's up here.  I can pick one
up for about $52 plus shipping.

[Shane769]

There all getting up there in price it seems from local retailers up here.  I was just in shop and
saw a TTi at $160 cdn, and an ALX for $145.

I guess I should hurry up and get my ST300 before the U.S. dollar completely collapses! 

which is kind of funny because that is one of the cheapest full size multi's up here.  I can pick one
up for about $52 plus shipping.

Really? Where is that at?