Problem with closing Leatherman Wave

Wilbur · **on:** August 11, 2013, 12:40:41 AM

I recently purchased a new BO Leatherman Wave and right out of the box upon initial inspection I found that when the tool was being closed up, the tip of the pliers scrape and actually shaves metal off of the bit driver. Has anyone else had this problem with their Wave's? Thank you.

detron · **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2013, 01:20:56 AM

My Surge does this, and my Charge TTi.

what I do (that I should not have to do) is to close it in such a way as to force the plier head closed as much as possible before the handles. to me this problem is worse IF the plier head is in the fully opened position when trying to close the tool. they seem to lock open, or at least are stiffer than when only partially opened.

on my Surge, the issue caused a major breakage in the pin/bolt that holds the inside tools. it juat got back from warranty repair today!

detron · **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2013, 01:21:51 AM

and welcome to the forum

captain spaulding · **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2013, 01:23:58 AM

It is possible that the little tab on the inside of the handle is broken off. This happened with a Charge I had. I can try and find the thread so you can see if it is possibly that.