NEW Leatherman SURGE owners club.

[ducttapetech]

Get one, you will love it!


That's us mobile.

[powernoodle]

Some people probably would notice the weight, but I don't.

I notice the weight, but I don't carry in a traditional way.  I mostly wear 5.11 Taclite Pro pants and shorts, and they have a sweet vertical pocket on the left side that's perfect for an MT, so that's how I carry.  When carrying that way, I find the Surge a little heavy [I'm used to the Rebar, which weighs half as much].  But with a big MT like the Surge, belt carry is probably better. 

[Aloha]

Just wrote up a big pros vs cons for wave, surge & oht.

Surge really suits my needs. I'm thinking BO version. Yeah

The BO Surge is THAT much more AWESOME.

[Rossko07]

Just wrote up a big pros vs cons for wave, surge & oht.

Surge really suits my needs. I'm thinking BO version. Yeah

The BO Surge is THAT much more AWESOME.

That looks wicked!

Looking around for prices and geez they aren't exactly cheap over here in Australia.

The cheapest I have found for the new model is around 160 clams.

What are they worth in the states?

[ducttapetech]

I got mine for 85 USD.

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[Theo]

Just wrote up a big pros vs cons for wave, surge & oht.

Surge really suits my needs. I'm thinking BO version. Yeah

The BO Surge is THAT much more AWESOME.

That looks wicked!

Looking around for prices and geez they aren't exactly cheap over here in Australia.

The cheapest I have found for the new model is around 160 clams.

What are they worth in the states?

Ebay seems to be the best bet for Australia, about $130 is the lowest you can expect for a new black oxide one and about $110 for stainless.

[babola]

I got mine for 85 USD.

That's us mobile.

Same here, picked it from eBay last week, free shipping in US, delivered to NZ by my US shipping agent for $10...so not bad at all for $95 delivered half war around the World.

[ioch]

Mine just came in mail...

[ducttapetech]

Sweet!

That's us mobile.

[ducttapetech]

I got mine for 85 USD.

That's us mobile.

Same here, picked it from eBay last week, free shipping in US, delivered to NZ by my US shipping agent for $10...so not bad at all for $95 delivered half war around the World.

That's a pretty good deal!

That's us mobile.

[Rossko07]

Well I pulled the trigger today.

Got one off eBay from an American seller for total $105 US. Pretty happy. Can't wait to get it.

[ducttapetech]

Congrats!

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[Theo]

Well I pulled the trigger today.

Got one off eBay from an American seller for total $105 US. Pretty happy. Can't wait to get it.

Black or silver?

[Rossko07]

Black. Got the wave in silver so thought I'd mix it up.

Love the look of the black oxide finish after the tool has seen some use.

[zoidberg]

Well I pulled the trigger today.

Got one off eBay from an American seller for total $105 US. Pretty happy. Can't wait to get it.

That didn't take much pushing.
IMO the size and weight wont be an issue once that tool starts work.
Enjoy.


There is one more thing.
So, you've got needlenose pliers with the Wave. How about going bluntnose with the Surge?

[Syncop8r]

I don't need a Surge. But why do I keep thinking about them? With blunt noses?

Must.... resist.....

[ducttapetech]

Don't kid yourself. You NEED a Surge.

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[zoidberg]

I don't need a Surge. But why do I keep thinking about them? With blunt noses?

Must.... resist.....

Yeah, you are right, forget the Surge. Get a bluntnose ST300 instead. 

[Rossko07]

I expect that due to the extra size and weight that I will be carrying this on my belt. Which is no problem as I will be mostly carrying this for work purposes and always wear a belt.

Already scored myself some extra T shank bits from work ready to go in the surge when it arrives.

I'm frothing thinking about getting my hands on it haha

[Syncop8r]

I don't need a Surge. But why do I keep thinking about them? With blunt noses?

Must.... resist.....

Yeah, you are right, forget the Surge. Get a bluntnose ST300 instead. 

I don't think I could live with the inside-opening tools.

[zoidberg]

I don't need a Surge. But why do I keep thinking about them? With blunt noses?

Must.... resist.....

Yeah, you are right, forget the Surge. Get a bluntnose ST300 instead. 

I don't think I could live with the inside-opening tools.

Fair enough, bluntnose Surge it is then. 

[Syncop8r]

Yessir! 

[zoidberg]

Yessir! 

If you want to try mine out and are in or SW of the four aves tomorrow I can send it into town for you. 

[Syncop8r]

Tempting.... PM me your number? I work on Antigua St (for only one more week).
A friend of mine is going back to the States for a few weeks so I may get them to get me one... or buy one off the interweb and get it sent to where she's staying.

[Josy]

Hello Guys,

I'm new on this forum but i would like to get a Leatherman for first time.

A college of mine uses an LM Surge, the old one, i'm considering the newer one, but I don't really know is the plier way bigger on the newer one or not.

I've seen pictures from both MT's, but i'm still bushed do I need the new Surge coz it's size, or the Wave\Charge would be better.

BTW We're Aircraft mechanic\electricans in our work if somebody has better advice please say it for me.

Thx a lot!

[sawman]

Hello Guys,

I'm new on this forum but i would like to get a Leatherman for first time.

A college of mine uses an LM Surge, the old one, i'm considering the newer one, but I don't really know is the plier way bigger on the newer one or not.

I've seen pictures from both MT's, but i'm still bushed do I need the new Surge coz it's size, or the Wave\Charge would be better.

BTW We're Aircraft mechanic\electricans in our work if somebody has better advice please say it for me.

Thx a lot!

Hi!, Welcome to MTO!

The new Surge is the same size as the old one. It sounds like you want a Surge or maybe even a bit smaller Wave for your job

[Etherealicer]

Hello Guys,

I'm new on this forum but i would like to get a Leatherman for first time.

A college of mine uses an LM Surge, the old one, i'm considering the newer one, but I don't really know is the plier way bigger on the newer one or not.

I've seen pictures from both MT's, but i'm still bushed do I need the new Surge coz it's size, or the Wave\Charge would be better.

BTW We're Aircraft mechanic\electricans in our work if somebody has better advice please say it for me.

Thx a lot!

Hi!, Welcome to MTO!

The new Surge is the same size as the old one. It sounds like you want a Surge or maybe even a bit smaller Wave for your job

Hi Josy, welcome to MTO.

Its a tough question and the default answer here is: BUY THEM ALL!

New Surge has replace-able wire-cutters, so if wire-cutting is on your to do list I would say +1 to the new one. If you think you can get away with a smaller tool, the Wave is one of the most popular MTs around.
On the other hand both Wave and Surge are practically useless (IMHO) without bit extender and bits. So if you don't want to carry any more extra stuff, I urge you to look at the SuperTool or the Rebar. And if it doesn't have to be LM, maybe a Victorinox SwissTool or the SwissTool Spirit.

[Josy]

Hello Guys,

I'm new on this forum but i would like to get a Leatherman for first time.

A college of mine uses an LM Surge, the old one, i'm considering the newer one, but I don't really know is the plier way bigger on the newer one or not.

I've seen pictures from both MT's, but i'm still bushed do I need the new Surge coz it's size, or the Wave\Charge would be better.

BTW We're Aircraft mechanic\electricans in our work if somebody has better advice please say it for me.

Thx a lot!

Hi!, Welcome to MTO!

The new Surge is the same size as the old one. It sounds like you want a Surge or maybe even a bit smaller Wave for your job

Hi Josy, welcome to MTO.

Its a tough question and the default answer here is: BUY THEM ALL!

New Surge has replace-able wire-cutters, so if wire-cutting is on your to do list I would say +1 to the new one. If you think you can get away with a smaller tool, the Wave is one of the most popular MTs around.
On the other hand both Wave and Surge are practically useless (IMHO) without bit extender and bits. So if you don't want to carry any more extra stuff, I urge you to look at the SuperTool or the Rebar. And if it doesn't have to be LM, maybe a Victorinox SwissTool or the SwissTool Spirit.

@sawman: I'm not familiar with the sizes coz I don't really have chance in my country to hold both on them in my hand only if I met with my colleges.

@Etherealicer: I really liked the heavy\durable size of the Surge but I will take a look on them in my hand. But I'm not sure about that do I need this big tool or I'm okay with the Wave\Charge size.... 
 The bit extender will be a standard and first of all thing what I will buy to my LM 

[Syncop8r]

Welcome Josy!

This thread may be of interest to you: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,53119.0.html

[Aloha]

Hello Guys,

I'm new on this forum but i would like to get a Leatherman for first time.

A college of mine uses an LM Surge, the old one, i'm considering the newer one, but I don't really know is the plier way bigger on the newer one or not.

I've seen pictures from both MT's, but i'm still bushed do I need the new Surge coz it's size, or the Wave\Charge would be better.

BTW We're Aircraft mechanic\electricans in our work if somebody has better advice please say it for me.

Thx a lot!

Welcome Josy,

I had the same tough decision of which LM to get between the Surge and the Wave.  It's wasn't easy so I went with the Wave and have never regretted it. That being said I did finally get a Old Surge and WOW, this tool is everything you can imagine and more.  I ended up getting the New Surge and yet again WOW. 

Ok so if I have made things more complicated then sorry but I do have a point here somewhere  .

The plier heads on the Old vs New Surge;
The new head has the 154CM replaceable cutters.  The cutters can get in the way when griping bolts but I haven't had much of an issue.  There are also a few more serrations on the regular plier part vs the Old Surge. The needle nose part is shorter as a result and I may be wrong but the serrations appear finer vs Old Surge.  The regular plier serration are also shallower, not a raised.

There are other differences but I tried to highlight what I feel makes a difference.


The Wave is a very competent tool and cannot IMO be compared to its larger brother.  In its own class its IMO the best multitool LM offers. 

It really comes down to how large of a tool are you looking for and are 154CM replaceable cutters that important to you.  Keep in mind the Surge is a beast and is best worn of the belt.

I hope I didnt make your choice harder and if you want to play it safe GET BOTH.
I tried to put the tools by some items that I hope you are familiar with.  The ST300 was thrown in just because.