why not just buy a TI,not more expensive than wave.
Quote from: Leatherman123 on May 29, 2008, 01:58:01 AMReally?/! Why is that?To save me doing this rant again, here's my post from another thread about the old Wave;Quote from: Benner on April 05, 2008, 05:08:16 PMYou've got me started now. The first thing I don't like is the number of flat headed screwdrivers. Why have 4 That just seems such a waste to me which brings me on to my second issue which is that it doesn't have an awl. I just cant understand why Leatherman would see it a better option to have 4 flat head screwdrivers over 3 with an awl. I also really don't like how much flex there is in the handles. As I have a few other LM's, including the PST and Supertool, this was really disappointing as one thing I always liked about LM was how strong they felt. I could cope with it if it was just noticable when using the pliers, but it is also quite noticable when using one of the screwdrivers (one of the FOUR flatheads I expect ).another mans garbage is another mans treasure well i have it now and i really like it,although it aint like SURGE!!! in toughness,but it beats the fuse 6-0 with bigger set of tools ad easy of opening the blades.and i dont wear belt with sheath 24-7 and this wave goes much more easier in pocket than surge,due to its weigt and size.I don't like the liner locks either. When I received my Wave one of the locks was broken, so it was sent off to LM to be repaired where they actually replaced both handles with new parts. When I got it back, I tried it and noticed that the lock didn't really engage very well on one of the blades ( a common find with these and the Charge I hear) and that it failed very very easily. This lock now engages much further but still fails very easily with just a lightish tap on the top of the blade. This admittedly could probably be fixed by LM though.Lastly (yes the rant is nearly over ) I think that my major dislike with this tool is how disappointed I am with it. I expected so much more from it TBH as I always considered the Wave (or Charge) to be the "ultimate" multitool and I guess that by getting one and not really liking it just makes me even more sour about it.
Really?/! Why is that?
You've got me started now. The first thing I don't like is the number of flat headed screwdrivers. Why have 4 That just seems such a waste to me which brings me on to my second issue which is that it doesn't have an awl. I just cant understand why Leatherman would see it a better option to have 4 flat head screwdrivers over 3 with an awl. I also really don't like how much flex there is in the handles. As I have a few other LM's, including the PST and Supertool, this was really disappointing as one thing I always liked about LM was how strong they felt. I could cope with it if it was just noticable when using the pliers, but it is also quite noticable when using one of the screwdrivers (one of the FOUR flatheads I expect ).another mans garbage is another mans treasure well i have it now and i really like it,although it aint like SURGE!!! in toughness,but it beats the fuse 6-0 with bigger set of tools ad easy of opening the blades.and i dont wear belt with sheath 24-7 and this wave goes much more easier in pocket than surge,due to its weigt and size.I don't like the liner locks either. When I received my Wave one of the locks was broken, so it was sent off to LM to be repaired where they actually replaced both handles with new parts. When I got it back, I tried it and noticed that the lock didn't really engage very well on one of the blades ( a common find with these and the Charge I hear) and that it failed very very easily. This lock now engages much further but still fails very easily with just a lightish tap on the top of the blade. This admittedly could probably be fixed by LM though.Lastly (yes the rant is nearly over ) I think that my major dislike with this tool is how disappointed I am with it. I expected so much more from it TBH as I always considered the Wave (or Charge) to be the "ultimate" multitool and I guess that by getting one and not really liking it just makes me even more sour about it.
Well even against Benner's better judgement I got an old Wave It was a very good price the price at the pawn shop was 19.99 US but as I was looking at it the guy said they were having a sale on there tools and since it was a tool I could have it 4 10 bucks plus tax Needless to say I about torn the mans arm off for that deal I am very pleased with it and other than a small bit of rust and a couple of dull blades it looks new owe and what does a date mean if it had a b with it both handles have 0502BAgsin very happy about my deal
Quote from: Poncho65 on June 03, 2009, 04:17:53 AMWell even against Benner's better judgement I got an old Wave It was a very good price the price at the pawn shop was 19.99 US but as I was looking at it the guy said they were having a sale on there tools and since it was a tool I could have it 4 10 bucks plus tax Needless to say I about torn the mans arm off for that deal I am very pleased with it and other than a small bit of rust and a couple of dull blades it looks new owe and what does a date mean if it had a b with it both handles have 0502BAgsin very happy about my deal Have fun with your bendy tool.
I'm a little late on this one but here's my take......The good things about the old Wave in my opinion are-- Dedicated long reach phillips- Killer pouchThe new Wave wins in all other categories. You made a good choice....buying both. They're both great tools.Dave
The old Wave is a great mt. It's simmer and lighter than the new one and the dedicated drivers are a plus in my book. Its only "defficiency" is that although the tools don't lock open, the blades do. If only it were the other way round...
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