Woohoo - 25th Anniversary Wave

[DaveK]

I promised in the "What do we have on the way" thread to post some pictures of my 25th Anniversary Wave when it arrived, so here goes.

Well the box that arrived was huge and stuffed with shredded paper as packaging. Within that was the standard cardboard "sleeve" that all Leatherman gift tins seem to have. Removing the sleeve yielded this classy looking gift tin - good start!



Having marvelled at the tin for, oh 2 seconds, off with the lid and, if I'm honest I was a bit underwhelmed when I saw:



I mean I could see that it was what I'd ordered, and I'm not really sure what I expected to see, but, it looked just like any other Wave, with a signature engraved on it. So I mauled it for a minute or so, then decided to compare it to a standard Wave. That's when I started to like it. I mean yes, it's exactly the same tool, and has no differing features from the standard model, but it just kind of shines. Shiny, shiny





It is gorgeous. I think I'm starting to understand what King Arthur felt, the first time he held Excalibur.....

The sheath is nice too - same as the standard nylon sheath, but silver / grey in colour. The 25th Anniversary logo on the front seems to be similar to the holograms on credit cards and changes colour as you change the angle of reflected light - very pretty.

Not much more to say really - other than what you can see - it's a Wave, but one I'm glad to add to my collection!

[NutSAK]

What is the price difference between the two?  Yeah, could look it up, but I'm feeling lazy today.

[Benner]

Looks great mate. 

Thanks for the pics.

[Medic82]

Beet you can’t wait too EDC it

Just one more thing. NICE!

[brandonc223]

Can you post a close up of the pouch?

[DaveK]

Lol - no I won't be EDC'ing it for two reasons:

1) I am now inseparable from my TTi;
2) Keeping it shining is a challenge already. I passed it round at work and it attracts fingerprints.....

Cost - I paid $99.95 for it, so a little more than a standard Wave, but I suppose it is a limited edition jobby, so I'm OK with that. The way I look at it is even with postage from the US - it was still $60 cheaper than a standard Wave in the UK!

On the subjest of Limited Edition - on Leatherman's website they say they're making "a few thousand", I wonder how many that will turn out to be - has anyone heard?

[DaveK]

Can you post a close up of the pouch?

Brandon - it's a bit tricky getting a decent picture now it's getting dark here - the flash is a no-no, but hopefully you can see what you're after from this:

[brandonc223]

Thanks for the pic!

[Rob]

Dealer cost is a little less than $10 over a regular Wave so probably around $10-$15 more for street prices depending on where you buy.  I never brought any in since I never had a call for them.  After reading this I'm tempted to put a few in on my order I'm placing next week.  Heck I want one of the sheaths for my own collection.

[J-sews]

She's a real beauty Dave, thanks for the pictures!


How about a picture with all the blades fanned?

[MultiMat]

I guess next year it will be classified a retired model , so it would meet my purchase criteria  . BTW the shiny one would it be a different case or would it be a standard case that has been machined/engraved & plated or is it a polished finish. Looks a little like a swisstool style finish , am I allowed to say that or will I be banned 

[DaveK]

She's a real beauty Dave, thanks for the pictures!


How about a picture with all the blades fanned?

I'll see what I can do tomorrow!

BTW the shiny one would it be a different case or would it be a standard case that has been machined/engraved & plated or is it a polished finish. Looks a little like a swisstool style finish , am I allowed to say that or will I be banned 

It's just a polished finish Mat. Apart from that and the "engraved" 25th Anniversary logo - it's the same tool in every aspect I think. Incidentally, the tools are polished too - shiny scissors and bit drivers

[J-sews]

......Incidentally, the tools are polished too - shiny scissors and bit drivers

Ahhh, that's what I was wondering. Good on Leatherman for doing a complete job of it then.

[Leatherman123]

E.Danny made his New Wave look just like the 25th Anniversary Wave! He said he polished it or something!

[DaveK]

E.Danny made his New Wave look just like the 25th Anniversary Wave! He said he polished it or something!

Lol. I used my proxxon to remove a corporate logo off a friend's wave and used the wrong attachment I think. To disguise the bit I'd polished better, I decided to lightly "buff up" the rest of the handles so it didn't stand out as much. Thinking about it now - it was vaguely similar!

Anyhow - E.Danny if you read this - can you make the pouch match with a bit of silver spray paint?

[MultiMat]

E.Danny made his New Wave look just like the 25th Anniversary Wave! He said he polished it or something!

Lol. I used my proxxon to remove a corporate logo off a friend's wave and used the wrong attachment I think. To disguise the bit I'd polished better, I decided to lightly "buff up" the rest of the handles so it didn't stand out as much. Thinking about it now - it was vaguely similar!

Anyhow - E.Danny if you read this - can you make the pouch match with a bit of silver spray paint?

DK what is a proxxon ? Is it a Limey( leaks oil , dodgey electrics) , Dremal ?

[Poncho65]

Nice lookin tool thanks for the pics  

[DaveK]

DK what is a proxxon ? Is it a Limey( leaks oil , dodgey electrics) , Dremal ?

It is very like a Dremel - but German, not manufactured in god's own country

[DaveK]

She's a real beauty Dave, thanks for the pictures!


How about a picture with all the blades fanned?

Here you go.

[Leatherman123]

Very nice, DaveK!

[J-sews]

I like having all the blades polished. It should really help prevent the rust speckles from forming.

[cryptrick]

Very nice Davek! You do have a few beauties in your collection now don't ya

Will you be getting the Limited Edition Charge to go with that Wave?

[DaveK]

Very nice Davek! You do have a few beauties in your collection now don't ya

Will you be getting the Limited Edition Charge to go with that Wave?

I'm getting there cryptrick!

I would love one of those Charges, but at £250 a throw, I'm gonna have to pass on that unless I win the lottery or something. That's pretty unlikely though, as I don't play the lottery

[BIG-TARGET]

So far, is th "25 Wave" worth the money??

[E. Danny]

I WANT THAT SHEATH... I might just dole out $100 to replace my since been traded Wave... WHICH I HEARD THE GUY I TRADED IT TOO MIGHT HAVE LOST IT!

Haha, spray paint?

[DaveK]

So far, is th "25 Wave" worth the money??

Well, it is to me I guess. It's very pleasing on the eye, but I'd be lying if I said it was any better than the bog standard Wave - it's the same!

Looks nice in and amongst my collection anyway. I have no problem with "drawer queens", in fact that's what 90% of my collection are!

[DaveK]

I WANT THAT SHEATH...

It is rather nice. Problem is, you won't want to use it for fear of damaging it......

[Tarrodemierda]

damn,thats far more nicer than 20 yrs model i have,that black one,with brown sheath.

[jdailey4206966]

The difference in price and look is the 25th anniversary is made out of sterling silver.

[Benner]

The difference in price and look is the 25th anniversary is made out of sterling silver.

Is it?