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Offline Leathermanluva

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on: June 13, 2020, 02:17:27 PM
Hey, well after selling most of my knives I am now after a nice Leatherman. Out of the 2 would you get a Wave or pay the extra and get the Charge Titanium? Is the Charge worth the extra money?


us Offline Poncho65

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Re: New Tool
Reply #1 on: June 13, 2020, 03:07:11 PM
Depends on your preference really :cheers: I have a few Charges and sometimes the better steel in the knife blade seems worth it but I still really like the Wave, so.... :dunno: :D

MTO regular response is to get both :whistle:


us Offline SteveC

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Re: New Tool
Reply #2 on: June 13, 2020, 03:33:03 PM
Go for a Supertool or Rebar   :D


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Re: New Tool
Reply #3 on: June 13, 2020, 03:46:03 PM
 :iagree: :rofl:


us Offline genevabuck

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Re: New Tool
Reply #4 on: June 13, 2020, 04:13:44 PM
Wave + is less bulky and fits better in the hand. It’s also easier to sharpen.


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Re: New Tool
Reply #5 on: June 13, 2020, 06:34:47 PM
I prefer the hand feel of the Charge Ti, the handles seem to be more grippy or something.  Are you able to handle both before deciding ?
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Re: New Tool
Reply #6 on: June 13, 2020, 07:44:15 PM
Get a Surge  :pok:

I've had both a Charge Tti and a Wave (original) and they are both great tools  :tu: 

I preferred the Tti but the Wave felt more solid in the hand (double entendre warning)  :dunno:

I refer you to my first response  :whistle:
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Re: New Tool
Reply #7 on: June 13, 2020, 08:11:28 PM
Depends on your preference really :cheers: I have a few Charges and sometimes the better steel in the knife blade seems worth it but I still really like the Wave, so.... :dunno: :D

MTO regular response is to get both :whistle:

I bought a Wave and then separately bought and installed a 154cm blade myself. Can’t beat that imo
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Re: New Tool
Reply #8 on: June 13, 2020, 08:50:59 PM
Get a Surge  :pok:

I've had both a Charge Tti and a Wave (original) and they are both great tools  :tu: 

I preferred the Tti but the Wave felt more solid in the hand (double entendre warning)  :dunno:

I refer you to my first response  :whistle:
:iagree:
I agree with this genius individual :tu:.

I like my Wave(s), never been a fan of the Charge series because of cost. I read somewhere that after you use a Surge the Wave becomes a toy. I don't want to offend any Wave lovers as I also am one (and carrying mine until the Surge gets back) but I agree with the statement.
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Offline Leathermanluva

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Re: New Tool
Reply #9 on: June 13, 2020, 10:37:44 PM
Thanks for the input guys appreciate the input. It appears the Wave is the most popular an gets a lot of love so will look for a used one now then I thought i had found one but seller pulled out last minute.


gb Offline BePrepared

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Re: New Tool
Reply #10 on: June 13, 2020, 10:42:11 PM
I got second hand (2nd gen) Wave and new Charge Ti.  I always use the (modded) Wave.  Feels nicer in the hand.  And especially as a tool, if I damage the Wave when using it I would replace it ASAP.  If I damaged the Charge I'd replace it (with a wave!)   :salute:  YMMV


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Re: New Tool
Reply #11 on: June 13, 2020, 11:39:47 PM
I got second hand (2nd gen) Wave and new Charge Ti.  I always use the (modded) Wave.  Feels nicer in the hand.  And especially as a tool, if I damage the Wave when using it I would replace it ASAP.  If I damaged the Charge I'd replace it (with a wave!)   :salute:  YMMV

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Re: New Tool
Reply #12 on: June 13, 2020, 11:51:49 PM
Thanks for the input guys appreciate the input. It appears the Wave is the most popular an gets a lot of love so will look for a used one now then I thought i had found one but seller pulled out last minute.

Make sure that it has replaceable wire cutters.


us Offline tango44

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Re: New Tool
Reply #13 on: June 14, 2020, 04:26:58 AM
Sorry to be a party pooper, but with the quality of Leatherman these days I will go with Victorinox a Swisstool Spirit or a Swisstool X will be my choice!
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Re: New Tool
Reply #14 on: June 14, 2020, 08:53:11 AM
All the ones mentioned above have been better to me than both my Swisstool and my Spirit ;) to each his own :salute:

I'd still rather have a LM personally  :D


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Re: New Tool
Reply #15 on: June 14, 2020, 10:27:38 AM
:iagree:
I agree with this genius individual :tu: .

I like my Wave(s), never been a fan of the Charge series because of cost. I read somewhere that after you use a Surge the Wave becomes a toy. I don't want to offend any Wave lovers as I also am one (and carrying mine until the Surge gets back) but I agree with the statement.
:cheers: :rofl: :hatsoff:
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us Offline SteveC

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Re: New Tool
Reply #16 on: June 14, 2020, 01:42:50 PM
All the ones mentioned above have been better to me than both my Swisstool and my Spirit ;) to each his own :salute:

I'd still rather have a LM personally  :D

 :iagree:   sold my Swisstool and Spirit.


spam Offline Happy Gilmore

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Re: New Tool
Reply #17 on: June 15, 2020, 03:29:31 PM
The Charge G10 would be the single tool I would buy. 7.9OZ (.6 lighter than the wave), better ergos, better steel, and no crimper!


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Re: New Tool
Reply #18 on: June 15, 2020, 07:47:29 PM
The Charge G10 would be the single tool I would buy. 7.9OZ (.6 lighter than the wave), better ergos, better steel, and no crimper!
I do like the Charge (wish I hadn't given mine away, I know, I know  :facepalm: )

A quick google search and the cheapest I could see for a G10, in the UK was £199
This equals $250 US or $221 EU (so that would be a no then) :surrender:
They don't like it up 'em!


us Offline 43north89west

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Re: New Tool
Reply #19 on: June 15, 2020, 08:01:04 PM
The Charge G10 would be the single tool I would buy. 7.9OZ (.6 lighter than the wave), better ergos, better steel, and no crimper!


LOOOOVE the look of the Orange G10 Charge but that price tho.  :o


Recently picked up very good condition Charge TI and XTI off of the 'Bay for ~$130 combined so hard to justify $170+ for one. Not without a  :twak:  from the ol' lady anyway.


us Offline X-Factor

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Re: New Tool
Reply #20 on: June 15, 2020, 11:14:12 PM
I have the Charge + TTi and Surge LE. Both awesome. The Surge is nore heavy duty and bulky than the Charge but that titanium just speaks to me... more of a "dress" tool for me lol


 

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