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suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan

Offline engineer_in_nj

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suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
on: November 11, 2020, 01:47:46 AM
After 10 years on the same leatherman wingman it finally happened. I lost it. Guy at the store convinced me to try a Gerber suspension and wow.

It is lightweight.

A lot easier to clean and take apart.

Cost less.

And I like the locks.

The scissors work very well.


I wonder if leatherman is going to raise it's game.


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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #1 on: November 20, 2020, 11:21:38 AM
   I have a NXT and really like it. It has a great set of drivers, especially the nice long and square, NOT flat Philips! I found a sheath for it, but it is small enough to pocket if that is your thing. I love Leatherman, but wish they would make an affordable lower end tool. When I bought the Wingman and Sidekick, they were about $30.00 to $40.00, now they sell for $60.00. I guess that is not a terrible price taking into account they are made here in the USA, but would like to see a new budget tool from them.


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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #2 on: November 20, 2020, 12:16:03 PM
If you are only going by a Wingman then the NXT is a great tool :cheers: but they have had their game raised way beyond the Wingman since way before the Wingman/Sidekick came out ;) Try a Wave or Rebar and you will see what I am talking about or most of their other tools for that matter :think: :cheers:

On another note, I have a NXT heading my way as we speak :D

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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #3 on: November 20, 2020, 12:17:41 PM
   I have a NXT and really like it. It has a great set of drivers, especially the nice long and square, NOT flat Philips! I found a sheath for it, but it is small enough to pocket if that is your thing. I love Leatherman, but wish they would make an affordable lower end tool. When I bought the Wingman and Sidekick, they were about $30.00 to $40.00, now they sell for $60.00. I guess that is not a terrible price taking into account they are made here in the USA, but would like to see a new budget tool from them.

I also got my Wingman and Sidekick before the price hike :facepalm: A Rebar is now almost as cheap as them (actually was $60 before the price hike as well) and is much higher quality :ahhh


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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #4 on: November 20, 2020, 02:46:06 PM
I just ordered one for $27 shipped. I have a WorkPro which I like to carry when working around others, since it is really cheap to replace. But I don't like the saw, scissors, or file on that tool. Saw is too thick and teeth aren't cut right, scissors that are painful to use and ineffective, and a file that well, works like you'd expect on a $14.99 tool (in other words, worse than a nail file).  With roughly 1/8" thick stainless steel handle slabs, it weighs a ton. And no pocket clip.

The only thing keeping it from replacing my Rebar and Wave is spring-loaded pliers and the lack of a saw.


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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #5 on: November 20, 2020, 03:04:02 PM
I was never convinced by the original Suspension but I keep hearing that the NXT is a much better MT.  I quite like my LM Sidekick but I do have to agree with Poncho that the Rebar is a better choice. 
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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #6 on: November 20, 2020, 04:01:37 PM
I got both my Wingman and Sidekick on special at box store for $20ea and they come with Style CS or a prytool I cannot remember the name of  :think:.  When I stepped up to a Wave I was very impressed.  While both Wingman and Sidekick were very competent tools they were over shaded by the capability of the Wave.  If you need a simple basic too without extra features I am glad the NXT fits the bill.  The prices of both WM/SK are a bit much IMO. 

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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #7 on: November 25, 2020, 10:37:17 PM
After 10 years on the same leatherman wingman it finally happened. I lost it. Guy at the store convinced me to try a Gerber suspension and wow.

It is lightweight.

A lot easier to clean and take apart.

Cost less.

And I like the locks.

The scissors work very well.


I wonder if leatherman is going to raise it's game.

had the knife been better, and the quality..I think it would have been a home run. but I've heard way way too many horror stories of breaking to turn away from leatherman. They really need to up their quality.


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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #8 on: August 02, 2021, 06:06:07 PM
Giving this thread a :bump: because I will be carrying the NXT for the duration of August :whistle:

So far, not horrible but it is only Day 2 :D





Used the awl today and although it is a bit short it worked just fine :cheers:



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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #9 on: August 02, 2021, 09:53:19 PM
Looks good mate.  Any chance you could do a side-by-side photo with something I'd know?  Your pics make it look smaller than I thought it might be.  :think:
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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #10 on: August 02, 2021, 10:57:55 PM
It is Rebar/Wave sized :cheers:


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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #11 on: August 02, 2021, 10:58:19 PM
If I think I will get some side by sides tomorrow  :tu:


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Reply #12 on: August 03, 2021, 12:35:20 AM
  :cheers:
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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #13 on: August 03, 2021, 02:47:38 AM
Giving this thread a :bump: because I will be carrying the NXT for the duration of August :whistle:

So far, not horrible but it is only Day 2 :D

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Used the awl today and although it is a bit short it worked just fine :cheers:

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When I saw this thread pop up, I thought you were letting us know you had found your "perfect" MT  :P


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Reply #14 on: August 03, 2021, 03:55:09 PM
When I saw this thread pop up, I thought you were letting us know you had found your "perfect" MT  :P

Far from it ::) :D


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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #15 on: August 03, 2021, 03:56:07 PM
If I think I will get some side by sides tomorrow  :tu:

Almost forgot about this :whistle: :facepalm:

Gonna go and take some pics with what I actually have with me in my backpack, which is a Crunch and a  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh !!!MINI!!! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

 :D


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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #16 on: August 03, 2021, 04:06:57 PM
The NXT is a regular sized MT :salute: The Crunch and  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh !!!MINI!!! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh (with the extensions out are both 4 inch tools (think PST or Wave size :salute: )





The plier head of the NXT is pretty nice and what actually drew me in to getting one :D I do not love springy pliers but the plier head looks good, I have yet to really test it but that will definitely happen this month ;) :D



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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #17 on: August 04, 2021, 01:12:39 AM
Cheers Poncho.  :cheers:
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Re: suspension NXT might convert me from leathernan
Reply #18 on: August 04, 2021, 02:48:08 AM
 :hatsoff:


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Reply #19 on: June 07, 2023, 07:31:56 PM
So, that went well then?  :pok:

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