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us Offline Steelej1976

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Every Day Minimalism
on: December 23, 2020, 09:44:33 PM
This year has been interesting to say the least but one thing I found is that my Leatherman Wave can do a lot. I carry my Wave in the Leatherman pouch with the bit kit extender, bit kit, and a Streamlight Microstream flashlight.

I always carry my Wave for work but typically going into a job site I will carry a small tool bag as well.  This year I tried not to bring my toolbag into job sites unless necessary and what I found is my Wave could handle about 90% of problems, maybe not ideally but it got the job done.  I'm not saying to use the Wave if a proper tool is available but I am impressed with the versatility the Wave has. 

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Re: Every Day Minimalism
Reply #1 on: December 24, 2020, 12:05:29 AM
Wave was the first “proper“ full size (medium size :dunno: ) MT I got (in BO).
I think of it as my do everything tool and what I’d take in a SHTF scenario (with a SAK). Mostly carry SAKs but like knowing I’ve always got the wave to turn to :cheers:
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Re: Every Day Minimalism
Reply #2 on: December 24, 2020, 01:45:12 AM
The Wave is a very capable tool, especially when paired with a bit kit.  It does not surprise me it can handle 90% of the tasks.
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Re: Every Day Minimalism
Reply #3 on: December 26, 2020, 11:04:12 PM
Quote from: Steelej1976 on December 23, 2020, 09:44:33 PM
This year has been interesting to say the least but one thing I found is that my Leatherman Wave can do a lot. I carry my Wave in the Leatherman pouch with the bit kit extender, bit kit, and a Streamlight Microstream flashlight.
The Wave is quite a workhorse.  Not sure I would call that load out minimalist.  For work perhaps, definitely not for EDC.
At any rate, glad it's working out for you.
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Re: Every Day Minimalism
Reply #4 on: December 29, 2020, 02:01:38 AM
Minimalist  -- it's the least you can be.  :)
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us Offline Steelej1976

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Re: Every Day Minimalism
Reply #5 on: January 07, 2021, 08:21:17 PM
Quote from: smiller43147 on December 26, 2020, 11:04:12 PM
The Wave is quite a workhorse.  Not sure I would call that load out minimalist.  For work perhaps, definitely not for EDC.
At any rate, glad it's working out for you.

I would agree for EDC my minimal is a Swiss Army Tinker but for work just the Wave is pretty bare bones for me. 
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Every Day Minimalism
Reply #6 on: January 08, 2021, 12:13:07 AM
I have been getting by since  Sept with a Leatherman Squirt PS4, and Vic Minichamp.  To be honest I could do without the Minichamp.  I just like Swiss Army Knives so much I like to have one with me all the time.
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