I was issued a Wave during my time in the military. It was one of those rare pieces of gear that they were actually going to want back at the end of my last tour so I conveniently "lost" it while serving overseas. She turns 10 years old this January.
Popular in the IDF, especially the armoured corps. LM Surge even better. Soldiers get them as donations from the public, to the brigades. Tank and APC crews in particular. And we have a lot of tanks!
Your service is appreciated and you should be able to keep any of your gear you desire. Id rather waste my tax money on our service people than other things (no comment)
I was given this multitool by my grandfather. I still remember the gay he gave me this tool in the afternoon 15 september 2002 when i was working on my science project. He handed this to me and said: "Take this as an 6 month early birthday present." He passed in the summer of 2014. I will cherish this multi tool for as long as I live in this world.
Legit the best MT rundown vid going. Its really easy to fall into ‘super fussy, 30 minute runtime, overcooked’ when doing these vids (I have never not cringed rewatching one of my own). Good job AKB!
I feel like it was still a bit too long. I had most of the edit done but I pulled out another minute because it was repetitive. Thanks man! I have a ton of tools to do videos on.
I love my Leatherman Blast, they are really well designed and made. I use mine almost every day and its never let me down. Looking forward to seeing more on the channel.
I found an original leatherman wave at work a few years ago, didn't find the owner out of the people I cared to ask and carried it every day for like 3 years and finally lost it. At that point I basically couldn't live without it and had to get a new wave+. I've become a huge leatherman fanboy and can't function without it.
I carried my letterman wave for about 5 or 6 years but yesterday a buddy accidentally dropped it in the pond he made it right gave the money to buy another one all they had was a wave + it the same but little different I like
I hadn't considered a katana as part of my EDC and I wasn't aware that you could get that much use out of one. Could you please do a video about Katana carry?
I cut down a 7ft Noble Fir Christmas tree a few years ago with the saw on my Charge Ti (same one I believe) because I'm stupid. But that behavior was rewarded with Christmas and presents and a baby Jesus, so I'll probably do it again someday.
A used black Wave + just popped up on Amazon. I bought it and came back here to rationalize buying my 8th Leatherman for no reason other than... black and not full price. I'm an idiot. Thank you for being here for me.
Very nice overview. The average bro is not going to need the TTi, since the Wave fills the role for 40% less. I do own them both because it's not a real hobby if you're not spending money.
Yeah I just bought a Spyderco that I paid over twice as much for. If the TTi weighed less and gave me something better, then I might budge. I just can't spend that much money for steel, when I already carry a second knife anyway.
I don’t disagree with either of you- when I initially purchased the wave- price was pretty important to me. A lot of saner reviews said same tool better steel. At the time I was like- who cares!
Having both a wave and charge tti I must say that somehow I prefer the way the charge feels in the hand when using the exterior tools (slightly rounder corners?). The only real difference I can spot between mine is that the charge has one of those hook cutter things on the serrated blade. Oh and the reason I have both, well let's just say... I once thought I had lost my leatherman wave after a trip. Spent time looking, couldn't find it, checked online "hey with this discount the charge tti isn't much more expensive" proceeded to buy it. And a few days after it was delivered I found my wave again in some stupid compartment of the backpack that it didn't belong in. Can't complain though it was my own stupidity, now I've permanently got the wave, extended driver and bit sets in the hiking bag. And my charge tti gets to be carried around on belt/in pockets on a regular basis.
@@extrastuff9463 how does the charge tti feel in the pocket? It's not considered pocket sized, and people often say the charge is really bulky and too big for the pocket, but it's not much larger than the charge.
@@user-md3is4dq2d I wouldn't consider it pocket size, not for jeans at least maybe in cargo pants. Mine is usually in the left hip strap pouch of my backpack or if I really expect to need it without my backpack on the belt instead in the nylon holster (with bit set + extended driver). For jeans pocket carry I wouldn't exceed the juice product line style.
Bro I aspire to your edc collecting level! Loved this review (dont care it was long, no wasted space) and I love the subtle beer review hints you put in. At least I think that's what that was.... o yeah and you killed that mosquito like a savage bro
Love the wave plus and use it a lot at work mostly because I jump from project to project and leave tools in a work space not close to most areas I end up needing to do the actual work. Great review.
I have a wave but I don't like to carry it because it's expensive to lose. I carry a REV. It's everything I need. I've got some industry specific tools in my tool box, but I use the Rev for everything.
My dad always told me “the right tool for the job is the one that gets the job done”. Just bought my first Leatherman Wave plus the other day and I’m anxiously waiting its arrival in the mail. Great video!
I bought The Wave RIGHT before they "improved" it with the replaceable wire cutters. I still love it though. Just need a sheath that has room for the extra bits. They did fit in the fabric sheath but the fabric sheath lasted all of 30 days so they sent me a leather replacement for free.
i have the super tool and the wave + ... love them both... i also love the pocket clip that you can buy to attach to the wave... to have a multi tool in my pocket the size of a knife is key to my edc... have a great day all
While watching I was thinking about when exactly I bought my Wave (After I lost my Pulse...) and at 05:45 I paused the video to check the date. September 1998. I was off by a year. My loyal need in help is a year older than I thought. So now I can celebrate its 20th birthmonth next month! And then it can cut its own cake :)
Using relief cuts on your saw jobs will make you an Advanced Saw Bro. 👍 I've had a Wave for years as my only non-SAK multitool. Thanks for this vid as it helps validate my decision to not shop around for something better.
I agree, the wave is the best all around multi tool you can buy. I have tried a lot of different models and brands over the years. It is my favorite!I lost my black oxide wave on a trip to Cuba so I will probably upgrade to the wave plus!
I picked my wave up for $22, my super tool 300 for $22, my wingman for $15, my rev for $7, and my gerber 450 sport for $9. All were purchased from Walmart on clearance.
I have had the wave for years as well, the only issue I have you can really pinch your hand under the folded blades if you arent careful. You have to learn to not grip it so close and get your hand caught by the hinge. otherwise it's in my EDC kit.
Thank you very much for this video. Now I no longer feel so weird for wanting a wave+ and a skeleton in addition to my rebar. I use my rebar every single day and it does a great job SO WHY buy another multitool? AH, but then I see your 'collection' and think 'wow look, it is totally possible to not be shunned by society AND own a shitload of multitools'. Off to spend some money..
That's the one. If it comes on sale on lamnia.fi, I'm pulling the trigger. I don't think you can buy it on your side of the pond, but I'm also looking, in a rather dirty manner, at Eickhorn Para 2 GS. A small fixed blade, that is totally missing in my life.
For a shot of the removable set of wire cutters? Have you thought about anger management jacks raging bile duct? A brief verbal description or quick shot of it are all pretty adequate for such a minor thing.
@@AdvancedKnifeBro It about so much more than the interchangeable cutters ... it's the newness ... the newness damn you. Never ... never negate the power of the newness.
I do enjoy videos about multitools but as for needing one, I am not sure. I have the Sidekick in my Bag and the PS4 Squirt on on my Keychain. So far that's been enough.
alittleolder I went through 5 different model Leathermans before I realized they're not for me because they just sit around collecting dust..unless I can find a excuse to use one at home but at home if I need a tool the Leathermans offer I just use said tool..
I hear you talking my friend. I am always so happy to use it at home for any use I can find. Or use a $600 knife to open a letter and then think: "Yep, that's worth it"... but for regular Urban Carry the PS4 Squirt is more than enough but like I side.. even the Sidekick is more than I need and also would carry unless I planned to go to some wooded area or something. I spend my money for important things.. like watches which I finally got over myself and started to review...
I work as a handyman, and having a multi-tool on me has saved me trips back out to the van more times than I can count. More often than not I just need a couple basic tools, and a multi-tool more than suffice. Firstly I carry a gerber Center Drive, but everything you said about multi-tools in general definitely applies in my experience.
Yeah we got better stuff back in the office, but when I'm halfway across the building it's better. Plus more times than I can count, it's worked for a hammer in a pinch.
Wow, nice comprehensive Wave review. You hit all my points exactly. I’ve got the original Wave without the interior tool locks. My only gripe is when in the closed position, the handles have a lot of wiggle and “play” despite attempts at tightening. Still very useful tho. I can see how this review took forever to write. Well done sir! 👍
Multitool reviews like light reviews always are long, and it takes me a while to wrap my head around them. I think the handle wiggles slightly on mine, not much though. Thanks man!
I used the SOG twitch pliers for a year. Good concept bad execution. I switched to the Leatherman OHT because of its "beefiness". So far so good. This has nothing to do with this video review so... Thanks.
The "New" wave was given to me as a gift about 8 years ago, I didn't realize the quality of this multi-tool at the time, so my smug "oh cool, um thanks" really makes me think how much of an ignorant asshole I must have look liked to the guy who gave me this... So to him I'm really sorry 😂 his words were true, "she'll come in handy, when you need it you need it just keep it around" and yes this doodad has gotten me out of a handful of situations. Never knew about the warranty either good to know appreciate it 🤙
What is Americas obsession with really long promisses ? 25 year warranty on leatherman tools, lifetime warranty on Zippo lighters, serving a life sentence for a first-time, nonviolent drug offense...
Sorry bro, but rebar > pst And since i own both tools and a youtube acct. with no contibuted content I am clearly the undisputed source on this topic For the sake of discussion, do so below (AKB, future video on your thoughts?)
The Rebar is the objective better tool. But the PST is lighter, cleaner, and came first. However I wouldn't upgrade to the Rebar from the PST when the Wave is available. When I purchased my first wave it was only $60.
@@AdvancedKnifeBro IMHO SURGE>Wave because I have monkey hands, walked on crutches all my life and carried heavy in sheath tools like the Buck 110 and SNW 625 all my adult life. I also have no content on my channel so I am an expert. I am also still sane...maybe...have a FB...so there is that. I have cut more hard wire so I prefer a tool with replaceable cutter jaws. Because of disability or in spite of it damn it, I go tool heavy, in the outdoors, I need the advantages...in a OMFG Situation...you will need all you can get. For those who say...you don't need...well...ok...until you DO. ...SO I cannot use an axe...so its a heavy khukuri. Carry a CS SRK in carbon STEEL and a diamond and ceramic hone...that is one tough SOB of a knife. Cheaper than fallkniven too. Can't use a bowsaw so its a Silky. Can't use a hand drill or bow drill...so its a fire piston, a Vulcan from goinggear.com that I talked to Marshall about...God rest him...great little tool BTW... a lens, a lighter and a Ferro...a big Ferro...yeah that shit weighs a little...but peace of mind is a factor.... I never even considered a MT for survival until I watched Les Stroud use a wave in WAY more SCRIPTED situations than you can shake a bow drill at...and that got me thinking. These are GREAT REVIEWS for those of us who want less BS and more honesty.
I had the original wave and loved it. Then my buddy bought a surge and i felt a little, inadequate. So i got a surge, gave my wave to my father in law, and life is good now.
Surge is good... but it's overkill for me. I have tried carrying it a few times, but the Wave is lighter and doesn't feel as bulky on my belt. Also Surges are good for heavy dutier pliering and cranking things, and also better for bigger hands.
Bahahaha! I was simply looking on tips how to use a multi-tool to the fullest, what i found here is one of the best review channel's I've seen yet! Hilarious and informative! Fckn awesome man, you had me learning whilst laughing my ass off. Ya i said whilst...im different and i sparkle
I just picked up a Wave Plus (and got the extra bit kits and extender) and I couldn't be happier with this product. I tried out the Surge but the size difference (and honestly the lack of the tiny tweaker flat head and Philips) convinced me to just return the Surge and use the Wave.
I have not. We don’t deal with a whole lot of lighting and I usually just let it burn- or stick to touching the lenses if they’ve been on a while. If I was still working large shows that deal with a lot of lights maybe I’d have a good pair.
Charge + for me. Same size and tools, better blade steel and the replaceable wire cutters. Although the one drawback to the replaceable cutters is that they take up some of the space of the non-needlenose part of the pliers. When will you review your daughter?
Gr8 vid. I have the Surge and the P4 Free. I carry one or the other every day. I just ordered the new Leatherman ratchet accessory for my Surge. I'll get it on Tuesday the 30th of March. I can't wait. 🇺🇸
It’s reviews like this that helped me decide on a Wave. And then become fully knife addicted. So thanks AKB. Nice to see the apprentice is earning her keep Do some T shirts.
I use my Wave on Source Fours almost every day, and have cut a lot of tie-line as well🙂. It is always with me in the scene shop, on the catwalks, or backstage. The best tool for the job is the one you have with you at the time, so carry the best - the Wave! I have 3 of them, although I recently mailed two back to the factory. The pliers tip sometimes breaks ...
It's the perfect sound, lighting, video tool. That little tweaker helps me with video amps, and sometimes microphones... although a lot of mics nowadays have RF syncing, and digital controls, so tweakers aren't as necessary. Yep, they break sometimes... good to have a backup tool on hand, just in case.
I am glad you made this review when I'm looking into replacing my pst. The color grade being off on the side by side threw me off when this is one of the prettiest channels
Color correcting this one was a challenge. It was a partially clouded day... and I inadvertently changed a setting to auto on my camera. So with the changing lighting conditions and actually shooting this over several days- it was hard to keep everything straight and color correct it. Also the Nd filter on my camera gives everything a orange ish green cast so I have to manually whip everything back in line.
Thumbs up for incoming multitool reviews!!! I should be working right now, I have a meeting in 4 minutes. But instead I am watching a review on multitools I own/currently have in my pocket.
If you think the better blade steel is. If I were buying a tool today maybe I’d get be charge- although I’d be hard pressed to say the wave hasn’t met my needs.
HEY, IT'S ME AGAIN! GREAT REVIEW, BUDDY. I ACTUALLY HAVE THE ORIGINAL 'WAVE'; I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE DATE ON THE INSIDE OF THE HANDLE, SO THANKS FOR THE INFO! I'VE HARDLY USED MINE AT ALL AND I'D LIKE TO SELL IT AND GET THE NEW ONE. I KNOW ABOUT THE "PATHETIC" KNIFE LAWS HERE IN THE UK, BUT I SAY FUCK 'EM!!!!! I'LL GET ONE ANYWAY!!!!! GLAD I GOT THAT OFF ME CHEST!! TAKE IT SLOW, OLD BEAN.🇬🇧😂🔪🤘👍
Just bought my second Wave....a Wave +.....brilliant tools....been using the "Retired" Wave since 1999....20 years old next Nov....Im a field engineer...(and camper)... and its proved invaluable....I snapped one arm of the pliers once, sent it back to Leatherman Uk..was repaired and sent back within 2 weeks....no questions asked....even though I broke it through what could be called misuse....also have an MUT which is just as good......Top review......cheers!
Have you ever owned a rebar? I have a pst and holding a rebar next to the pst has made me a firm believer that its an excellent "modern" pst now is the quality and more recent materials better probably not but its added features and only slightly bigger size is a good plus Also if im being honest I'd probably like the original wave better based on how often i actually carry my wave
Leatherman Wave VS Gerber Center Drive. Anyone has experience with both of these ? I've been on the fence about which of those 2 to buy for months. To that point, I've been using a cheap Leatherman Wingman, which was my first big multi-tool. We had enough good times together to convince me that I want to be in a serious long term relationship with such a tool, but we also spent enough time together for me to realize that I'm someone who needs better versatility, build quality and reliability than the Wingman can offer me. I hope we'll remain good friends after that, but it's time to move on.
Gr8 video...I have the Leatherman wave and the SAK huntsman for about 10 years, there hasn't been a day that I haven't used either one, I don't leave home without them...
Are there other multitools!? What? You just blew my mind... Love my Charge AL and Charge Ti wich are essantially a wave with some cosmetic changes and 154/S30V for blade steel.
What about the Charge?? For me it’s always been the Wave VS. the Charge. I love the charge so much I splurged on the new generation TTI Titanium Charge
Oh yeah the Charge... when I purchased the wave years ago the 40-50 premium for the charge wasn’t appealing. It’s also why I wasn’t interested in the Victorinox spirits. I’m sure nowadays I’d buy the charge- but honestly the Wave has been basically what I need. I usually carry a pocket knife with a larger blade anyway.
I've use a charge AL at work from time to time: the "seatbelt cutter" is quite handy if someone put a zip-tie at in a place you can't reach with pliers. (sounds like a rare use, but i have that surprisingly often). And it's a bit lighter and smaller than the wave.
I dont like to edc a katana so mutch. Im more in to viking swords or a good two hand axe.👍 Good video 👌 i just got back 3 leathermans from service, a juice cs4, sceletool and a charge.
OK so you have the Wave and the orig. tools, but I have the Mini Tool, folds up to be about 11/2". Oh ya, I B bad...!!! It is so cool, the handle folds in half, very cool tool. Damn ya.
I was issued a Wave during my time in the military. It was one of those rare pieces of gear that they were actually going to want back at the end of my last tour so I conveniently "lost" it while serving overseas. She turns 10 years old this January.
What a great reliable companion right? I’m on my third because I left them laying around twice and someone jacked them.
I'm sure she is aging well somewhere, out there, in the "sand" haha... thanks for serving!
Thanks brother...damn...a Leatherman is the absolute least we could do for you...let alone owe you man.
Popular in the IDF, especially the armoured corps. LM Surge even better. Soldiers get them as donations from the public, to the brigades. Tank and APC crews in particular. And we have a lot of tanks!
Your service is appreciated and you should be able to keep any of your gear you desire. Id rather waste my tax money on our service people than other things (no comment)
Got my wave as a Christmas present from my dad last year. Been on my belt ever since and use it everyday. Love it. Best present I've ever received.
I was given this multitool by my grandfather. I still remember the gay he gave me this tool in the afternoon 15 september 2002 when i was working on my science project. He handed this to me and said: "Take this as an 6 month early birthday present." He passed in the summer of 2014. I will cherish this multi tool for as long as I live in this world.
The gay he gave me
@@Massivelock misled
Haha
Lmfao! He gave you the gay. Oof
"And secondly due to a compulsion to buying things I already have better versions of.. Oh, I mean.. collecting"
I subbed immediately.
Legit the best MT rundown vid going. Its really easy to fall into ‘super fussy, 30 minute runtime, overcooked’ when doing these vids (I have never not cringed rewatching one of my own).
Good job AKB!
I feel like it was still a bit too long. I had most of the edit done but I pulled out another minute because it was repetitive. Thanks man! I have a ton of tools to do videos on.
Watching this as I'm playing with my... wave...
My dude!
Hey play with it too much you may go blind
I have found the PST at garage sales for less than $5, so my wife has one and each of kids are getting one as I find them. yes I'm that cheap.
That's a great price!
That's awesome
I've always been afraid to ask if we measure length before or after extending the tool.
I love my Leatherman Blast, they are really well designed and made. I use mine almost every day and its never let me down. Looking forward to seeing more on the channel.
I have plenty to choose from!
Chief Wiggum quote, NES game cartridge, multi tools and a little helper all in one video! Thank you for the infotainment.
At least someone got the Chief Wiggum quote!
Guess I'm old school because I still EDC a original Wave which I tuck a mag light solitaire into the side elastic on the sheath. Great vid thanks 🐱
I found an original leatherman wave at work a few years ago, didn't find the owner out of the people I cared to ask and carried it every day for like 3 years and finally lost it. At that point I basically couldn't live without it and had to get a new wave+. I've become a huge leatherman fanboy and can't function without it.
I carried my letterman wave for about 5 or 6 years but yesterday a buddy accidentally dropped it in the pond he made it right gave the money to buy another one all they had was a wave + it the same but little different I like
This.. is.. awesome..
And accurate, and funny, my new favorite resource for reviews.
Your sense of humor is exactly to my taste. Subscribed.
Found one of these today in new condition . It’s well built .
I hadn't considered a katana as part of my EDC and I wasn't aware that you could get that much use out of one. Could you please do a video about Katana carry?
Best part of the video for was watching your little helper.
I cut down a 7ft Noble Fir Christmas tree a few years ago with the saw on my Charge Ti (same one I believe) because I'm stupid.
But that behavior was rewarded with Christmas and presents and a baby Jesus, so I'll probably do it again someday.
(I had no idea my Charge - same as the wave - had the stripper option on the inside of the pliers. wtf... I've had it since '06)
RWT sciance
"Beefierness - which isn't a word but reflection of my limited knowledge of adjectives." You sir have made my day! :D XD :D XD
A used black Wave + just popped up on Amazon. I bought it and came back here to rationalize buying my 8th Leatherman for no reason other than... black and not full price.
I'm an idiot. Thank you for being here for me.
Very nice overview. The average bro is not going to need the TTi, since the Wave fills the role for 40% less. I do own them both because it's not a real hobby if you're not spending money.
Yeah I just bought a Spyderco that I paid over twice as much for. If the TTi weighed less and gave me something better, then I might budge. I just can't spend that much money for steel, when I already carry a second knife anyway.
NOICE! I just ordered a Charge tti + for my first Leatherman.
You should really like it!
Charge tti FTW! Why? Because I spent I shitload on it. That's about it, it's pretty much a wave.
workingclassless84 haha I totally agree!!!!!! Charge TTI!
I don’t disagree with either of you- when I initially purchased the wave- price was pretty important to me. A lot of saner reviews said same tool better steel. At the time I was like- who cares!
Having both a wave and charge tti I must say that somehow I prefer the way the charge feels in the hand when using the exterior tools (slightly rounder corners?). The only real difference I can spot between mine is that the charge has one of those hook cutter things on the serrated blade.
Oh and the reason I have both, well let's just say... I once thought I had lost my leatherman wave after a trip. Spent time looking, couldn't find it, checked online "hey with this discount the charge tti isn't much more expensive" proceeded to buy it. And a few days after it was delivered I found my wave again in some stupid compartment of the backpack that it didn't belong in.
Can't complain though it was my own stupidity, now I've permanently got the wave, extended driver and bit sets in the hiking bag. And my charge tti gets to be carried around on belt/in pockets on a regular basis.
@@extrastuff9463 how does the charge tti feel in the pocket? It's not considered pocket sized, and people often say the charge is really bulky and too big for the pocket, but it's not much larger than the charge.
@@user-md3is4dq2d I wouldn't consider it pocket size, not for jeans at least maybe in cargo pants. Mine is usually in the left hip strap pouch of my backpack or if I really expect to need it without my backpack on the belt instead in the nylon holster (with bit set + extended driver).
For jeans pocket carry I wouldn't exceed the juice product line style.
Bro I aspire to your edc collecting level! Loved this review (dont care it was long, no wasted space) and I love the subtle beer review hints you put in. At least I think that's what that was.... o yeah and you killed that mosquito like a savage bro
Yeah that might be my next beer review... still working on the script, but I have most of it shot!
Love the wave plus and use it a lot at work mostly because I jump from project to project and leave tools in a work space not close to most areas I end up needing to do the actual work. Great review.
It's a great all purpose tool... I even hammer with it sometimes.
@@AdvancedKnifeBro thats the one I want...don't own a wave...yet😂
Dam I should’ve got the wave. That’ll be my next one I pick up. Thanks for putting the time in to make this.
“And repeat until it’s sharp or you’ll get bored” Lmao 🤣😂🤣😂 I love it man awesome videos👍🏻👍🏻
"Bake im away toys!" XD subbed.
"What'd you say, Chief?"
I have a wave but I don't like to carry it because it's expensive to lose. I carry a REV. It's everything I need.
I've got some industry specific tools in my tool box, but I use the Rev for everything.
Rev is a good, more budget friendly choice.
Agree completely! Wave all the way!
My dad always told me “the right tool for the job is the one that gets the job done”. Just bought my first Leatherman Wave plus the other day and I’m anxiously waiting its arrival in the mail. Great video!
Thanks man!
I bought The Wave RIGHT before they "improved" it with the replaceable wire cutters. I still love it though. Just need a sheath that has room for the extra bits. They did fit in the fabric sheath but the fabric sheath lasted all of 30 days so they sent me a leather replacement for free.
they have a voucher program now- look into that.
i have the super tool and the wave + ... love them both... i also love the pocket clip that you can buy to attach to the wave... to have a multi tool in my pocket the size of a knife is key to my edc... have a great day all
I got the original and yes it's difficult to open but it is still very usefull.
Watching you baton the wood with your wave........ I held my breath... Haha
I forgot I did that!
While watching I was thinking about when exactly I bought my Wave (After I lost my Pulse...) and at 05:45 I paused the video to check the date. September 1998. I was off by a year. My loyal need in help is a year older than I thought. So now I can celebrate its 20th birthmonth next month!
And then it can cut its own cake :)
Make sure it breaks before it’s 25 and the warranty can start again.
Using relief cuts on your saw jobs will make you an Advanced Saw Bro. 👍
I've had a Wave for years as my only non-SAK multitool. Thanks for this vid as it helps validate my decision to not shop around for something better.
Thumb up for revealing the date code. Mine says 0108, so January 2008? I appreciate that.
Great video 👍👍 very interesting and lots of dang I didn’t know that!😃👌
Glad it was helpful!
Found this in the snow ftw
If I get that I know I'll finally be happy.
I agree, the wave is the best all around multi tool you can buy. I have tried a lot of different models and brands over the years. It is my favorite!I lost my black oxide wave on a trip to Cuba so I will probably upgrade to the wave plus!
It'd be a nice upgrade!
I picked my wave up for $22, my super tool 300 for $22, my wingman for $15, my rev for $7, and my gerber 450 sport for $9. All were purchased from Walmart on clearance.
Those are great deals!
Been on the fence about getting one of these, but I totally want one and to get one for my father-in-law too.
I have had the wave for years as well, the only issue I have you can really pinch your hand under the folded blades if you arent careful. You have to learn to not grip it so close and get your hand caught by the hinge. otherwise it's in my EDC kit.
Yeah I haven't had that problem that I can think of... but everyone hold their tool a little different.
Yeah I got...meaty...fingers...ouch😂
I carry a Wave EDC. I am a little embarrassed to say it is because it is the tool Les Stroud (Survivorman) carries in 90% of his shows.
Thank you very much for this video. Now I no longer feel so weird for wanting a wave+ and a skeleton in addition to my rebar. I use my rebar every single day and it does a great job SO WHY buy another multitool? AH, but then I see your 'collection' and think 'wow look, it is totally possible to not be shunned by society AND own a shitload of multitools'. Off to spend some money..
I want the Skeletool CX, but have never found it at the right price. I have a ton of redundant tools and knives!
That's the one. If it comes on sale on lamnia.fi, I'm pulling the trigger. I don't think you can buy it on your side of the pond, but I'm also looking, in a rather dirty manner, at Eickhorn Para 2 GS. A small fixed blade, that is totally missing in my life.
I'd like to see you start adding an overall circumference measurement. Lol.
ha ha! don't hold your breath!
My favourite part of the whole video is how you "flipped" the Philips bit! I hope that was on purpose! I actually laughed!
I am Jack's belly full of seething rage ... that the Wave + or PLUS was not featured - ( But it's all about you ... ) ... Good talk.
For a shot of the removable set of wire cutters? Have you thought about anger management jacks raging bile duct? A brief verbal description or quick shot of it are all pretty adequate for such a minor thing.
@@AdvancedKnifeBro It about so much more than the interchangeable cutters ... it's the newness ... the newness damn you. Never ... never negate the power of the newness.
I do enjoy videos about multitools but as for needing one, I am not sure. I have the Sidekick in my Bag and the PS4 Squirt on on my Keychain. So far that's been enough.
Sounds like you have found the right ones for you then. Those are great tools.
alittleolder I went through 5 different model Leathermans before I realized they're not for me because they just sit around collecting dust..unless I can find a excuse to use one at home but at home if I need a tool the Leathermans offer I just use said tool..
I hear you talking my friend. I am always so happy to use it at home for any use I can find. Or use a $600 knife to open a letter and then think: "Yep, that's worth it"... but for regular Urban Carry the PS4 Squirt is more than enough but like I side.. even the Sidekick is more than I need and also would carry unless I planned to go to some wooded area or something. I spend my money for important things.. like watches which I finally got over myself and started to review...
Kudos for the old school cartridge :)
Mega Man baby
I work as a handyman, and having a multi-tool on me has saved me trips back out to the van more times than I can count. More often than not I just need a couple basic tools, and a multi-tool more than suffice. Firstly I carry a gerber Center Drive, but everything you said about multi-tools in general definitely applies in my experience.
Yeah we got better stuff back in the office, but when I'm halfway across the building it's better. Plus more times than I can count, it's worked for a hammer in a pinch.
Sometimes expediency just takes precedence over having the absolutely perfect tool for the job
Wow, nice comprehensive Wave review. You hit all my points exactly. I’ve got the original Wave without the interior tool locks. My only gripe is when in the closed position, the handles have a lot of wiggle and “play” despite attempts at tightening. Still very useful tho. I can see how this review took forever to write. Well done sir! 👍
Multitool reviews like light reviews always are long, and it takes me a while to wrap my head around them. I think the handle wiggles slightly on mine, not much though. Thanks man!
I used the SOG twitch pliers for a year. Good concept bad execution. I switched to the Leatherman OHT because of its "beefiness". So far so good. This has nothing to do with this video review so... Thanks.
I researched SOGs for a while- but nothing really ever grabbed me. I’ve heard good things about the OHT.
Dude, du a review on those maxi pads... not the winged ones that's too perverted
My favourite pliers based multi tool is the Victorinox spirit x. I guess I’m a multi tool hipster.
One of these days I'll get one... I've been trying to find a used one for under $60 and haven't had much luck.
The "New" wave was given to me as a gift about 8 years ago, I didn't realize the quality of this multi-tool at the time, so my smug "oh cool, um thanks" really makes me think how much of an ignorant asshole I must have look liked to the guy who gave me this... So to him I'm really sorry 😂 his words were true, "she'll come in handy, when you need it you need it just keep it around" and yes this doodad has gotten me out of a handful of situations. Never knew about the warranty either good to know appreciate it 🤙
Buying one more thing won't fill that hole? What fills the hole then?
Cocaine and hookers.
What is Americas obsession with really long promisses ?
25 year warranty on leatherman tools, lifetime warranty on Zippo lighters, serving a life sentence for a first-time, nonviolent drug offense...
seldfn woah there, where did the life sentence part come from lol?
You only live once...and if possible...you want your tools to last that long
Sorry bro, but rebar > pst
And since i own both tools and a youtube acct. with no contibuted content
I am clearly the undisputed source on this topic
For the sake of discussion, do so below (AKB, future video on your thoughts?)
The Rebar is the objective better tool. But the PST is lighter, cleaner, and came first. However I wouldn't upgrade to the Rebar from the PST when the Wave is available. When I purchased my first wave it was only $60.
@@AdvancedKnifeBro IMHO SURGE>Wave because I have monkey hands, walked on crutches all my life and carried heavy in sheath tools like the Buck 110 and SNW 625 all my adult life. I also have no content on my channel so I am an expert. I am also still sane...maybe...have a FB...so there is that.
I have cut more hard wire so I prefer a tool with replaceable cutter jaws. Because of disability or in spite of it damn it, I go tool heavy, in the outdoors, I need the advantages...in a OMFG Situation...you will need all you can get. For those who say...you don't need...well...ok...until you DO.
...SO I cannot use an axe...so its a heavy khukuri. Carry a CS SRK in carbon STEEL and a diamond and ceramic hone...that is one tough SOB of a knife. Cheaper than fallkniven too.
Can't use a bowsaw so its a Silky. Can't use a hand drill or bow drill...so its a fire piston, a Vulcan from goinggear.com that I talked to Marshall about...God rest him...great little tool BTW... a lens, a lighter and a Ferro...a big Ferro...yeah that shit weighs a little...but peace of mind is a factor....
I never even considered a MT for survival until I watched Les Stroud use a wave in WAY more SCRIPTED situations than you can shake a bow drill at...and that got me thinking.
These are GREAT REVIEWS for those of us who want less BS and more honesty.
Really good review! I like my wave + very much. Only thing, l would have liked the blade to be s30v
I had the original wave and loved it. Then my buddy bought a surge and i felt a little, inadequate. So i got a surge, gave my wave to my father in law, and life is good now.
Surge is good... but it's overkill for me. I have tried carrying it a few times, but the Wave is lighter and doesn't feel as bulky on my belt. Also Surges are good for heavy dutier pliering and cranking things, and also better for bigger hands.
Bahahaha! I was simply looking on tips how to use a multi-tool to the fullest, what i found here is one of the best review channel's I've seen yet! Hilarious and informative! Fckn awesome man, you had me learning whilst laughing my ass off. Ya i said whilst...im different and i sparkle
if i buy the plus will it fill the void?
Absolutely. For about 10 minutes.
I just picked up a Wave Plus (and got the extra bit kits and extender) and I couldn't be happier with this product. I tried out the Surge but the size difference (and honestly the lack of the tiny tweaker flat head and Philips) convinced me to just return the Surge and use the Wave.
This is way off base of your channel, but have you found a pair of gloves you prefer for load in/out + focusing the SRC4
I have not. We don’t deal with a whole lot of lighting and I usually just let it burn- or stick to touching the lenses if they’ve been on a while. If I was still working large shows that deal with a lot of lights maybe I’d have a good pair.
Nice Video! Drink more german beer, it is good for your health 🍺👍🇩🇪
Noted! Thanks man!
AKB, I get the feeling that when you use the word "campsite" you actually mean "backyard".
Believe it or not- there's a few videos where I am actually camping.. you see it my PST review and laser strike review.
On the left? Dang thought I was cool! Interesting tool small and kinda useful
Charge + for me. Same size and tools, better blade steel and the replaceable wire cutters. Although the one drawback to the replaceable cutters is that they take up some of the space of the non-needlenose part of the pliers. When will you review your daughter?
Yeah it’s better- it used to be like 40-50 more though. That was a big consideration for me at the time- now I guess it wouldn’t matter.
I only own one Leatherman tool, I must be a Leatherman fool.
Naw u cool
You should check out the RAE sheath. Basically a production model of Adam Savages aluminum quick access sheath.
Will do!
Wish the wave had scissors as one of the outside tools
I think the Surge has em
Advanced Knife Bro yeah just not the same size as wave
Gr8 vid. I have the Surge and the P4 Free. I carry one or the other every day. I just ordered the new Leatherman ratchet accessory for my Surge. I'll get it on Tuesday the 30th of March. I can't wait. 🇺🇸
It’s reviews like this that helped me decide on a Wave. And then become fully knife addicted. So thanks AKB.
Nice to see the apprentice is earning her keep
Do some T shirts.
I use my Wave on Source Fours almost every day, and have cut a lot of tie-line as well🙂. It is always with me in the scene shop, on the catwalks, or backstage. The best tool for the job is the one you have with you at the time, so carry the best - the Wave! I have 3 of them, although I recently mailed two back to the factory. The pliers tip sometimes breaks ...
It's the perfect sound, lighting, video tool. That little tweaker helps me with video amps, and sometimes microphones... although a lot of mics nowadays have RF syncing, and digital controls, so tweakers aren't as necessary. Yep, they break sometimes... good to have a backup tool on hand, just in case.
"Gang" We're a gang now? What's the initiation like? What's the logo for our jackets?
DontBotherNone Tee shirts?
DontBotherNone Some guy batoning a Leatherman...
I am glad you made this review when I'm looking into replacing my pst. The color grade being off on the side by side threw me off when this is one of the prettiest channels
Color correcting this one was a challenge. It was a partially clouded day... and I inadvertently changed a setting to auto on my camera. So with the changing lighting conditions and actually shooting this over several days- it was hard to keep everything straight and color correct it. Also the Nd filter on my camera gives everything a orange ish green cast so I have to manually whip everything back in line.
Thumbs up for incoming multitool reviews!!!
I should be working right now, I have a meeting in 4 minutes. But instead I am watching a review on multitools I own/currently have in my pocket.
I hope you're at least working now!
Well, yeah. Have to fund my Ganzo addiction somehow.
Do you think the Charge TTI is worth the price?
If you think the better blade steel is. If I were buying a tool today maybe I’d get be charge- although I’d be hard pressed to say the wave hasn’t met my needs.
Great review, with jokes that were actually funny unlike Wranglerstar
big fan
HEY, IT'S ME AGAIN! GREAT REVIEW, BUDDY. I ACTUALLY HAVE THE ORIGINAL 'WAVE'; I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE DATE ON THE INSIDE OF THE HANDLE, SO
THANKS FOR THE INFO!
I'VE HARDLY USED MINE AT ALL AND I'D LIKE TO SELL IT AND GET THE NEW ONE.
I KNOW ABOUT THE "PATHETIC" KNIFE LAWS HERE IN THE UK, BUT I SAY FUCK 'EM!!!!! I'LL GET ONE ANYWAY!!!!!
GLAD I GOT THAT OFF ME CHEST!! TAKE IT SLOW, OLD BEAN.🇬🇧😂🔪🤘👍
The commentary on this is the best. Great video, thanks for posting.
great vid
Just bought my second Wave....a Wave +.....brilliant tools....been using the "Retired" Wave since 1999....20 years old next Nov....Im a field engineer...(and camper)... and its proved invaluable....I snapped one arm of the pliers once, sent it back to Leatherman Uk..was repaired and sent back within 2 weeks....no questions asked....even though I broke it through what could be called misuse....also have an MUT which is just as good......Top review......cheers!
Leathermans warranty is top notch. I have used it several times.
Have you ever owned a rebar? I have a pst and holding a rebar next to the pst has made me a firm believer that its an excellent "modern" pst now is the quality and more recent materials better probably not but its added features and only slightly bigger size is a good plus
Also if im being honest I'd probably like the original wave better based on how often i actually carry my wave
Great vid and great sense of humor. Loved it.
Thank you!
Leatherman Wave VS Gerber Center Drive. Anyone has experience with both of these ? I've been on the fence about which of those 2 to buy for months.
To that point, I've been using a cheap Leatherman Wingman, which was my first big multi-tool. We had enough good times together to convince me that I want to be in a serious long term relationship with such a tool, but we also spent enough time together for me to realize that I'm someone who needs better versatility, build quality and reliability than the Wingman can offer me.
I hope we'll remain good friends after that, but it's time to move on.
I have no experience with either... but I own either a wing man or sidekick and I like this one better.
Gr8 video...I have the Leatherman wave and the SAK huntsman for about 10 years, there hasn't been a day that I haven't used either one, I don't leave home without them...
They should have made the diamond file removable so you can sharpen the blade.
I want to say they did that on a revision of the Surge?
Are there other multitools!? What? You just blew my mind... Love my Charge AL and Charge Ti wich are essantially a wave with some cosmetic changes and 154/S30V for blade steel.
A lot of people like their Charge Ti... just looked at the going rate for the charge Ti and saw the $160 price tag.
Wear more bandages on your hands = street cred.
What about the Charge?? For me it’s always been the Wave VS. the Charge. I love the charge so much I splurged on the new generation TTI Titanium Charge
Oh yeah the Charge... when I purchased the wave years ago the 40-50 premium for the charge wasn’t appealing. It’s also why I wasn’t interested in the Victorinox spirits. I’m sure nowadays I’d buy the charge- but honestly the Wave has been basically what I need. I usually carry a pocket knife with a larger blade anyway.
I've use a charge AL at work from time to time: the "seatbelt cutter" is quite handy if someone put a zip-tie at in a place you can't reach with pliers. (sounds like a rare use, but i have that surprisingly often). And it's a bit lighter and smaller than the wave.
I dont like to edc a katana so mutch. Im more in to viking swords or a good two hand axe.👍 Good video 👌 i just got back 3 leathermans from service, a juice cs4, sceletool and a charge.
428C steel... But my wave never rusted, and my Leatherman medical shears did although they were the same steel hardness?? Do you know how?
Who knows. Different batches of steel- different conditions.
OK so you have the Wave and the orig. tools, but I have the Mini Tool, folds up to be about 11/2". Oh ya, I B bad...!!! It is so cool, the handle folds in half, very cool tool. Damn ya.
Yo... if you look closely in the first few seconds- the Mini is there.
I just got a new wave plus and It has two date codes, one on each handle. One side states 10 21 and the other side says 09 21. I’m confused.