Leatherman Wave vs Surge
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Let's walk through the Leatherman Wave and Leatherman Surge. We'll see what makes them similar and what sets them apart.
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This is the most complete comparison between two of the best mulitools. Good job!!! 👍👍
Miguel Elpidio Ruiz Thank you, I’m glad you liked it. I want to try to make every video as informative as I can.
I've carried my Surge for the last twelve years and used it every day! Call it my toolbox on the hip!
I still often mention to my sister that it was the best Christmas present I ever got!
Good job on the comparison ! 👌
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
Ken Gamble I can completely relate. My Leatherman Surge is the most important item in my EDC. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video.
I carried my original pat pending Wave for over twenty years and just recently switched to the Surge with the bit kit. Over the years it has saved miles of walking and climbing with having it on my hip. Loving the Surge so far, but a little bit of me missed the wave which I handed down to my son. Thanks for the video.
Absolutely, thank you for watching.
@TX Tool Crib
Hello. What's the make of those calipers you have there, please?
Those are just cheap General calipers available at Lowe’s. They are definitely not the best, but work fine for these purposes.
Thank you for an excellent comparison. I’d love to see the exchangeable blade function introduced on any upgrade of the Wave. It would also allow the scissors to move to the outside and be bigger. It would make the Wave an even more compelling option for the majority of people. Until then the Surge feels more attractive
I think outside scissors on the Wave and adding an awl would be a huge hit.
The only problem is it would basically be the same as the surge at that point haha
I’ve had my leatherman for 3 years. 2 months ago I sent it in for repair and they exchanged the pliers with interchangeable wire cutters!
Leatherman has always had an excellent warranty. Glad to hear they fixed you up with an upgraded model.
how much did you pay for that ?
@@xl000 you don't pay anything for that. It comes with the hefty price you pay when you initially buy a leatherman. I'm sure you only have to pay for the shipping of the item. But as far as the exchange,repair. The 25 year warranty covers that. Leatherman is also very known to honor their warranty.
Very good rewiev!
This deservs 100 times moor views.
BBC quality video.
Myrslokstok Thank you, I appreciate that.
Thanks for your very good in-depth review. I felt that both tools were represented very well and that you showed some of the strengths and weaknesses of both. I've been EDCing a wave since 2007 or so and feel underdressed when I'm without it. Also just purchased a used charge alx. I may have to consider a surge in the future
Derek Schmucker You’re very welcome. I really feel you can’t go wrong with either one of these multi tools. It really comes down to personal preference. The ALX is even better. I think you’ll enjoy the longer blade life of the 154 CM, it also looks a little more sleek in my opinion. Thanks for your comment.
I love both. I edc the Wave and keep my Surge in the glovebox with bit kit and extender. The Wave is nice because it’s small. If I think I’ll need the more heavy duty tool or more bits, I’ll just swap them.
You are the "Bob Ross" of explaining Leatherman! I appreciate the No-BS/ no frills explanation of the differences and the real-world account of these 2 in comparison. Thank you!
Ted Borel Well thank you, I’m trying to picture myself with an Afro now. Lol. Which way do you find yourself leaning? Are you a Wave, or a Surge man?
you have a great voice and this video was really informative! thank you!
Lachlan Kellogg Well, thank you. I tell my wife that all the time and she just rolls her eyes, lol.
I owned a Wave, and sold it in favor of the Surge. While heavier, the Surge offers full-size scissors, and a removable/replaceable file and saw. I once suggested that Leatherman add the replaceable saw/file tool on a Signal like tool. I also suggested they make a tool for the office environment (no knife, decent Scissors), as that would be awesome.
My03Tundra I also like the fact that the saw/file are replaceable on the Surge. If for any reason they were to wear out, you can just order new ones. I think this combination really only works on the larger multi tools though. Because of the way that exchanger is built, it really shortens the saw/file quite a bit. In a standard duty multi tool, I think it would shorten them beyond the point of usefulness, especially the saw. Thanks for your comment.
Great Video . it helped me pick the Surge for my EDC ..
I'm sorry I missed your comment before now. I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
The best Wave/Surge comparison video I have watched by a long way, thank you! I plan to have mine accessible at home so will opt for the Surge as carrying weight/size is less of a concern. Also, you made a good point about large hands, which I have too. Thanks again.
Thanks for the great video. I keep getting tempted by the Surge and can't stop watching UA-cam videos on it... Maybe that means I should just pull the trigger on it. I have been carrying a Wave for 13 years and I would feel bad cheating on it with another Leatherman haha
Which tool is the best tool Leatherman Wave or Leatherman surge my vote both Leatherman's EDC carrier surge on the right wave on the left 👌👈🍒👈
Patrick Gambsky Lol. Never thought about it that way. Would get a bit heavy though.
Great Video. Very organized and objectively. You have a pleasant voice by the way.
Julian M Thank you.
Surge for me!
ApexEDC 88 😂 you a bosch nerd.
surge
My leather surge sheath holds both sets of bits, took a while for the leather to stretch but I edc the the whole set.
Aww crap! You don't have the Jeweler's / eyeglass screwdriver? That sucks.... So much.... That tiny screwdriver had come in so handy for me on so many occasions. Why would they replace it with something that comes in the bit kit?
Mine however doesn't have the replaceable wire cutters
It can definitely be a very useful tool. I have had more than one occasion where I could have used that driver on my second generation Surge.
Can you just file 2 flat sides on a standard bit driver, making an adapter that works with all bits?
Great video. I am addicted to Leatherman's but never had the wave. I ordered one weeks ago from Amazon and the knife would not open one handed. I was bummed but knew it was a fluke ( I could tell through a magnifying glass that the washer between the blade and frame was overly torqued down). I returned it and they sent out another one. THE DAY AFTER, I saw a Shot Show video and they have finally put replaceable cutters on the Wave!! I thought...you have to be kidding me!!!? Luckily they took it back and I ordered the new Black Oxide Wave + yesterday directly from Leatherman. Even comes with free engraving until around the 15th. Can't wait. Anyway...you have one of the best reviews I have seen....and I have seen MANY! Thanks
USCG89 That’s fantastic that they let you send it back. Congratulations on ordering your new Wave +. I’m sure you will enjoy it. I plan to get one eventually. The only thing that worries me a bit is the Plier jaw strength. On the Rebar it has some extra steel behind the replaceable wire cutters. I’m curious as to how much flex the jaws will have. I hope it isn’t an issue. Thanks for the comments as well, I’m glad you enjoyed the review.
Lol I thought I was the only one addicted to Leatherman’s. Good to know I’m not alone.
Maximus Thegreat me too
When you buy one leatherman and use it you will think hard to buy another one until you get all of them.
It is really thanks all leatherman team
Excellent presentation, great voice over and you did the tools justice, The Wave..imho is by far the best all round tool from an EDC point of view, small, very strong however still light enough and packed with all the essential tools that you really can use. Combined with the full bit kit and extender tool carried in an updated 4 pocket holster it's superb. For a comfortable concealed pocket carry the side clip is perfect as it holds the tool in place and keeps it located and available for deployment at all times.
The way I've had mine replaced without quibble over the last 27 years due to abuse and good old hard work is testament to Leatherman's unflinching service and engineering prowess. A truly awesome tool!
Blue Six I think you nailed it. The Wave is an excellent choice for EDC.
TX Tool Crib
Never leave the house without it! Black tactical Wave + with pocket clip for tidy concealed carry and Stainless Wave Plus+ for rough duties with a loaded 4 pocket holster complete with Fenix tac torch. Also have a very old Leatherman pancake holster with tool adapter and bits, Ticks all the boxes....proper boy scout😉
Blue Six That sounds a lot like myself. I carry a stainless/black oxide Surge away from the job site, because frankly I think it looks sharp. I combine that with a newer Fenix UC35. On the job site I carry a regular stainless Surge that sees all kinds of abuse and just keeps right on chugging along. I have an older Fenix UC35 with all kinds of wear and tear which has never let me down, to go along with my Surge, single sleeve bit kit, and bit extender. I feel completely vulnerable whenever I reach for my hip and don’t find those tools. There are rare occasions when carrying my Surge is out of place. Whenever I am at functions where carrying a belt carried multi tool is taboo, I switch it out for a Juice S2. It doesn’t have the same level of functionality, but something is better than nothing. Honestly, my multi tool is just as important to me as my smart phone.
TX Tool Crib
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Hey I would like to buy a surge, of course I checked a lot of reviews from a lot of websites one of those was Amazon and I found some really negative reviews with photos of the surge rusty or even broken (it was a full priced one 169€ ), but every other single website says that it's very durable and I don't know what to do, does Amazon simply sell fake garbage??? Can anyone that actually owns or owned the knife give me advice plz????
If Amazon is selling them for Full price...just go to Leatherman itself. No point of having some second hand possible problem child knife for the same cost. I just ordered a Wave + right from Leatherman (Canada) and its coming, looks like a really nice multi tool plenty of reviews on them. Things break on these knifes if you misuse or abuse them, its gonna happen to anything. They have a 25 yr warranty and i think it should cover a bunch. Rust would be a problem of cleaning it poorly or leaving it out in bad weather for long periods of time
I like leathermans and the warranty is great on them but ive snapped screw drivers on mine when ive really needed them. design award goes to leatherman for the one handed opening of essential tools but reliability goes to my Victorinox swiss tool that has been faultless for 18 years.
Now, if those two companies collaborated to make one awesome multi tool. One can dream.
The knife is VERY sharp. I was stupid and gave myself a bit of a nick. Immediate 5 star review for quality.
Lol. Gotta be careful with that.
Excellent channel and reviews, respect from your humble eastern european NATO ally - Bulgaria
Excellent comparison of the two M.T's. Very indepth and informative. Very well done. I'm just going to buy both of them in upgraded versions.
Ken 234 Thank you, I’m glad you like the video.
I use the awl on both my victorinox super tinker and leatherman surge to "drill" holes into plastic, wood, and other (soft) materials. works like a charm.
Arguing about cutting anything especially 550 cord or cardboard.... is real dumb. Use your blade. To be honest I love scissors on multi tools. I use them to cut my fingernails and nose hair. The wave scissors are superior. Why would anyone cut squares out of cardboard on the reg..... get real UA-cam dummys. Give me an honest review...
A have surge and wave and surge is monster. It is inpossible to brake. But when it came to EDC wave is best. Surge is too heavy for normal use. If you really need monster buy surge, but if you need tool to fix stuff in house and more fine work surge is too heavy and screwing little screws just tired up hands and it's not comfortable like wave.
12% of people are left-handed...yer listening Leatherman. 😊
Nice video btw.
I like the surge but I did found it to heavy to carry...I set it for Charge TTI :)
v SIG It can be for some people, I totally get that. Absolute awesome choice on the Charge TTI though. I wish that there was an upgraded blade version of the Surge, I would be all over that.
to heavy to carry? your not a real man. go and get some nail clippers instead.
I have a charge and it's great. I also have the skeletool and really do not recommend it
I always want a leatherman but leatherman company rejected me for a product donation
This vid made it hard for me to choose so i bought both of em. Wave for edc, Surge for when i need a heavy duty tool without havin to lug around an entire tool box
Might need a surge now. I edc the wave and have one in each car. I want to put in a good word for the wave reversible eyeglass screwdriver. It is one of the best fine clean scrape pry tools around and is a good awl (pokes tiny holes in wood, metal leather etc or pilot holes (no taper) for fine wood screws). It is a great recessed o-ring lifter on flat or round applications. It cleans outside and many inside threads. And is a fine scribe. (Also much safer than a blade for cleaning under fingernails)
The Surge is an outstanding tool. I’m glad you referenced so many real world uses for the micro driver. There are instances when I miss having it on the Surge. Thanks for watching.
Great review, well organized and delivered. I have both the Surge and Wave and agree with your review and conclusion. I also would like to eventually get a Wave with the replaceable wire cutters but that's way down the road. Bottom line - I'm really happy with both the current Wave and Surge versions.
Steven Spence Thank you. I think the Surge and Wave are both excellent tools, although admittedly the Surge just stands out as a clear winner for me. I will be doing a series of other reviews and comparisons between different multi tools, including offerings from Gerber, Victorinox, Leatherman, and SOG. I hope you’ll find them to be as informative.
Steven Spence it's called wave + it has replaceable wire cutters. There's also a charge + and charge tti +
Very informative video - fact-focused but with a user’s assessment. Have loved my Wave but always considered replacing it with a Surge - thank you for such a clear side-by-side assessment.
Absolutely
Very complete and well described comparison of both Leatherman multi-tools.
Thank you.
I enjoy your very informative and straight forward reviews. Thank you.
I really appreciate that, thank you. You’re quite welcome btw.
Awesome video! Thorough, informative and to the point with no BS. Seriously one of the best product review/comparison videos I have seen. Been a subscriber for several weeks now, but if I wasn't already, this vid would have convinced me to.
A long long time ago in a galaxy far far away, I owned the "original" Leatherman. But alas, it disappeared shortly after passing through the spacetime continuum from passing through a black hole on the way to this galaxy LOL. I have wanted to replace it for many years but never got around to it.
Was going with the Wave but after this, it's the Surge for me. Thank you so much for solid informative comparison.
I appreciate that very much, thank you. I try to be as forthright as I can. My goal is to help people determine what works best for them.
Very very good review! Helps me a lot to decide witch one I m gonna by
Leatherman needs to make a tool for electrician.
Great overview.
I have, and love both of these tools. I agree that the Wave is a better EDC tool, but consider the Surge more as a camping tool than a tradesman's tool. When I was a low-voltage electrician, I normally carried purpose-built tools in a tool belt or bag, so I rarely felt the need to pull out my multitool. The blades and file occasionally came in pretty handy, however.
My biggest peeve with both of these tools is the combination opener. It's a great can opener, but a terrible bottle opener. Victorinox makes a much better one. It's just one of the reasons I've been carrying an SAK for 40 years.
I agree about the bottle cap lifter. Although, because I rarely use one, it does not matter that much to me.
I have the Surge, & I love it even though it may be a little heavy...I added in the bit kit & and a 3in extension to make it so versatile...nothing against the Wave...I subbed, nice video..."Don't Mess With Texas"...
Daniel Guadian Thanks for your subscription and thanks for watching.
Wave + has replacable wirecutters now
Excellent video comparison! 👍...Surge still my choice of a multitool, maybe a bit heavy for the pocket, that's why I always carry it in the sheath and never use the pocket clip, but beside that, the clip fits too loose and moves sideways making it very difficult to clip the tool on your pocket using just one hand while holding something else with the other, almost lost my Surge because of that exact problem. According to Leatherman, is an intentional bit of wiggle in the design of the clip in case it gets caught on something there would be a little bit of “give” rather than immediately breaking off and ruining the clip. Well, for whatever reason, still useless to me.
Tekmat Sharp Thank you. I never tried using the pocket clip on the Surge. I have always belt carried my Leatherman tools, well the larger ones anyway. There are those rare occasions when I go out for dinner and don’t carry my Surge. Inevitably, I will reach for my Surge and immediately go into panic mode because it isn’t on my hip. I have learned to combat that by carrying the Leatherman Juice S2. Thank for your comments.
Overtime the bosch t shank adapter does rattle and shake with the blade in that is
Thanks super professional review... seen a ton of videos while searching for a perfect tool for my need... and your video gives a complete professional explanation... Cheers..
Luv Acharya I apologize, but somehow your post got past me. Thank you for watching and for your compliment.
I have a fun fact for you.
You may not know this.
I love the fact any standard bit can be used.
Here is why.
In Canada we prefer Robertson screws and bolts.
Phillips and slots end up in the garbage if we have a choice.
Try one sometime and you'll know why.
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The reason you Don't have them is because Henry Ford chose the either cheaper or more readily available Phillips. I can't remember which.
With the standard bit choices I can use a far superior bit.
Charles Adamski_1 I don’t disagree that the Robertson is superior to the Phillips. I watched a documentary on it once. It was my understanding that the gentleman from Canada that invented that screw was trying to get it implemented during The Great War, if I’m not mistaken. The manufacturers in America, in their infinite wisdom, decided to use the Phillips head fastener design because it was invented by an American. It became a standard in the US after that. I’ll never understand why. A little side note, there is one other invention that came from Canada that surprised me when I found out. The oxygen/acetylene torch came from Canada. So y’all for that one too. We actually do use Robertson head fasteners here as well. They are mostly relegated to electrical applications. Don’t ask me why. Thanks for your comments. Hope you liked the video.
TX Tool Crib I did enjoy your video.
awesome review of these tools. i have both and agree completely with your assessment. once you get the Surge you cant go back!
Walley Wallington Thank you. Appreciate you taking the time to watch my video.
Hey thanks for taking the time to make this. Just picked up the surge using your affiliate link. Cheers
Perfect review! Bigger, stronger, more features for same money. The surge was a no brainer for me.
Thank you, I think the Surge is a much more capable tool. Then again, not everyone needs the most capable tool.
Gracias. Buen trabajo
I owned an original Leatherman right after they came out and I was not impressed. Good idea but felt flimsy. Stuck with my Swiss Army knife as my pocket/pack multi tool. Pretty much forgot about Leatherman for 20 years. Been Looking for a better tool for my pack. Saw my boss pull hers out the other day and decided to check them out. Ordered a surge + bit kit and extender $162. I have to say I am impressed. This does not feel like the flimsy classic. These pliers are solid. I am already finding it very useful and has become my belt tool. One thing I wish they had left the flimsy 420 knife blades off but I always also carry my Spyderco so don’t need another knife. Bought the black one. Did a number on my hand for a few days but now nothing is coming off on my hands.
I agree, the surge is the one I'm going for. It's nearly perfect and best fits my needs. This was the best video comparison. I only wish that leatherman made an outside-accessible bottle cap opener on it because I'm a beer drinker and that's one of my most-used tools!
Davitski P a fully closed leatherman will open a beer fine. You can open a beer easily with a Bic lighter, so a larger, harder, more square tool makes it a doddle.
The Leatherman signal , skeletool and style cs all come with outside accessible bottle cap openers.
The bottle opener is my amazon box opener. Lol
I use the tip of the pliers to open bottles
if u were a real beer dribker you would know u can open a bottle on almost anything u do not need a bottle opener tool its a waste of a slot in imo
I think I'll go with the Surge because the number of tools is more, plus I EDC a fanny so it should be just as easy to carry as the Wave.
I prefer the wave since it’s its much easier to edc. The surge would be just to bulky and heavy. Both amassing though.
I learned today, that in my country (ger) I am not allowed to take a leatherman wave/surge outside because one can open the blade one handed. If the police would find it in my pocket, by law I would get the same punishment as for carrying an illegal gun. Sad huh?
Thanks for the video!
Goshun City Clouds Wow! That’s crazy. Makes me appreciate the United States even more.
Dude, that sucks.
I like your style, reminds me of when I used to work with the machine shop team at work. keep up the good work man!
I should have bought a Surge instead of the Charge.
codpieceofjustice I’m sure that if you wanted to sell it to purchase the Surge you could offer it up on one of the MT or knife forums. I would think you would be able to find a buyer for it to recoup some of your money.
Why?
I bought the wave when I was 19 and the surge a few years ago they are both great the wave I take camping and edc and the surge is for work and edc.... My point is they are both great lol
Chris Archer Couldn’t agree more.
Personally I've never intentionally bought a straight or Phillips bolt or screw but a lot of our stuff comes from America so we do have the tools to use them.
I am an auto electrician, this tool is so great, but its to expensive for me 😢
I'd love to see a video on the plate vise that you used in the saw demonstration. Looks like a fantastic addition to the workshop.
Will do.
Great review ! surge for me being in industry. What was the yellow tool you were using to hold the PVC pipe when cutting when the surge ? Thank you.
I'm tossed up between the SIGNAL, SURGE, and the wave ( i like the signal as it as a firestarter)
Very professional, thanks.
You're welcome, thank you for watching.
Great review! Thoughtful and comprehensive. Thanks.
Kenneth LeVan Thank you sir.
Very good comparison. Thank you!
You’re welcome sir.
Oh ok
Great job, very informative
John Eli Thank you
Great voice over and presentation !
Dhiraj Shetty Thank you
Surge would be illegal to carry in Italy as the law says your knife can only be as long as the width of your four fingers as demonstrated 2:45 Bring your Wave but leave the Surge at home on your trip
It is a shame that the knife laws are so stringent in other parts of the world. It is one of the reasons we fight so hard for our gun laws here in the US. Once the government starts stripping away those rights, soon they will turn to knives, then axes, then hairspray for all I know. It is ridiculous to me that a government has the authority to dictate how long of a knife you are allowed to carry.
Do you think you could take the serrated blade out of the Wave and put the scissors from the Surge into the Wave? I’m wondering if they would fit properly in the Wave.
MonkeyMan I’ve looked at the Surge scissors in the Wave, unfortunately they are just a bit long to fit without modification. The Wingman scissors do fit however.
I can't say for sure, but they'd probably be too big in all dimensions e to fit into the Wave.
If the Wingman scissors do fit the Wave, That would be the ultimate multi tool! And how can one accomplish installing Wingman scissors on the Wave? Please reply with info.
@@Ken-eh4hh Hey Ken, in response to your question you just need a torx 10 security bit to unscrew the hardware connecting the serrated blade / whatever you want to remove to replace with the scissors. Best of luck!
I replaced the file with the Wingman scissors, added the new pliers head plus the 154CM knife blade and other small tools, so now call my Wave the "mini" Surge: imageshack.com/i/pncheQn9j
Thanks for concise and informative reviews. My kids watch these too.
So can I ask you... Please watch your grammar.
You can have a phenomenal tool, which doesn't work "phenomenal". It works "phenominally". (adverb)
And a multitool may have a fantastic tool, but it doesn't work "fantastic". It works "fantastically". (adverb).
Thanks again.
Shut up man you can’t nitpick and control the way people talk
Wave+,Charge+,Charge+TTI,Surge will be the one's I'm going with. That's right, I'm going with all three...
My man! All good choices.
Im an Agronomic Engineering Student from Colombia(Yeah, in south america). Which would be better for my ground agricultural work, the Leatherman Surge, or the Leatherman Wave+ ??
My personal recommendation would be the Surge. Though it is certainly more bulky and heavier, it is way more capable.
Very good video!
Johannes Linder Thank you
Great review comparison. Carried original PST many years, then Wave, ST300, Rebar , currently Charge Ti. Fixing to order Surge, what's your thoughts on black oxide?
G R First of all, thank you. I actually carried a black oxide Surge for a bit, it wasn’t to my liking. One thing you need to know about the black oxide, for the first week or it is going to rub off on your hands quite a bit. I think it looks nice, but I went back to the stainless version. However, a year ago I bought the stainless/black oxide version to carry away from work. I really like it. I think the contrasting silver on black looks even better than the all black version. You should check them out, they may be to your liking as well. Nothing wrong with the black version at all. I think the new one is more my style. I’d love to hear which one you finally decide to go with. By the way, if you can handle carrying it, the Surge is an absolute tank and my choice in EDC by a long shot.
My wife just bought me the Wave plus for Christmas and it comes with replaceable plier cutters :) I love her :)
Music Islife I bought my wife a Wave that she carried in her purse. One day I leant her my Surge for something, don’t remember what it was. She asked my why I didn’t get her that instead of the Wave. Long story short, I had to buy myself a new Surge because mine got confiscated. Lol. Wives are great, aren’t they?
This is the best video on these on you tube. Well done sir.
Jeff Haskins Thank you, I appreciate that. You know I bought my first Victorinox when I was 12 years old. Now, some 30 years later, I am still fascinated by the usefulness and capabilities of multi tools. I think it’s easy to talk about the things that you like or like doing. Thanks again for your compliment, I’m glad you liked it.
Three best Leatherman's ever made..... Super Tool 300, Surge, and Wave+
I think the Micra is pretty great too, for what it is.
I’m torn if I could only have one. Which do you recommend?
Fantastic video, straight to the point 👍
elflakeador09 Thank you
I own both a wave and surge 🙂🙂🙂
Surge is my buddy. Has been in my pocket for 5 years now. Just yesterday fixed a plastic box that houses a bloodpressure meter for my mother in law. Made some hinges with 3 zipties and bored the plastic with the awl. Makes incredibli nice holes and is so satisfying to use.
Best multi tool ever built, at least for me.
In my opinion weight is irrelevant when its on your hip. The Surge is simply a better tool with a better toolset for medium to heavy duty applications. I love my wave and charge aswell but it has some very stiff competition from some victorinox tools. The Surge on the other hand has no competition at all. - Nope. Don't even mention Gerber in the presence of a Surge. They're Bic tools in comparison
I am of the same opinion, weight on this tool doesn't bother me at all.
The Wave for me!!! I saw the 2017 Horror movie " A Quiet Place" and the father gave his daughter a Leatherman Signal at the beginning of the movie like in the first 15 minutes into it, I was like 'Hell Yeah!!' But The Wave is a Legendary tool, popular as a pair of pliers and used as much as a hammer. This tool will be forever made as a necessary tool, a household item for everyone to use. Life cannot be the same without a Leatherman. I carry mine everyday, even inside the house.
Rice Villatoro I share your sentiment.
I have an older version of the Surge, which does not have replaceable wire cutters and the screw driver config is slightly different. I have it because I inherited it. It is quite heavy for most of my EDC, for which I have a couple of SAK's I carry. I love the Surge on the days I'm getting my yard work & home chores done. If I was to buy one, it would be the Wave.
The Wave is an excellent choice.
The one thing pushing me towards the wave is the watch driver set
They are very useful to some people, and useless to others.
@@txtoolcrib what's the urle or however it's spelt on the surge for?
Frazzle Creating holes in various materials such as leather, plastics, wood, etc...
Well done
numbpain19 Thank you, I appreciate it.
its tickling in my fingers on pressing order on a surge. Never had a multitool before, but i find my self needing one more often than ever since we bought a house recently.
And all my tools are out in the damn garage, so have to run in and out almost every damn day. Currently only EDC'ing a benchmade bugout, and a few stuff in my keychain.
But a knife just dont seem to do much work for me at home. So im thinking about getting either the wave+ or the surge. But the surge i love the feature of the bosch tshank rechangable blades.
Surge is the way to go.
I been carrying a surge over 10 years. I use it every day to fix million dollar equipment hehe. Try many other tools but alway go back to surge
I’m much of the same opinion. I have tried many other multi tools, nothing has ever out performed the Surge for me though.
The surge is a great survival tool also. Can use the saw to cut fire wood and all
I use an sak because the leatherman was just too big. Sak is a very capable and handy tool for a more light task oriented person like myself. The leatherman while heay duty requires constant oiling to prevent rust and my sak is very handy and rugged
Yeah, it's important to choose what is right for you. I don't believe there is a wrong choice when it comes to multi tools. It's all a matter of finding the right fit.
Or you may just shear off the head of the bolt if your tool is that strong but you won't end up with a rounded out head that's useless from rounding out if used properly.
I cut and ground down an old tshank into a small utility. It's my beater blade and saves my main blades when they're not necessary
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Very good video sir. I bought the surge. I had a Leatherman Skeletool I bought at a pawn shop about 4 years ago and it has been amazing. I just broke the pliers off it though, so I’ll be sending it in but I’ve been itching for a heavy duty multiool, it was between the wave, surge or the Swisstool
Thank you. I feel like you can’t go wrong with any of the three multi tools you listed. They are all excellent. Each has slight advantages over the other. Really it just comes down to what suits your needs best.
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This is by far the best and most comprehensive review that I have seen for both the Surge and the Wave. You have missed nothing. I have both in Black Oxide and EDC the Wave every day. It gets used multiple times a day at work and at home. The Surge lives in a Maxpedition Single Sheath and I will belt carry it on occasions where I know that I will be using it's heavier-duty functions. Well done!
Jeff Slaven Thank you. I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching.
Very good review and thorough right on just ordered a surge .