I have bit kits for the wave and have the adapter for the Kick. I'm in exactly the same boat as you, I have not found a multitool worth carrying because the inconvenience of carrying one has not been worth the low incidence of needing it. I hate the feeling of things loose in my pockets and I never could get over the bulk of the tools I had tried. The Wave+ is Leatherman’s 2018 update to the classic Wave series, first introduced in 1998. For me, Multi-tools just have never been all that comfortable to carry compared to how little I use them differently than I use a single blade. Also I have just found out about the SOG Powerassist how do people feel about that, I'm leaning toward that or the wave. I came here to say exactly this. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. While those numbers might not sound noteworthy at first glance, bear in mind that most full size multitools weigh upwards of 8 ounces. The Wave is doable with good strong jeans, but gets really uncomfortable with anything slacker. I EDC a Super Tool 300 for work, but the Skeletool is what I pack when I want to carry more than a pocket knife without all the bulk of a full size tool. With my Kersaw, I can deploy the knife much faster than the tools I used, and I can still pop bottle caps off with the edge of it. Key considerations. Other suggestions for a lightweight, plier-based and pocket clipped tool would be welcome too. LEATHERMAN, Wave Plus Multitool with Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters, Spring-Action Scissors and Nylon Sheath, Built in the USA, Black. And I agree with you that loose bulk down in a pocket sucks. Multitools: Leatherman wave on a belt sheath, my alternate is a Leatherman Kick with pocket clip. I no longer feel like I need a folder with my current set up. I modded the wave by adding a Charge gut hook serrated blade, comes in handy. They not only fixed up my oldschool Wave (replaced the smallest screwdriver, cleaned and sharpened, and lubricated everything), but ALSO sent me a new one as a replacement, with a note saying that they reserved the right to replace with an equivalent product any warranty repair they deemed insufficient (I don't recall the exact wording). Nick Shabazz 167,369 views Leatherman wave gets it done. I am sure it comes down to preference and luck, but after breaking two Leatherman tools in two years, I bought a Gerber Multitool and it has worked great for almost ten years now. I keep a larger MT in my car or backpack when biking but it doesn't offer much more utility for every day tasks. In my personal life and in my lines of work, I am always close to proper tools for most complicated tasks that are anything more than my single knife can handle. I keep my Leatherman charge in my daypack. Carry the Skeletool and keep the Wave in the car. ... LEATHERMAN, Skeletool CX Lightweight Multitool with Pliers, Knife and Bottle Opener, Stainless Steel. I have multitools in my car, desk drawer, and the normal bag I carry sometimes. Have had it about 2 years. I tend not to use the knife on it because... Well I'm carrying a benchmade. Now I can put it in any pant or short I’m wearing, given it has a thicker fabric like denim (which represents 99.9% of the time) ... As for use, I can’t say I use all the tools all the time, but, in order, this is what sees more work: Maybe I’m biased by the cultural aspects of carrying a knife in my country, but, in my case, carrying a knife AND a MT would be a little overkill and would make me uneasy and self conscious. I carry a multitool in my EDC bag, and a knife in my pocket. Unfortunately it sounds like it’ll be best to wait a bit to see if they tweak the plastic bits any. Love the flick opening of the pliers, the instant release of the pliers if you open the handles, and the locking feature of the stored tools. I've used Waves & Supertools as daily carries at different points and have been more than satisfied with both. They are just a bit too heavy and take up too much space in my pocket. The skeletool fits my needs perfectly, weighing a light 5.1 ounces. The skeletool is lighter and it comes with a pocket clip, but the screwdriver is awkward to use and it has 1 combination blade as opposed to 1 serrated 1 plain. Safety first! I'm not saying that it's dumb to have a multitool with a blade, they are still useful, but since I always have a knife on my person I kinda wish there were more blade-free multitool choices out there. They're one of my go-to gifts for people, because they're a great small pocket knife. The Leatherman Wingman is a great all around multitool for those who dont want to shell out $100+ for some of the others on this list. Note, the belt clip on the skeletool loosens over time. I have carried a (small) blade for quite some time and, although using it very often, I find the MT more appealing. If I carry a full size multitool I carry it in a sheathe. Just so my stance it known.. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2 What annoyed me was the tendency of the leatherman to get stuck when using the pliers and not release. I use the knife far more often. Came here to say this. Charge Plus TTi. As a skateboarder, I get a lot of use out of my multitool. The leathermans were good, but they were loosely built and the tools were mostly on the inside. 4.7 … Recently, though, I wished I had pliers on me. My Swisstool is 14 years old and it pretty much looks brand new. The Leatherman Wave is another excellently built Leatherman multi-tool, although it features 18 tools instead of the Signal’s 19 tools. However it also takes up more room/weight for the feature set. And its cheap, too. I would say that this is a pretty atypical result. We have, for instance, written a topic about the Leatherman Surge vs. I always fall back to just carrying my Kersaw Shallot. Personally I think both of those are terrible options. It sharpens well and all of the implements lock in the open position. The PS4 is very light but the blade is too small for everyday use, so it only sees some use when I have no other option (like when using a slack). Currently I carry a Skeletool and find it to be the best one I've used for my purposes, which is as a daily carry tool. I have lost two of them to this over the years. I got the Rush when i worked at Buck, and i always carry my Leatherman. The blades do keep an edge for an amazingly long time. Or if I'm flying when it goes into my checked bag. Leatherman Signal can share so much of the aesthetic. I carry a swisstool spirit (with ratchet and big pouch) + a leatherman bit kit, I carry it with a Squirt E4 on my keychain and a benchmade full size griptilian (drop point, half serrated, black). Wave Plus and a topic about the Leatherman Wave Plus vs. I will be using a different system then a pocket clip once I find a viable option I like for the new one. I imagine a multitool clipped to your belt looks as good as a cell phone clipped to your belt. Keep reading to find out. In addition to lowering the weight, the h… I never use half the tools on larger multitools. I don't daily carry the Wave anymore, since the Charge has replaced it for me, but I love their multitools. The Havalon Evolve is a little bigger than the Skeletool or Crucial. In the allegations, it was foun… The weight is about 241 grams (8.5 oz). Knife, pliers, leatherman bit driver and bottle opener/ clip. Maybe get the version with the spearpoint knife rather than the ram's foot (or is lamb's or sheep's foot?) In 2006, the company was up against an $18m lawsuit for false advertising. I gotta have knife, scissors, pliers, Phillips, and flathead. My wave and Juice live in my cars. When I'm in uniform I carry the heftier Leatherman MUT. Find Leatherman multi-tools at Lowe's today. I am looking to get a multitool for my birthday that will last me forever, now I know any of these three are bifl but can you give me personal reviews and recommendations, which is better for what and things like that! I really don't understand all the love for the leatherman. So instead of bothering forcing myself to carry it, I ordered a Skeletool CX to take the job of the Blast and main knife. Whatever you end up getting, make sure to rinse it if you get salt water on it, dry it throughly, and keep it oiled to prevent rust. Bought me a gerber after that and I still use it 14 years later. I'm right handed so I keep my knife easy to get to, because it is the thing I use most. I don't trust small slip joints for much more than picking at my finger nails. But the Wave is a thud wider, and it is most definitely much heavier. I have one in my pocket and my carabiner can be used for most other things day to day. knife clipped inside my right pocket. I use everything in my squirt quite often except for the blade. Exchanging 21 upvotes to doge. I prefer going light with the skeletool because 99% of the time I only need the knife, pliers and sometimes a philips screwdriver. Multitool: Leatherman wave vs Leatherman Supertool vs swisstool I am looking to get a multitool for my birthday that will last me forever, now I know any of these three are bifl but can you give me personal reviews and recommendations, which is better for what and things like that! The knife can be accessed from the outside of the tool (a must have for me), and the tools on the Skeletool are paired down to be the essentials of what you need for everyday use. Who wants to keep up with a bag all day? The success of the company is much accredited to its cutting-edge designs and product dependability. The wave is great but I find that I never use most of the tools in it so it ends up staying in my toolbox at home. I use the driver on the skeletool daily at work. I tried getting use to carrying a few different multi-tools and I never could get comfortable with them in my pockets. Despite the lighter weight, the FREE P2 boasts 19 tools total—even more than the beloved Wave—all well-curated to handle most everyday tasks. I have bit kits for the wave and have the adapter for the Kick. Instead of using the flimsy squirt knife I keep a ludicrously small and overbuilt boker fixed blade in my back pocket. With such body mass, it is not very comfortable to pocket around. I like a stand alone knife( or two) and a tiny MT. I'm on team multi tool. I carry both... A Leatherman Skeletool CX, and a Buck 290 Rush. thanks Press J to jump to the feed. This is the big issue with the standard Skeletool – using half of the small 2.6” blade for some partial serrations leaves you with hardly any cutting surface of either variety. Mine's 13 years old (holy cow) and still works great. The Wave and new Wave+ are the best selling multi tools in Leatherman’s history. The Skeletool CX measures in at a closed length of 4 inches and a weight of 5.08 ounces. I carry a Leatherman Micra on my keychain and a Leatherman Wave in my pocket. In response to many of the comments here, clipping one to the belt in a sheath doesn't have much appeal as, for most circumstances I find myself in, it seems conspicuous and still unnecessary. The Skeletool’s pliers are smaller than the others on this list, but they can hold their own; they cut through our 2mm and 2.5mm corded wires pretty easily with one hand. Can confirm I have carried a skeletool for years because it's slightly slimer size makes for easier carry but still has the tools I need. When I did carry a multi-tool, 80% of the time I used it, I was just using the knife and then the other 18% for the time was for the bottle opener, and then the last 2% I actually used one of the tools. I use the screwdrivers and pliers the most. I carry a small Swiss Army knife on my keys, and a Leatherman Juice S2 in my coin pocket. I carry both and use both almost everyday. When they are folded, Wave is just about as long as Skeletool. Another difference is that the Leatherman Wave does not feature the Signal’s removable pocket clip, so it … Realistically the only huge difference between the two is the introduction of removable wire cutters, which, as our well-used OG Wave demonstrates, have a tendency to dent when used to snip harder materials over time.. The 3rd wire (5.5 mm) understandably needed a bit more force, but the Skeletool pulled through, nonetheless. For what it's worth, I've used either the leatherman wave or charge for many years. When carried they all get used for various activities. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. I wish it took standard bits, but whatever. There are several outside access tools and a full tool locking system in place. That showed me that a good blade and a pocket clip are very important features to have... Plus, locking tools (like in the Blast) are mandatory from now on... At this moment, I carry the Wave and I must say I’m pretty happy with it (the blade is just the right size for me and the easy access just makes me smile), even considering its weight. Can opener gets used every now and then. large multi-tool that is slightly smaller as the original Leatherman Wave multitool The build quality of this tool is amazing and can stand up to more expensive tools no problem. Its main blade is on the outside and is actually a usable size, it has a better bottle opener than the Style, and still offers the most-used parts of the Blast... the drivers and pliers. I even have the pocket clip attachment for the Wave and I carry it when I know I'm gonna need a multitool, but its too bulky and heavy for edc, to me. Knives: I rotate between a Leatherman C33LX, SOG Flash II, and SAK Farmer and Huntsman. The Mission Statement: http://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/jtjuz/bi4l_mission_statement_rules_etc/, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I started carrying it in the coin pocket of some of my pants, which made a great fit, but I couldn’t carry it on shorts ... then I made a pocket clip with a SS ruler, that allows for a deeper carry and, after that, it has become (for me) the ultimate MT. I use the screwdrivers and pliers the most. It measures 4.25” long, 1.25” wide and about 0.6” thick, weighing in at 7.6 ounces. Neither fish nor fowl, no thanks. I have never been able to warm up to the Wave. I bought a lot of them, and sold them too LM Surge, Wave, Skeletool, SOG, etc. Wave is the best tool for the $ amount. The Skeletool has just a few features, but each is nearly full size. It never stays home. I carry three things right now... A Leatherman Style on my keychain, a Leatherman Blast in the back left pocket, and usually a Benchmade of some sort clipped to the back right. 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,104. Its fine for light-to-medium applications, not as robust as a Wave or Surge, but a lot more capable than a keychain tool. Just looking for a discussing on the difference between those that carry multi-tools everyday and those that only carry a single blade. I have tried a few of them and I tend to give a preference for the more complete MTs, such as the Blast, but it was too bulk and the way the blade is opened made me angry, so I stopped carrying it. Maybe I'll miss the capability of a more comprehensive multitool, but given my uses, the Skeletool should serve me very well. I use the light pretty often (working night shift means leaving for work at dark and getting home at dark) and the Squirt every once in a while to trim my nails or file something smooth, and I have used the tiny knife plenty, there's just not much to it. Also worth mentioning that the wave has a different plier set than the skeletool. It has 18 tools and includes most of Leatherman’s newest innovations in tool design. I like the Skeletool because it is less likely than the Wave to pinch your palm when using the pliers however, I don't like how much flex the handles have when I give them a good squeeze. The Skeletool's carabiner seems like a great way to clip it pretty much anywhere, but I don't always want it hanging visible. But, three things is getting old, and more and more the Blast stays in the car. Maybe a lot has changed, but back when I was in the army in 2000 I bought a leatherman because that's what all the other infantrymen carried. The skeletool is great as a more minimal carry. It’s not huge, but it’s what I consider real. The external profile of the closed Skeletool is smooth; there is an integrated carabiner style clip, and a smart pocket clip. I know its a lower-quality tool and a lot of people don't like it as well, but its smaller and lighter than the ubiquitous Wave - a tool that I also own. I had the smallest screwdriver on the Leatherman Wave break (because I was using it as a prybar), and gave it to them to fix, with a note saying that I wanted it back, whether or not they fixed it, because I like the older style. I find I use a knife much more often, I always have one in my back pocket. Discussion in ' MultiTools and Other Pocket Tools ' started by 313 , May 19, 2016 . To those of you who carry multi-tools, how often do you finding that you use your different tools for reasons other than a blade? I needed to sharpen the blade this year. Wave Plus Vs Wave Original – The Wave+ is basically just an updated version of the Wave … Best part of the leatherman is the locking feature and knives on the outside- with one hand and a flick of the thumb you can easily open and close the blade. By real I mean it’s made with an EDC-worthy stainless steel and it’s not partially serrated. I could use the Blast for everything, but it is annoying to open up just for the blade. For Leatherman that has to be the Wave+ and for Gerber the MP600. So I like my Wingman for edc, and I do use it pretty often. The pliers are strong, the wire cutters function flawlessly. So how is nobody else here suggesting a pocket-clipped tool? Maybe the leatherman has improved, but my gerber has more than earned it's cost and still serves me today, 14 years later. It's a very clean and well made tool. But I just find that I use them so infrequently that I forget that I have them before I ever find a time when I actually need to use them. I think they are made well, the blades hold a decent edge, and they can last for years (until your buddy drops it off the boat into the ocean...). Leatherman Wave Plus Vs Gerber MP600 – Flagship Faceoff. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the BuyItForLife community, For practical, durable and quality made products that are made to last. I like the Leatherman Wingman. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. But then if I quit carrying the Blast, I'd be out all of its functionality. Absolutely love my gerber. Similar portability is available with the Gerber Crucial. So I keep my main knife for when I just want to quickly cut/open something, and move on. My skeletool gets used daily. Rebar Vs Wave+. Multitools: Leatherman wave on a belt sheath, my alternate is a Leatherman Kick with pocket clip. The best place to start when comparing two tool makers is with their flagship tools. I keep a crap husky folding knife in my bag in case I need to cut a lot of stuff or let someone borrow a knife. A multi-tool for every demand. But yet I know of so many people that carry multi-tools and I wonder how often they actually use them. Shop multi-tools and a variety of tools products online at Lowes.com. I hate buying something without a good reason and when I have something that is working well and not broken. thanks, edit: any other recommendations are also appreciated, I just tried to narrow down what I saw was the best from searching. What essentials do you carry on a daily basis? The Skeletool CX really wowed me when I got it. 62. (Which I even used for the wife's juice (that she sold and replaced with a swisschamp)). Unlike most competitor brands, this company manufactures all its products in the USA, though some materials are sourced from overseas. Usually for me its easier to grab my Buck when i just need a knife, as i carry it in my front pocket, and i use my Leatherman for just about everything else. 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,127. Leatherman vs. To help you out with your choice we wrote a number of articles about how you can choose the perfect Leatherman for your purpose. Can opener gets used every now and then. multitool clipped inside my left pocket. #1313,May 19, 2016 I probably use the two screwdrivers more than any of the other tools besides the knife. That's the best way to go, in my opinion. I ocassionaly go fishing (freshwater), I shoot, I do a lot of housework, and have always had a multitool, but I believe now its time to get one that will last me forever. I went through a phase, picking out the right multi-tool. ... Leatherman Skeletool vs Gerber Crucial – Best Pocket Knife Multi Tool. **Reminder:** Please use the search function before making a request. The pliers also come in handy every so often but it is mostly just the knife and screwdrivers. It's the basics that you'll need and has a much better cosmetic look to it. Leatherman Wave Plus Vs Comparable tools. I don't like carrying multiple items, so I would never be the type to have a knife, a multitool, and a keychain tool on me. I am just genuinely curious how many people use their tools on a regular basis? A shameless plug to my inactive subreddit, would love to see more people in it ! Leatherman Wave Plus - The multi-tool for any task, 18 multipurpose tools with lockable blades for camping, DIY and outdoor adventures made in the USA in stainless steel ... LEATHERMAN, Skeletool Lightweight Multitool with Combo Knife and Bottle Opener, Stainless Steel with Nylon Sheath. A lot of you are probably wondering how it compares to other full size tools. Do you know what you'll use it most for? I modded the wave by adding a Charge gut hook serrated blade, comes in handy. I've got an Oldschool Leatherman Wave, a Leatherman Charge Ti (no longer made), and a Leatherman Micra. I started carrying a Leatherman c33tx mainly because I found myself in situations where I wished I had a phillips driver. We’ve established that the Wave+ is an excellent multi tool. Leatherman produces four sizes of what we all recognize as a multi-tool: keychain, pocket, full, and heavy-duty.Each is fitted with anywhere from 6 to 21 tools, from scissors and bottle-openers to rulers and screwdrivers, and, of … +1 vote for the skeletool. The Swisstool Spirit is great. The sog was easily the worst tool, inconvenient flip covers and chintzy construction, the best pliers but because of the gear drive they were inconvenient to open very far. My recommendation is heartily for the swisstool, but if you're looking not to pack a separate folder a wave/charge is a functional piece, it's just less convenient and less nice. I also always have a Leatherman Squirt and a tiny AAA flashlight hanging from my Leatherman Cap Lifter/Carabiner in my front pocket. I'm more of a Swiss Army Knife guy myself, due to the fact that the "tools" I need most often are a corkscrew and a bottle opener (I'm a non-smoker, so I usually don't have a lighter handy to pop open beer bottles). you can even "upgrade" to the skeletool cx, which adds some carbon fiber and upgrades the knife to 154cm steel, I'm a big fan of the skeletool. +1 to the skeletool. When you tried to open the handles to open the pliers so it'd release, the handles would just fold and you'd have to use another tool to pry the pliers open to get them to release. A Gerber that outlasted a Leatherman? They are similar in much the same way. I still own a Wave and a Supertool but they stay in the car or camping kits now. I'm never without my knife unless I'm at the courthouse or police station for some reason, and then it stays in my glovebox 'til I get back to the car. You've got lots of people saying either keep it in a bag or use a belt sheath. The Leatherman Signal is suitable if it is compared to the Skeletool like this topic currently about Leatherman Signal vs Skeletool. I carry that and a minigriptilian. I probably use them once a year. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. My Micra, I've had for about a decade, it's in great shape. Compared to say, a Wave, it's a bit longer but overall proportionally balanced and significantly lighter. Stainless steel with needlenose/regular pliers and a wire cutter with a hard wire notch. I am not trying to attack those that carry them, I have mine stashed in my car, backpack, bike bag and camping bag. 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