Leatherman 830039 New Wave Multitool with Leather/Nylon Combination Sheath best selling

Leatherman 830039 New Wave Multitool with Leather/Nylon Combination Sheath best selling

Leatherman 830039 New Wave Multitool with Leather/Nylon Combination Sheath

The Wave Multitool From Leatherman: Better than Ever

The most popular full-size Leatherman tool is now better than ever. Larger knives, stronger pliers, longer wire cutters and all-locking blades make the new Wave an essential piece of equipment for any job or adventure. The pliers have been redesigned to withstand more than double the previous squeezing load, and the new bronze bushing makes one-handed knife access a smooth operation -- plus, the one-at-a-time blade selection function means that the tool you want is the tool you get. The versatile Wave comes with a durable and attractive leather/nylon combination sheath.

One thing that chaps my hide is a cheap tool. I don't like 'em, I don't buy 'em and I avoid using them if I don't have to. Leatherman is well known for their quality and they don't disappoint here.

Good Points:

This New Wave is extremely well built.

Resists torque/twisting that some other multi-tools don't.

Nice heft, but not too heavy to slip in a pocket.

Smooth and comfortable finish in the hand.

A really nice selection of functional tools.

Great tool locking, easy to release (but only when you want!)

I've used several other multi-tools and beyond the novelty, I never really enjoyed the flip out style (Gerber) because it seemed a bit unstable and difficult to put back. And most of the others cut into the palm. The only detractor is the price, but I don't mind paying for quality and this baby delivers.

A few days ago, I recieved this item as a gift. I've always been a multi-tool and Swiss-knife nut, so I'm not going to rant about how amazing the tiny scissors are like the first-timers.

Right out of the box, there was none of the usual stiffness Leathermen usually have for the first couple days of use. Usually I have to toy around with all the extras while watching a movie marathon to get these things loose. But the Wave? Nice and loose, took me ten minutes to believe it. I was able to just slip it in a pocket before running off to a job, I'm the building's unnofficial handyman, and this silver darling didn't disappoint.

A few days later, I've managed to use most of the tools enough to get a feel for the quality.

The pliers are very easy to handle compared to my usual set of needles, I'm considering clearing that spot on my belt in favor of the pair on this multi-tool. The screwdrivers, both flatheads in eyeglass size and standard, worked very nicely with the way the folded knife forms a handle to twist. The bit-driver flathead/phillips seems like a nice trick so far, simply for the phillips head. The scissors worked fine cutting this rebellious piece of wire that was too close to a knot to use the built-in wire cutts built into the pliers.

Later on, I tried the wire cutters on some old brass wire and they performed good enough to save me a trip to the toolbox.

I love the knives. Both the straight-edge and serrated can be opened with one hand, pending you're right handed. Simply hold the folded knife in your palm and unfold the knife with the thumb-latch sticking out. It's no switchblade, but it's easier than the Swiss knives when it comes to quick drawing. The wood-file and saw can also be used while the tool is folded, although I wouldn't recommend flipping the saw out one-handed. It's a good tool, but flesh is softer than steel, don't risk it.

And every single featue of this knife, from the tiny screwrdver I used to salvage my sunglasses to the serrated hunting knife, lock in place. And can be unlocked with a thumblatch that's just reachable enough to keep everything one-handed without it slicing closed during use. Truly, these locks should be on even the cheaper knives, rather than as a higher-priced feature.

...and the case that came with it, offered less function and comfort than my girlfriend's three-dollar thong. Which is probably made from the same cheap leather. The first time I remembered it was in the box and put the tool in, it fought back! The leather is so stiff it bends back like cardboard. After a day of spraying it with a water bottle, it softened up slightly and is now slightly usuable, although I still keep this compact tool in my pocket.

And the holster supposedly has three accesory pockets. All I see are two pinkie-finger sized slots on the sides of the cloth covers, and this little flap strapped against the back of the holster interior. Maybe, just maybe, you could fit two drill bits and half a stick of gum in there with your Leatherman. But actual accesories, or something I'd use? No way. They also make a nylon version, for six bucks, which I've never seen up-close and won't make assumptions about, mine just came with the leather.

Overall, this little guy has a new home in the change pocket of my jeans. A real tool, that is worth the price. And it's parody of a holster? Well, maybe I could sell it off as a cell-phone case to this blind guy across the hall.

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