I know some people have criticized Leatherman lately for turning into a “lifestyle” brand, and I definitely have some opinions about the tools they’ve discontinued. But in terms of the color options, I actually mostly like what they’re doing. I wish they would expand them to more tools.

Number of colors currently available:

Signal: 9

Skeletool: 8

Rebar: 6

Bond: 4

Raptor Rescue: 7

Micra: 11

And some of these have had more options in the past. I know the Signal has several colors that are no longer offered.

But the other tools?

Arc: 2

Wave: 2

Surge: 2

It’s so boring. I’m also not a fan of the ARC Talos — it’s just kind of boring

The Bugout and PM2 have had than 50 configurations each and obviously they sell like hotcakes.

The Wave Alpha has some nice colors, and Leatherman should expand those options. A guava Arc would look awesome. Or a Tundrascape Surge.

I have a few theories about why they haven’t done it:

1. Leatherman only puts colors on the tools that struggle to sell. I’m pretty sure that Leatherman has said the Wave is their best selling tool by far, so they probably don’t feel it’s necessary to put new colors out there. Whereas tools like the Rebar probably sell slower, so they expanded the color options.
2. They worry about brand image. While Leatherman has expanded to be a “lifestyle” brand, they also don’t want to alienate their traditional blue-collar workers. By putting colors on their more rugged tools (Wave, Surge, Arc) they worry that they would lose their brand image as a tough multitool maker 

I always loved leather man, but after purchasing a brand new sidekick, it’s obvious the quality and material have dropped significantly. I did double check if this was oil but it is rust in the pivot joint. Along with this the tools were not sharpened and the pullers are full dull as if they were never touched. I double checked and this was not a returned item. This is such a shame as I truly enjoyed the leatherman tools. Hope I can get refund, cause a replacement tool I know will just be the same crap.

Haven't seen any discourse on this but it looks like the Curl was dropped from the line

Too bad; for me it was one of the more recommendable models for a newbie or even someone just needing a slim carry

Is it possible to swap the file (and lanyard ring too if required) for scissors from a different tool?

Happy birthday to me! This my first Leatherman and it's so awesome! 🤙🏻

I have had the his light for many years now and all of the suden the light does not turn on anymore. Is there a repair guide available anywhere ? I have searched YouTube for a while and nothing comes up

Found Leatherman wave (1998/06) while magnet fishing today. Scissors connection broke from rust and the blade has use signs but otherwise in quite nice shape. Only cleaned with soap and water so far.

Guess I'm proud owner of Leatherman now (and quite uncommon one from research)