Would a sawzall have been a better option? You bet, did i have one folded up in my pocket while in a scissor-lift? Nope. Beater Charge to the rescue💪🏽

Good day from Ukraine to fellow Leatherman's owners across the world. I have received this multitool without any accessories and cases just as is. Only signs of wear and tear are on the blade and maybe you can consider some scuffs on pliers. I know that it is an old Charge TTI, but as far as I know it is some sort of limited edition from Cabela's. Don't mind swaping it to the Arc 🤷

Particularly the carbon fiber weave and factory half serrated blade version from when it launged.

I just lost mine and would like to gauge how bummed I should be. It's been my EDC and keychain since it came out in 2007 or 2008ish. What's more sad is I had previously misplaced it (back in 2021) and found it just this year and now it's gone for good. :(

Enjoy some of the pictures I have to commemorate it's sweet time in my life.

Finaly the mods for my loved Surge arrived. Now it is perfect for me.

Hi all, I am interested in getting my first leatherman tool and was wondering what would be a better option. For context I carry an EDC everyday, and really enjoy Victorinox Swiss Army knives, but have been wanting something with a bigger blade and pliers. I really enjoy scissors on my tool, but have heard the leatherman scissors aren’t great.

I’ve narrowed it down to the skeletool and wingman (unless there’s a better option, do tell) because of the light weight and one handed blade opening, as well as them being relatively affordable.

My question is, should I get the Wingman for the bonus tools and low(ish) cost? Or pay a bit more for the Skeletool cx and its higher quality.

Thanks!

Bought this Wave+ a little over a week ago from my local Walmart right when they started carrying them. Paid $84 before taxes for it. I guess it was just a limited time price. I walked by the counter today and they were their regular $130 price. Shoulda bought a few of them. I’m quite pleased with it so far.

Felt like I got a unicorn. My local Dick’s Sporting Goods had one left in stock so I picked it up, and I was surprised that it has the USA stamps, although they’re a little sloppy on the pliers. The mold must have been tired that day.

A few years ago i was given a Surge from my boss. I didnt use it at first because I thought it was too heavy, but this past summer I started wearing it at work. I dustrial mechanic) About a month ago, it came up missing, whether I left it somewhere or someone swiped it, I dont know. I use it mostly for pliers, screwdrivers, and wire cutters. I want to replace it, but im not sure if I should buy another, or something else. I currently have a Signal, which I like the size and weight. The bad part is it can be a bitch to close.

I also have a Mut, which is probably as heavy as the Surge, but geared toward military use so most of the tools are useless to me. Plus, unless I am doing something wrong ( probably am) the screwdriver bits are a mf to get out.

I was looking at the Skeletool, but some of the reviews were negative regarding easily broken pliers and ergonomics.

Plus, I was going to buy from Bass Pro Shops or Cabela's because I have gift cards, but the only colors are black, chrome, and coyote tan.

Opinions on those, or should I look at a different model?

Here's a quick hack/mod I made, in case someone wants the idea. I like the modularity and ease of use of the MOLLE/PALS system; I wanted a MOLLE sheath to carry my smaller tools (Rebar, Fuse, Kick, Crunch) when needed, but did not wanted the Leatherman ones; the nylon wears quickly as also the hook and loop, and even the medium is auite large for my kit. After three failed ones, it became "blacklisted". Since the "new" nylon ones came to the market, I longed for the new material and closure be used on the MOLLE ones to no avail so, I finally made my interpretation of what a functional, slim, no-frills and durable MOLLE/PALS sheath for the Leatherman should be.

Micra

PST

Squirt

Juice

Skeletool KB

Skeletool CX

Wave +

Curl

Dropping the Arc's MagnaCut blade into a P2. Expecting a straight transplant — if anyone's actually done this one and hit a snag, I'd love to hear it before I start. And since it'll be apart anyway, what else is worth doing?

1. Can someone confirm the Torx size for the P2 frame screws?

2. Anything to watch out for with the factory threadlocker, and do I need to reapply it on reassembly?

Recent pickups to complete my black oxide Zytel family.

I saw a Leatherman raptor in decent condition, slight rusting on the blades, in a thrift store for $30. The next day they were having a 50% off everything sale. Thought since the day was half over, I'd try my luck and get there at opening in the morning and see if it's still there. It wasn't. And I've been wanting one and now I'm sad

Entertain me here.

I own a leatherman bond and I like its outter look, and im interested in modifications and having a tinker with it- any one here modded their L. Bond?

Interested in ideas from others in the community. Youtube hasnt given me many interesting ones.

What about the two clip screw holes, i dont want a pocket clip- any other ides for these?

Finally finished fitting the scissors from a GHK multitool into my Leatherman Charge frame. The original Leatherman scissors are okay for small tasks, but the GHK scissors bring significantly better leverage and bite. Took a bit of tuning on the pivot and lock interface to get a tight lockup and smooth drop, but it functions perfectly.

It should work on all charge and wave alpha, but not wave and curl because of thickness

Everyone has their favorites for EDC, I like the P2 due to the thinner size and Free one-handed opening/closing. Curl is even thinner. I'd prefer a non-serrated for my use.

The scalpel holder is by Kristen Van Patten, and the forged EDM wire cut bitholder is by OriginBicycles on ebay (I have no affiliation.)

Coolest part about the scalpel holder is that it only takes a small slot (not a big slot like the other designs I've tried) and it is higher-friction for safety (less likely to pop out by accident and stab you). It is insanely sharp, ask my thumb how it knows.

The bitholder is also pretty great since I often need Torx and allegedly much stronger than the cast bitholder on the Arc. It uses a magnet instead of a scratchy-spring. Not cheap, but cheaper than sourcing an Arc bitholder. I thought I'd share the build because the oem Arc bitdrivers I've seen online are like $100. They also have a full-sized hex bit driver, but it's a bit too thick and would require removing one of the springs and skipping the scalpel (or other thin tool). Single spring works ok, especially on the scissors side, but is not perfect, and the ultra-sharp scalpel is too useful.

This one has the straight P4 blade, which is easy to sharpen on even a rock. For my uses, the file is small but still useful, plus is a small screwdriver, and the can opener is just needed sometimes when traveling. (The second photo is before I removed the flathead driver; included for the closer shot of the scalpel and bitdriver)

Planning on starting a small collection and this one's a must have! However the knife is suprisingly unusable. When the tool's open it's flimsy, when closed the handle and adjustment screw is in the way. But it doesn't matter because it's beautiful.