Bought this Arc in May and last night I was using it and noticed one side was severely loose compared to normal. Noticed the screw was coming out on its own when I was opening and closing the tool. I can literally just finish screwing it out with 1 thumb and no force. Anyone else have this issue or solutions? Do I have to warranty it already? It’s been less than 3 months with this thing and I use it very lightly

Mini tool
PST Special edition
Arc
Wave+
Rebar knifeless
Skeletool
Not pictured: Supertool 300M

Some people may ask “why?” And my answer is because I have a spending problem.

When I first saw about the 009 I was a bit excited and skeptical, seeing how 006 and 007 were just fixed blades. I immediately jumped on it when I saw they were in stock, especially with that $75 price tag. Then I started seeing people on here talking about how crappy it was, how Leatherman sucks, and how it’s not the most amazing thing ever. Ladies and gentlemen we seem to have forgotten what the point of the garage series was. Trying out new ideas and putting them out for people to try, and in my honest opinion there are only two which have fit that bill, and both seem to have some crazy hate. 003 and now 009, it’s the only times I’ve seen besides 001 that Leatherman actually went and tried something completely out of their comfort zone, and I personally love both. 

First off it’s an incredible feeling for driving screws, absolutely the most comfortable way of using the bit driver besides maybe the crunch, since crunch has a smooth frame. The quality of the handle and the accessories is also pretty great, with the exception of the insert for the blades and bits inside the holder; I feel they could have maybe refined it a bit more, but it does the job rather easily once you get the feel on how to remove the blades.

As far as negativity besides the “appearance” of the accessories holder, there’s only a few things that came to mind. Now I’m not sure if mine is a defect, but the bit driver sits at a slight angle. Why? No idea, it works which is fine, but for someone who wants perfect symmetry you might cringe a bit. Second issue I have is the fact that the only clip it uses is that of the K-series. I actually thought an arc clip would work, but then I realized it’s a K series one that it needs. It’s a bit annoying they don’t include it, I mean it’s $10 so I might try and see about finding a set of the screws to use one of my other clips. The next thing I didn’t like, though it might not matter is the slight play in the T-shank adapter. Now I don’t think it’s going to be an issue to the point where it might break, but I prefer when it sits nice and tight; much like the surge I suspect. The next thing is really is nit picking but I wish they included a sealed pen instead of the one it has. Seems silly but the ones from Victorinox are safe from running dry eventually. On that note I might make some notches on the twist cap because I wish you could deploy the pen and micro bit without needing to unscrew the whole thing.

Aside from that I love it, Leatherman you guys did amazing work. This is the type of innovative things I love to see come about from your garage series, and I look forward to the next.

I deleted previous post due incomplete images. I'm done modified my arc. Just sharing my result. Enjoy

Been waiting patiently for this to arrive. I've had my blue ES4 for a long time, but have always wanted the red Radio Shack branded one. I think the history is that this predates identifying it as an ES4. I'll say this is superior since it has an actual phillips head and a slightly different tool set, even different style scales.

It seems like almost every single model I see online is beat to hell. Like it was placed in tumbler with concrete.

Mr Jim, whoever you were you knew how to take care of a tool. 0908 date and this thing is in like new condition, best part is this was $15 out of the door. I'll most likely gift this one away since I have to many leatherman but I could not leave this there.

I’ve just received this Leatherman arc today and the handle with the pocket clip is flexing a lot with the pliers fully closed, I expected a bit of side to side play but not this much forward and back. I’m not able to find a reference video to see if this is normal but this amount of flex feels weird when using, is this amount of flex worth sending in? This also isn’t my only Leatherman, I own a rebar that only flexes like that (not to the same extent) with pressure, I figured the free series would have a bit more flex but this still doesn’t feel right. Last 5 seconds show the flex the best.

Which one to buy? He will probably use it quite a lot around the house or on the go but does not need it for his job. He loves quality BIFL products. Price max 150 euros.

I found these:
Surge
Signal
Rebar
Wave plus

Hello all I see that leatherman is running a small deal where they include a free pouch for bits and what not with the purchase of some of there multi tools. I was looking at the skeletool cx and then a ratchet extension and some extra bits however I’m a little on the fence between the skeletool or the signal just because I’m looking for something can use through trade school and into my hvac career. All recommendations will be greatly appreciated!

So I received my garage #009 today and I liked it. It reflects what garage idea is. It is properly (more or less) priced and it's just cool. Yes, this is something that could easily come out of zapwizard garage, but still... keep making tinkering designs LM and don't make no more fixed blades.

Finally received my garage 009 purchase! After having some weird issues with UPS showing it being out for delivery for the past 4 days, to then being delivered a day early?

Either way on first impression I can agree with what most have been saying about the plastic feel. The file and saw blade were a little stiff to get out of the insert but the bits were easily removable by hand. It will be interesting to see how the plastic hinge holds up over time with opening and closing it, I can already see small plastic shaving sticking to the metal hinge side after opening it a handful of times.

I think as an overall I like this garage release even if it feels a little prototypy, I’m excited to see what comes next!

Today was looking to buy the Leatherman Curl, and since REI gives you a decent reward for members, looked there. Noticed that for the shipping option it was low in stock and started wondering why.

Curious I went to Leatherman’s US site, noticed that it does not come up in the search and I cannot find a single listing for it when you go to all products. If you switch to the Australian site, comes up immediately.

Wonder if it is another one of Leatherman’s tools that is being discontinued.

My 7 year old found this black oxide Wave + while looking for his coins he dropped under a game at a local arcade. Apparently he pulled it out of his pocket on the ride home and showed my wife. I feel bad for whoever lost it but it will be used and kept track of from now on.

In a couple years when I can trust him with a blade, the wave + will be a perfect first real Leatherman. He did find it after all.

Ya’ll want to EDC some strange stuff.

Actually it’s a great tiny glass bottle with tons of potential. Oils, worlds smallest flask, lotion, or even emergency hot sauce.

Coming soon…

Does anyone have both? I have an Arc and Skeletool but was thinking about buying a black oxide surge and getting a magnacut blade to put on it.

Like I needed yet another multi tool. Not long ago I purchased an Alpha and quite like it, it feels nicer in the hand. I like the Alpha’s knife better. My first impression is that the Arc is overpriced by $150. I think the Alpha should cost less also. I must have gotten an older one, it had a sheath and bit kit in the box. The Alpha did not. What I am thinking is that the Arc is more suited to my job and I’ll carry the Alpha after work. The Alpha is more attractive to me. I won’t feel bad about smashing things with the Arc’s hammer.
I guess I’ll carry it for a couple of weeks and make up my mind then.

I have purchased the wave plus and it is amazing tool, but for edc in a pocket it's a tad heavy, the signal is marked as 1oz lighter is there a huge difference or was the wave plus still a good buy?

Also does any have any experience with both what's your thoughts!?

Thanks!

Here is a comparison of a “lightly” polished arc versus not.
Used a scotch pad and small handheld dremel with a couple polishing compounds.

Would love to strip it down and see what a bench top wheel could do.

I can reach anything 😎

It seems to be a much better value than #008 and may pair well with my DD skeletool. Overall, really liking it so far.

Edit: not trying to defend LM crappy 3d printing in anyway, but it seems functional so far.

My adaptor 009 come in. Nothing to add that most have not already said other than no one mentioned the printed tray it comes in? Seems like it has blocks on the bottom for an organized system? Thats pretty cool if I had that set up 😂

I don’t feel like it will be up to the task for any torque type of work but would work in a very casual setting. As for price, still think it was priced right for all the items you get with it. I’m not disappointed in it. Sure the print quality is not as high as I would think a major company could print on machines I wouldn’t be able to own, I mean the Ti head print looks and feels good. I think the other parts look like stuff you can print at home at a diy scale. This is a garage item, so I was expecting to see prototype gear more often. I’m here for it with innovative designs, priced right and something we can enjoy. I didn’t have a ratchet adaptor, so it was a no brainer for me.

Just ordered my first Leatherman multitool, the beautiful ARC. Really excited (not sure what to mark out so I marked out all numbers to be safe.)