LEATHERMAN - Wave Multitool, Stainless Steel with Nylon Sheath

Best multi-tool I ever owned. Never leaves my side when I'm out working. Despite near daily use/abuse since purchase, still in excellent condition. Do yourself a favor: If you're reading through multi-tool reviews, trying to decide whether this one is the one to get...just stop reading and click "buy." You'll thank me later. If you need details, here you go: The knife blades stay razor sharp for a long, LONG time and are accessible without having to open the entire tool. The pliers grip really well and don't break easily like those made by names that remind you of baby food (snicker). The files do the job and don't wear down like you were using sandpaper...like those baby food ones. The saw blade is actually useful and will cut those stray thin branches like butter. Great pair of scissors which are fairly sharp and even cut through cardboard. Have opened more cans/bottles with the opener than I can count. Screwdrivers are all very useful. And, lastly...the leather sheath that comes with it. Why mention that as part of the tool review at all? Because it's just...great. Seriously! It's made of thick, durable leather and really holds up to abuse. We're not talking some flimsy nylon thing that will rip off your belt after a few tugs. This thing will probably outlast your belt, pants, and maybe even YOU. And it does a fine job of keeping the tool securely on YOUR person...because once you get it, you're not going to want to lose it.

I love my Wave. I got mine 3 years ago and just bough my girlfriend one too. It is built to the highest precision and operates very smoothly. I torture mine and abuse it on a daily basis and it has held up beautifuly. The knife is still rather sharp without any sharpening in the last 3 years. If I have my leatherman on me I will use it at least once even if its just using it as a letter opener or to sharpen a pencil, its a pleasure to use. I have two complaints about it: my first is that is it rather big and heavy making it uncomfortable to have just sitting in my pocket, however, I bought the pocket clip which holds it at the top of my pocket making it very easy to carry (the sheath is great too). My second complaint is that the screw driver tips wear down fast and need to be replaced often if you desire a very crisp screw driver but mine slightly worn down still work just fine. I will be buying leatherman tools forever and am sure I will own at least one more wave.

You can even slice bread with the serrated knife blade! Great multi-tool without throwing in a whole tool-box full of things you rarely use. The pliers are precisely aligned, the knife blades are VERY sharp and the seperately ordered 40 bit kit and extension tool make for a very useful screwdriver that lines up with the center of the handle for better torque. I could live with-out the can opener/bottle opener, but that's just me -- I don't camp. Two files, a saw, scissors, screwdriver for eye glasses, bit that can be reversed from straight screwdriver to Phillip's head, ability to add a variety of other two-headed bits. And it's all well constructed without any play in the tools and everything locks when in the open position so there won't be any accidents. Well thought out. Great tool to carry on your belt in a well thought-out sheath that has elastic on the inside for carrying the extension tool. All that and a 25 year warranty -- how can you go wrong?

The one tool I use every single day. I've been a plumber for over two decades and I'm lost without it. I've used several versions of the Leatherman over the years but I like the Wave Multitool the best. First of all the knife blades are accessed on the outside of the tool. This means that you don't have to unfold the tool to utilize them. The blades are razor sharp and are precision machined so that they are always tight without any play where they attach to the tool. I've used the files, the saw, the screw drivers and pliers to help me diagnose and sometimes even repair my plumbing problems. I only have one complaint with this tool. The pin that holds the scissors together is just a bit loose so it makes it difficult to cut some sorts of material. I don't know if this is a defect on the tool but it does make using the scissors a bit more challenging than I would like. Every one of my Leatherman's over the years, no matter how hard I've used them, have never failed on the job. The only time I've replaced my Leatherman is when I've accidently lost one on the job.

I specifically ordered this Wave because it said that it comes with the leather case instead of the other Wave listed on Amazon that comes with the leather/nylon case. And of course I get this one and it comes with the leather/nylon case. Amazon, get it together and list the product accurately. The leather/nylon case is not very good. The tool can very easily be removed from the case without opening it because the side walls of the case are very stretchy. It's unlikely that it will fall out on it's own, but it's possible, especially while I'm sitting down and the case is more sideways than when I'm standing. So I would give the case 1 star. That said, I'm giving a positive review because the tool is quality, as you can plainly see from the other reviews. Update: I contacted Amazon, and they refunded the price difference between this and the model that's listed with the leather/nylon sheath. It was only $2.77, but it was the principle of the matter, and Amazon did the right thing.

Great multi purpose tool

I love the Leatherwave multitool. They are well made and sturdy. They are well designed for daily practical use. I lost my recently and was lost without it. From fixing handles on kitchen doors (with screw driver) to fixing a zip on my rucksack (with the pliers), I use mine practically every day and those little household jobs get done in passing, as well as the many uses it has for my outdoor pursuits; cycling, hiking and, camping. Invaluable.

Ich besitze seit etwa 10 Jahren einen Leatherman Wave. Leider ist er im letzten Urlaub während einer Wanderung unbemerkt entlaufen darum musste Ersatz her. Der Leatherman Wave ist noch handlich und leicht genug um ihn überall dabei zu haben aber schon mit (fast) allem ausgestattet, was man unterwegs oder auch im Hause braucht. Nach 10 Jahren Einsatz hatte mein letzter nur minimale Gebrauchsspuren und die auch zu recht von Extremeinsätzen: Der kleine Schraubenzieherbit war ein paar mal nachgeschliffen, das Messer nachgeschärft und der Seitenschneider hatte einen kleinen Ausbruch. Insgesamt also kaum Verschleiß. Einziges Manko: Er hat keinen Korkenzieher. Da ich vom Vorgänger noch die unverwüstliche Ledertasche hatte habe ich diesmal das günstigere Nylonetui genommen. Das ist gut verarbeitet und der Klettverschluß scheint ordentlich zu halten, als Erstkäufer würde ich aber wegen des Aussehens und des unverwüstlichen Materials eher zur Ledertasche greifen.

Best Multi-tool ever