False Leatherman Charge TTI ???

somebody12 · Oct 13, 2012

I have purchased a Leatherman Charge TTI
but the registered mark is missing.
There is no Lettet R or TM signature on a handle.
Is it fake Tool or it is factory mistake?

Seller told me:

"I cannot explain it. You are right, compared to my other charge TTi's it is missing the registered mark. Not sure why the difference."

bernard_s3 · Oct 13, 2012

Looks real to me; may be a mistake. I haven't run across any fake Leathermans. What's it dated? If it's newer it's possible they changed the stamping.

Syph007 · Oct 13, 2012

Probably a factory error, or maybe even change. When swisstools stopped putting the swiss symbol on the pliers people thought those were fakes too, but it turned out it was a change.

I have two TTi, one old and one just bought. Now I gotta go check mine.

rankor · Oct 13, 2012

My TTi has the ® after LEATHERMAN and after Charge. Maybe it's newer?

I'd inquire with Leatherman.

I'd also ask the seller if they'd be willing to exchange it for one that does have them.

Syph007 · Oct 13, 2012

Only one is in focus, but both mine have the R symbol. Those scales are cast Ti, I wonder if they are a new mold. The dates on mine are 0510 and 0512.

znapschatz · Oct 13, 2012

Mine from 1206 has the ®.

TKM · Oct 13, 2012

Is it dated???

znapschatz · Oct 13, 2012

TKM said:
Is it dated???

Not clear to whom this is directed. If to me, my Charge is dated 1206, as noted. If to the OP, he can answer.

TKM · Oct 13, 2012

znapschatz said:
Not clear to whom this is directed. If to me, my Charge is dated 1206, as noted. If to the OP, he can answer.

My bad! That, indeed, was for the OP

letogi · Oct 14, 2012

Hello,

I work in product development for Leatherman. You do have a Leatherman Charge TTI and I have to say you (all of you) are way more observant about this change than I expected. The registered marks were removed from the die of this model only recently and this was done to improve the titanium scale. The registered marks were causing a visual defect in the casting and the final part that we found objectionable.

I hope that answers your question and that you enjoy your Leatherman Charge TTI.

somebody12 · Oct 14, 2012

TKM said:
Is it dated???

Here some pictures.

Syph007 · Oct 14, 2012

It looks completely legit to me. I bet they just made a new Ti casting mold.

Bowman1911 · Oct 15, 2012

letogi said:
Hello,

I work in product development for Leatherman. You do have a Leatherman Charge TTI and I have to say you (all of you) are way more observant about this change than I expected. The registered marks were removed from the die of this model only recently and this was done to improve the titanium scale. The registered marks were causing a visual defect in the casting and the final part that we found objectionable.

I hope that answers your question and that you enjoy your Leatherman Charge TTI.

I had heard this on another forum, but it was still a rumor. Thanks for the info!