A few months ago I bought a leatherman surge off ebay for a total of around £46 (UK resident, bought from a US seller). It was the black oxide version, and it is a very nice tool which I am quite impressed by.
Since the leatherman TTi came out I have been considering it and am really considering buying one, I like the fact that its knife is made of higher quality steel, that its handles are titanium, and that it has a cutting hook. I also prefer its handle design to that of the wave / surge, seems more 'neat'
I do despise the scissor design though, the one on the surge is excellent, the little crappy thing on the charge really irks me.
I have also looked at the Gerber tools, the SOG tools, and the SAK tools and prefer the leatherman design (i believe its more 'elegant' with the four outisde opening blades, rest internal, and the metal 'sheaths' for the outside blade making the plier handles more comfortable to hold).
Anyway, lot of rambling aside, am I right in thinking all leatherman tools are also available in black oxide? If so I cannot find the TTI black version anywhere.
Also, does anyone know if they come in camouflage colours?
I think if given the choice I would prefer camouflage handles with black tools. That would look pretty slick IMO.
Since the leatherman TTi came out I have been considering it and am really considering buying one, I like the fact that its knife is made of higher quality steel, that its handles are titanium, and that it has a cutting hook. I also prefer its handle design to that of the wave / surge, seems more 'neat'
I do despise the scissor design though, the one on the surge is excellent, the little crappy thing on the charge really irks me.
I have also looked at the Gerber tools, the SOG tools, and the SAK tools and prefer the leatherman design (i believe its more 'elegant' with the four outisde opening blades, rest internal, and the metal 'sheaths' for the outside blade making the plier handles more comfortable to hold).
Anyway, lot of rambling aside, am I right in thinking all leatherman tools are also available in black oxide? If so I cannot find the TTI black version anywhere.
Also, does anyone know if they come in camouflage colours?
I think if given the choice I would prefer camouflage handles with black tools. That would look pretty slick IMO.
