Leatherman Wave Alpha

ShaiHulud said:
Im not too, too sure how I feel about the G10 despite it being my favorite scale material, but we'll see how it does in a full sized leatherman, ill remain optimistic
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I like g10, but overall it can be less durable than the steel handled versions, but a non issue for most scenarios I think. I prefer micarta or tero tuff to g10 personally. My big thing about the wave alpha is the ditching the little near useless scissors, they broke on my wave and I haven't sent it back even though I know they'll fix it.
 
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I really wanted to like this one but alas it’s another Leatherman where the USA stamp is nowhere to be seen…
 
SharpBits said:
I just emailed them and asked directly. I'll post their reply if or when I get it.
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No need - and honestly who knows what answer a CS rep might cook up.

Since they were sued they had to stop stamping USA on foreign made plier jaws. I think the Arc is the only one recently that’s actually made here not just “assembled.”
 
MarbReds said:
No need - and honestly who knows what answer a CS rep might cook up.

Since they were sued they had to stop stamping USA on foreign made plier jaws. I think the Arc is the only one recently that’s actually made here not just “assembled.”
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Mine may go back depending on the answer.*

*It likely has more US components than any car or truck coming from the Big 3 US automakers.
 
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Not sure how many have already received theirs ane put them to use.
I just opened the box. The g10 feels decently high in quality, though on a personal note id still have preferred stainless handles. The handles opened somewhat smoothly as if it already had been broken in. Still thin liner lock, I personally feel its a bit too thin but I might be the only one to mention that, delighted to see no play in the blade, personally id have wanted a drop point or spear point blade, but a lambsfoot blade as a secondary knife blade would have been nice as well, probably in place of the saw as the saw for me will see little use.
As no one likes reading novels on here ill conclude with my first impressions being positive for the most part
 
I received an obsidian and a cascadia. First impressions are positive. Both sets of scissors cut free hanging paracord. I actually like the blade shape, sharpened both on the EP and they took an amazing edge. I like the size, I actually like narrower tools, I know that’s subjective. All tools open smoothly. Have not really put them to work yet though.
 
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