Loosening up the Leatherman Wave???

[Kelt]

the handles (where everything pivots out of) are major-league tight! Where do i get the right adaptor for those??
Thanks!

 

[Dragon1]

I'm havin this problem too, more with the blade though.

 

[Gollnick]

Don't even try. They are assembled with permanent Lock Tite. My approach, and I've met with some success http://www.balisongcollector.com/images/VIDEO000.avi
is to use a lubricant like Tettragun or Militec-1 and just lots of breaking in.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com

 

[Mykl Clark]

Frequent usage and oiling will make it loosen up a bit. I can now flip mine around like a bali (now that can get you some strange looks). It just started doing that and I got mine when they first came out. It is a lot of fun to do it like that because all the gerber ppl at work think they are cool because they can open thiers one handed and leatherman ppl can't. Of course they call me the knife master and ppl take bets as to how many knives I'm carring at any one time but who cares.

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[Kdarmy]

The screws can be adjusted by using two lock tight pliers.

Clamp both sides lightly(just enough that they dont spin on the screw heads) and turn as needed. Very easy to do and wont leave any marks. This is much easier to do than to try and find the tool that fits those things

 

[HM]

Gee, I have the same problem with one set of tools folded into the handle. I can hardly get them out without braking my nails. I tried to oil it with no success.
Quite upsetting in my opinion.

HM

 

[Gollnick]

If it's bad, send it back. Leatherman is very good about their warranty.

And Think W!

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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com

 

[Kelt]

i'll get to work on it-
Thanks guys!!

 

[Dragon1]

I'll be getting some Militec-1 soon.

I would love to get it that loose...like my other multitool.

 

[Matches]

Hop over to they do not recommend fooling with the pivot areas(other than lubricating) as it may void the warranty.Besides solving your problem there's alot of neat stuff on their site.

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"Just me and my multi-tools."

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