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Surge Vs Wave
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Do you want a regular or supersized multi-tool? What features are important to you?
The Wave can be pocket carried with an (optional) clip.
The Surge has larger pliers, larger scissors, an awl, and a blade exchanger.
Leatherman currently has a $10 manufacturer rebate on the Surge.
http://www.leatherman.com/rebate.pdf
The Wave can be pocket carried with an (optional) clip.
The Surge has larger pliers, larger scissors, an awl, and a blade exchanger.
Leatherman currently has a $10 manufacturer rebate on the Surge.
http://www.leatherman.com/rebate.pdf
I have both. (old wave & Surge).
I tend to EDC the Surge more due to the demands of the job at times, I find myself reassured by the robustness of the tool. A word you will find often associated with this MT. And that about sums it up, it will really depend on what you need it for-everyday.
If you use it fairly rarely, then you'll probably prefer the wave. But if you like having a big tank of an MT, and have no qualms about lugging the considerably heavier older brother, then the Surge is for you.
hth.
I tend to EDC the Surge more due to the demands of the job at times, I find myself reassured by the robustness of the tool. A word you will find often associated with this MT. And that about sums it up, it will really depend on what you need it for-everyday.
If you use it fairly rarely, then you'll probably prefer the wave. But if you like having a big tank of an MT, and have no qualms about lugging the considerably heavier older brother, then the Surge is for you.
hth.
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You know, for the longest time I was sort of back and forth on the Surge. My wife bought one for me as a wedding present back in '05, and I have carried it off and on. The big thing for me not wanting to pack it is...well, it's a Big Thing with all the bits and blades, etc.
Just the other day, I got down to thinking about it. It has all the locking tools I want with one hand tools. However, how much do I use the extra bits on a gotta-have-it-now basis? How often I really need a file?
From that, I just took the file out of the equation and stashed it some place close where I can find it if I need it. I also packed away the bits and just left a double ended philips in there since I had a good flat driver made into the tool. I cobbled together a leather friction sheath, and now I have a tool that rides better with less pieces to lose.
I work in the swimming pool industry, so in the off season I can get away with a ByrdRench for EDC chores. However, once the pieces, parts, and doo-dads of work start to roll in, I'll need the beef and pliers of the Surge or something comparable.
Just the other day, I got down to thinking about it. It has all the locking tools I want with one hand tools. However, how much do I use the extra bits on a gotta-have-it-now basis? How often I really need a file?
From that, I just took the file out of the equation and stashed it some place close where I can find it if I need it. I also packed away the bits and just left a double ended philips in there since I had a good flat driver made into the tool. I cobbled together a leather friction sheath, and now I have a tool that rides better with less pieces to lose.
I work in the swimming pool industry, so in the off season I can get away with a ByrdRench for EDC chores. However, once the pieces, parts, and doo-dads of work start to roll in, I'll need the beef and pliers of the Surge or something comparable.