Wave vs Spirit

[cdf]

Sambo , I liked your review lots . My pre 2004 wave , ant the three that I gifted all performed yoeman service . AFIK , all are still in service , one sees heavy daily use .

I prefer the original pre 04 version ( the model you have ) . I don't care for the new driver system , basically lots of small easily lost , not readily replaceable bits . I had the same driver on a Skeletool first jam , then crack . For bit driving , I use the Old Skool Universal Tool Adaptor and 1/4 hex bits ( great advantage of huge variety /relaceability at any hardware store , can also be used in cordless drills and screwdrivers . )

I made a couple of mods on my Wave , one driver was ground into an awl , another was made into a chisel/scraper .

If I run across a NITB pre 04 wave I will score it .

Where we differ : I much prefer Vic. scissors , always felt Leatherman's were crude . For me the most used tool was the serrated blade -mostly for cutting fibreglass banding tape . The file was a God send on a number of occaisons . I'm an avid tho not too competent Fly fisherman , and used the diamonds a lot fot touching up hooks .

Chris

 

[kdhope1]

Well ,I have been reading this forum for a while.I wanted a multitool fof Edc. outside of work.I already have a 15 year old Leatherman Supertool I use at work .After compareing the Spirit and the Wave I decided I wanted the easy blade access,so I got a brand new pre 2004 Wave off ebay for 60.00 taxes and shipping incl. Did'nt even realise it was the old one ,even though is was pictured correctly.Kinda funny ,digging around in the tool looking for the driver bits.

 

[sambo.]

Sambo , I liked your review lots . My pre 2004 wave , ant the three that I gifted all performed yoeman service . AFIK , all are still in service , one sees heavy daily use .

thanx a lot! yuh, my mate Slugger absolutely loves hers and uses it all the time.

I prefer the original pre 04 version ( the model you have ) . I don't care for the new driver system , basically lots of small easily lost , not readily replaceable bits . I had the same driver on a Skeletool first jam , then crack . For bit driving , I use the Old Skool Universal Tool Adaptor and 1/4 hex bits ( great advantage of huge variety /relaceability at any hardware store , can also be used in cordless drills and screwdrivers . )

the screwdrivers on a multi-tool are a "get out of trouble" solution to a proper set, not a replacement.

I made a couple of mods on my Wave , one driver was ground into an awl , another was made into a chisel/scraper .

oooooh. now THAT'S an awesome idea. thanx :thumbup:

i might grind one down to an Awl on mine. i'd certainly use it regularly.

cheers mate! you've given me an idea

 

[Rat Finkenstein]

The leather sheath for the victorinox tools is a must buy, multipositionable belt carry clip and very well built.

 

[LUW]

Really? I wasn't aware of that! If it can be worn horizontally, unlike the nylon one that only permits vertical belt carry, I would have ordered the leather one instead .