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Category: Tools & Home Improvement
Brand: Leatherman
Model: 830657
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Made in the USA...in Oregon? Not entirely...
After having a Gerber (another Portland-based multitool company) Suspension for several years, and being sorely disappointed in the durability of THAT device (when the knife blade snapped off in my hands while working on my car door), I decided that I should try a Leatherman since it's what all the rough 'n' tumble construction guys I've known swear by. I spent a lot of time combing the internet for product reviews and video demonstrations of the several multitools I was interested in. This particular item won me over the SOG PowerLock and PowerAssist series multitools for the simple fact that an actual set of driver bits was included in the deal. SOG multitools require an additional purchase of the socket and bit driver set in order to have this functionality, which I am specifically wanting in my next multitool.
Boy was I disappointed when the Leatherman Wave arrived and I got it out of the packaging! No sooner did I deploy the built-in lanyard ring than I had discovered that doing so loosened up all the other tools inside that part of the handle such that they all kind of flop around when the pliers are deployed. You can hear them rattling around when the tool is fully closed with nothing deployed. The lack of proper tension in the joint also casues the scissors not to function properly. Noteworthy: these internal instruments ARE NOT SOLID STAINLESS STEEL AND NEITHER IS THE RULER, but one of those kinds of cheap, air-infused-whipped-in-vat-while-molten metals that manufacturers seem to be so fond of these days because they're inexpensive and most people don't even notice the corners being cut in the manufacturing process.
To fix the issue of the loosened tools myself, I would have to go out and buy a set of tamper-proof torx bits (2 actually, since one bit would be needed on either side of the screws holding the "tool" together). Leatherman doesn't really want you working on your own tool (hence the tamper-proof as opposed to standard torx). SOG, on the other hand, uses standard, easy-to-obtain bits and parts for disassembling and customizing their tools. For the Wave, I don't really want to buy sets of specialized tools only for working on my multitool, so this one goes back in the mail. Also, the bit driver set included is heavy on the square bits and only includes one size Phillips bit (the default bit installed in the tool) and one size Torx bit. Not really adequate for my needs.
It's kind of hard to argue with the demonstration videos on SOG's site where they show you that the wire cutters will go through a penny or washer. After a close inspection of the Leatherman Wave, I can tell just by the quality of the metal the cutters are made of that there's no chance of anything by Leatherman being able to make the same cut without serious damage to the tool.
Guys - and gals if you're shopping for your husband or boyfriend (or even yourself!) - from a small woman with only moderate upper-body strength who does only light duty handiwork around the house or on the car: DON'T BUY A LEATHERMAN!
As for me, I'll be ordering an SOG next time.
Leatherman 830657 Review by Ready2Fly
Today I received the Wave which comes with the extra set of bits- (Amazon exclusive) which (at the time of this writing) costs less than the regular Wave without the extra set of bits. First let me just say that The Wave multitool itself is excellent and deserves 5 stars however the finish on this particular "Amazon exclusive" version is lacking. It almost looks like it was used, refurbished or a factory 2nd although there's no indication on amazon item's page or the item's box. The multitool is a little scratched up in few places and there was dirt/dust inside the pliers. Also, the folding action is not as smooth as I had hoped it would be. This item came factory sealed so I doubt that it's a customer return. The scratches don't take anything away from the function of this multitool, I just expected a better condition for it being "new" and if I decided to give it as a gift. I will keep and use it and see how it holds up. Just wanted to give people heads up who think they're getting a good deal here on this Amazon-exclusive Wave with the extra bit set.
Leatherman 830657 Review by J. Andre
I had the old leatherman wave and loved it, this only builds on the success of the older model and adds many new wonderful features. It's great to have the interchangeable bits, they are great.
Leatherman 830657 Details
- Pocket multi-tool provides one-hand access to two locking knife blades
- Contains scissors, 2 pliers, regular pliers, 2 knives, 2 files, 2 bit drivers, screwdriver, and more
- Leatherman's 25-year limited warranty
- Made from stainless steel
- Comes with nylon sheath and 6-piece bit set
- Item Dimensions: 4 x 1 x 1 inches; 0 pounds
- Brand: Leatherman
- Model: 830657
- Product Type: Tools & Home Improvement
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