Leatherman Surge vs. Leatherman 300 vs. Victorinox Swisstool vs. Gerber Center Drive.
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- Leatherman Surge vs. Leatherman 300 vs. Victorinox Swisstool vs. Gerber Center Drive.
Link to a similar scalpel used to modify the Surge
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Excellent comparison! 👍🏻
I own both (Victorinox Swisstool and Leatherman Surge) and I find the Swisstool to be much more practical as well as far more refined and much better built than the Surge.
The attention to detail, smoothness, comfort of use and overall precision on the Swisstool is just second to none and unsurpassed by any other multitool I've tried so far.
Absolute winner for me: the Swisstool. 🥇
I have owned all the multitools in the video except the Gerber Center Drive. I sold the Surge because the handles pinched my hand when using the pliers and were too large for my grip. The Super Tool 300 and Victorinox Swisstool are excellent. All of these tools are too heavy to carry on my belt so I carry tools in a lower weight class, e.g., Leatherman Free P4, Rebar, Spirit, etc. Thanks for the video.
How do you like the P4? I feel like the P2 I own is an excellent tool!
@@hvacbudget8600 Love the Free P4, though I carry the P2 more often because it weighs less.
I agree 👍. The Surge is my edc. But, I use my main tools and my Multi-tools are back ups or when something comes up.
My wingman has clumping tools too, so it's not like the Leathermans are perfect
My vote is for the Gerber center drive. I like the surge too but I stripped a few screws with the 2d Phillips, plus I carried it with a pocket clip and it’s noticeable heavy to carry all day.the surge is well built. Definitely one I would pick if I was in a survival situation. Surge is my 2nd choice tho it’s a great all around tool
Interesting observations. The Gerber Center Drive does have the advantage with 1/4 bits. Each of these tools definitely has specific strengths.
@@hvacbudget8600 yes sir, I’m not gonna lie I do love my surge too. Did I hear about the new Victorinoxs with the pocket clips. I’m thinking about getting the new Vic spirt clip to replace my p2 for edc when I go out.
@@xlilnetx I did hear Victorinox is finally adding pocket clips to some Multitools. From what I understand they will be over $150! A little to pricy for me. But they are great tools.
I don't know if you remember when I commented on the Gerber 600 but I kind of fix the problem finding out myself when you open a tool one-at-a-time it does lock but when I had multiple tools open I noticed it didn't lock but the reason for that was you have to have every tool locked so there's really nothing wrong with that and I noticed some other tools are the same way you have to have every tool completely locked not have flocked anyways just food for thought
It is a little different but the lock for the single tool works good.
Great vid, Ty. Agreed. Working in a warehouse I started with the Rebar. It was okay, yet, often not enough for excessive unpackaging, twisting, grabbing, and pulling. In 2016, my wonderful wife gifted me with the "new" Surge and all the whining stopped! The Surge is a warehouse mighty tool!! Its larger, tougher, size makes it perfect for the hardest big box storage, strapping, and wrapping projects. Began edc with the PST in the early 90s; moved on to the Blast (which is my fav Leatherman) but set it on the shelf after 2016 when I couldn't find another one for replacement; ending with the Rebar for edc (after it graduated from the warehouse). Guess I'm a L'm fanboy...
That is a great story, and what a wonderful gift!
I carry every Day a Leatherman Rebar and the Milwaukee fast back utility knife best kombo
Sounds like a great combo!
@@hvacbudget8600 The law in germany do Not allow too carry a one hand knife also The Surge falls out...
Channel is coming along nicely. Surge, SwissTool, and ST300 can all be interchanged for the top spot depending on your personal preference. Gerber is coming along with some really good ideas, I hope the new Dual Force will prove to be worthy of competing with these others. SOG……I’m just not a SOG fan.
Thank you sir! You have outstanding content, I enjoy watching your take on multitools old and new on your channel.
The SOG Powerlock, at least the model I have, seems to be a step behind the others, hoping SOG will pleasantly surprise with their new Flash MT multitool.
@@hvacbudget8600 best of luck moving forward. I’m really glad to see more and more people who actually use gear starting channels on RUclips. Different perspectives are always a good thing.
@@txtoolcrib love your channel as well sir. I am not a fan of videos where you can tell they don't use the tools their reviewing. They care about how you can "flick" out the tool or its "drop shutty" action. It's ridiculous. I want to know how the tool performs in practical daily use.
All multitools are compromises and no one multitool works for everyone. Some people will think the Surge is the perfect tool, others may think the Wave is, others may think SOG is perfect, some think the Centerdrive is, i personally find the the MP600 Bladeless fits my needs best.
Nice!
I think the surge is definitely king as well. And I've tried so many brands over the years. I once bought a center drive on the spot to try since I didn't have my surge on me while at work, and as soon as I opened it I laughed, it was extremely underwhelming. The quality just isn't there, and the handle is just atrocious, an a symmetrical nightmare. I also hated how rattley it was, just doesn't instill any confidence. I sold that on ebay so fast. Leatherman just does it right. Amazing quality, tools that work, last, and I love their customer service.
I haven't found anything that beats the Surge. Like you said other brands have nice or different features, but Leatherman seems to master the whole package.
I love my surge, protector where did you get your scalpel blade ,I'm interested in one of those for my surge,so not to dull my other blades at work
It was a $4 #3 scalpel handle off of Ebay that came with scalpel blades #11 and #15. Pretty much the cheapest deal off of a seller on Ebay based in the US. Mail from overseas I have found can take months!
@@hvacbudget8600 ,ok ty,I don't mind the wait as long as I get them
@@hvacbudget8600 ,ty,yeah I found them on eBay, definitely gonna get some
You really can’t say that the leather man super tool or the Gerber tool are better than the victorinox, the quality of the victorinox is amazing and it has everything that the super tool has
Sometimes it comes down to which multi tool abused and beaten can easier be repaired or bits, blades, and cutters be swapped out. That's just my personal take though, the Victorinox is a great tool.
What I'm trying to say is if you open all the tools they must be locked not that I want to do that I only use one tool at a time of course but I thought there was a problem when I did that because they would close anyway I just thought I'd say that
I agree with you on the surge, that's my edc as well.
An exceptionally useful video. Many thanks to the author ! In real life, Leatherman USA OREGON is always the best. Other manufacturers are only trying to get closer to Leatherman. But they are so far behind that the dust from the hooves of their horses is not visible behind even with powerful binoculars. Исключительно полезный видеоролик. Большое спасибо автору ! В реальной жизни Leatherman USA OREGON всегда лучший. Остальные производители лишь пытаются приблизиться к Leatherman. Но они настолько позади, что пыль от копыт их лошадей не видно позади даже в мощный бинокль.
I have the SOG Powerlock and it clumps as well. But I don't care that much. I also have a Victorinox Swiss X. It doesn't clump and it still doesn't matter to me.
Does it work and do I have the implements I want? That's it.
My Multiforce is my favorite overall because I turned one into a Gerber Armbar and I think if you compare it to a Swiss Army Knife, it beats it hands down.
Have you compared the Surge to the Ganzo Multitool?
I have not bought any Ganzo tools yet. I hear they are a good budget tool. I have a couple other cheaper tools to review in the next weeks but I will look into them.
Thanks for this video! I carry a cheapo $25 multi tool and have wanted to get something better for some time and there are just so many out there its hard to decide. Cut a lot of boxes and end up dulling the knife, swaping in the surgical blade for that which can be easily replaced is really nice. Appreciate you look at all of these!
Thanks for watching! Do you have an idea which one of these you like most?
@@hvacbudget8600 Thought I mentioned it, LOL... LEATHERMAN Surge on your recommendation of how good it is. Arriving today. :)
@@Bob-TheTechGuy Very nice! I think you'll love the Surge!
Large version of a free with replaceables would be ideal
Nice concept! Like a Free 5?
Do you have a link for the replaceable scapel you show in the video??
Sure. Just added it to the dropdown menu of the video and here is the same link
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Where can i get the scalp holder? Is it officoal Leatherman?
"Leatherman Surge New Tool Mod" is the title for my video where I went into more depth about this mod. It is not an official release nor can you buy this anywhere that I'm aware of. What you need is a cheap scalpel knife from eBay or Amazon. Then you grind the metal handle to fit the t shank adapter. It might take 40 minutes or so, it's not extremely difficult. Then you have a knife that is always sharp!
I have the wave and an oldschool swisstool. Quality wise the vic blows the leatherman out of the water, hard. but for edc i use the wave and like it very much, its just a bit crude craftsmanship, had to send the first one back, had several flaws. greetings from germany:)
Glad it sounds like you got the Wave issues resolved. Both are great tools.
@@hvacbudget8600 LOVE MY SURGES ! I WOULD REMOVE/CHANGE A THING OR 2 IF I COULD
@@BOOSTEDLASER I have a couple videos listed and some more on the way of mods that can be done to the Surge. What additional ways would you like the Surge changed to fit your needs?
You ever carried the swisstool spirit (with scissors)? More medium sized, but the far better swisstool imho.
Sounds like a great multi tool!
in HVAC work do you use often the knife?
I do. It's actually one of the most used tools. In residential you use it as a package opener, to cut insulation for line sets etc. In a pinch you can strip wire with it. Sometimes if there's nothing else on hand while not recommended it can be used to ream pipe or try to remove dirt from tubes. In commercial HVAC the knife again is a box opener, can remove insulation from large black iron pipes to chase down water leaks, etc.
A big flaw in the surge is the lack of the Phillips the 300 has, that bit driver is useless in any screw deeper than 1/2 inch, cars have a bunch of them inside. Of course I have proper tools but we all know how we sometimes forget them in the toolbox, and the multi tool slaves us the trip. That is the only reason I'm buying the 300 instead, or even that victorinox.
Makes sense. The Surge needs a tool on the outside like the Center Drive.
@@thomashowardmd247 Good to hear you experience with the Swiss tool. The Victorinox Spirit has just been upgraded do you carry that at all?
@@thomashowardmd247 Sounds good!
It's just your my brother in-law has the same one and worked just fine
It would appear that you are desperately trying to cling on to an American tool, even when it has been beaten, I do love leatherman tools and own five, but when I got the Swiss tool the only leatherman I have that feel’s anything close to it quality wise is my original super tool
I agree quality wise Victorinox may be better but at work I would rather use the Surge because of some of its replaceable and modular options. As much as I like the Swisstool it doesn't have cutters, bits, or blades to swap.
Lol shiny toys aren't very useful in actual worksites. Maybe for soft handed modern European men the swisstool is great but for people who work for a living the supertool is perfect
@@keeperoftruth5951 actually my friend I live and work on a farm, and as a chainsaw mechanic, anyway I have had far more leatherman tools break on me than victorinox and if you are honest with yourself you have to admit that the Swiss tool is just so much smoother functioning and does everything the leatherman does but better
@@keeperoftruth5951 The fact that the Swisstool looks great for all its power and build quality does not prevent it from being a great tool, which is much stronger than the Leatherman tool.. But if you prefer to choose tools according to the principle "the worse it looks, the better it works," then I recommend picking up a piece of shit and enjoying your work
Used the mp600 for years while active duty because it was issued. It can really take some abuse. Now though I carry the charge plus which is amazing. If I want to carry something lighter I go with the wingman or skeletool. Leatherman is my choice.
Really neat to hear about the MP 600! I added a pocket clip to my MP400 and it's great for edc. For refined tool sets I pick Leatherman as well.
There is no competition