How do *you* maintain the sharpness of your Leatherman? This is something I struggle with. Honing the blade on another knife just isn't enough. Affiliate links to everything I mentioned: My Leatherman Wave+ amzn.to/3qefeHG / eBay: ebay.us/Jhw7wV Spray Lubricant: amzn.to/3MAHKdL Diamond sharpening plate: amzn.to/42b7Tpk T10 or T9 torx bits (for the wire cutters): amzn.to/3WAjRYy 2 Leatherman security torx bits (for adjusting the arms/handles and tools): ebay.us/hDuszf Locking pliers: amzn.to/425Vy5O
Thank you for these really helpful tips. It's obvious your Wave gets a LOT of use ! I use a $2 eBay ceramic/tungsten pull thru knife sharpener for my whole knife collection. 95% of the time it's all they need, even for minor nicks and folds. I don't own any serrated knives though. And of course it only works on slim blades. For my axes and machete I use a double sided whetstone.
I found that these tools are great to carry along on a hiking adventure or other outdoor activity because they're compact and fit well in a backpack. These tips are great for maintaining these tools, especially as they're often used in dirty environments.
Nice video my friend. I have to admit that I refuse to carry one of these, lol. I only use a single blade folding pocket knife with a clip to hold it on my front pocket for easy access. If I need anything more in the field, I just hit it with a rock, lol.
I rarely use it for workshop projects as well. The tools are mediocre for everything. I have better alternatives. Longer pliers, stronger pliers, better screwdrivers, etc. But in the army, it's a lifesaver ever single day. I carry it on my belt and reach for it constantly.
WD-40 it is: Edit: I just received my Surge and I am absolutely in Awe of how sharp the blade came. I don’t think I’ve ever received a knife that would shave hair out of the box. The fit and finish of the tool is pristine. For 3/4 of the transformation it is smooth, last quarter is where everything tightens into place. There is absolutely no wiggle or flex. It is a straight up beast of a tool. It fit perfectly into a leather pancake holster I bought for a Gerber Suspension. I barely notice the extra weight between Suspension and Surge when it’s on my Kore Gun belt. Although I wanted the Black and stainless version, I have to say the all stainless is a beauty. It really is nice tool of marvel and ingenuity. My only regret is not buying it years sooner. But I suspect this will last me into my old age.
So its not an issue that if i hold one handle, the other one just falls open? Edit: my multi tool isn't a Leatherman, not even sure what the brand is, just kind of found it
I have a question. Since you have experience with the wave+. Do the exchangeable wire cutters get in the way when using the wide area of the pliers? The old wave has more space an 6 teeth in that area and I’m afraid that the wirecutters get in the way when grabbing a bolt since there are only 4 teeth left.
They do get in the way sometimes for larger hex nuts. But it's worth it. The wire cutters are super smooth. I prefer to use my leatherman for cutting wires over my actual wire cutters.
I closed mine in wrong order leavings other half of the pliers stuck behind the screwdriver. Now I can't open that side of my Leatherman. Any ideas how to fix this?
Just a quick question. What is the problem with using WD40? I usually use it to clean all my knives and remove debris. Afterwards I usually use fine mechanical oil to lubricate all moving parts throughly - than remove surplus oil with cloths. Just curious - it tends to remove all debris and really helps with removing all the human "gunk" from my knives and multitools. It also works really well on my Opinel and helps with corrosion on them. Though the idea is intriguing to give a go to my teflon based spray. I have one for my 3D printers and use it a lot.
May I suggest using WD40 to remove crust and rust and afterwards using Ballistol to lubricate? It’s a fine and food safe oil that is made for fine moving parts like premium rifles.
@@Yonatan24 oh lol. Ok so I have a pocket clip from leatherman, when it’s in my pocket on my right side it will open. So the handle that doesn’t have the clip on it opens up in my pocket
It's NOT bad at all and don't let anyone tell you differently. I just bought a Surge for $10.00 at a flee market and after removing some rust, I have it sitting in a little jar of WD-40, straight from the gallon container. It is resolving much of the gunk that was never removed, After it soaks for a few days. I will clean and rinse it off, then lubricate it. Trust me, this works.
Thanks so much for the tips as soon as I got the notification that you uploaded I got really happy 😃 I’m glad your back and thanks again for the helpful tips 👍🏾
My regards is SO tight in the way the handles opennon each side. Two hand open tight. No amount of using and oiling or normal wear has loosensed it yet. Think I need to relieve the pressure on the tabs you bent it with hex nut. My Pliers is perfect. It's annoying I like the rebars size for daily. My wave and my supertool 300 are butter and were out of the box.
@@Yonatan24 I did! I got the tools from Amazon yesterday. I t took apart and I sanded the interior of the frame to 1000grit where the bushings rest. The jaws where bushing rest to 1k as well. Bent tabs by pinching with another leatherman and then sanded the tops of them to 1k. The jaws where those tabs slide I sanded to 1k, the holes where the bolt goes thru sanded paint off to 1k, cleaned all the surfaces with alcohol and then reassembled. Putting sig spec1 gun lube on all the polished surfaces. I tell you what, that makes this tools opening action feel insane. The action is so far improved it's not even funny. The detent while it's open and you want to close from those two tabs on the frame is still snug, but it crisp like a geiselle trigger. I think the cerekote adds too much and by polishing it all off it just makes this tool so much nicer man. It's not hard and mushy to open, it's crisp and tactile and it doesn't require nearly as much force to open or close. You can open with one hand, still can't just flip it open all floppy, but at least now it's doable just vastly improved in feel
I have a Charge that I sent back to the factory for warranty issues. They sent me a new one. The pliers are extremely tight. I've tries thin machine oil but no help. I was surprised they sent this back to me in place of my original. They were obvious warranty claims. I'm thinking about sending it back because of this issue.
When sending the tool back- go with Sentimental- saying you want it Repaired. Send an additional Note explaining the problems in detail. They should sort you out, instead of a new tool. It worked for me
@@BassMaster.454 I have yet to have seen one in real life, but looking at pictures it seems the handles have been riveted on so I'm not sure how that could be fixed.
Alright so I've taken a look at the rebar and the only difference between in and they wave is that it's riveted. So you can tighten it the same way in a vise.
How do *you* maintain the sharpness of your Leatherman? This is something I struggle with. Honing the blade on another knife just isn't enough.
Affiliate links to everything I mentioned:
My Leatherman Wave+ amzn.to/3qefeHG / eBay: ebay.us/Jhw7wV
Spray Lubricant: amzn.to/3MAHKdL
Diamond sharpening plate: amzn.to/42b7Tpk
T10 or T9 torx bits (for the wire cutters): amzn.to/3WAjRYy
2 Leatherman security torx bits (for adjusting the arms/handles and tools): ebay.us/hDuszf
Locking pliers: amzn.to/425Vy5O
Thank you for these really helpful tips. It's obvious your Wave gets a LOT of use !
I use a $2 eBay ceramic/tungsten pull thru knife sharpener for my whole knife collection. 95% of the time it's all they need, even for minor nicks and folds.
I don't own any serrated knives though. And of course it only works on slim blades.
For my axes and machete I use a double sided whetstone.
היי אחי מה אם סרטון בעיברית ?
@@hiatyouhi415יום אחד
Siempre digo que las multiherramientas son para darle un trato adecuado y no para romperlas cortando x ej. candados, para eso hay otras herramientas.
Indeed, they are the jack of all trades, master of none.
I found that these tools are great to carry along on a hiking adventure or other outdoor activity because they're compact and fit well in a backpack. These tips are great for maintaining these tools, especially as they're often used in dirty environments.
Indeed, I carry mine everywhere with me in the army. If you find yourself coming across technical problems often, it'sa lifesaver.
Very informative and helpful- thanks for sharing 👍
Glad you liked it!
Nice video my friend. I have to admit that I refuse to carry one of these, lol. I only use a single blade folding pocket knife with a clip to hold it on my front pocket for easy access. If I need anything more in the field, I just hit it with a rock, lol.
I rarely use it for workshop projects as well. The tools are mediocre for everything. I have better alternatives. Longer pliers, stronger pliers, better screwdrivers, etc.
But in the army, it's a lifesaver ever single day. I carry it on my belt and reach for it constantly.
What a terrible frame design. If it didn't burst before, it will definitely burst after bending in this place
It's been a while and doing great!
Is that really Made in USA product?
I believe it's partially made in the US
Great video!! Thanks for the tips!!
@@caocao45590 Glad you liked it!
Why not just use the diamond file that comes with the tool to remove the bur from the cutters? Lol.
That's a good idea
very informative., thank you
@@kouros395 glad to help!
WD-40 it is:
Edit: I just received my Surge and I am absolutely in Awe of how sharp the blade came. I don’t think I’ve ever received a knife that would shave hair out of the box. The fit and finish of the tool is pristine. For 3/4 of the transformation it is smooth, last quarter is where everything tightens into place. There is absolutely no wiggle or flex. It is a straight up beast of a tool. It fit perfectly into a leather pancake holster I bought for a Gerber Suspension. I barely notice the extra weight between Suspension and Surge when it’s on my Kore Gun belt. Although I wanted the Black and stainless version, I have to say the all stainless is a beauty. It really is nice tool of marvel and ingenuity. My only regret is not buying it years sooner. But I suspect this will last me into my old age.
Yeah the surge is sweet. Quite a hefty tool.
Dude, this is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the advice 🙏
Glad to help!
אחלה סרטון יונתן תמשיך ככה
תודה!
So its not an issue that if i hold one handle, the other one just falls open?
Edit: my multi tool isn't a Leatherman, not even sure what the brand is, just kind of found it
Sounds like it is, but it depends on the mechanism, some multitools just utilize friction to lock.
@@Yonatan24 is there any way I would be able to figure out on my own what kind of mechanism it has?
@@raccoonbundy8323 Do you see any type of lock or tab or feel any click? Otherwise it's likely just friction.
@@Yonatan24 I think it's friction then
Every Wave owner should watch this video.
I appreciate your comment :)
I have a question. Since you have experience with the wave+. Do the exchangeable wire cutters get in the way when using the wide area of the pliers?
The old wave has more space an 6 teeth in that area and I’m afraid that the wirecutters get in the way when grabbing a bolt since there are only 4 teeth left.
They do get in the way sometimes for larger hex nuts. But it's worth it. The wire cutters are super smooth. I prefer to use my leatherman for cutting wires over my actual wire cutters.
Yes
Now that's a great info! Thanks mate.
Glad to help!
Why not use WD40?
@@thehangmansaxe It's not actually a lubricant and doesn't help long term. Great for removing rust though.
I closed mine in wrong order leavings other half of the pliers stuck behind the screwdriver. Now I can't open that side of my Leatherman. Any ideas how to fix this?
Rip it back out, watch out for your hands though as when it breaks free the pliers can pinch your palms and fingers
Just a quick question. What is the problem with using WD40? I usually use it to clean all my knives and remove debris. Afterwards I usually use fine mechanical oil to lubricate all moving parts throughly - than remove surplus oil with cloths. Just curious - it tends to remove all debris and really helps with removing all the human "gunk" from my knives and multitools. It also works really well on my Opinel and helps with corrosion on them.
Though the idea is intriguing to give a go to my teflon based spray. I have one for my 3D printers and use it a lot.
There's nothing wrong with using it, it simply won't lubricate and requires additional lubrication as your mention.
@@Yonatan24 ach okay. My interpretation was that it is "to be avoided" :D And since I've been using it for years I was curious :D
@@HuntersOA Regarding motor oil, it's additives can corrode brass and bronze possibly harming the bushings which is why it should be avoided.
Use a gun oil--they are superior to WD40.
@@Yonatan24 then go with Wahl clipper oil if nothing at hand?
You always amazes me
Thanks! :)
May I suggest using WD40 to remove crust and rust and afterwards using Ballistol to lubricate?
It’s a fine and food safe oil that is made for fine moving parts like premium rifles.
I'm not fimiliate with it, sounds like a great idea
I put a pocket clip on my surge and it opens in my pocket. It’s annoying, any tips?
@@bdm3052 Time for the sand dip.
@@Yonatan24 what does that mean?
@@bdm3052 It was a joke, does the hinge the clip is in open? What exactly opens?
@@Yonatan24 oh lol. Ok so I have a pocket clip from leatherman, when it’s in my pocket on my right side it will open. So the handle that doesn’t have the clip on it opens up in my pocket
@@bdm3052 Do you think tightening the screw a bit could solve the problem?
As a Leatherman Wave user, I appreciate this video very much. Thanks.
@@paulgregory2507 Excellent!
I'm still having a issue with the leather man handle not locking open. One locks open and the other one don't.
Try to press on it harder. Several times. Carefully.
After RIP my dry fingers... Some rounds on electrical tape works wonders. on the knife opening holes.
Can you explain what you mean?
@@Yonatan24 the thumb holess on the blades were sharp as sh*t so i wrapped carefully some 3m elec. tape on it. Works now. Still driving it in.
Why is wd40 bad?
It's not bad, it's just not a lubricant and there are better options.
It's NOT bad at all and don't let anyone tell you differently. I just bought a Surge for $10.00 at a flee market and after removing some rust, I have it sitting in a little jar of WD-40, straight from the gallon container. It is resolving much of the gunk that was never removed, After it soaks for a few days. I will clean and rinse it off, then lubricate it. Trust me, this works.
@@mistersmith3986 Woah! Great deal.
Thanks so much for the tips as soon as I got the notification that you uploaded I got really happy 😃 I’m glad your back and thanks again for the helpful tips 👍🏾
Glad you liked it!
so wd40 is bad cause it strips the lube? but doesn't it lube as well?
It's good for rust removal but as good of a lubricant.
My regards is SO tight in the way the handles opennon each side. Two hand open tight. No amount of using and oiling or normal wear has loosensed it yet. Think I need to relieve the pressure on the tabs you bent it with hex nut. My Pliers is perfect. It's annoying I like the rebars size for daily. My wave and my supertool 300 are butter and were out of the box.
Try it and update us! Perhaps you should consider loosening the bolts as well.
@@Yonatan24 I did! I got the tools from Amazon yesterday. I t took apart and I sanded the interior of the frame to 1000grit where the bushings rest. The jaws where bushing rest to 1k as well. Bent tabs by pinching with another leatherman and then sanded the tops of them to 1k. The jaws where those tabs slide I sanded to 1k, the holes where the bolt goes thru sanded paint off to 1k, cleaned all the surfaces with alcohol and then reassembled. Putting sig spec1 gun lube on all the polished surfaces. I tell you what, that makes this tools opening action feel insane. The action is so far improved it's not even funny. The detent while it's open and you want to close from those two tabs on the frame is still snug, but it crisp like a geiselle trigger. I think the cerekote adds too much and by polishing it all off it just makes this tool so much nicer man. It's not hard and mushy to open, it's crisp and tactile and it doesn't require nearly as much force to open or close. You can open with one hand, still can't just flip it open all floppy, but at least now it's doable just vastly improved in feel
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I have a Charge that I sent back to the factory for warranty issues. They sent me a new one. The pliers are extremely tight. I've tries thin machine oil but no help. I was surprised they sent this back to me in place of my original. They were obvious warranty claims. I'm thinking about sending it back because of this issue.
That seem to have to have to many QA issues. It's unfortunate.
When sending the tool back- go with Sentimental- saying you want it Repaired. Send an additional Note explaining the problems in detail. They should sort you out, instead of a new tool. It worked for me
Great tips! Thanks for your help! 🙏👍
Glad to help! Thanks for watching.
Good tips, thank you.
Thank you.
סרטון מעולה!!
תודה!
Can you do one for supertool/rebar please?
Almost all of these tips are relevant for other multitools as well, what problems do you have?
@@Yonatan24 my super tool 300 is super loose and the handles have a lot of play in the closed position.
@@BassMaster.454 I have yet to have seen one in real life, but looking at pictures it seems the handles have been riveted on so I'm not sure how that could be fixed.
Alright so I've taken a look at the rebar and the only difference between in and they wave is that it's riveted. So you can tighten it the same way in a vise.
@@Yonatan24 thanks
Thanks for the tips! Why do you say to avoid WD40?
It's not a real lubricant and it stinks. It's good for cleaning though.