How to Break in a Leatherman Multitool: Stuck Pliers, Loose Handles, Jammed Blades & MORE!

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  • Опубликовано: 27 дек 2024

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  • @Yonatan24
    @Yonatan24  Год назад +4

    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.
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    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 Год назад

      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.

    • @hiatyouhi415
      @hiatyouhi415 8 месяцев назад

      היי אחי מה אם סרטון בעיברית ?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  8 месяцев назад

      @@hiatyouhi415יום אחד

  • @DragonBuilds
    @DragonBuilds Год назад +8

    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.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад +1

      Indeed, I carry mine everywhere with me in the army. If you find yourself coming across technical problems often, it'sa lifesaver.

  • @paulgregory2507
    @paulgregory2507 5 месяцев назад +2

    As a Leatherman Wave user, I appreciate this video very much. Thanks.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@paulgregory2507 Excellent!

  • @BigBellyEd
    @BigBellyEd Год назад +6

    Every Wave owner should watch this video.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад +2

      I appreciate your comment :)

    • @BigBellyEd
      @BigBellyEd Год назад +1

      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.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад +1

      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.

    • @Thegeneugamer
      @Thegeneugamer Год назад

      Yes

  • @stevenm6301
    @stevenm6301 8 дней назад

    I sent my charge back twice to fix a one sided floppy handle. Nice to see that method for me to try next time. Thanks!

  • @Dingdongwitchisdead
    @Dingdongwitchisdead Год назад +7

    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.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      Yeah the surge is sweet. Quite a hefty tool.

  • @HuntersOA
    @HuntersOA Год назад +3

    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.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад +4

      There's nothing wrong with using it, it simply won't lubricate and requires additional lubrication as your mention.

    • @HuntersOA
      @HuntersOA Год назад +1

      @@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

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      @@HuntersOA Regarding motor oil, it's additives can corrode brass and bronze possibly harming the bushings which is why it should be avoided.

    • @libertytoad6935
      @libertytoad6935 Год назад

      Use a gun oil--they are superior to WD40.

    • @arncj18
      @arncj18 Год назад +3

      @@Yonatan24 then go with Wahl clipper oil if nothing at hand?

  • @rubenolivares2680
    @rubenolivares2680 Год назад +3

    Siempre digo que las multiherramientas son para darle un trato adecuado y no para romperlas cortando x ej. candados, para eso hay otras herramientas.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад +1

      Indeed, they are the jack of all trades, master of none.

  • @KipdoesStuff
    @KipdoesStuff Год назад +4

    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.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад +4

      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.

  • @alluusio
    @alluusio 11 месяцев назад

    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?

    • @Sounds_about_right
      @Sounds_about_right 5 месяцев назад

      Rip it back out, watch out for your hands though as when it breaks free the pliers can pinch your palms and fingers

  • @MrRygaard89
    @MrRygaard89 Год назад +1

    Dude, this is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the advice 🙏

  • @diymaster101
    @diymaster101 Год назад

    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 👍🏾

  • @lelikbolek1362
    @lelikbolek1362 3 месяца назад

    Very informative and helpful- thanks for sharing 👍

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  3 месяца назад +1

      Glad you liked it!

  • @bdm3052
    @bdm3052 5 месяцев назад

    I put a pocket clip on my surge and it opens in my pocket. It’s annoying, any tips?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  5 месяцев назад

      @@bdm3052 Time for the sand dip.

    • @bdm3052
      @bdm3052 5 месяцев назад

      @@Yonatan24 what does that mean?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  5 месяцев назад

      @@bdm3052 It was a joke, does the hinge the clip is in open? What exactly opens?

    • @bdm3052
      @bdm3052 5 месяцев назад

      @@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

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  5 месяцев назад

      @@bdm3052 Do you think tightening the screw a bit could solve the problem?

  • @gerald8573
    @gerald8573 7 месяцев назад

    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
      @Yonatan24  7 месяцев назад +1

      I'm not fimiliate with it, sounds like a great idea

  • @אייללשץ
    @אייללשץ Год назад +3

    אחלה סרטון יונתן תמשיך ככה

  • @caocao45590
    @caocao45590 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great video!! Thanks for the tips!!

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  5 месяцев назад

      @@caocao45590 Glad you liked it!

  • @raccoonbundy8323
    @raccoonbundy8323 3 месяца назад

    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

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  3 месяца назад +1

      Sounds like it is, but it depends on the mechanism, some multitools just utilize friction to lock.

    • @raccoonbundy8323
      @raccoonbundy8323 3 месяца назад

      @@Yonatan24 is there any way I would be able to figure out on my own what kind of mechanism it has?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  3 месяца назад

      @@raccoonbundy8323 Do you see any type of lock or tab or feel any click? Otherwise it's likely just friction.

    • @raccoonbundy8323
      @raccoonbundy8323 3 месяца назад

      @@Yonatan24 I think it's friction then

  • @ygolot1013
    @ygolot1013 Год назад +1

    Now that's a great info! Thanks mate.

  • @chevyguy1985
    @chevyguy1985 Год назад

    I'm still having a issue with the leather man handle not locking open. One locks open and the other one don't.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      Try to press on it harder. Several times. Carefully.

  • @samibanett516
    @samibanett516 Год назад +1

    You always amazes me

  • @YouTuber-mc2el
    @YouTuber-mc2el Год назад

    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.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      That seem to have to have to many QA issues. It's unfortunate.

    • @BlueGearReviews
      @BlueGearReviews Год назад +1

      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

  • @arncj18
    @arncj18 Год назад

    so wd40 is bad cause it strips the lube? but doesn't it lube as well?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      It's good for rust removal but as good of a lubricant.

  • @BassMaster.454
    @BassMaster.454 Год назад

    Can you do one for supertool/rebar please?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      Almost all of these tips are relevant for other multitools as well, what problems do you have?

    • @BassMaster.454
      @BassMaster.454 Год назад

      @@Yonatan24 my super tool 300 is super loose and the handles have a lot of play in the closed position.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      @@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.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      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.

    • @BassMaster.454
      @BassMaster.454 Год назад

      @@Yonatan24 thanks

  • @RR31982
    @RR31982 Год назад

    Great tips! Thanks for your help! 🙏👍

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад +1

      Glad to help! Thanks for watching.

  • @Hustler_state
    @Hustler_state Год назад

    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
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      Try it and update us! Perhaps you should consider loosening the bolts as well.

    • @Hustler_state
      @Hustler_state Год назад

      @@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

  • @manilaboy3339
    @manilaboy3339 3 месяца назад

    Is that really Made in USA product?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  3 месяца назад

      I believe it's partially made in the US

  • @fossilimprint2954
    @fossilimprint2954 Год назад

    Good tips, thank you.

  • @JamesStephen710
    @JamesStephen710 Год назад +1

    Why is wd40 bad?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад +1

      It's not bad, it's just not a lubricant and there are better options.

    • @mistersmith3986
      @mistersmith3986 Год назад

      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.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      @@mistersmith3986 Woah! Great deal.

  • @carlocruz4814
    @carlocruz4814 Год назад

    Thanks for the tips! Why do you say to avoid WD40?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      It's not a real lubricant and it stinks. It's good for cleaning though.

  • @mikewarrington6230
    @mikewarrington6230 Месяц назад

    Why not WD-40..?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  28 дней назад +1

      It's not a true lubricant, doesn't work long term.

    • @mikewarrington6230
      @mikewarrington6230 27 дней назад

      @Yonatan24 thanks for your advice 👍

    • @Kali_Kali
      @Kali_Kali 23 дня назад

      @@Yonatan24 WD-40 is currently a brand of many products. The penetrating ones are not suitable for lubrication. But among WD-40 there are also lubricating ones, e.g. Bike Wet Lube, Bike Dry Lube, PTFE, etc. I think one of them could be suitable for lubricating Leatherman.

  • @alonadi5383
    @alonadi5383 7 месяцев назад

    סרטון מעולה!!

  • @thehangmansaxe
    @thehangmansaxe 5 месяцев назад

    Why not use WD40?

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@thehangmansaxe It's not actually a lubricant and doesn't help long term. Great for removing rust though.

  • @maukka138
    @maukka138 Год назад

    After RIP my dry fingers... Some rounds on electrical tape works wonders. on the knife opening holes.

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Год назад

      Can you explain what you mean?

    • @maukka138
      @maukka138 Год назад

      @@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.

  • @EdisonChar
    @EdisonChar 26 дней назад

    I would just send it in for repair. With that much damage, they'll just send you a new one.

  • @AtomicBleach
    @AtomicBleach Год назад +1

    Why not just use the diamond file that comes with the tool to remove the bur from the cutters? Lol.

  • @belmondouze
    @belmondouze Месяц назад

    Un Leatherman ne rouille pas. C’est de l’inoxydable.
    Pour couper il faut utiliser le bas de la pince là où il n’y a pas l’effet ciseaux, sinon ça casse. 😊

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  Месяц назад

      @@belmondouze Stainless steel can still rust!

  • @jgbelmont
    @jgbelmont 14 дней назад

    When you find a video where the dude does all the wrong things 🤣🤣

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  11 дней назад

      Curious if you could expand

  • @creaturysrunnerbikers7693
    @creaturysrunnerbikers7693 11 месяцев назад

    👏👏👏🙏👏👏👏👍💯🫡

  • @jonebonebo204
    @jonebonebo204 3 месяца назад

    What a terrible frame design. If it didn't burst before, it will definitely burst after bending in this place

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24  3 месяца назад

      It's been a while and doing great!