Leatherman Wave Multitool
Leatherman 830040 New Wave Multi-Tool with Nylon Sheath I have carried and used multitool for many years. As a contractor in Histotical Preservation and conservation, I put my multitool to hard and constant use. My last purchase of this type tool was in the late 1990's and was a Buck Tool. Only in the last couple of years did wear begin to take its toll. For more than a year I looked at new units. I choose the Wave because it serves my needs and it addresses the wear and tear issues of the unit I had. I really like the screw driver set-up and the extra bits. I am extremely satisfied with this purchase and look forward to years of use.
Very Convenient
Great convenience in a small package. The one problem is that the temper on the blade is not great. I used the blade to remove some stapes and I got big nicks in the blade. A cheap knife would have done better. It resharpened, but that is not the objective.
The exact mix of tools I need
Not only is this a well made tool, but this is the only Leatherman that has the exact mix of tools I want. I carry mine with me all the time and have found it very useful. I have owned (darn TSA and my forgetfulness) other Leatherman products, and while they have all been very well built, none had this mix of tools, it is perfect and I am buying another two right now, one for my wife and a spare for me.
Leatherman Wave
Leatherman 830039 New Wave Multitool with Leather Sheath exceeds my needs and my expectations. It is solid and more comfortable than my previous multi tool
Great multitool
I have several of these around the house and the cars. I have also given many as gifts. Well made and have enough tools to handle most small repairs. If I had to complain about anything it is that it's a little too heavy to carry comfortably in your pocket all day. No problem if you use the belt sheath though. I also have the Skeletool which is much more pocketable, but also has fewer tools. As other reviewers have said, this also makes a great gift for the handyman/handywoman or outdoorsman. It's a good idea to use a little lubricant to make it operate more smoothly. Also, be careful when opening the blade with one hand. I found out the hard way how sharp it is. If you don't have one of these, you should buy one.
