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Do not EVER use the hardwire cutters on these unless they're the replaceable models like on the Surge or Wave+. If you clamp down too hard, it'll deform the metal and render the pliers very difficult to operate if not worthless altogether.
This is a great tool, but be realistic and use the "right" tool whenever possible.
I agree, but just as an FYI from someone who has done that a bunch, you can file a warranty claim and send it in for repair (~$10 for your shipping in) or if you would prefer to fix it yourself a quick brush of the cutter section with a Dremel followed by a drop of wd40 should get things back into shape.
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just bought this for $40 and like it. However, my new favorite multitool is the Harbor Freight Gordon. Hard to find due to popularity. But a great tool for $40. And i would rank it above this Leatherman Rev.
I love me some Leatherman, but just about every tool on this model is a compromise. Your $30 is better spent elsewhere.
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just bought this for $40 and like it. However, my new favorite multitool is the Harbor Freight Gordon. Hard to find due to popularity. But a great tool for $40. And i would rank it above this Leatherman Rev.
You nailed it. That HF Gordon is a best buy for the price point, especially if you can snag it with a 20% coupon which brings it inline with this "deal". It's basically the perfect high quality Wave copy with some clever improvements and a decent sheath included.
I collect and have several Letterman's, but a Victorinox Spirit bought many years ago is by far my best multi-tool. The main reason I bought it was that it had a must-have, slightly hooked, serrated blade that could cut a car seat belt when you were in an accident that left your car upside down. Unfortunately -- or fortunately -- I never got to use it for that over the years. That blade doesn't look to be on the current model.
just bought this for $40 and like it. However, my new favorite multitool is the Harbor Freight Gordon. Hard to find due to popularity. But a great tool for $40. And i would rank it above this Leatherman Rev.
Is the Gordon too large to fit in a jeans pocket? I like smaller multitools I can clip onto my front pocket.
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It's things like this, and not having scissors, that makes me either go with low end multitools, like Walmart/Ozark Trail, or as you mentioned the Surge-level and up.
I'm by no means a heavy or pro user of multi tools, but the middleground like this Rev just seems like a bad value to me.
The Ozark trail I have used were cheap garbage and possibly dangerous. Husky brand are a bit crude but have held up. I use Husky in places where I'm afraid I'll lose a tool. Neither is close to a Leatherman but at least the Husky is heavy and not made out of recycled beer cans.
That Ozark trail I tossed into a forgotten glove box because while it's awful, it may be better than using a stick.
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The Ozark trail I have used were cheap garbage and possibly dangerous. Husky brand are a bit crude but have held up. I use Husky in places where I'm afraid I'll lose a tool. Neither is close to a Leatherman but at least the Husky is heavy and not made out of recycled beer cans.
That Ozark trail I tossed into a forgotten glove box because while it's awful, it may be better than using a stick.
Was it the ozark trail multi force the one that's $50 cause that ones solid.
I collect and have several Letterman's, but a Victorinox Spirit bought many years ago is by far my best multi-tool. The main reason I bought it was that it had a must-have, slightly hooked, serrated blade that could cut a car seat belt when you were in an accident that left your car upside down. Unfortunately -- or fortunately -- I never got to use it for that over the years. That blade doesn't look to be on the current model.
Good deal but nowhere near as slick as when Costco had the Rev and Style CS pack for $20 a few years ago. Welcome to 2025.
The Wingman and Sidekick regularly went on sale for $25 just before the pandemic.I picked up 4 of them (1 to use, 3 spares), figuring it was safer than one Wave since I didn't need most of the fancy tools.. I still have two of them. (Lost the other two. The weak point turned out to be the clip, which broke on 3 of them. The one tool I noticed fall, I sent in to Leatherman and they replaced the clip. Dunno if they redesigned the clip, but the replacement has held.)
All the Leatherman deals since then have sucked. I haven't seen either the Wingman or Sidekick below $50 since then, even though adjusting the $25 for inflation gives $32.
Went with the Harbor Freight one, thanks. For the price is pretty good. There is a $10 off for $50 or more right now, basically can get some extra things for free.
Will get the Leatherman too and compare.If I don't like the Costco one I can just return it or give it out as a gift.
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I collect and have several Letterman's, but a Victorinox Spirit bought many years ago is by far my best multi-tool. The main reason I bought it was that it had a must-have, slightly hooked, serrated blade that could cut a car seat belt when you were in an accident that left your car upside down. Unfortunately -- or fortunately -- I never got to use it for that over the years. That blade doesn't look to be on the current model.
Victorinox has the best scissors of any tool bar none.
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I'm by no means a heavy or pro user of multi tools, but the middleground like this Rev just seems like a bad value to me.
That Ozark trail I tossed into a forgotten glove box because while it's awful, it may be better than using a stick.
That Ozark trail I tossed into a forgotten glove box because while it's awful, it may be better than using a stick.
All the Leatherman deals since then have sucked. I haven't seen either the Wingman or Sidekick below $50 since then, even though adjusting the $25 for inflation gives $32.
Will get the Leatherman too and compare.If I don't like the Costco one I can just return it or give it out as a gift.
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