Leatherman 830012 Charge XTI Multitool with Nylon Sheath

by Leatherman

Product Description

Genuine Leatherman Tools; Now your ready!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002H49B2
• Item model number: 830012
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,669 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the best, August 18, 2004

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S. Walden (Valley, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman 830012 Charge XTI Multitool with Nylon Sheath (Tools & Home Improvement)

I suggested to Leatherman awhile back (among others I'm sure) the new cutting hook available on the Charge XTI, they listened apparently. This tool was smooth working out of the box. The cutting hook will be used by me in EMS work cutting seat belts and clothing. I'm sure it would work on gutting animals such as deer, etc if you hunt. The tools lock well, the bit sockets lock and unlock positively with an unobtrusive integrated pushbutton. You can carry the tool in the included sheath open or folded. I carry it folded because I use the outside tools more often. Your situation may be completely different but that's where the beauty lies. It's so versatile. The angles of the tools make them easier to work with than many generic models. There is a definite quality difference between some of the generic look-a-likes. Go ahead, spend the money. You can't go wrong with the quality. This is one of the Leatherman tools you'll want to carry everywhere you go. This works well in the office too, computers, etc.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing out there compares, April 16, 2005

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Patrick Paul "patthephpguy" (Mountain View, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman 830012 Charge XTI Multitool with Nylon Sheath (Tools & Home Improvement)

This thing is just incredible! I work in the sound-engineering and the theatre business so I carry my Charge with me everywhere I go. This one tool goes in and out of it's sheath every few minutes. I love the easy open knives and how everything locks. The quality of the tools are incredible. I have sawed through a 2x4 with the Charge saw in seconds, the knife can cut anything thrown at it, the serrated knife is a beast, and the cutting hook can tackle the toughest wires. The tools inside are a plus too, I carry around the bit pieces for the screwdrivers and I have never encountered a need to carry screwdrivers around anymore! This tool is lightweight and VERY durable, the pliers are very solid unlike other multi-tool companies.

This product gets a score of 5/5, I'd give it extra if it allowed me. The Charge XTI is every handyman's best friend!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible tool, February 26, 2005

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P. Ruble (Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman 830012 Charge XTI Multitool with Nylon Sheath (Tools & Home Improvement)

This multi-tool is the best I have seen yet. I am impressed with the build quality. You can tell that this tool is meant to be USED! When I removed mine from the box for the 1st time, the first thing I noticed was the serious, professional nature of the tool. Everything is robust, sharp, well-made and ergonomic. I bought the XTi with the leather sheath and like it, but it is almost too snug in the sheath. I'm sure that, with time and use, this will get much better. When I added the included bit kit inside the sheath, it made it very difficult to snap the sheath cover in the closed position. Again, I attribute this to the new, stiff leather and it should loosen up over time. I suppose if it doesn't, I may try the nylon sheath.
Otherwise, this is one fantastic tool!
P.S. I also carry THE best small multi-tool on the market: the M4 Sebertool. I have carried it for 5 years and have used it all of the time without wear or degradation of quality. It is extremely compact, so much so that I carry it in my pocket without knowing it is there. This is the multi-tool that you will always have with you. No matter what. If you have trouble finding this tool, try (...)
If you buy both tools, you will have the absolute best of both worlds.