Leatherman Multi Tool Wave-Black Nylon DGL

by Leatherman

Product Description

The most popular full-size Leatherman tool is now better than ever. Larger knives, stronger pliers, longer wire cutters and all-locking blades make the new Wave an essential piece of equipment for most any job or adventure. Add the Leatherman Bit Kit for maximum versatility. Product Features * Needlenose Pliers * Regular Pliers * Wire Cutters * Hard-Wire Cutters * Clip-Point Knife * Serrated Knife * Saw * Scissors * Wood/Metal File * Diamond-Coated File * Large Bit Driver * Small Bit Driver * Large Screwdriver * Ruler (8 inch/19 cm) * Bottle/Can Opener * Wire Stripper * Lanyard Attachment * Two Double-Ended Bits * Length: 4 in. / 10 cm closed - 6.3 in / 16 cm open * Weight: 8.5 ounces / 241 grams * Materials: 100% stainless steel (Optimum grade hardness for each tool/blade) Product Includes: * Phillips and flat tip eyeglass screwdriver bits * Phillips #1-2 and screwdriver 3/16" bits

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0009JS2ZW
• Item model number: LT650B
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #327 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Multitools & Accessories > Multitools

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful--with one nagging flaw..., April 22, 2010

By 

Alex Berenyi (Atlanta, GA (USA)) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Leatherman Multi Tool Wave-Black Nylon DGL (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is essentially the perfect multi-tool. The functions included here will cover all of your bases without crowding your available space, which seems to be all-too common among multi-tools. The craftsmanship is outstanding; it looks and feels as durable as it gets. And now finally a matte black finish turns a clumsy looking gadget into a beautiful machine.

However, herein lies its particularly annoying flaw. Right out of the box, the finishing coat on this tool left black smudges and marks all over my hands, especially where lubricant was applied. Now, overlooking the sissy/feminine jokes sure to come, that's just not okay with me, especially if those smudges transfer to whatever I'm working on. Luckily, within half an hour or so of thoroughly cleaning it with moist cotton swabs, the black finally stopped getting on my hands. To keep the joints turning fluidly, I reapplied some WD-40 from their pen dispenser.

After all of that, I couldn't ask for a better product, but I wouldn't want others to run into this same issue without due warning.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but..., August 4, 2010

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Z. Palmer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman Multi Tool Wave-Black Nylon DGL (Tools & Home Improvement)

First, I love it. I won't review the actual tool as it's great and I have nothing to add. I've owned/used countless leathermans over the years and I love the tools.

But...

as another person has mentioned, the finish on this tool is less than ideal. It comes off on your hands and anything you touch for the first week or two of use. In addition, it's easily scratched during this time. No, Neither effect the function, but it's also not what I expect from leatherman. Concerned that the one I received didn't have a chance to finish curing, I emailed Leatherman (see below). I'm not sure why they can't cure the finish before sending it out or use a different type of black finish (i.e. gun blueing).

It's still on my belt and I love it, but come on leatherman, fix it.


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Hello,
Thank you for your email and your interest in Leatherman Tools.

The black coating is applied on the exterior of the tool. It does come off on your hands especially at the beginning. The oils from your hand do help to set the black so the more you handle the tool, the more the color is set.

The black is on the surface only, so scratches will show. The black tools were developed with the goal of keeping reflection off the surface with military applications in mind where scratches are perhaps less important.

I hope this helps.
Best regards,

Rachele ******
International Customer Service
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Leatherman ever, January 4, 2007

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J. Madden "HorseLady" (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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Got this for my husband for Christmas. He has had a Leatherman for the last 25 years, and had had his old one rebuilt twice! It was lost cutting brush last year and he really missed it, so I bought him this one. He LOVES it, says it is the best ever built. Special locking features add safety (and he is a safety nut), and the matte black finish is great. Only drawback, he doesn't like the case much, says it's indestructible but too bulky. Oh well......You will like this thing!