Surge Multi-Tool

by Leatherman

Product Features

• A unique blade exchanger comes with a saw and diamond/wood file blades and the large and small bit drivers include double-ended bits
• Tools: Needlenose Pliers, Regular Pliers, Wire Cutters, Hard-Wire Cutters, Stranded-Wire Cutters, Electrical Crimper, Clip-Point Knife, Serrated Knife, Scissors, Blade Exchanger, Diamond File Blade, Wood File Blade, Saw Blade, Large Bit Driver, Small Bit Driver, 5/16" Screwdriver, Awl w/Thread Loop, Ruler (9 inches/22 cm), Bottle/Can Opener, Wire Stripper, Lanyard Ring, Two Double-Ended Bits
• Dimensions: 4.5" Length
• Weight: 12.52 oz

Product Description

Surge is a multi-tool powerhouse-built with tough new pliers, longer blades and easy-to-use locks.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B0055J33W8
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,140 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real multitool, October 3, 2006

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Ze Bargain Hunter - See all my reviews

I have owned a Swiss Army knife for a long time but while it can be very usefull it is not really up to what I would call tool grade. The Leatherman Surge meets that standard as much as nay multitool can. All of the blades and tools lock into place and are solidly made. The blades are incredibly sharp. It may not be as comfortable as standard single purpose tool but it is certainly more versatile thatn a screwdriver of needlenose plier. I particularly like the spring on the scissors. It is much more substantial and cannot slip out of its channel.

I highly recommend the Surge multitool.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy Duty Multi-tool, February 12, 2007

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RockLobster (Clear Lake/Bay Area, TX) - See all my reviews

After having Gerber for many years and having it perform countless of tasks mightily, one thing I desired was a heavier duty feel. The Leatherman Surge fits the bill. I like the wider and longer knife blades (four inches long) and the fact that I can open them one handed without opening the pliers makes it really handy, unlike the Gerber, a two handed operation for most. The screwdriver bits are changeable and can be replaced unlike the Gerber. The smaller "jeweler's" bit for small screws, the more functional bottle opener and the beefier scissors and the interchangeable file/blade system is an improvement to my Gerber. It has become my preferred side tool, taking it on camping trips, vacations and remote maintenance outings like the working on the roof or in the attic. It performed well when putting together my kids' swing set this past summer.

With the heft it is heavier compared to my Gerber. I believe that the handle's edges could be more rounder as opposed to square to make it more comfortable to hold. I think Leatherman should place a "lip" guard on the main blades to prevent slippage of the hand. Without it, you could seriously get cut if your hand slips. I also think it could benefit from a pocket clip. (Leatherman does sell this but I haven't gotten around to purchasing the item).

The heavy duty feel gives me a feeling of confidence that my Gerber lacked. Don't get me wrong, the Gerber has not been retired. It remains in my toolbox in the garage and is still used but in a second fiddle role. If I've got to tear into something, the Surge is what I pick up.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I like this multi-tool, however it could be better:, December 22, 2006

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Fishing backpacking guy (Campbell, CA) - See all my reviews

I just got my Leatherman Surge yesterday. I like the fact that it is heavy duty; the downside is it does weigh a bit more than some of the other multi-tools. It's also well made but a little more expensive than other multi-tool I have owned. All that aside, my only complaint is that with the Surge Leatherman has developed a great blade removal and replacement system, but they don't have replacement blades for sale! Also they could add a long thin punch, a gut hook and filet blade to the set of interchangeable blades (I think they would sell well and be darn handy). Given all that I'm still very happy with my purchase.

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