I have had a Leatherman tool for about as long as I can remember.
This is the original, now called a PST
I started with the original tool back in the 80's. Over the years I have had just about every kind they made. From the original in black oxide. To the little "key chain" sized one. To the Juice then the Supertool then the Wave.
I liked the original but found I really liked the screwdriver feature in the Wave. I find the Supertool just too big and heavy. Plus the Supertool had an annoying feature that you had to open another blade to release the lock on one you had open.
In November of 2003 I had to travel overseas to Guam to meet and ride a submarine for 21 days. I ride boats occasionally for work. I forgot to bring my trusty Leatherman so I bought a Wave at a department store. It cost almost $80 but i figured what the heck. I considered it my "Go to sea Toolbox". And for the next 5 years it was always on my side. I even had it my pocket when I (rarely) wore a suit.
Well somewhere along the way I broke the tip off of one of the pliers jaws. And then I dropped it off of a ladder onto a concrete floor and broke the serrated blade. I was crushed. I started wearing the Supertool but it was still too big to be comfortable. I ended up not wearing one for about 6 months. I found myself constantly reaching for it and not finding it.
Surfing the web one night I hit on the Leatherman site and figured I'd mail it back to them to see how much it would cost to have it repaired. I figured it would be around $30 or so plus return shipping. So last month I sent it off. Four days later I get a package from Leatherman. Inside is a brand new and improved Wave. No charge. Even for shipping.
The new one has been on my belt since then. I feel complete again. Almost glad to have an old friend back. I really like the changes they have made. This is one heck of a tool.
Here is the new and improved Wave. 17 tools in 1
I cannot speak any more highly about the service from Leatherman. And the tools speak for themselves.
http://www.leatherman.com/
Thanks,
---Nailer---
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