Leatherman Wave vs Surge 

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This is the most complete comparison between two of the best mulitools. Good job!!! 👍👍

I've carried my Surge for the last twelve years and used it every day! Call it my toolbox on the hip! I still often mention to my sister that it was the best Christmas present I ever got! Good job on the comparison ! 👌 Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

Thank you for an excellent comparison. I’d love to see the exchangeable blade function introduced on any upgrade of the Wave. It would also allow the scissors to move to the outside and be bigger. It would make the Wave an even more compelling option for the majority of people. Until then the Surge feels more attractive

I’ve had my leatherman for 3 years. 2 months ago I sent it in for repair and they exchanged the pliers with interchangeable wire cutters!

Very good rewiev! This deservs 100 times moor views. BBC quality video.

Thanks for your very good in-depth review. I felt that both tools were represented very well and that you showed some of the strengths and weaknesses of both. I've been EDCing a wave since 2007 or so and feel underdressed when I'm without it. Also just purchased a used charge alx. I may have to consider a surge in the future

I love both. I edc the Wave and keep my Surge in the glovebox with bit kit and extender. The Wave is nice because it’s small. If I think I’ll need the more heavy duty tool or more bits, I’ll just swap them.

You are the "Bob Ross" of explaining Leatherman! I appreciate the No-BS/ no frills explanation of the differences and the real-world account of these 2 in comparison. Thank you!

you have a great voice and this video was really informative! thank you!

I owned a Wave, and sold it in favor of the Surge. While heavier, the Surge offers full-size scissors, and a removable/replaceable file and saw. I once suggested that Leatherman add the replaceable saw/file tool on a Signal like tool. I also suggested they make a tool for the office environment (no knife, decent Scissors), as that would be awesome.

Great Video . it helped me pick the Surge for my EDC ..

The best Wave/Surge comparison video I have watched by a long way, thank you! I plan to have mine accessible at home so will opt for the Surge as carrying weight/size is less of a concern. Also, you made a good point about large hands, which I have too. Thanks again.

Thanks for the great video. I keep getting tempted by the Surge and can't stop watching RU-vid videos on it... Maybe that means I should just pull the trigger on it. I have been carrying a Wave for 13 years and I would feel bad cheating on it with another Leatherman haha

Which tool is the best tool Leatherman Wave or Leatherman surge my vote both Leatherman's EDC carrier surge on the right wave on the left 👌👈🍒👈

Surge for me!

Great Video. Very organized and objectively. You have a pleasant voice by the way.

My leather surge sheath holds both sets of bits, took a while for the leather to stretch but I edc the the whole set. Aww crap! You don't have the Jeweler's / eyeglass screwdriver? That sucks.... So much.... That tiny screwdriver had come in so handy for me on so many occasions. Why would they replace it with something that comes in the bit kit? Mine however doesn't have the replaceable wire cutters

Great video. I am addicted to Leatherman's but never had the wave. I ordered one weeks ago from Amazon and the knife would not open one handed. I was bummed but knew it was a fluke ( I could tell through a magnifying glass that the washer between the blade and frame was overly torqued down). I returned it and they sent out another one. THE DAY AFTER, I saw a Shot Show video and they have finally put replaceable cutters on the Wave!! I thought...you have to be kidding me!!!? Luckily they took it back and I ordered the new Black Oxide Wave + yesterday directly from Leatherman. Even comes with free engraving until around the 15th. Can't wait. Anyway...you have one of the best reviews I have seen....and I have seen MANY! Thanks

Can you just file 2 flat sides on a standard bit driver, making an adapter that works with all bits?

Excellent presentation, great voice over and you did the tools justice, The Wave..imho is by far the best all round tool from an EDC point of view, small, very strong however still light enough and packed with all the essential tools that you really can use. Combined with the full bit kit and extender tool carried in an updated 4 pocket holster it's superb. For a comfortable concealed pocket carry the side clip is perfect as it holds the tool in place and keeps it located and available for deployment at all times. The way I've had mine replaced without quibble over the last 27 years due to abuse and good old hard work is testament to Leatherman's unflinching service and engineering prowess. A truly awesome tool!

Hey I would like to buy a surge, of course I checked a lot of reviews from a lot of websites one of those was Amazon and I found some really negative reviews with photos of the surge rusty or even broken (it was a full priced one 169€ ), but every other single website says that it's very durable and I don't know what to do, does Amazon simply sell fake garbage??? Can anyone that actually owns or owned the knife give me advice plz????

I like leathermans and the warranty is great on them but ive snapped screw drivers on mine when ive really needed them. design award goes to leatherman for the one handed opening of essential tools but reliability goes to my Victorinox swiss tool that has been faultless for 18 years.

The knife is VERY sharp. I was stupid and gave myself a bit of a nick. Immediate 5 star review for quality.

Excellent channel and reviews, respect from your humble eastern european NATO ally - Bulgaria

Excellent comparison of the two M.T's. Very indepth and informative. Very well done. I'm just going to buy both of them in upgraded versions.

I use the awl on both my victorinox super tinker and leatherman surge to "drill" holes into plastic, wood, and other (soft) materials. works like a charm.

Arguing about cutting anything especially 550 cord or cardboard.... is real dumb. Use your blade. To be honest I love scissors on multi tools. I use them to cut my fingernails and nose hair. The wave scissors are superior. Why would anyone cut squares out of cardboard on the reg..... get real RU-vid dummys. Give me an honest review...

A have surge and wave and surge is monster. It is inpossible to brake. But when it came to EDC wave is best. Surge is too heavy for normal use. If you really need monster buy surge, but if you need tool to fix stuff in house and more fine work surge is too heavy and screwing little screws just tired up hands and it's not comfortable like wave.

12% of people are left-handed...yer listening Leatherman. 😊

Nice video btw. I like the surge but I did found it to heavy to carry...I set it for Charge TTI :)

I always want a leatherman but leatherman company rejected me for a product donation

This vid made it hard for me to choose so i bought both of em. Wave for edc, Surge for when i need a heavy duty tool without havin to lug around an entire tool box

Might need a surge now. I edc the wave and have one in each car. I want to put in a good word for the wave reversible eyeglass screwdriver. It is one of the best fine clean scrape pry tools around and is a good awl (pokes tiny holes in wood, metal leather etc or pilot holes (no taper) for fine wood screws). It is a great recessed o-ring lifter on flat or round applications. It cleans outside and many inside threads. And is a fine scribe. (Also much safer than a blade for cleaning under fingernails)

Great review, well organized and delivered. I have both the Surge and Wave and agree with your review and conclusion. I also would like to eventually get a Wave with the replaceable wire cutters but that's way down the road. Bottom line - I'm really happy with both the current Wave and Surge versions.

Very informative video - fact-focused but with a user’s assessment. Have loved my Wave but always considered replacing it with a Surge - thank you for such a clear side-by-side assessment.

Very complete and well described comparison of both Leatherman multi-tools.

I enjoy your very informative and straight forward reviews. Thank you.

Awesome video! Thorough, informative and to the point with no BS. Seriously one of the best product review/comparison videos I have seen. Been a subscriber for several weeks now, but if I wasn't already, this vid would have convinced me to. A long long time ago in a galaxy far far away, I owned the "original" Leatherman. But alas, it disappeared shortly after passing through the spacetime continuum from passing through a black hole on the way to this galaxy LOL. I have wanted to replace it for many years but never got around to it. Was going with the Wave but after this, it's the Surge for me. Thank you so much for solid informative comparison.

Very very good review! Helps me a lot to decide witch one I m gonna by

Leatherman needs to make a tool for electrician.

Great overview. I have, and love both of these tools. I agree that the Wave is a better EDC tool, but consider the Surge more as a camping tool than a tradesman's tool. When I was a low-voltage electrician, I normally carried purpose-built tools in a tool belt or bag, so I rarely felt the need to pull out my multitool. The blades and file occasionally came in pretty handy, however. My biggest peeve with both of these tools is the combination opener. It's a great can opener, but a terrible bottle opener. Victorinox makes a much better one. It's just one of the reasons I've been carrying an SAK for 40 years.

I have the Surge, & I love it even though it may be a little heavy...I added in the bit kit & and a 3in extension to make it so versatile...nothing against the Wave...I subbed, nice video..."Don't Mess With Texas"...

Wave + has replacable wirecutters now

Excellent video comparison! 👍...Surge still my choice of a multitool, maybe a bit heavy for the pocket, that's why I always carry it in the sheath and never use the pocket clip, but beside that, the clip fits too loose and moves sideways making it very difficult to clip the tool on your pocket using just one hand while holding something else with the other, almost lost my Surge because of that exact problem. According to Leatherman, is an intentional bit of wiggle in the design of the clip in case it gets caught on something there would be a little bit of “give” rather than immediately breaking off and ruining the clip. Well, for whatever reason, still useless to me.

Overtime the bosch t shank adapter does rattle and shake with the blade in that is

Thanks super professional review... seen a ton of videos while searching for a perfect tool for my need... and your video gives a complete professional explanation... Cheers..

I have a fun fact for you. You may not know this. I love the fact any standard bit can be used. Here is why. In Canada we prefer Robertson screws and bolts. Phillips and slots end up in the garbage if we have a choice. Try one sometime and you'll know why. . The reason you Don't have them is because Henry Ford chose the either cheaper or more readily available Phillips. I can't remember which. With the standard bit choices I can use a far superior bit.

awesome review of these tools. i have both and agree completely with your assessment. once you get the Surge you cant go back!

Perfect review! Bigger, stronger, more features for same money. The surge was a no brainer for me.

Hey thanks for taking the time to make this. Just picked up the surge using your affiliate link. Cheers

Gracias. Buen trabajo

I owned an original Leatherman right after they came out and I was not impressed. Good idea but felt flimsy. Stuck with my Swiss Army knife as my pocket/pack multi tool. Pretty much forgot about Leatherman for 20 years. Been Looking for a better tool for my pack. Saw my boss pull hers out the other day and decided to check them out. Ordered a surge + bit kit and extender $162. I have to say I am impressed. This does not feel like the flimsy classic. These pliers are solid. I am already finding it very useful and has become my belt tool. One thing I wish they had left the flimsy 420 knife blades off but I always also carry my Spyderco so don’t need another knife. Bought the black one. Did a number on my hand for a few days but now nothing is coming off on my hands.

I agree, the surge is the one I'm going for. It's nearly perfect and best fits my needs. This was the best video comparison. I only wish that leatherman made an outside-accessible bottle cap opener on it because I'm a beer drinker and that's one of my most-used tools!

I think I'll go with the Surge because the number of tools is more, plus I EDC a fanny so it should be just as easy to carry as the Wave.

I prefer the wave since it’s its much easier to edc. The surge would be just to bulky and heavy. Both amassing though.

I learned today, that in my country (ger) I am not allowed to take a leatherman wave/surge outside because one can open the blade one handed. If the police would find it in my pocket, by law I would get the same punishment as for carrying an illegal gun. Sad huh? Thanks for the video!

I like your style, reminds me of when I used to work with the machine shop team at work. keep up the good work man!

I should have bought a Surge instead of the Charge.

I bought the wave when I was 19 and the surge a few years ago they are both great the wave I take camping and edc and the surge is for work and edc.... My point is they are both great lol

Personally I've never intentionally bought a straight or Phillips bolt or screw but a lot of our stuff comes from America so we do have the tools to use them.

I am an auto electrician, this tool is so great, but its to expensive for me 😢

I'd love to see a video on the plate vise that you used in the saw demonstration. Looks like a fantastic addition to the workshop.

Great review ! surge for me being in industry. What was the yellow tool you were using to hold the PVC pipe when cutting when the surge ? Thank you.

Great review! Thoughtful and comprehensive. Thanks.

I'm tossed up between the SIGNAL, SURGE, and the wave ( i like the signal as it as a firestarter)

Very professional, thanks.

Very good comparison. Thank you!

Oh ok

Great job, very informative

Great voice over and presentation !

Surge would be illegal to carry in Italy as the law says your knife can only be as long as the width of your four fingers as demonstrated 2:45 Bring your Wave but leave the Surge at home on your trip

Do you think you could take the serrated blade out of the Wave and put the scissors from the Surge into the Wave? I’m wondering if they would fit properly in the Wave.

Thanks for concise and informative reviews. My kids watch these too. So can I ask you... Please watch your grammar. You can have a phenomenal tool, which doesn't work "phenomenal". It works "phenominally". (adverb) And a multitool may have a fantastic tool, but it doesn't work "fantastic". It works "fantastically". (adverb). Thanks again.

Wave+,Charge+,Charge+TTI,Surge will be the one's I'm going with. That's right, I'm going with all three...

Very good video!

Im an Agronomic Engineering Student from Colombia(Yeah, in south america). Which would be better for my ground agricultural work, the Leatherman Surge, or the Leatherman Wave+ ??

Great review comparison. Carried original PST many years, then Wave, ST300, Rebar , currently Charge Ti. Fixing to order Surge, what's your thoughts on black oxide?

My wife just bought me the Wave plus for Christmas and it comes with replaceable plier cutters :) I love her :)

This is the best video on these on you tube. Well done sir.

Three best Leatherman's ever made..... Super Tool 300, Surge, and Wave+

Fantastic video, straight to the point 👍

I’m torn if I could only have one. Which do you recommend?

I own both a wave and surge 🙂🙂🙂

Surge is my buddy. Has been in my pocket for 5 years now. Just yesterday fixed a plastic box that houses a bloodpressure meter for my mother in law. Made some hinges with 3 zipties and bored the plastic with the awl. Makes incredibli nice holes and is so satisfying to use.

In my opinion weight is irrelevant when its on your hip. The Surge is simply a better tool with a better toolset for medium to heavy duty applications. I love my wave and charge aswell but it has some very stiff competition from some victorinox tools. The Surge on the other hand has no competition at all. - Nope. Don't even mention Gerber in the presence of a Surge. They're Bic tools in comparison

The Wave for me!!! I saw the 2017 Horror movie " A Quiet Place" and the father gave his daughter a Leatherman Signal at the beginning of the movie like in the first 15 minutes into it, I was like 'Hell Yeah!!' But The Wave is a Legendary tool, popular as a pair of pliers and used as much as a hammer. This tool will be forever made as a necessary tool, a household item for everyone to use. Life cannot be the same without a Leatherman. I carry mine everyday, even inside the house.

Well done

I have an older version of the Surge, which does not have replaceable wire cutters and the screw driver config is slightly different. I have it because I inherited it. It is quite heavy for most of my EDC, for which I have a couple of SAK's I carry. I love the Surge on the days I'm getting my yard work & home chores done. If I was to buy one, it would be the Wave.

The one thing pushing me towards the wave is the watch driver set

its tickling in my fingers on pressing order on a surge. Never had a multitool before, but i find my self needing one more often than ever since we bought a house recently. And all my tools are out in the damn garage, so have to run in and out almost every damn day. Currently only EDC'ing a benchmade bugout, and a few stuff in my keychain. But a knife just dont seem to do much work for me at home. So im thinking about getting either the wave+ or the surge. But the surge i love the feature of the bosch tshank rechangable blades.

I been carrying a surge over 10 years. I use it every day to fix million dollar equipment hehe. Try many other tools but alway go back to surge

The surge is a great survival tool also. Can use the saw to cut fire wood and all

I use an sak because the leatherman was just too big. Sak is a very capable and handy tool for a more light task oriented person like myself. The leatherman while heay duty requires constant oiling to prevent rust and my sak is very handy and rugged

Or you may just shear off the head of the bolt if your tool is that strong but you won't end up with a rounded out head that's useless from rounding out if used properly.

I cut and ground down an old tshank into a small utility. It's my beater blade and saves my main blades when they're not necessary

Very good video sir. I bought the surge. I had a Leatherman Skeletool I bought at a pawn shop about 4 years ago and it has been amazing. I just broke the pliers off it though, so I’ll be sending it in but I’ve been itching for a heavy duty multiool, it was between the wave, surge or the Swisstool

You deserve more subscribers. Great in depth content. I subbed

This is by far the best and most comprehensive review that I have seen for both the Surge and the Wave. You have missed nothing. I have both in Black Oxide and EDC the Wave every day. It gets used multiple times a day at work and at home. The Surge lives in a Maxpedition Single Sheath and I will belt carry it on occasions where I know that I will be using it's heavier-duty functions. Well done!

Now this is how a proper review is done!!!