Leatherman Wave

[twostroke]

Just picked up a leatherman wave onsale at cabelas for 40 bucks off.....seems to be a nice handy little tool. Just curious who else owns one and their reviews on it. Mine will be a handy asset for everyday wear including hunting and general use. COuld never justify spending over a hundred bucks for one, but with a bit of bday cash sale price of 59.99 made the plunge.

Future I may pick up the extra bit extender and bit set, and the leather sheath. I do like the nylon case I just dont see it lasting long.

cheers.

[seabast]

Sharp and handy, but it does rust.

[twostroke]

Ya I imagine it would.....if I could have I would of liked the black oxide version...but they were not the ones on sale and I had a co worker pick the stainless one up for me.

Sharp and handy, but it does rust.

[welsh]

I find it's the knife blades that rust. Keep them oiled. The nylon sheath is tougher than it looks ... mine is still going after >5yrs, despite being chewed up by my dog as a pup.

I use mine all the time. Great tool.

[twostroke]

Anyone purchase or use the extra bits and bit extender that fits in the back slot of the nylon sheath.....pricey but may be handy to have down the road.

[terrym]

I have an older one with the leather sheath. Never had any rust issues with it. I actually gutted a deer with it once just to say I did it ...LoL. I wear my Wave all the time when hunting. Lifetime investment. The only improvement I could think of would be a choke tube wrench with 16g slots.

[rf2]

I have one. I always bring it with me when in the bush. Unfortunately you will also need a bigger knife for big game hunting (field dressing), but I usually carry the bigger one in my backpack.
So far, the only complaint I have with the Wave is that the handle is not very ergonomic, and the sheath sits too high on my belt, but they may have changed the design since I got mine several years ago. Other than that, it is a great tool. I oil it occasionally to keep it moving freely and to prevent rust.

[seabast]

I have one. I always bring it with me when in the bush. Unfortunately you will also need a bigger knife for big game hunting (field dressing), but I usually carry the bigger one in my backpack.
So far, the only complaint I have with the Wave is that the handle is not very ergonomic, and the sheath sits too high on my belt, but they may have changed the design since I got mine several years ago. Other than that, it is a great tool. I oil it occasionally to keep it moving freely and to prevent rust.

Not the best to field dress a deer but I still did two with it and the result was good.

[Wahoo]

I have one (going on more than a decade) and it is a great tool to have on your hip. Never had a need for any attachements.

$59 is a pretty good deal.

[welsh]

Anyone purchase or use the extra bits and bit extender that fits in the back slot of the nylon sheath.....pricey but may be handy to have down the road.

I have the bit kit but not the extender. The bit kit is useful if you use the tool a lot for all kinds of stuff. Mine gets used around the house as the go-to driver, so I do actually use the bits. People who reach for the toolbox won't need it.