02-15-2008, 20:15
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: People's Democratic Republic of Washington
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My current favorite tool is the Leatherman Charge Ti, I bought it to replace the Wave I lost. I have been using multi tools since the original multi-plier came out (when it had screws holding the pliers to the handle). Leatherman builds a better tool than Gerber. Gerber's tools are too hard. While I was in Robin Sage I used my Gerber to tighten an M60 blank adapter during a raid but broke the screwdriver in the process.
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02-18-2008, 09:25
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Oregon, Land of the Silver Grey Sunsets
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Great posts all.
Sdiver,
Thank you for linking to the story. I remember reading that when it was first posted, forgot about the Leatherman.
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02-18-2008, 09:31
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Oregon, Land of the Silver Grey Sunsets
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sfrecrutr
Driving a 60 Panhead, I carry and use one regularly. Used it as a jockey shift handle oneday on the bike. That was an interesting ride!
Ed
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MSG,
Please report for immediate duty in the "Redneck Engineering" thread here. 
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02-18-2008, 14:05
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Belgium
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I have a Laetherman since around 95.
I now carry it on my duty belt. Needed to thorougly clean it recently, for the first time ever, since rust was starting to form on some of the blades.
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02-18-2008, 20:58
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Clarksville, TN
Posts: 1,164
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I've got the original Gerber as issued to the 5th Group at Ft. Campbell in 1986. In the original black sheath, with a gutted 550 cord dummy cord, it is on my hip every day.
Rougish Lawyer, that means yes, even in court, where the officers can get me to cut open the evidence envelopes.
Had it on my hip last Thursday (Feb 14) during oral arguments before the Supreme Court of Tennessee (State of Tennessee vs. Stacey Carter).
I also own a few Leathermen, the needle point pliers tool is useful, and the mini screwdriver is good for my eyeglasses when the screws start backing out.
Bad news:
When you are cutting something with resistance and the blade folds up on your fingers.
Last edited by CSB; 02-18-2008 at 21:08.
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02-18-2008, 20:59
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Clarksville, TN
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Oh, by the way. No, I wasn't in 5th Group at the time. It just helps to have contacts.
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02-18-2008, 21:21
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Location: Free Pineland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CSB
Bad news:
When you are cutting something with resistance and the blade folds up on your fingers.
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CSB:
The blades lock on the new ones. 
TR
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02-19-2008, 03:01
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Finland
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For many years. Currently a black SuperTool 200.
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02-19-2008, 10:27
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Clarksville, TN
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Quote:
Quote:
Originally Posted by CSB
Bad news:
When you are cutting something with resistance and the blade folds up on your fingers.
CSB:
The blades lock on the new ones.
TR
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Hmmm...
Maybe I need to renew my contacts with 5th Group.
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02-19-2008, 10:49
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Rocky Mountains
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A PS.com Charge XTi 
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02-19-2008, 10:54
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Area Commander
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My son gave me a New Wave for Christmas. Before that it was a SAK.
Pat
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02-19-2008, 11:13
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Auxiliary
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NorCal
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Carry one Wave with me (when not in a suit) and another in the earthquake/bug-out bag in my car. Got my dad a black Wave for Christmas last year. He loves it, now he can be a “tactical” old guy…
As far as stories, I find a use for it almost daily. Once used it to assemble an entire studio apartment’s worth of Ikea furniture…
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02-19-2008, 11:33
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Currently Tucker, GA
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Started carrying a Leatherman in my headset bag in the 90's. Bought several out of pawn shops in the DFW area back then. Kept a SuperTool in the company helicopter and one in the company jet. They both saw a lot of use. I currently have a SuperTool in my bass boat and a Wave in my truck.
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02-19-2008, 12:04
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Asset
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Iowa, USA
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SuperTool in the glove box at all times.. various other Gerbs, cheap knock offs and replicas floating around the house and shop.
Also, got a handy little miniature one that clips to a key ring... not sure who made it, but it seems to get the most use.
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02-19-2008, 17:47
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Newnan, GA
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I have a Wave and I keep it on my IBA (right side plate front edge). I use a MOLLE compatable sheath to hold it. It gets used all the time, Iraqis think it's great. Highly reccomended. Would not deploy with out it.
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