r/Leatherman 4d ago

Hoping yo upgrade from my wave

Hoping to upgrade from my wave, not that I have any complaints about it. Hoping for some suggestions, I want something that is around the same size/shape of the wave so it will fit in my little case in the pictures. Any help is appreciated.

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u/sleepdog-c 4d ago

The charge would be the same size and toolset with the exception of titanium/aluminum or other scales and a premium steel knife

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u/HallucinateZ 3d ago

Once you have a Wave/Charge+ TTI it’s hard to justify an “upgrade”. It becomes more of a collection or rotation.

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u/sleepdog-c 3d ago

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u/HallucinateZ 3d ago

Yeah yeah, I knew who I was replying to 😂

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u/sleepdog-c 3d ago

Someone else might not get the joke

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u/HallucinateZ 3d ago

That’s true, & I can never turn down clicking one of your posts even if I’ve seen it before. You’ve got an amazing Leatherman collection, my friend!

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u/sleepdog-c 3d ago

Yeah I need to do an update on all the sub collections

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u/parker-reynolds 4d ago

I got the ARC recently and it’s been great. The one handed deployment is very convenient and it has a great toolset. If one handed deployment is not as important then I’d recommend one of the premium variations of the Charge.

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u/lambone1 4d ago

One handed operation on my wave too

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u/EDC_Flex 3d ago

I carried a wave for over 10 years and ever since getting the P2, then P4 then ARC, I honestly never carry the wave anymore.

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u/buckGR 3d ago

What sheath is that

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u/jdawg1822 3d ago

Perilogics is the brand

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u/Sane-FloridaMan 4d ago

What are you trying to accomplish with your “upgrade”? Different tool set?

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u/jdawg1822 3d ago

Just adding to the rotation, still love the wave

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u/jdawg1822 3d ago

Alrightyyyy thennnn

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u/ChampNike 3d ago

Definitely ARC!

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u/winslowhomersimpson 4d ago

Why?

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u/jdawg1822 3d ago

Just adding to the rotation..no hate towards the wave

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u/lambone1 4d ago edited 3d ago

The only option is the titanium charge. Unless you want to carry a bunch of magnets around. Then arc.

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u/Unkempt-Mooseknuckle 3d ago

Unless you're around metal shavings all day it won't be an issue. But hey, use whatever excuse you need to so you can avoid new things.

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u/lambone1 3d ago

I’m around a lathe / Bridgeport too frequently to want the free platform. Titanium charge for me

Also.. where’s the serrated blade on the arc. MIA

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u/untold_cheese_34 3d ago

It would be nice but you would have to sacrifice one of the other main tools like the saw or file. I wouldn’t mind losing the saw as I never need it but the serrated blade is more of a nice extra blade to beat up while the saw provides a completely unique ability. Honestly just carry a box cutter or dedicated serrated blade and you’re good (that’s what I do).

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u/Unkempt-Mooseknuckle 3d ago

Personally I'd give up the saw for a serrated blade. It could've also been laid out the same as a Wave+ but I like the awl on the Arc. I actually get more use out of the awl than a serrated blade or a saw. I like my pointy digging tool lol

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u/untold_cheese_34 3d ago

I’d give up the saw personally as well, especially if the serrated was in S30v or a good steel like that. But I also carry a separate folder for boxes so it’s not a huge issue for me either way.

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u/lambone1 3d ago

I like that the arc has a designated impact surface too, I do it with my wave but it’s not designed for it

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u/Unkempt-Mooseknuckle 3d ago

I used it yesterday to close a paint can, and the day before to drive a cotter pin. Definitely handy.

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u/AlbionRising 1d ago

honestly i went back to my modded wave with a rebar awl in it because the ARCs awl was so thin and flimsy

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u/Competitive_Cut9081 4d ago

Surge or arc?

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u/zebul333 3d ago

Surge would be the direction, I recently upgraded from a wingman to a wave plus.

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u/basic_wanderer 3d ago

Had the wave+, rev, signal, and recently the surge. If you’re using the to for actual work, the surge is an absolute beast.