The History of The Wave Multi-tool

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We sat down with our CEO Ben Rivera to learn about his process of designing the legendary Wave multi-tool.
From our factory in Portland, Oregon, we’re committed to bringing you the best multipurpose products to help you solve expected and unexpected problems in everyday life. Armed with creativity, know-how, and a Leatherman, you're ready for whatever real life throws your way.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 69
@diezelle57
@diezelle57 Рік тому
This passion (quality, design, ergonomics) that drives Leatherman's teams and management makes this company the undisputed world champion of multi-function pliers! My best wishes for innovation for 2023 :)
@patrickgambsky6290
@patrickgambsky6290 Рік тому
And you are the king of Leatherman Multi-Tools👑
@diezelle57
@diezelle57 Рік тому
​@@patrickgambsky6290 Not yet, I miss the following models: :) 1- LEATHERMAN Charge+ Damascus Carbon/Wood & TTI Damascus 2- LEATHERMAN Expanse E33B/ E33TX/ E55B/ E307X/ K503X 3- LEATHERMAN Garage Batch #001: Mr. Crunch 5- LEATHERMAN Nasa (Tom Sachs) 6- LEATHERMAN Pruner Genus 8- LEATHERMAN Skeletool SX
@yashav2949
@yashav2949 4 місяці тому
The wave 1.0 was with me during years of army service. At multiple occasions it was literally like having a second pair of hands. My sincere gratitude to the good people on the leatherman team in Oregon.
@7775Kevin
@7775Kevin 3 місяці тому
This is the kind of company I want to support and do business with. I have a Wave Plus on my belt right now and it’s there every day. I use it all the time.
@jpuop
@jpuop Рік тому
The best brand ever.. I have never really cared or followed any sort of brand like I do Leatherman.. I have around 85 leathermans, and for the last 12 years have never gone a minute without one on my side, and anytime I can’t think of a gift for somebody, I always gift them a Leatherman.. I’ve also met Tim in Australia and his a legend.. Thankyou
@knafs_co
@knafs_co Рік тому
Ben Rivera is a legend. It's fantastic to hear these stories firsthand from a guy that has been an absolute game changer in the tool and knife industry. Carry on, amigos. Good stuff. -Ben
@richardsullivan1776
@richardsullivan1776 Рік тому
I love Leatherman, the only multitool I carry. I have a lot of different models. The Wave is so creative, it offers something for everyone. If anyone is ever in doubt about what multitool to purchase. The Wave always comes to mind FIRST. You can't go wrong with a Wave. Leatherman is a way of life and a legacy!
@oogrooq
@oogrooq 8 місяців тому
Just purchased my first Wave+ after using a Blast for about 17 years. Cheers from Salem.
@Stoney_AKA_James
@Stoney_AKA_James Рік тому
Excellent tools guys! I carry and use my Surge everyday! And I still have my (retired) Leatherman PST!
@EDC4K
@EDC4K Рік тому
Amazing!!!! I love these types of videos where Leatherman gets a little closer to all of us! I am a great lover of the brand and I will continue testing all your tools on my channel! I think I've now lost count of how many Leatherman's I have 😅😅😅. Without a doubt, the Wave has been an example of evolution and success! Congratulations!!!
@diezelle57
@diezelle57 Рік тому
:) 105 Leatherman models.
@Hatch61
@Hatch61 Рік тому
I still have, and carry only on special occasions, my original PST that I purchased in 1985. I did have to replace the sheath, but the tool is still in great condition. This is why I have 17 other models of Leatherman, and 24 in total. Thanks for all the wonderful products, and Happy New Year.
@LeathermanToolGroup
@LeathermanToolGroup Рік тому
The original PST is a classic! That's awesome you have one from 1985.
@b1swoll273
@b1swoll273 7 місяців тому
I can't believe I am 43 and just bought my first Leatherman yesterday. I've known about them for years, and even had buddies that carried them in the military, but the idea of pliers in your pocket was never really for me, i actually used to think it kinda ridiculous really. Now I dont know why i never had one to begin with. You know how often I need pliers on a daily basis living on a ranch? WTH was I thinking
@Gabe_Dewey
@Gabe_Dewey Рік тому
Great timing. I ordered a wave a couple days ago and it will deliver today. I’m excited for my first leatherman and first multi tool!
@spenzee1722
@spenzee1722 Рік тому
I grew up with my dad always having a leatherman on his side and now i am saving yo get my own cannot wait to wip out that beauty the first time
@katapinesxc6477
@katapinesxc6477 8 місяців тому
This has by far been the best multi tool I've ever owned, im going to be purchasing leatherman products from here on out.
@jonnyb3237
@jonnyb3237 Рік тому
Leatherman is and always will be the one and only original Multitool!!! Just perfect and legendary! My absolut favorite brand!!!
@Harleywindtherapy
@Harleywindtherapy Рік тому
And you are...to me for sure... the best multitool in the world. Thank you for decades of "saving steps and saving the day" for me as well.
@voongnz
@voongnz Рік тому
I've had my 2.0 for 11 years now. Everything still tight and smooth from when I first got it. It's awesome.
@AllDoneHere
@AllDoneHere Рік тому
Wave plus hasn’t left my hip for a year now. Very high-quality product.❤
@LeathermanToolGroup
@LeathermanToolGroup Рік тому
Glad you like it!
@lestagez
@lestagez 10 місяців тому
im so proud to be a leatherman owner, a tool and a gift to pass down for generations
@KWMeikle
@KWMeikle Рік тому
I use the wave everyday since 2001. I have purchased 4 of them in that time period. Thank you.
@DonaldHaslett
@DonaldHaslett Рік тому
Nice presentation, Ben. I'm glad to have had a small part in the history of the Wave. A great tool!
@davidlocke1668
@davidlocke1668 Рік тому
I love and collect most things from the 90s and I love hearing the history of this, I just ordered my second product from your company (the wave) just now. Thank you
@maxlvledc
@maxlvledc Рік тому
Really interesting, need a lot more of these videos 👍
@exotime
@exotime Рік тому
Fantastic tools guys. I've had a wave on my person at work or at home for 20 years. Last 10 in EMS. (The Raptor is a game changer ) The functionality and reliability are world class. Thank you for all your hard work and brilliant innovation.
@patrickgambsky6290
@patrickgambsky6290 Рік тому
Thanks for the wonderful Leatherman products been carrying my wave multi-tool for 7 years now I will not go a day without my Leatherman wave 🌊
@toolsfordarkness
@toolsfordarkness Рік тому
I can appreciate the locking tools!
@gregsouza5748
@gregsouza5748 8 місяців тому
You are by far the best muti-tool brand in the world. I love Leatherman I have probably 20 of them, and my original Wave still has a special place in my heart and has been used so much from past occupations and adventures. This has been the catalyst for my other favorites, Wave +, the Charge + TTI and Surge with full bit kits and saw blades and a flashlight. I'm a Realtor, so carrying one on my hip everyday doesn't look right in my market; my solution is to have lots of Leathermans everywhere (cars, desks, bug out bags, get home bags, camping supplies, etc). Maybe it's just an excuse to buy another one. My one feedback is the limited editions are too limited for the huge amount of fans you have. I badly wanted a damascus Charge, even if it wasn't a limited edition, the company would still sell a lot even at a $400+ price point. Please put me on the short list even for the garage releases.
@denvan3143
@denvan3143 Рік тому
I still have my Leatherman Wave first generation. It’s a great tool I use every day. 👍🏽
@joefernandez9535
@joefernandez9535 Рік тому
I started with a second gen Wave and now have a Wave +. Excellence in hand.
@stevesager4032
@stevesager4032 Рік тому
My favorite leatherman tool
@danielbrenton7365
@danielbrenton7365 Рік тому
The wave is one of my favorite multi tools I carry it a lot and the only Improvement I could see that can be made on it is f the eyeglass screwdriver was replaced with an all I do use some says there's a whole lot but they do work amazing so I'm willing to keep those but I have not use that eyeglass screwdriver in five years of carrying a wave
@titotips1412
@titotips1412 Рік тому
Thanks for all these information. I will be reviewing this soon in my channel.
@RichardBantz
@RichardBantz Рік тому
Ben is an amazing design engineer. He has designed other tools as well. He also came up with Tread tool bracelet.
@treyh0079
@treyh0079 Рік тому
Best multi tool ever made! Mine is in my pocket 50hrs a week, 51 weeks a year and 12yrs straight! My Free P2 is a close 2nd and is my go to on the weekends…. 👍🏻
@LeathermanToolGroup
@LeathermanToolGroup Рік тому
Probably gotten lots of use with your multi-tool over the years!
@martynevans3315
@martynevans3315 Рік тому
Nice poster of James West! He and Atemus would have had Leatherman(s) in their arsenal!
@the88tlc
@the88tlc Рік тому
adventure wrench.... has saved me in a lot of adventures.
@Derek-rv3ee
@Derek-rv3ee Рік тому
Mine is a Wave, I wear it every single day to work and use at probably an average of 10 times a day (plumbing and heating).
@teapeabartle4046
@teapeabartle4046 Рік тому
Please make a Juice replacement for the European market slip joint outside accessible blade is a must . Just feel like Leatherman is missing out one the huge EDC market. Love Leatherman.
@sockcat4338
@sockcat4338 Рік тому
the charge+ tti is probably my favorite, the design is kind of similar to the wave though
@truebelieveranddefender3290
@truebelieveranddefender3290 Рік тому
I own 20 Leatherman tools and still look forward to adding more to my collection! Already have the following: Style CS, Juice S2, Juice C2, Juice CS4, Juice XE6, Wave, Crunch, Skeletool, Style, Rebar, OHT, MUT, Squirt, Sidekick, Surge, Wingman, Crater C33t, Free P2, Raptor, and Bolster.. Suggestions on what I should add next?
@anticom6099
@anticom6099 Рік тому
The Leatherman Garage line: Mr. Crunch, Darkside
@jwarehouse1
@jwarehouse1 Рік тому
I own and have carried my Leathermans.....but for size/ weight/ function/ and locking tools...I still carry the Pulse every day...
@truebelieveranddefender3290
@truebelieveranddefender3290 Рік тому
@@anticom6099 Thanks for the suggestions. I had not known about these until I read your reply. I'll look into these cool limited edition offerings.
@Dwebeking
@Dwebeking Рік тому
The curl is amazing! A more EDC friendly wave.
@truebelieveranddefender3290
@truebelieveranddefender3290 Рік тому
@@Dwebeking Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out.
@bathalanglampong
@bathalanglampong Рік тому
Got me a black wave, my edc, with my sak champ.
@alexgloba9.90
@alexgloba9.90 2 місяці тому
У меня Ребар, в расцветке койот, уже 4 года, хороший помощник. Недавно купил черный
@cheekychapie1988
@cheekychapie1988 Рік тому
Hi iv recently been looking at purchasing the leatherman signal, im based in the uk so serrated blades are illegal unfortunately but i heard you could swap the blade on the wave so iv been trying to contact your uk branch in Kendal in regards to purchasing the signal and a replacement wave blade but the phone lines are turned off with an automated messages about covid so i tried emailing and i got no response that was over 3 weeks ago. Is there any chance some1 here could assist me please as id like to make my purchase soon before a camping trip im due to go on. Thank you 👍🏻
@carlosbrites8201
@carlosbrites8201 11 місяців тому
👍
@rsafree1139
@rsafree1139 Рік тому
It was a great value, but it went up 20% in 13 months…. I’m definitely only buying used at these prices
@namelesske
@namelesske Рік тому
The Gen 1 Wave does not have locking inside tools. To be honest the Gen 1 is the most sexy Leatherman ever made with the original Wave branded sheath. No bits no bs, just PST on the next level.
@NemoSampaio
@NemoSampaio Рік тому
I used to say that Leatherman is the extension of my hands... I've been carrying and using my Leatherman everyday for more than 12 years...
@LeathermanToolGroup
@LeathermanToolGroup Рік тому
Glad to hear you've been getting good use with your multi-tool for the last 12 years!
@n_conway7571
@n_conway7571 Рік тому
Update that knife blade steel!
@filippocaranti3782
@filippocaranti3782 Рік тому
they are beautiful products, but a pity about the cheaper victorinox steel
@xmcafe3689
@xmcafe3689 Рік тому
Why dont put an awl, instead of glasses screw driver???
@giuliogemino6407
@giuliogemino6407 Рік тому
What about Leatherman clones made by : Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Co.,LTD the Swisstech 18 in 1 or the Ozark Multiforce 18 in 1 they seem overall to get it better than Wave for a fraction. 1 No freaking tamper proof assembly torx. They at least put standard torx. Nobody want them. PUT REGULAR METRIC ALLEN HEADS. Who choose em??? 2 Reversed tooling so if pliers will slip the multitool would not bite the palm in the center. 3 Less edges and corners in the "scales" shape. More flush shape = acceptable wear and fatigue due intensive bare hand use. 4 Bit holder: Definitely not a fan of Bit holder on the multitool. I prefer separated ratchet such as Victorinox or VIMtools, perhaps ICON. But assuming a bit holder mounted is a good thing Their bit holder is more normal at least accepting standard ¼hex bits (it could be even better if magnetic). 5 Carbide plaquettes: you don't have plaquettes on actual professional lineman's pliers or tiny bolt cutters but you have em on a multitool, it is kinda silly and uselessly overbuild IMO. They build simple pliers head without even a stamped marking on one hand or booth. 6 Price. definitely. How many Wave have been produced and sold in this specific production evolution ...? Scale economy? efficiency in organizing optimizing cycles and refining manufacturing million pieces? Just Why initial streetprice for a Wave was around the 50 affordable $s getting a Charge beater and it has more than doubled making a market space for Sidekick Wingman Rev in its initial price range?... If you need a beater multitool you will definitely buy those mentioned in first place. paying a fraction and getting a better deal rejecting at the same time all the proprietary things commonly unacceptable in Leatherman marketing production.
@billevans8406
@billevans8406 6 місяців тому
Please replace the hour screwdriver with an awl with a sweep and everyone can retire to a well-deserved retirement. There is no way to create a better toolkit. Thanks!
@jeremystubbs4397
@jeremystubbs4397 11 місяців тому
The Wave+ really is an awesome multi tool, but you all really need to stop raising the price on these. I've noticed a $10 increase every year for a couple years now. At this rate, in a few years, most people won't be able to justify buying one. Please don't make these prohibitively expensive for the average person.
@thenathanimal2909
@thenathanimal2909 2 місяці тому
Yeah tell marketing their naming sucks - shoot control back to the technicians lol
@canadafree2087
@canadafree2087 8 місяців тому
Clearly we have loved the Wave for 25 years, but your Sidekick line is junk, short stubby awkward tools all in an effort to go cheap. Stick to Wave+, Surge, etc. People need full side tools. I loved the squareness of the SuperTool line but the Wave/Charge/Surge is the gold standard. Also, after 25 years please ditch the 420, we are all tired of it and want a steel upgrade as standard. It is sad that when you go up from Charge to Surge you are actually going down on steel.
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