Tony B Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I know everyone is familiar with them, and that they have a 25 year garuntee. My Leatherman Wave after 10 years or so of abuse was getting a bit loose. So I contacted Whitby & Co the agents, they said send it back we will get it tightned. Today arrived a pacakage from them. Dear sir, your Leatherman is the old model, please find enclosed a new model free of charge. Nice to see a place and company that stick by their word. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I have just got one through work vis RS Components, to my eye it is a pile of poo we will see how long it lasts. :coffee2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I've had mine about three years now & it's proved to be worth every penny . Even used it to cut the bottom off a broken mike stand one night in a dire stage emergency. it has become one of the essential tools in the band ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I know everyone is familiar with them, and that they have a 25 year garuntee. My Leatherman Wave after 10 years or so of abuse was getting a bit loose. So I contacted Whitby & Co the agents, they said send it back we will get it tightned. Today arrived a pacakage from them. Dear sir, your Leatherman is the old model, please find enclosed a new model free of charge. Nice to see a place and company that stick by their word. :-D Great work Tony and I know the Whitby guys well - many business's could learn from them. They are also the agent for Zippo and I had a Zippo for years and dug it out the other day and sent it to them because it was worn out - they sent a brand new one. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 I have just got one through work vis RS Components, to my eye it is a pile of poo we will see how long it lasts. :coffee2: are you sure it genuine and not a clone?The term does seem to have become generic although or companies do call the 'Multi tools'. If you have the real thing and breack in the next 25 years, well you get it repaired replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I know everyone is familiar with them, and that they have a 25 year garuntee. My Leatherman Wave after 10 years or so of abuse was getting a bit loose. So I contacted Whitby & Co the agents, they said send it back we will get it tightned. Today arrived a pacakage from them. Dear sir, your Leatherman is the old model, please find enclosed a new model free of charge. Nice to see a place and company that stick by their word. :-D I experienced exactly the same. My old model was absolutely worn out, with every component in some way broken. I sent it back to them and recieved the new model by return of post and foc. I was really impressed and would always recommend their products. Mark - are you sure it's a genuine Leatherman? If so, you'll soon wonder how you lived without it. If it's one of the cheap copies you may well be disappointed. I use mine all the time and wouldn't be without it. Sales pitch over :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 IT's a real one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da bomb Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I have the Gerber version, bought from an American PX in Dhahran just after the gulf war. Still just as good now as it was new, but the difference is the handles dont nip your hand when the pliers close, unlike the leatherbloke! Good to hear about the service though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Brought my multi tool when I was in Bosnia from the Naffi. Looked at the Leatherman but thought it was a bit flimsy. Opted for a Gerber instead and the thing has never let me down. I think the Leatherman is more for light applications where as the Gerber is heavy weight. Top tool to carry on your belt. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 I have the Gerber version, bought from an American PX in Dhahran just after the gulf war. Still just as good now as it was new, but the difference is the handles dont nip your hand when the pliers close, unlike the leatherbloke! Good to hear about the service though! Ah new version has fixed that AND they have brought back the original cm and inch marks. :-) Got to be either Gerber of Leatherman, thats for sure! Wouldn't agree the Leatherman is lightweight though. I've taken shoes off horses with it, and Jack will confirm you have to be desperate, cut barbed wire, fitted trailer sockets useing only the Leatherman, and cut me toenails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean101ryan Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 and cut me toenails! Waaaaaay too much information! :eek2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Waaaaaay too much information! :eek2: :sweat: Could have been MUCH worse,.............. :naughty: :naughty: :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I think the Leatherman is more for light applications where as the Gerber is heavy weight. I've got both and I'd say it's quite the opposite. The Gerber always feels like it's about to fall apart whereas the Leatherman has a good weight and sturdy feel to it. Each to his/her own I suppose. :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 15, 2007 Author Share Posted December 15, 2007 :sweat: Could have been MUCH worse,.............. :naughty: :naughty: :whistle: yes, and they have IMPROVED the sisscors :sweat: In fact all the blades. The new seratted blade, cut some thick carpet with it, went through amazingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Tasco scopes and zippo lighters do the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 15, 2007 Author Share Posted December 15, 2007 Tasco scopes and zippo lighters do the same thing. Use both, I'd rather save and buy the best available, works out a lot less embarrassing and cheaper in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 10 years ago I bought a Gerber tool. It was the only tool which had a flatnose pliers which I found more versatile than the pointed pliers. Cutting bicycle spokes works but damaged the cutters a little, also I broke the smallest screwdriver. Still its the best tool I ever bought, wear it always and use it a LOT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Leatherman would have repaired/replaced it free of charge :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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