leatherman charge tti vs new wave multitool review part 1 of 3

part 1 of 3 of a detailed review on both the leatherman charge tti and the leatherman new wave black oxide coated 2010 edition. In this video I'll take an in depth look at the differences and the similarities between these excellent multitools by leatherman.

contents.

part 1:
- introduction
- tool closed: general observations and the outside of the tool
- knife handle: clip point knife with opening hole(steels, rust resistance, sharpening) and file (diamond coated, rough file and metal saw)
- saw handle: wood saw and serrated edge blade (with rescue cutting hook)
- lanyard ring, (hidden) fixed lanyard ring and pocket clip

part 2:
- lanyard ring, fixed lanyard ring and pocket clip
- the tool opened, inside the tool
- the rulers (inches and centimeters)
- the very versatile needlenose pliers, (hardwire) cutters
- the knife handle: the bit driver, the bit kits, awl and marlin spike modification, the can / bottle opener
- the saw handle: scissors, small bit driver (eyeglass tool) and the large flathead screwdriver / prying tool.
- operation of the tool
- ergonomics: tools and handles open and closed, material finish

part 3:
- ergonomics continued
- weight and size
- fit and finish / construction
- maintenance, cleaning and service
- sheath options: leather and nylon (molle compatible) sheath
- performance
- pricing and value
- warranty

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[Nu3a]

Very nice review, but I'm pretty sure the serrated knife blade is 420 HC steel.

[zyhano]

@Nu3a yes, you're absolutely right. I notice know that I'm talking about both blades, but it is only the regular knife blade that is made from s30v steel. thanks for pointing it out.

[DrSpeculum]

Great review, you know these multi-tools intimately, and it shod by how well you pack so much data into such a short time frame. The one thing I would like to know in comparison of the two - is one better than the other?

[zyhano]

@DrSpeculum the tti has better materials and scales. thats' it. So it is better. But I'm not sure the price justifies it.

[zyhano]

@DrSpeculum Thanks man, for every day use, I'm not sure which one is better. Will one do better in the long run? I don't really care with the 25 year warranty. The ergonomics on the tti are a bit better, scales are more rounded, so that is definitely a big difference. The steel difference is not really a very big issue for me. Hope that helps

[GREY1551]

Great video as always! I am looking forward to the next two!

[zyhano]

@GREY1551 thanks grey

[MrRamonrodo]

hI. I like alot this tools, but i´m concern about it safety, because it seems like the blades/saw/file (the dangerous cutting tools) have a locking sistem that is weacker than the screwdrivers/awl (less dangerous tools) locking sistem. Does anybody knows why ? Would it be a design failure ?

[prometheus19799791]

at 16:03 pause the video and look at the top left of the tool there is a lanyard and can be seen from the saw nail nick area as well.

[prometheus19799791]

the wave and the charge tti have a lanyard loop built onto them. if you inspect the end of the handle closely there is on tucked away and very well hidden, you can push it out with a screwdriver.

[prometheus19799791]

i have the charge ti and it IS identical to the wave except the  main clip blade is 154cm instead of 420hc and the titanium handles as well.

[prometheus19799791]

@CondemnedPatriot right you are. i ordered the charge ti yesterday and decided i would put a chisel grind on that flathead. that is one thing i really love about my victorinox spirit x.

[CondemnedPatriot]

@prometheus19799791 im thinking that larger flathead could serve other uses, like a small pry bar, sharpen the edge to function as a scraper?

[prometheus19799791]

these both look like really nice tools. the only thing i don't like though is that there is a bit driver and a large flathead screwdriver. they could put some other useful tool in it instead of being redundant by having 2 screwdrivers, also if the blade came out the other end of the handle it would be useable even when the pliers are deployed.

[didu52]

@zyhano Are there any differences between the old wave and the new wave? Amazon has both of them, though the old wave is $20 less than the new one, and includes a bit set.

[cipo36an203]

@zyhano: The structure of the TTI chassis is weaker than the WAVE one, the Ti plates are just fixed with 2 bolts when on the WAVE they are part of the rest of the structure. you can see how the Ti plates flex just pushing with your fingers.

[WebLand100]

Hello! Can I switch main blade to another side for the lefthand ?