I keep hearing that this tool isn't as "durable" as its leatherman counterparts. Can anyone who has had it for 1+ years comment on this?
1054303
Although I have only had this tool for about 6 months, I will atest that this little multitool is great! It stands up to abuse well, and even can be used out of the usual means. I have used it often, and little to no wear is being visually shown.
1054304
My experience with the dime is that the paint will flake off, if you drop it the soft metal will dent or scrape away. One of the screws that holds the thing together stripped out on my first one, and Gerber replaced it with a new one no questions asked. My wife carries a Leatherman Micra and it is a better product, but I prefer the dime's tools.
1054305
Really depends on usage. I use it for smaller, tight to get to projects. Overall, if used for its intended purposes, it should serve you well for quite a while.
1054306
in my experience carrying all extensively the Gerber dime is more durable than the Leatherman style series and just as durable as the squirt series.
1237633
I've had both. They're very comparable. Bottle opener is better on the Dime. The plastic clamshell packaging opener on the Dime is really useful too. Everything else is better on the Leatherman. The scissors on the leatherman have broken on me twice though (the little metal stick that makes the scissor "springy")
45732
My blades have been durable. You can do a search here on Amazon for Multitool blades and judge the expense for yourself. For me, it was not a matter if I wanted to spend the money for the tool; the fact is that the Multitool was the only way to do what I needed to do.
1366235
I purchased tool in 2007. I am estimating I use it 40 hours per year. So far, it still runs. I have trouble stepping on the power cord and pulling it out of the grommet. One day it will die and I would get another one. Wish I could be more exact for you.
719001
Good question. I've never done it but since the blades unscrew, I assume they will replace, but best to contact Leatherman to confirm. I've use their smooth and serrated blades a lot over all the years of use and except for scratches, it may take another 20,000 years to actually see wear. :) I love this product. Hard to top it.
997866
I have had previous leathermans including surge's and the quality looks the same. They are missing the date stamp on the inside. After contacting Leatherman directly, I was informed that they were missed in the stamping process. After purchasing so many ovrr a period of time, I believe that they don't stamp some of their cheaper versions of the same model.
1013636
Hi, I thought there was only the one made, I have searched to see if any others and I can't locate another model. The one the was shipped to me is authentic and a great tool and very versatile for its compact size. Haven't spent enough time with it to see its durability, but if it's like all the other gerber gear I have, I'm sure it will take a beating. Thank out for your question, if anything I can do, feel free. Regards, ken
563280
I own both this and the Leatherman Wave. If you can buy the wave with the bit kit and the bit extender do so. The Wave is far a superior tool when it comes to getting the job done.
377767
I'm married to a farmer :) and I'm looking at getting my husband another leatherman for Christmas as well. He uses his current Leatherman on a daily basis. It's very convenient to have a small selection of common tools on hand. Good luck!
759335
Looking at leatherman.com, it looks like there is a new version - in fact, it's the lead "story" on the site right now. This would likely be the reason for the price drop.Looking at the manufacturer's site, it looks like the only difference is cosmetic - the tools appear to all be the same. If it were me, I'd jump on the $20 savings and grab one of these before the new stock replaces it.
1001884
I have had it now for about a year (can't remember exactly when I bought it) and it is holding up great. I have sharpened the blade a few times and tightened the pocket clip bolts but other than that I haven't had any issues. It has been a really good knife.
288601
I have not had a bad experience with this tool. It is very durable and does small jobs well, however on bigger jobs it will do kind of but it makes it struggle a bit. Best thing to do is get is a kit with screw bits with Phillips and flathead and also get a 3/8 adaptor to put sockets. I am a mechanic and I use this for dashboard areas on cars and it whips right through the job. The torque is good enough to even take lug nuts off cars so that is about the hardest job for this tool. I hope this helps out.
2009885
I use it more frequently than my Ranger heat tool (which I also love, but which is slower when I am using a lot of embossing powder, or have thick wet medium). I have had it about a year, and I would say I use it weekly. Still going strong, and I expect it will do so for many years.
292344
Give the Victorinox multitools a look also. They're far higher quality than the Leatherman they replaced in my tool kit.
1343311
I have had mine for about a year now and it is much more robust than other models. You cam use different shank sizes without changing out parts like other models since it has a standard chuck. It also doesn't bog down like other models. The handle doesnt get hot in your hand either and its mot as bulky as it looks Its quite comfortable. This is my third dremel brand rotery tool. The last two were high end dremels and this one is the best I have ever owned. I use mine for cutting/carving plastic, wood, metal and have used it on bone and it works great. I did replace the foot switch with a router speed control so i can swirch it on by hand a adjust the speed without getting a cramp in my leg. Hope this helps.
2254073
mine is pretty tough; the very tip snapped off before i even got it, but that's just going to happen with that kind of point. it really is a budget Gladius though, not a Machete. it is not for chopping at all, it is a penetrator. The bulging to the sides at the end is actually somewhat exaggerated based on mine. I love it, but it is not a pioneer tool.
127887
When I received this one I passed my old Leatherman PST down to my son. I think I got it the year he was born, 1987.They quit making PST's in 2004, the same year they stopped making the original Wave. The old Wave didn't have the bit set included with the current version, which IMHO is a superior tool. If you are looking for an original Wave, You will be missing out on the interchangeable bits altogether, which is one of the most valuable features.