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There's always something missing with multi-tools, and even Leatherman doesn't have a one-size-fits-all solution. Either a bit holder or tweezers, flint or Phillips screwdriver, scissors or hammer - oh, which tool has a proper saw and a knife without a serrated edge?
The LeathermanTools Wave + (149 Euro), Charge + (199 euros) and Charge TTi (249 euros) still come pretty close to the ideal of an all-round tool. Although the in-house comparison with the survival tool Signal and you can do without a hammer, flint, knife sharpener and emergency whistle. In return, you get: small scissors (for nose hair, fingernails or plasters), two files (coarse for wood and metal, fine for finishing fingernails), two mini screwdrivers (for sunglasses or electronic devices) and a long blade without a serrated edge.
The latter is better suited for buttering bread and, as our colleagues from the YACHT Magazine here for quickly cutting all kinds of cordage. The second long blade with waves is better at slicing through bread. The Leatherman Charge TTi model has titanium handle scales as well as a ripper blade for harnesses or even leather. Good: Blades, file and saw are on the outside and can be opened quickly even when the tool is folded up, the knives can also be opened with one hand. All tools lock into place when open.
Please observe the manufacturer's instructions for carrying tools with lockable knife blades that can be operated with one hand.
A new addition to the tools is the redesigned pliers with replaceable, ultra-hard wire cutters. We have tried it out and it can also cleanly cut Bowden cables and outer cable sheaths as well as 2 mm spokes - at least when new. If the cutting performance deteriorates, it can be removed and resharpened or replaced.
Useful functions for mountain bikers
The bit holder is important for bikers and the optionally available Leatherman Bit Kit with all kinds of Allen and Torx spanners is interesting. The set's plastic carrier also serves as a tyre lever in the event of a puncture. Also useful for bikers: the crimping pliers are perfect for clamping cable end caps without crushing the cap and cable end. So there's not much left to make an egg-laying wool-milk sow, such as a chain riveter and corkscrew. But with the Leatherman Wave +, Charge + and Charge + TTi tools, the manicure set is already on the man (or woman). Guaranteed for 25 years.
Sebastian Brust
Editor
