I counted… 11 seconds of shaking before the ratchet came out… Mmmmm not sure that is normal use at all. Can’t recall the last time I even shook a screwdriver or multitool. If it were tighter… people would complain about that. I feel the pros out weigh the cons. I would own Taiwan made tools any day. Many instances of being better than US made tools and waaay cheaper.
Honestly mate, it really depends on where you used it and there's lots of cases where you might just pick up the tool by the ratchet or accidentally fall over well it's in your hand or drop it on the ground and the thing will come out. "Shaking" is just there to show that it's too loose.
I know this video was 2 years ago. Don't worry about it working or not working for you in 2024. Leatherman can't figure out a way to make and distribute them any longer.
" it'll flick itself out without very much effort!!" ..... after trying hard for five minutes!!!! Loooool !! But on the value / pricing I totally agree!! Just to beef up the price because it has Leatherman written on it , is rediculous!!! It's ppgad should be more in the 20 - 25$ range!!!
If you listen closely when he demonstrates this with the wave he pulls the bit completely out and then only just puts it back in causing it to finally come out.
I bought one a few months ago, and then didn’t use it much. I recently needed to reattach an 88 key weighted keyboard to its pedestal - which involved laying on my back and holding the driver up over my head, in the dark, to reinstall a bunch of screws. I happened to have that driver a few steps away - so into the Charge it went, and those screws went in very quickly despite my awkward position. At that moment, I was glad I bought it.
"It'll flick itself out, without much effort". My man is so intent on revieing it badly he's willing to overlook the over 11 seconds it took to "flick it out without much effort".. lol
With the Leatherman ratchet and bit kit I have stopped carrying a 6-1 screwdriver and a ton of bits and nut drivers. I EDC a Surge along with the DeWalt double end 1/4" sockets and one driver shaft, that give me 4 sockets 7/16-1/4 along with 40 plus bits I carry a separate flashlight. This set I use at work on a large federal complex daily and as a volunteer fireman. I have used it on several calls one being a dog that under sun room hiding next to the AC duct, I was able to disassemble the floor register and the million or so 1/4 hex sheet metal screws and the hose clamp around the flex duct. The ratchet made it a lot easier in tight spaces. While not for everyone it yeah is about $10.00 more then I would have liked to have paid but it has paid for it self in the 3 months I have carried it. A lot of people dis on the Leatherman flat bits try carrying 40 single bits on yourself daily.
Thanks for sharing, here is my take on that: I'm one of those guys who use their Leatherman Surge a lot. While I thought it was pricey in the beginning, after 2 years of using it I can tell you I totally changed my mind. The practicality it offers and the time you save while you're working on something are priceless. I'm also planning to get the 711L Ratchet for very similar reasons. Concerning the "Side tool left in the drawer": Spending 30$ on an accessory that vastly improves the performance a multi-tool makes as much sense as spending 150+$ on a multi-tool under the condition you actually use it. If you leave the multi-tool in your drawer, that means you don't use it. If you don't use, why the hell did you get it and spend a "huge" amount of money on it in the first place? Same thing applies to this accessory. Many do consider a multi-tool so sort of a mere "back up" tool, but to professional and non-professionals that's THE TOOL that can make a huge difference (From making you life way easier to allowing to survive). This is exactly why, given that you actually NEED a multi-tool, you shouldn't be buying a cheap 5-25$ piece of junk, but get the 90-150+ $ and its accessories. You may not need to use it for a very long time, but when you'll need it, your being cheap will come at a cost (Either a broken tool or a tool that can't do what you need it to do. P.s.: Do you think 2 years of warranty is little to nothing? Put that into perspective: You can waste it in 10 secs while abusing it. Now tell me if that is still "too litle to you".
I love it. I use it often and it works great. I have the surge and it's never came out while using it. I have the extention tool and the bit kit to and I can really extend the driver when I have those hard to reach spots. Carrying my leatherman with the accessories saves a lot of space in my edc carry vs a ratchet set.
I've got a Surge with an extension, and I just can't justify buying this. As nice as having the Leatherman and a bit kit are, they're not a replacement for the actual full size, dedicated tool if you're going to be doing something for any amount of time.
@@patrickgambsky6290 So defensive. $30 is a lot to spend for an accessory for a tool. At some point you're just buying gadgets for the sake of buying gadgets; it stopped being about being practical.
i carry the leatherman supertool every day. it does most all i need. but i wouldnt mind seeing them make a ratchet attachment for it. that being said, i really like that leatherman is now featuring tool accessory sets. and i appreciate your honest reviews.
All good points. I used to go out and inspect electronic equipment. Always had a leatherman and it got me into stuck cabinets and cases on the regular. This would have been handy then. With a mini set of torx bits it would be good for knife maintenance.
Did these ratchets get discontinued? These are gouged out at over $100 now on eBay. Is it worth the gouged out price? Why doesn’t Leatherman still sell them?
I just had to get one after picking up a Wave recently and getting the bit kit for free from Leatherman. I like it but you have some GREAT points. I was hesitant to purchase due to price myself. I think the $18 range would be way more fair.
My surge is only 2 weeks old haven’t actually used it yet I got it mainly because I commute on a bike and basically was looking for something light to carry in my bike tool kit to make quick fixes between work and home the ratchet feature would make any adjustments twice as fast with less turns it would be a big help at work as well
Is it the best. Hardly. However, I’ve been using it more and more with my Signal. It’s very useful. Hanging pictures with anchors, switching out doorknobs. All I need is my Signal and ratchet attachment.
Pass for me. I have my multi tools for emergencies so I don't mind any inconvenience in that situation. If I'm planning on doing real work, I grab real tools that are ergonomic and made for that purpose and at a fraction of the price for quality like Wiha.
Bro do you have cerebral palsy or what's the reason you need to shake your driver aggressively for 10+ seconds lmao? Imo this is the best accessory I've ever bought, really has made working on something with limited tools a breeze if I just have my surge handy.
Brother, I agree with you. Leatherman’s are great tools but they just can’t do all things for all people. I prefer a simpler, lighter model, and then carry a couple small screwdrivers. Just works better for me.
Use a tool to tighten the bit holder (the thin metal retainer) on your Leatherman tools and then the ratchet will fit tightly. 😏 Nothing wrong with tools made in Taiwan, lots of quality tools are made there.
Aaron that was an awesome review. I have a 20 year old wave that has treated me great. I just dropped a G-d awful amount of the new ARC and was considering getting the leatherman ratcheting extension. But I don’t like the fact that it can fall out and it is expensive. Worse it has only a 3 year warranty. And the final blow made in Taiwan. Instead I went with the 711 2 in 1 hex bit & socket extension for $$9 bucks and change. It doesn’t ratchet but it doesn’t cost an arm & a leg.
Did Leatherman invent this? I'm trying to find any other versions of this ratcheting hex bit adapter, but nobody else seems to be making this tool, neither before nor after Leatherman. Seriously? Hats off to Learherman, I guess.
I appreciate the honest review. The pros out way the cons in my opinion, but it’s always good to know what exactly to expect. Too bad it’s not made in the US, but Taiwan beats being made anywhere else.
Looks like a nice little tool but just like other leatherman tools it's pretty spendy. I had a wave but never carried it because of the weight. I switched to the tiny Knipex cobra, a little multi bit screwdriver and a good pocket knife. I can't do everything I can do with a leatherman but I seldom used anything but the pliers, screwdriver and knife on my leatherman anyway. The tools I have now outperform it by far at the tasks they were designed for. If you haven't tried the Knipex pliers give them a try, they are awesome.
Knipex cobra and pliers wrench are awesome tools very durable, work hard push hard never broke.. Leatherman multitools is good tools, but pliers it's self not strong as knipex did. If you push hard will broke 2 piece
@@gladeshunter8796 dedicated pliers versus multi-tool of course ...but nobody's doing that ... Might as well bring the tool bag at that point and use proper wrenches
@@w5monkey Wrong, a lot of people have been switching from multitools to the Knipex Cobra plus a SAK or folder and bit driver, together this combo takes up less space and weighs less than a Leatherman.
The bitholder on the Skeletool is a different design than on the Wave/Charge/Surge, that's why it's more secure. Same thing with the regular bit extender, and I must say, I prefer how it feels in the Skeletool as well.
@@patrickgambsky6290 No it's not... If you own both tools, place them next to each other and you will see the difference. If you don't own both tools, buy them 😏.
I have 1 that goes along with my Surge, and it's been a good addition 4sure!! I've also purchased a bunch of those little 1/4" ratchet kits, which I happen to collect, and can deduce that my Surge kit out performer's a little bit kit every time!!
Ievery day carry just violated my two year warrenty; I drilled a 1/8 inch hole in the flat part near the end so I could put a large key ring into it, now I can use it for a hand driver/drill and hook it on a belt clip for
Bit holders in all three tools is are exactly the same dimensions, black holds it better because of the coating and it's bit tighter. For me this extender it totally waste of money, it's to thick and bits go to deep. For me - useless.
Dang man. I just bought a Charge + G10 model and was looking for a video review on it from you. When I didn't find one, I assumed you just hadn't gotten the MT. Now I see it's your EDC ... Make a review video on the Leatherman Charge+ G10 version please. It's absolutely that sweet spot between the Charge + and the Charge + TTI. S30V blade without the lame crimper in the plier head.
Can’t justify the purchase honestly I rarely use my Wave . I carry a full loadout of tools every day at work so tools like this are unnecessary for me . Knipex Cobras and a Klein combo screwdriver will outperform almost every multitool out there .
at a third of the price no doubt, leathermans quality control has gone to shit. all of their tools are just brittle badly made crap. ive replaced so many leathermans under warranty but had a victorinox swiss tool for 20 years now without a claim.
You make some great points, and I think we are on the same page with this. I picked one up, but for the price this device doesn’t really get me any more functionality than the OG bit extender, or the little ratchet set I picked up from the hardware store for $12.
@@patrickgambsky6290 Multi tools are good at everything but just ok at one thing. All of them are. Even Leatherman's. Standalone screwdriver beats this any day
i have one on my edc wave, and one for my go bag/jeep bag surge, I have had them for a few months. I have not used them yet, I prob pull the wave out at work like three times a day and have yet to need the ratchet, but it was something I had been wishing for, for a long time so I had to get it.
I’ve been expanding my edc kit with a signal and was looking to get this and the bit kit but seems like those accessories are on back order on almost every website I go to. Might just get the goat multi tool instead
This has been out for quite some time and I still refuse to purchase a Taiwan made $30 ratchet bit driver. I'll buy 3 if LM ever decide to make it in USA
It was one of the best purchases I’ve made, mines holds pretty solid, liked it so much I bought one for my son that’s an IT specialist and he loves it.
Hmm...so I have the Skeletool CX. Like it, lots. Bought the sheath with pocket and the extra bit card so now I'm back up to where maybe I should just use my Wave+ or get a new Surge or Signal since I've gone back to a belt carry. The Skeletool is/was just ok to EDC alone in my pocket. Sometimes it was a little heavy so it gets tossed into the truck console. So if I need it I can grab from there....But wait, if I'm back at the truck the I can just grab the EXACT tool I need from the toolbox. Decisions! Thanks for the video! (Yes, I agree on the $30 bucks being a little steep)
"flick it" slams it on the table so it flies out. Hehe Tnx for the upload. I am considering this kind of ad-on for my charge tti combined with a set of bits other than the bits that came with the tool.. Or, regular extension. I really like the solution, seems handy. But, im not sure how much i need it, at least when looking at price. Im not sure how much i would use it, maybe i use it often Vs getting dedicated tool, i guess leatherman could function fine as a rench on some things depending on strengt. Find it to pricy to just have it as backup. The years i used multitool, screwdriver is not a tool i use often. And, when i used it the bit has broken every time. Might add, screw has been oversized. Still, not sure how good quality is. Suspecting leatherman bits metal is hard, but just a tad brittle. So, i think perhaps a diy or knockoff is a better path. Time will tell.. How strong is the bit holder on a leatherman? Anyone blown the holder, or tested it to its limit? Tnx for replie. :) One thing i find stupid, leatherman should include bit that fits on the screws they use with tti. Not sure if you get it in dedicated set. It seems, leathermans idea is. You can fix allot of things with tti set, but screw you if you just wanna titen up the screw on a leatherman. Just a detail, not important nor do i care. But, i would include a bit that would fit the security torx leatherman use in a set or what comes with the charge tti. Have no idea what comes with other charge.
I had 2 Leathermans through the years and for the money that i spend didint perform well at all. The bits broke very easily , the ergos were not comfort . I purchsed a True Utility for 1/3 of the price , this is my EDC for 2 years now and i m a happy user. I wont spent a dollar for Leatherman any more.
Maybe don't use it like a damn fleshlight 🤷♂️ You had to shake it relatively hard to get it to pop out of the wave. If it stays in the tool just fine under normal use, then it really isn't an issue. I do agree the price is a bit high, and would be more appealing around $20, but in the world we're in, everything is getting more expensive. You can't compare the price of something today to what it should have been 10 years ago. Overall, it's not a necessity, but can be a fairly valuable convenience.
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“Without much effort” *shakes violently for a minute strait*
I counted… 11 seconds of shaking before the ratchet came out… Mmmmm not sure that is normal use at all. Can’t recall the last time I even shook a screwdriver or multitool. If it were tighter… people would complain about that. I feel the pros out weigh the cons. I would own Taiwan made tools any day. Many instances of being better than US made tools and waaay cheaper.
On the Wave the shaking was also out of frame...
Honestly mate, it really depends on where you used it and there's lots of cases where you might just pick up the tool by the ratchet or accidentally fall over well it's in your hand or drop it on the ground and the thing will come out. "Shaking" is just there to show that it's too loose.
You have to think every scenario.. like when you need to attach a maraca to your wave for cuban night at your favorite bar
@@H_Oscarssonand he had to loosen it so it could fall hahaha.. you can hear it
I know this video was 2 years ago. Don't worry about it working or not working for you in 2024. Leatherman can't figure out a way to make and distribute them any longer.
" it'll flick itself out without very much effort!!" ..... after trying hard for five minutes!!!! Loooool !!
But on the value / pricing I totally agree!!
Just to beef up the price because it has Leatherman written on it , is rediculous!!!
It's ppgad should be more in the 20 - 25$ range!!!
Glad you posted this.... not much effort looool
If you listen closely when he demonstrates this with the wave he pulls the bit completely out and then only just puts it back in causing it to finally come out.
This ratchet is selling for 300 now on ebay. Crazy
They're sold out on the LM website. Prolly why. I really hope they make more
ROFL “without much effort” as the dude loses his breath frantically waving it around for 12 seconds straight
"I rather support our allies any chance we get"!! Taiwanese here and I LOVE what you talked about
Ughh. Taiwan is not China...
Hopefully it stays that way.
I bought one a few months ago, and then didn’t use it much. I recently needed to reattach an 88 key weighted keyboard to its pedestal - which involved laying on my back and holding the driver up over my head, in the dark, to reinstall a bunch of screws. I happened to have that driver a few steps away - so into the Charge it went, and those screws went in very quickly despite my awkward position. At that moment, I was glad I bought it.
"It'll flick itself out, without much effort". My man is so intent on revieing it badly he's willing to overlook the over 11 seconds it took to "flick it out without much effort".. lol
Only a 2 yr warranty? Leatherman doesn't have much confidence in their ratchet adapter; why should prospective customers have confidence either?
With the Leatherman ratchet and bit kit I have stopped carrying a 6-1 screwdriver and a ton of bits and nut drivers. I EDC a Surge along with the DeWalt double end 1/4" sockets and one driver shaft, that give me 4 sockets 7/16-1/4 along with 40 plus bits I carry a separate flashlight. This set I use at work on a large federal complex daily and as a volunteer fireman. I have used it on several calls one being a dog that under sun room hiding next to the AC duct, I was able to disassemble the floor register and the million or so 1/4 hex sheet metal screws and the hose clamp around the flex duct. The ratchet made it a lot easier in tight spaces. While not for everyone it yeah is about $10.00 more then I would have liked to have paid but it has paid for it self in the 3 months I have carried it. A lot of people dis on the Leatherman flat bits try carrying 40 single bits on yourself daily.
I agee. The price is a bit high but for me it is worth it. I use it everyday. Makes my life much easier.
Ah yes, the ol screwdriver shake. Such a common practice in the field
Should be titled YOUR life wasted watching a muppet trying to find faults that don’t exist. Wow.
Wow, that is an excellent idea 💡 why didn’t I think of that!!??
Thanks for sharing, here is my take on that:
I'm one of those guys who use their Leatherman Surge a lot. While I thought it was pricey in the beginning, after 2 years of using it I can tell you I totally changed my mind. The practicality it offers and the time you save while you're working on something are priceless. I'm also planning to get the 711L Ratchet for very similar reasons.
Concerning the "Side tool left in the drawer": Spending 30$ on an accessory that vastly improves the performance a multi-tool makes as much sense as spending 150+$ on a multi-tool under the condition you actually use it. If you leave the multi-tool in your drawer, that means you don't use it. If you don't use, why the hell did you get it and spend a "huge" amount of money on it in the first place? Same thing applies to this accessory. Many do consider a multi-tool so sort of a mere "back up" tool, but to professional and non-professionals that's THE TOOL that can make a huge difference (From making you life way easier to allowing to survive). This is exactly why, given that you actually NEED a multi-tool, you shouldn't be buying a cheap 5-25$ piece of junk, but get the 90-150+ $ and its accessories. You may not need to use it for a very long time, but when you'll need it, your being cheap will come at a cost (Either a broken tool or a tool that can't do what you need it to do.
P.s.: Do you think 2 years of warranty is little to nothing? Put that into perspective: You can waste it in 10 secs while abusing it. Now tell me if that is still "too litle to you".
I’ve got one from the beginning and it gets the job done. Super useful for my Leathermans.
I love it. I use it often and it works great. I have the surge and it's never came out while using it. I have the extention tool and the bit kit to and I can really extend the driver when I have those hard to reach spots. Carrying my leatherman with the accessories saves a lot of space in my edc carry vs a ratchet set.
I've got a Surge with an extension, and I just can't justify buying this. As nice as having the Leatherman and a bit kit are, they're not a replacement for the actual full size, dedicated tool if you're going to be doing something for any amount of time.
Then don't buy it you don't have to announce to the world your frustration we don't want to hear it keep using that heavy ass multi-tool
@@patrickgambsky6290 So defensive. $30 is a lot to spend for an accessory for a tool. At some point you're just buying gadgets for the sake of buying gadgets; it stopped being about being practical.
Removes the bit and replaces it off cam before he shakes it out🧐 with the wave.
Ratchet adapter is Leatherman Tax like Apple Tax
i carry the leatherman supertool every day. it does most all i need. but i wouldnt mind seeing them make a ratchet attachment for it. that being said, i really like that leatherman is now featuring tool accessory sets. and i appreciate your honest reviews.
They make a adapter that the rachet can fit in for that tool but buying both products is pricey
Worth 300$ now 😅😂😂
I’ll tell you what, I’m going to pass on this and wait for the leatherman taser accessory to come out. Taser Deployed !!!
All good points. I used to go out and inspect electronic equipment. Always had a leatherman and it got me into stuck cabinets and cases on the regular. This would have been handy then. With a mini set of torx bits it would be good for knife maintenance.
Did these ratchets get discontinued? These are gouged out at over $100 now on eBay. Is it worth the gouged out price? Why doesn’t Leatherman still sell them?
Not, sure you will need to go to them directly.
I just had to get one after picking up a Wave recently and getting the bit kit for free from Leatherman. I like it but you have some GREAT points. I was hesitant to purchase due to price myself. I think the $18 range would be way more fair.
At least things made in Taiwan are pretty reliable on average.
It's about $50 in the UK
Gross 🤮
I bought one to throw in my bag for the Wave. The bit extender makes more sense, personally.
Lmao. You had a pretty hard time to flick that thing out!
I’ll stick to my normal extender. $30 isn’t worth it just to add a ratcheting function to my tool
I bought this a couple years ago and is awesome!!
My surge is only 2 weeks old haven’t actually used it yet I got it mainly because I commute on a bike and basically was looking for something light to carry in my bike tool kit to make quick fixes between work and home the ratchet feature would make any adjustments twice as fast with less turns it would be a big help at work as well
Is it the best. Hardly. However, I’ve been using it more and more with my Signal. It’s very useful. Hanging pictures with anchors, switching out doorknobs. All I need is my Signal and ratchet attachment.
So fails 2 out 3. Excessive cost. Really seems a bit of a failure
I see what you did there, "a bit of a failure" 😂
Pass for me. I have my multi tools for emergencies so I don't mind any inconvenience in that situation. If I'm planning on doing real work, I grab real tools that are ergonomic and made for that purpose and at a fraction of the price for quality like Wiha.
Bro do you have cerebral palsy or what's the reason you need to shake your driver aggressively for 10+ seconds lmao?
Imo this is the best accessory I've ever bought, really has made working on something with limited tools a breeze if I just have my surge handy.
Great review 👍
I EDC a Surge. I think I'd like to have it in my SHTF pack. It's smaller than a regular rachet set, say from Craftsman and definitely easier to carry.
Brother, I agree with you. Leatherman’s are great tools but they just can’t do all things for all people. I prefer a simpler, lighter model, and then carry a couple small screwdrivers. Just works better for me.
When I build my kit I'll use a craftsman mini ratchet and hex bit set instead
Use a tool to tighten the bit holder (the thin metal retainer) on your Leatherman tools and then the ratchet will fit tightly. 😏 Nothing wrong with tools made in Taiwan, lots of quality tools are made there.
Aaron that was an awesome review. I have a 20 year old wave that has treated me great. I just dropped a G-d awful amount of the new ARC and was considering getting the leatherman ratcheting extension. But I don’t like the fact that it can fall out and it is expensive. Worse it has only a 3 year warranty. And the final blow made in Taiwan. Instead I went with the 711 2 in 1 hex bit & socket extension for $$9 bucks and change. It doesn’t ratchet but it doesn’t cost an arm & a leg.
Made in Taiwan, so what? A lot of the tools made there are better some of the ones we make now.
Did Leatherman invent this? I'm trying to find any other versions of this ratcheting hex bit adapter, but nobody else seems to be making this tool, neither before nor after Leatherman. Seriously? Hats off to Learherman, I guess.
I appreciate the honest review. The pros out way the cons in my opinion, but it’s always good to know what exactly to expect. Too bad it’s not made in the US, but Taiwan beats being made anywhere else.
My twist lock was frozen upon arrival, so mad 30 bucks for a broken bit extender, not impressed .
I have a wiha ratcheting screw driver that I love and use every day at my job and it cost a little under $30
Looks like a nice little tool but just like other leatherman tools it's pretty spendy.
I had a wave but never carried it because of the weight. I switched to the tiny Knipex cobra, a little multi bit screwdriver and a good pocket knife. I can't do everything I can do with a leatherman but I seldom used anything but the pliers, screwdriver and knife on my leatherman anyway. The tools I have now outperform it by far at the tasks they were designed for. If you haven't tried the Knipex pliers give them a try, they are awesome.
Knipex will out work any other pliar on the market . Nothing else even comes close to the long term durability .
Knipex cobra and pliers wrench are awesome tools very durable, work hard push hard never broke.. Leatherman multitools is good tools, but pliers it's self not strong as knipex did. If you push hard will broke 2 piece
@@gladeshunter8796 dedicated pliers versus multi-tool of course ...but nobody's doing that ... Might as well bring the tool bag at that point and use proper wrenches
@@w5monkey Carry a Tool bag everyday that’s why I don’t carry a multitool .
@@w5monkey Wrong, a lot of people have been switching from multitools to the Knipex Cobra plus a SAK or folder and bit driver, together this combo takes up less space and weighs less than a Leatherman.
The bitholder on the Skeletool is a different design than on the Wave/Charge/Surge, that's why it's more secure.
Same thing with the regular bit extender, and I must say, I prefer how it feels in the Skeletool as well.
You don't know. All the same configuration
@@patrickgambsky6290 No it's not...
If you own both tools, place them next to each other and you will see the difference.
If you don't own both tools, buy them 😏.
I have 1 that goes along with my Surge, and it's been a good addition 4sure!! I've also purchased a bunch of those little 1/4" ratchet kits, which I happen to collect, and can deduce that my Surge kit out performer's a little bit kit every time!!
good info. you can make this with a $7 ratcheting screwdriver kit from ebay. I’ve made several. you tube has a few video’s on how to do it.
Ievery day carry just violated my two year warrenty; I drilled a 1/8 inch hole in the flat part near the end so I could put a large key ring into it, now I can use it for a hand driver/drill and hook it on a belt clip for
Bit holders in all three tools is are exactly the same dimensions, black holds it better because of the coating and it's bit tighter.
For me this extender it totally waste of money, it's to thick and bits go to deep. For me - useless.
The cheapest you can find one for right now is 80$.
I got one, carry it with my edc leatherman. The transition from left to right is a bit sticky. Maybe for retention it could’ve been magnetic?
who flicks their tool like that in real life?
1 out of 10 😆
@@gideonstactical 1 out of 10 people? Then 1 out of 10 are idiots.
he does, its shown in video :)
Dang man. I just bought a Charge + G10 model and was looking for a video review on it from you. When I didn't find one, I assumed you just hadn't gotten the MT. Now I see it's your EDC ...
Make a review video on the Leatherman Charge+ G10 version please. It's absolutely that sweet spot between the Charge + and the Charge + TTI. S30V blade without the lame crimper in the plier head.
Can’t justify the purchase honestly I rarely use my Wave . I carry a full loadout of tools every day at work so tools like this are unnecessary for me . Knipex Cobras and a Klein combo screwdriver will outperform almost every multitool out there .
at a third of the price no doubt, leathermans quality control has gone to shit. all of their tools are just brittle badly made crap. ive replaced so many leathermans under warranty but had a victorinox swiss tool for 20 years now without a claim.
Tries to shake it loose out of camera shot and removes it puts it back in to make it fall out.
Nope I don’t own one yet but it is on the agenda ,sure if it’ll work on the super Leatherman or I also do own the original Leatherman hmm
Why would you flick around your Leatherman?
711L ratchet and bits even fits the bit exchanger and you can use the Leatherman bits it.
You make some great points, and I think we are on the same page with this. I picked one up, but for the price this device doesn’t really get me any more functionality than the OG bit extender, or the little ratchet set I picked up from the hardware store for $12.
Stop complaining Leatherman makes the best multi-tools in the world 🌎
@@patrickgambsky6290 Multi tools are good at everything but just ok at one thing. All of them are. Even Leatherman's. Standalone screwdriver beats this any day
i have one on my edc wave, and one for my go bag/jeep bag surge, I have had them for a few months. I have not used them yet, I prob pull the wave out at work like three times a day and have yet to need the ratchet, but it was something I had been wishing for, for a long time so I had to get it.
Leather has raised there price on everything and I never shake my tool like that when I use it thanks
Can you maybe do a review of the the new Leatherman tool adaptor and tell us what you think
Sure
Thank you
Should of been a magnetic adapter maybe thanks Aaron enjoy your day with your family and god bless
It's 60+ right now lmao
Bit extender useful. Magnetic sittings would be an idea
Works on my wave and surge
No way in hell I'd spend $30 for this garbage
I’ve been expanding my edc kit with a signal and was looking to get this and the bit kit but seems like those accessories are on back order on almost every website I go to. Might just get the goat multi tool instead
How do you like the G10? That ratchet driver sucks for 30 dollars, lots of others out there that have better builds for less.
I have a mini Rachet handle with the extender, works much better
Very thoughtful, useful presentation. Thank you.
If you say those things are not deal killers,
Then why do you say it's $30 wasted?
I just got the bit extension, a little bit cheaper, and you can be sure it's not going to break as there's nothing to break.
A 2 year warranty is pretty solid, because all other accessories because the high end leather sheath do not have any warranty.
This has been out for quite some time and I still refuse to purchase a Taiwan made $30 ratchet bit driver.
I'll buy 3 if LM ever decide to make it in USA
I bought one had a friend print a knob for it on a 3d printer it has become my goto screwdriver for edc and house tasks
It was one of the best purchases I’ve made, mines holds pretty solid, liked it so much I bought one for my son that’s an IT specialist and he loves it.
Right on I prefer the non ratchet version
Hmm...so I have the Skeletool CX. Like it, lots. Bought the sheath with pocket and the extra bit card so now I'm back up to where maybe I should just use my Wave+ or get a new Surge or Signal since I've gone back to a belt carry. The Skeletool is/was just ok to EDC alone in my pocket. Sometimes it was a little heavy so it gets tossed into the truck console. So if I need it I can grab from there....But wait, if I'm back at the truck the I can just grab the EXACT tool I need from the toolbox. Decisions! Thanks for the video! (Yes, I agree on the $30 bucks being a little steep)
"flick it" slams it on the table so it flies out. Hehe
Tnx for the upload. I am considering this kind of ad-on for my charge tti combined with a set of bits other than the bits that came with the tool.. Or, regular extension. I really like the solution, seems handy. But, im not sure how much i need it, at least when looking at price. Im not sure how much i would use it, maybe i use it often Vs getting dedicated tool, i guess leatherman could function fine as a rench on some things depending on strengt. Find it to pricy to just have it as backup. The years i used multitool, screwdriver is not a tool i use often. And, when i used it the bit has broken every time. Might add, screw has been oversized. Still, not sure how good quality is. Suspecting leatherman bits metal is hard, but just a tad brittle. So, i think perhaps a diy or knockoff is a better path. Time will tell.. How strong is the bit holder on a leatherman? Anyone blown the holder, or tested it to its limit? Tnx for replie. :)
One thing i find stupid, leatherman should include bit that fits on the screws they use with tti. Not sure if you get it in dedicated set. It seems, leathermans idea is. You can fix allot of things with tti set, but screw you if you just wanna titen up the screw on a leatherman. Just a detail, not important nor do i care. But, i would include a bit that would fit the security torx leatherman use in a set or what comes with the charge tti. Have no idea what comes with other charge.
Is the ratchet discontinued or will leatgerman sell it again?
I've had mine for around a year I think and it's worked great. I havnt put it through too much but it works.
Compared with the bit kit is a waste. If one can afford an expansive Leatherman probably will buy both.
Nice flashlight on the side pouch!
I had 2 Leathermans through the years and for the money that i spend didint perform well at all. The bits broke very easily , the ergos were not comfort . I purchsed a True Utility for 1/3 of the price , this is my EDC for 2 years now and i m a happy user. I wont spent a dollar for Leatherman any more.
Excellent video. Thank you 🙏🏻
so you can't drive a screw while riding a moving horse, atv, side by side, or bull riding
Stop hahaha i love your content and watch alot of your videos but the flick itself out thing had me laughing.
I agree with you. Too pricey
I hate all of you that managed to get one. XD I missed their restock a month ago.
Maybe don't use it like a damn fleshlight 🤷♂️ You had to shake it relatively hard to get it to pop out of the wave. If it stays in the tool just fine under normal use, then it really isn't an issue. I do agree the price is a bit high, and would be more appealing around $20, but in the world we're in, everything is getting more expensive. You can't compare the price of something today to what it should have been 10 years ago. Overall, it's not a necessity, but can be a fairly valuable convenience.
What flashlight is that?
Streamlight Microstream usb
Love my GRIP6 belt! Wearing right now. Works great with holsters and is super lightweight.
Awesome!!! Glad you like it as much as I do.
Thanks for the look, but I can pass on this one.
Damn man wtf
If it falls out when you do that, don’t do that!
Well, I really love Gideonstactical reviews. By the other hand, I was just wondering if he owns an iPhone and uses it for his videos here (6:00)
I have to ask; where were you hiking?!? I can't put my finger on it. Thanks!