This was a really good video. I have a Leatherman Wave that I modified and carried for 10 years as my main pocket knife. I've found that the main blade isn't the best. Swapped it out for the s30v. Removed the scissors for smaller flat heads for gun work. I miss the scissors now for fishing and outfitting slingshots. All in all, I think the Wave is the way to go. I've moved on to a Swiss army knife for edc and kicked back the Leatherman for fishing.
That’s the one thing that’s bothering me- the smaller flathead for gun work… A micro bit kit would be useful as well.. Maybe it’s time for a “mini” Multitool build…
Ok when I saw that at Georgia bushcraft I was a little envious. I usually just carry the wingman. I have two of those and two 300’s never entered my mind to do any modifications to get what I wanted but they aren’t cheap to begin with. Now I’m gonna be mad at myself for not spending the cash. Thanks JJ 🤨
It’s far more likely that you would catch me outside my house without my wallet than ever catching me without my Leatherman 👍 Leatherman should offer a custom shop it really wouldn’t be that hard if assembly was left up to the end user 👍
"To each - Their Own" ! I've had Leathermans for about 40 years'! In all that time I've added 2 mods that "I" deamed worthwhile to me. I cut a small notch in the topside of my serated blade to act as a hook for snaging elecrtical wires that fell back into the wall or similar. I ground a sharp edge on the cruved edge on the back of the can opener IF I ever wanted to carve a spoon. I carry my Letterman and a few dozen other "things/tools" in my Nite Ize POCK-ITS. Some day I'll post a few pics on my TH-cam page.
Cool! I will figure out the curved blade thing one of these days. I like your mods. Mike Simmons did a similar mod as you on his SAK- he made a 90 degree on the can opener so he could strike a ferro rod with it. I really enjoy people sharing their mods so thanks for posting 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
I've got the same problem as many. I used certain tools and don't use others, but the biggest issue in the UK, is, it has to be a non locking blade of 3 inches or less.
@@brushbum7508I’ve heard that from multiple people.. This largely fueled the build itself- needed the best from the earlier generations for the same reason.. In some cases, they have gone downhill.. Thanks for the conversation and stay safe and have a good night as well 🔥
Been Rocking my Gerbers since 1999. Proven to be the best M4&240B tool in a clutch for me. I preferred the Needlenoses but have both. Being able to 1 handedly slide them out and close them was key. Perfect for rapidly extracting swollen brass from M4s and would snap a link from a belt fed running away without you loosing any skin.
That's a pretty cool multi tool! I still rock my classic Leatherman I was issued by the Air Force in 1992. Carry it everyday. I have a small ranch and a multi tool is a must. I also have the Gerber multi tool i was issued when i was deployed to Kuwait. Its lives in my truck bag. Love your videos JJ!
Thank you! That’s super cool you have both of those from your time in service! -if those tools could talk 😂… I really appreciate your continued support of the channel and thanks for the positive vibes 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
@FueltheFires thanks for the reply! I was a Munitions Systems Specialist for 24 years. Those tools have been used all over the world. Sometimes to make unauthorized repairs to bombs and missiles on the flightline. Lol.
Great video brother. Love the frankentool. I like the leatherman personally. For outdoor tasks. But I have all The brands. My wife says I have a problem. I agree. My problem is not enough pockets 😂😂
Im a Leatherman guy. I have several but my two favorites are surge and the mutt. I want to try the freedom or what ever it's called that's similar to a SAK.
Roger that.. I thought it would be cool to have the back end of the MUT on this one but it wasn’t possible.. I’ll have to find one of the Freedoms and see what they’re like.. Thanks for watching 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
well I went looking for a multi tool and saw that not one sing tool had all the things I wanted on it so I went to Walmart and hot a $15 Christmas special. Is it my favorite...? No idea. Has it worked so far? sure. i keep it on the truck. Dont use it to often but I have used it and it has worked just fine so far... I made sure to get a not crappy looking one and that the jaws lined up and all that.
I hear ya! I’ve said it many times- it’s not about price or where it came from.. A large part of it is the end user and overcoming the deficiency of the tool.. Keep rockin’ it and laughing at those of us that spent big money 😂
I had the exact same thought on the Surge before going full custom.. I think the Surge is an awesome platform I just wanted to change a couple of those tools out.. If I wasn’t rocking the Franken-man I would be using the Surge
👊🏼🔥👊🏼 Good stuff! The wave+ has been my go-to MT. It's as close to off the shelf ready as it gets as far as tool selection to weight ratio. I also like Bushcraft Kelso's fire tool.
Thanks! The Wave plus is an excellent choice and used by many of the people in my circle for sure.. Kelso is always coming up with super cool stuff! Lucky to know the guy.. Thanks tor watching 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
I'm digging your creation 👍. I prefer Leatherman. I have a pst, wave, super tool, super tool 300, and rebar. Those multitools are spread around various packs. Back to your tool, I wish Leatherman had a custom shop to build a tool your way. Nice you have a friend to help you roll your own. I still like to keep a drop forged pliars handy for tuff jobs. MIM plier heads on Leatherman can only handle so much. Take care JJ. See ya.🇺🇲🌲🔥🔪
Thank you so much. I appreciate the positive feedback and you sharing what you have! I think a Leatherman “custom shop” is in order.. Let’s pray my plier choice holds up- thanks for watching 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
I did something similar a few years ago. Loved it but then I lost the tool. Last year I came across the Signal for $50 new/used. It's almost perfect for me❤️
I am a wave plus kinda guy. The tiny screwdriver/Phillips I have used on many occasion. The only true mod that I have done on it is I put a slight concave on the flathead screwdriver and sharpened it to allow me to carve out spoons and other such things much easier.
You are Spot On. I do use an Awl punch (need the hole)!! The Blade ls have always been trash.i am sure most everyone has snapped a blade or the pliers on a few. I am kinda hard on multitools but i USE them Every Single Day I expect a “TOOL” to perform like a TOOL not a toy
The only reason I went with the Wave over the Surge was the saw blade . I really like your modified Surge , and if I could I would go for a customized version much the same as yours , I really like your tool choices and how well thought out they are . Well done J.J. and " Q " ! ! !
I would have to agree with you on that.. The Surge saw was so irritating to me 😂.. BIG shout out to “Q” on this one.. I really wanted to say who it was but he has a huge channel and he knew people would ask him to make custom tools for them lol.. I’m blessed he did this for me.. I’m loving the end result. Thanks tor watching!
I think it's cool the way you made it. I collect all the makes. The China brands have the USA lacking. They are clones. I would not pay $275. For a tool. I have been a mechanic for 40+ years. I texted tools. Take it easy Friend. By the way I love your videos ❤❤❤
Love seeing other Leatherman builds. The Core side is a superb idea. I also built up a Surge, used a fixed saw off a wave+, made a custom bit for the bit driver- a combination chisel and gouge (that I use often- the gouge is worth having), did away with the serrated, also made a small knife blade for the small tool end using a flat screwdriver as a starting point. I wish Leatherman would listen to the customers and make a “bushcraft” Surge. Ive seen a bunch of Surge builds and most incorporate the same list of elements, we all check the boxes using different methods. Great build, hopefully the 390 blade is a winner.
Super cool! Thanks for posting your build- love seeing others make it their own.. Love what you did there. I think the idea of a “bushcraft” Surge is a novel idea.. Just look how many of them have gone on Alone- seems Leatherman would pick up on this and up their game. Thanks for the kind words, posting here in the comments and watching the video 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
@@FueltheFiresThey even built one of the Alone Surges in house. So they in fact know how😅. I would pay twice the price of a regular Surge for an “Alone” edition done up like that one custom plus some better main blade steel. But then, I wouldn’t have the satisfaction of having a custom (that I completely voided the warranty on)…
Roxon. specifically the roxon flex. Its a modular plier multitool. They have a 50% of sale rn so the frame is 20 something compared to the normal 40$. I suggest u look them up. There also coming out w a modular knife.
You're the first person on the planet saying the Wave scissors are better than the Surge ones. Saying "a lot of people would agree'' is a stretch by far😅.
Man, I bought a Chinese rip off call shall of the wave I tried to switch the blade over to left-handed side of the thing, and I could never get it back together
I will never bought a Leatherman again. I will come back on the Swisstool. Last week i have tryed to take apart two peace of metal, and that have brake one tip of the pliers. This tools are crap.
I considered a Swiss tool.. A lot of people say it’s the best multi tool while others say they need to update.. So far, I haven’t broke a jaw on any of my multi tools. I have heard multiple stories like your’s though.. This is one of the reasons we went with this specific jaw set..
@@FueltheFires I have my Swisstool from 1996, and i have never had an issue with it. And i have not take more care than with the Leatherman curl . You can trust it.
@@FueltheFires Yes i understand this very well. You will do the same the day than you have a Swisstool. My is from the first edition, and i'm surprise myself to see how it have hold on all this years. Thank you for your answers. Keep safe.
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This was a really good video. I have a Leatherman Wave that I modified and carried for 10 years as my main pocket knife. I've found that the main blade isn't the best. Swapped it out for the s30v. Removed the scissors for smaller flat heads for gun work. I miss the scissors now for fishing and outfitting slingshots. All in all, I think the Wave is the way to go. I've moved on to a Swiss army knife for edc and kicked back the Leatherman for fishing.
That’s the one thing that’s bothering me- the smaller flathead for gun work… A micro bit kit would be useful as well.. Maybe it’s time for a “mini” Multitool build…
Ok when I saw that at Georgia bushcraft I was a little envious. I usually just carry the wingman. I have two of those and two 300’s never entered my mind to do any modifications to get what I wanted but they aren’t cheap to begin with. Now I’m gonna be mad at myself for not spending the cash. Thanks JJ 🤨
Anything I can do for a friend 😂
Dig it. Solid build. I currently alternate between an original wave& blast
Cool! Thanks for watching and posting what you use 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
It’s far more likely that you would catch me outside my house without my wallet than ever catching me without my Leatherman 👍
Leatherman should offer a custom shop it really wouldn’t be that hard if assembly was left up to the end user 👍
I hear ya and agree 👊🏻
"To each - Their Own" ! I've had Leathermans for about 40 years'! In all that time I've added 2 mods that "I" deamed worthwhile to me. I cut a small notch in the topside of my serated blade to act as a hook for snaging elecrtical wires that fell back into the wall or similar. I ground a sharp edge on the cruved edge on the back of the can opener IF I ever wanted to carve a spoon.
I carry my Letterman and a few dozen other "things/tools" in my Nite Ize POCK-ITS. Some day I'll post a few pics on my TH-cam page.
Cool! I will figure out the curved blade thing one of these days. I like your mods. Mike Simmons did a similar mod as you on his SAK- he made a 90 degree on the can opener so he could strike a ferro rod with it. I really enjoy people sharing their mods so thanks for posting 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
I've got the same problem as many. I used certain tools and don't use others, but the biggest issue in the UK, is, it has to be a non locking blade of 3 inches or less.
Non locking?? Omg, that has to be an issue for sure.. Are the Opinels included in that?
Yes, they are considered locking. If you took the ring off to prevent it from locking, it would count.
Good Evening ! That's a nice BUILD. I've carried the Waves for ever. TAKE CARE..
Hello! Thank you- I appreciate that! The Waves are a solid choice and are very popular for a reason 💪🏻
@@FueltheFires I don't like my newer 1, compared too the older 1s. Have a great night. TAKE CARE..
@@brushbum7508I’ve heard that from multiple people.. This largely fueled the build itself- needed the best from the earlier generations for the same reason.. In some cases, they have gone downhill.. Thanks for the conversation and stay safe and have a good night as well 🔥
Came out sic AF. Been wanting to do something like this for years. Great vid, man.🤘🤘🤘
I’ve been ramping up for this for many years and “Q” came through in the clutch! Big props to him for making this a reality- thanks for watching 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
Been Rocking my Gerbers since 1999. Proven to be the best M4&240B tool in a clutch for me. I preferred the Needlenoses but have both. Being able to 1 handedly slide them out and close them was key. Perfect for rapidly extracting swollen brass from M4s and would snap a link from a belt fed running away without you loosing any skin.
I’ve always liked those too.. Several of my friends are still rocking the models they were issued.. Those models have definitely proven themselves..
@FueltheFires I have 4.. they were unit Issue too. Some of my best kit is Pre/Early GWOT
Bro this thing is dope!
Thanks brother 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
That's a pretty cool multi tool! I still rock my classic Leatherman I was issued by the Air Force in 1992. Carry it everyday. I have a small ranch and a multi tool is a must. I also have the Gerber multi tool i was issued when i was deployed to Kuwait. Its lives in my truck bag. Love your videos JJ!
Thank you! That’s super cool you have both of those from your time in service! -if those tools could talk 😂… I really appreciate your continued support of the channel and thanks for the positive vibes 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
@FueltheFires thanks for the reply! I was a Munitions Systems Specialist for 24 years. Those tools have been used all over the world. Sometimes to make unauthorized repairs to bombs and missiles on the flightline. Lol.
Great video brother. Love the frankentool. I like the leatherman personally. For outdoor tasks. But I have all The brands. My wife says I have a problem. I agree. My problem is not enough pockets 😂😂
Bahahaha… I resemble that remark- my wife says the same 😂.. Thanks brother- I really appreciate you and your continued support 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
Im a Leatherman guy. I have several but my two favorites are surge and the mutt. I want to try the freedom or what ever it's called that's similar to a SAK.
Roger that.. I thought it would be cool to have the back end of the MUT on this one but it wasn’t possible.. I’ll have to find one of the Freedoms and see what they’re like.. Thanks for watching 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
Man, that is so good. Common sense to me. That is exactly what I would wish for too! Great job - kudos to”Q”😂
Thank you! Leatherman could so do something like this too.. And yes, “Q” killed this one 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
well I went looking for a multi tool and saw that not one sing tool had all the things I wanted on it so I went to Walmart and hot a $15 Christmas special. Is it my favorite...? No idea. Has it worked so far? sure. i keep it on the truck. Dont use it to often but I have used it and it has worked just fine so far... I made sure to get a not crappy looking one and that the jaws lined up and all that.
I hear ya! I’ve said it many times- it’s not about price or where it came from.. A large part of it is the end user and overcoming the deficiency of the tool.. Keep rockin’ it and laughing at those of us that spent big money 😂
I have settled on the Surge, and while it has a couple tools I rarely use, most of them I use nearly daily. The pliers are my go to.
I had the exact same thought on the Surge before going full custom.. I think the Surge is an awesome platform I just wanted to change a couple of those tools out.. If I wasn’t rocking the Franken-man I would be using the Surge
You should market and sell these ideal multi tools! 👍
I really believe Leatherman should be taking notes and offer a custom model in their shop!
@@FueltheFires that's not how capitalism works... only new firms ''take notes''... the old ones simply ''reign'' from the top...
@@user-McGiverI hear ya brother, but we can still dream right? Gotta poke at the ones on the hill every so often 😂
@@FueltheFires lol... they're too thick to feel the poking... staff sling them... lol
@@user-McGiverI hear Braveheart music 😂
I'll take one👍
Someone should open up a custom Multitool shop
👊🏼🔥👊🏼 Good stuff!
The wave+ has been my go-to MT. It's as close to off the shelf ready as it gets as far as tool selection to weight ratio. I also like Bushcraft Kelso's fire tool.
Thanks! The Wave plus is an excellent choice and used by many of the people in my circle for sure.. Kelso is always coming up with super cool stuff! Lucky to know the guy.. Thanks tor watching 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
I'm digging your creation 👍. I prefer Leatherman. I have a pst, wave, super tool, super tool 300, and rebar. Those multitools are spread around various packs. Back to your tool, I wish Leatherman had a custom shop to build a tool your way. Nice you have a friend to help you roll your own. I still like to keep a drop forged pliars handy for tuff jobs. MIM plier heads on Leatherman can only handle so much. Take care JJ. See ya.🇺🇲🌲🔥🔪
Thank you so much. I appreciate the positive feedback and you sharing what you have! I think a Leatherman “custom shop” is in order.. Let’s pray my plier choice holds up- thanks for watching 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
I did something similar a few years ago. Loved it but then I lost the tool. Last year I came across the Signal for $50 new/used. It's almost perfect for me❤️
Man- that sucks! Glad you found the Signal at that price though 👊🏻
I am a wave plus kinda guy. The tiny screwdriver/Phillips I have used on many occasion. The only true mod that I have done on it is I put a slight concave on the flathead screwdriver and sharpened it to allow me to carve out spoons and other such things much easier.
Wave plus is a good one to have 👍🏻
You are Spot On. I do use an Awl punch (need the hole)!!
The Blade ls have always been trash.i am sure most everyone has snapped a blade or the pliers on a few.
I am kinda hard on multitools but i USE them Every Single Day
I expect a “TOOL” to perform like a TOOL not a toy
Preach it brother! I hear you- mic drop 🎤
👊🏻🔥👊🏻
The only reason I went with the Wave over the Surge was the saw blade . I really like your modified Surge , and if I could I would go for a customized version much the same as yours , I really like your tool choices and how well thought out they are . Well done J.J. and " Q " ! ! !
I would have to agree with you on that.. The Surge saw was so irritating to me 😂.. BIG shout out to “Q” on this one.. I really wanted to say who it was but he has a huge channel and he knew people would ask him to make custom tools for them lol.. I’m blessed he did this for me.. I’m loving the end result. Thanks tor watching!
I think it's cool the way you made it. I collect all the makes. The China brands have the USA lacking. They are clones. I would not pay $275. For a tool. I have been a mechanic for 40+ years. I texted tools. Take it easy Friend. By the way I love your videos ❤❤❤
I really appreciate the support and your positive feedback! This is why I keep going- means a lot! 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
My favorite multitool is Leatherman Wingman except I don't like serated blades
I’m feel the exact same way about serrated blades. It’s what started this whole process 😂
Seems like a great load out to me!!
Thank you 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
Feeling the enthusiasm on this one! Got me wanting to dig out my old Gerber and order some parts!
I’m gonna triple dog dare you just to see what new tool I will need 😂
Love seeing other Leatherman builds. The Core side is a superb idea. I also built up a Surge, used a fixed saw off a wave+, made a custom bit for the bit driver- a combination chisel and gouge (that I use often- the gouge is worth having), did away with the serrated, also made a small knife blade for the small tool end using a flat screwdriver as a starting point. I wish Leatherman would listen to the customers and make a “bushcraft” Surge. Ive seen a bunch of Surge builds and most incorporate the same list of elements, we all check the boxes using different methods. Great build, hopefully the 390 blade is a winner.
Super cool! Thanks for posting your build- love seeing others make it their own.. Love what you did there. I think the idea of a “bushcraft” Surge is a novel idea.. Just look how many of them have gone on Alone- seems Leatherman would pick up on this and up their game. Thanks for the kind words, posting here in the comments and watching the video 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
@@FueltheFiresThey even built one of the Alone Surges in house. So they in fact know how😅. I would pay twice the price of a regular Surge for an “Alone” edition done up like that one custom plus some better main blade steel. But then, I wouldn’t have the satisfaction of having a custom (that I completely voided the warranty on)…
@@nightshadefern162😂 I hear ya.. A custom “Alone” version would be cool.. We just threw that warranty in the trash yo 😂
Awesome build l love it 👊🔥👊
Thanks brother! 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
Awesome Custom Franken Multi Tool 💯🤩🤙🏽
Schweet! 👊🏻🔥👊🏻
Sweet setup...!! For me, it's the wave+ for edc and the rebar for the woods.
Thank you! Both of those are good multitools for sure 👍🏻
I'm currently running a wave +, it's better than nothing...
Wave plus is not a bad platform by any means.. It’s a very popular model!
Roxon. specifically the roxon flex. Its a modular plier multitool. They have a 50% of sale rn so the frame is 20 something compared to the normal 40$. I suggest u look them up. There also coming out w a modular knife.
While atm ur only allowed 1 long implament on each side, Maxlvl EDC has a vid on how to do two on each side if you need that!
Did you look at the roxon flex i think its called
Someone else mentioned that.. I haven’t yet, but plan to 👍🏻
I have the Leatherman charge AL
Nice! Excellent choice 👊🏻
Felix Immler on TH-cam.
Roger that 👍🏻
There is a channel "Slava W" on TH-cam. A guy from Ukraine makes many different modifications of multitools.
I’ll have to check it out- thanks for letting me know 👊🏻
Someone needs to make a ,22 cal barrel.
Somewhere, somehow, it must exist….
Roxon is pretty hip with build your own DIY tools it seems.
I wish they h as d a tshank versus a scalpel though.
Copy that.. A scalpel would be very useful 👍🏻
You're the first person on the planet saying the Wave scissors are better than the Surge ones. Saying "a lot of people would agree'' is a stretch by far😅.
Hmmm.. That hasn’t been my experience but I can respect your’s…
I like a lot
Cool- thanks for watching!
How is Blackie doing?
@@charlesborum3910much better- thanks for asking!
Man, I bought a Chinese rip off call shall of the wave I tried to switch the blade over to left-handed side of the thing, and I could never get it back together
That sucks donkey doodoo… Bummer!
I will never bought a Leatherman again. I will come back on the Swisstool.
Last week i have tryed to take apart two peace of metal, and that have brake one tip of the pliers. This tools are crap.
I considered a Swiss tool.. A lot of people say it’s the best multi tool while others say they need to update.. So far, I haven’t broke a jaw on any of my multi tools. I have heard multiple stories like your’s though.. This is one of the reasons we went with this specific jaw set..
@@FueltheFires I have my Swisstool from 1996, and i have never had an issue with it.
And i have not take more care than with the Leatherman curl . You can trust it.
@@RatsAndFunTVRoger that.. I have a couple buddies that have them and they love them 👍🏻
@@FueltheFires Yes i understand this very well. You will do the same the day than you have a Swisstool. My is from the first edition, and i'm surprise myself to see how it have hold on all this years.
Thank you for your answers. Keep safe.
@@RatsAndFunTVthis is where the best stuff happens and I just appreciate the conversation.. Thanks for fueling those fires 🔥