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Versatility

Customers are highly satisfied with the versatility of the Leatherman Surge multitool, praising its ability to handle various tasks effectively. They use it for a wide range of purposes and consider it an essential tool for their daily life and travels. Some customers have noted that carrying all the tools at once may make the case difficult to close.

Durability

Customers generally hold high regard for the durability of Leatherman Surge Pocket Multitool, with many reporting long usage without any issues. Some users have had their tools for over a decade and have not experienced any breakage. However, some customers have noted that the sheath does not last as long as the tool itself.

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Tool Accessibility

Customers generally praise the accessibility of the tools on the Leatherman Surge multitool, with many noting the convenience of having frequently used tools easily accessible without having to open the tool. However, some users have mixed opinions regarding the screwdrivers.

Handle Design

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the handle design of the Leatherman Surge Pocket Multitool. While some praise the innovative scissors design, others express concerns about the potential for injury from the sharp edges and the sheath's design.

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Quality


One of the best features of the removable file is that it can be taken off and the diamond side used to sharpen the knife blade!


I love the quality of leatherman tools and they stand behind their product!


No matter what your application, if you need a heavy duty, well-appointed multitool that can take more beatings than you can th...  Read More


The sheath was good while it lasted ( i carried this thing every where i went and at all times a day ) and that means it got re...  Read More

Price


You may not be able to visualize what i am trying to say but i promise that it is worth the $12 to get it, and when you do you ...  Read More


Not really a huge deal but it is noticeable when you hold the two side by slide.

Shipping


My surge arrived the day before i headed out to sea, so it's trial was by fire.


I bought this tool on april 25, 2015 and it came sometime later.

Packaging/appearance


Picked up some t-shank jigsaw blades as well and the whole package fits in the nylon sheath.

Competitiveness


For my purposes, it is the closest to the ideal combination of any manufacturer out there, and i cant see using any other multi...  Read More


The leatherman surge is one of the largest multitools produced by leatherman, and also has the most features on it out of any o...  Read More


I bought the leatherman surge as a replacement for a wave multitool that was tragically confiscated by tsa some time ago.


Before i purchased the leatherman surge, i had owned various swiss/victronax army knives, usually leaving me wanting more out of them.

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  • How are reviewers describing this item?
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  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 878 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 28 2025.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Having bought a gerber flik in the meantime and finding it woefully inadequate i was left needing a reliable tool to carry during a 4month term aboard a cargo ship


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My surge arrived the day before i headed out to sea so its trial was by fire


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    To sum up the experience it is no exaggeration to say that i used this tool literally every one of the 107 days i was aboard


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The following sums up some of the good and bad points that i noticedthe pliers are big beefy and strong


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    They grip pretty much anything and hold on like a vice


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    However the wire cutters pretty much suck


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    They do require somewhat frequent sharpening but i used and abused this tool so thats not really shocking


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I used the scissors as much if not more than the knife

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