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Leatherman 830160 Surge Pocket Multitool with Leather Sheath

Leatherman 830160 Surge Pocket Multitool with Leather Sheath
Brand: Leatherman

List Price: $102.00
Buy New: $60.55
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 21 reviews
Sales Rank: 240

Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5 x 2 x 1

MPN: 830160
Model: 830160
UPC: 037447279881
EAN: 0037447279881
ASIN: B000E28164

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Surge pocket multi-tool built with tough new pliers, longer blades and easy-to-use locks
  • Features a blade exchanger with saw and diamond/wood file blades that lets you switch out blades and files
  • 2 knives and extra-strong scissors are easily accessed from the outside of the tool
  • Contains both large and small bit drivers and comes in a leather sheath
  • Leatherman's 25-year limited warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Genuine Leatherman Tools - the best of the best! Top grade stainless steel, ingenious design, and rigorous tolerances ensure the best quality utility tools, plus they are backed by a 25-year guarantee. All models listed feature easy-to-use locking blades.

Amazon.com Product Description
The Surge Extra-Large Multitool from Leatherman

The Leatherman Surge multitool is built with tough new pliers, longer blades and easy-to-use locks. This multitool features a helpful blade exchanger with the saw and diamond/wood file blades -- and with this blade exchanger, two knives and the extra-strong scissors are easily accessed from the outside of the tool. Also, there are four outside-opening blades to give you quick access to the tools you use most. The Surge boasts both large and small bit drivers, and it comes in a leather sheath. With stronger jaws for more squeezing force with less effort, plus Leatherman's strongest scissors yet, Surge is sure to make a splash at the work site.

Key Tech Specs:

  • 100-percent stainless steel construction
  • Includes Phillips #1-2, screwdriver 3/16-inch bits
  • Includes Phillips and flat tip eyeglasses bits
  • 4-1/2 inches long (closed)

Key User Features

The Surge features four blades that can be opened while the tool is closed. Open the straight and serrated knife blades with one hand by placing your thumb at the base of the blade and rotating the knife until it's fully extended, which securely engages the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is marked with a padlock symbol on the tool, and to disengage it, just squeeze it towards the handle until the blade slides past the lock. It's a simple feature, but it's one that guarantees your safety.

To open and close the interior blades, just grip the handles and swing them open. Each interior blade can be lifted out by using the nail nicks or the thumb lifts. And if you wish to change blades, simply remove the saw or blade file from the blade exchanger by opening the exchanger to a 90-degree angle from the closed handles. The blade releases from a t-shank connector at the clasp. Changing tool bits is equally easy. Just open the bit driver, grasp the tool bit, and pull it straight out -- then snap the desired bit into place.


The Surge is a multitool powerhouse with tough new pliers, longer blades, and easy-to-use locks.

Expand your Surge's capabilities with genuine Leatherman accessories.
Multitool Capabilities:

  • All-locking blades
  • Needlenose pliers
  • Regular pliers
  • Wire cutters
  • Hard-wire cutters
  • Stranded-wire cutters
  • Electrical crimper
  • Clip-point knife
  • Serrated knife
  • Scissors
  • Blade exchanger
  • Diamond file blade
  • Wood file blade
  • Saw blade
  • Large bit driver
  • Small bit driver
  • 5/16-inch screwdriver
  • Awl with thread loop
  • Ruler (9 inches/22 cm)
  • Bottle/can opener
  • Wire stripper
  • Lanyard ring
  • Two double-ended bits

Optional Accessories (not included)

Expand your Surge's capabilities with the Bit Kit, offering 21 double-ended bits; or add a pocket clip and lanyard ring for easier portability.

Warranty

All Leatherman products are covered by a 25-year limited warranty. If within 25 years from the purchase date of your genuine Leatherman tool you find any defect in material or workmanship, you can count on the manufacturer to make it right with fast warranty service. To obtain warranty service, return your tool to Leatherman Tool Group. Depending on the tool defect, they will decide whether to repair your tool or replace it with a product of equal or greater value. No variations, upgrades or refunds are offered.

The Leatherman Tool Group and its History of Quality

In 1975, Leatherman Tool Group founder Tim Leatherman was inspired by leaky pipes and a cranky car on a budget trip to Europe -- and thus the idea for his first pocket survival tool was conceived. Since then, Leatherman has become an internationally recognized company with hundreds of employees and a wide variety of durable, versatile, stylish products. Created with bold designs and truly rugged construction, Leatherman products are a perfect addition for tool kits, emergency sets, and glove compartments everywhere.




Customer Reviews:   Read 16 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars Great features, but WAY too huge to effectively use   August 1, 2006
Michael Jackson (Ca United States)
17 out of 26 found this review helpful

I won't bother going into detail on all the Surge's new and recycled features as they're already well documented in the product description. I won't go into detail on how cool the switchable blade system COULD have been since there's nothing to replace it with (besides the included saw/file combo). I won't even bother repeating how much I love the Leatherman brand and how eagerly I was looking forward to this new multi-tool to come out.

All of that's moot thanks to the Surge's fatal flaw: it's size.

I'm writing this as a warning: The Leatherman Surge is HUGE - too huge to use effectively, too huge to carry, and even too huge to fit in many of the spaces the Wave and Wave2004 could. It's a real shame, because, on paper, this promised to be the most awesome Leatherman yet. But none of that matters 'cause the damn thing's just too big to use properly. Seriously. TOO BIG. I don't even carry it around any more. =(

I'd give it 1 star, but for those with freakish lumberjack hands it might be the best tool yet. So I'll give it an average of 3.



3 out of 5 stars Needs improvement   August 17, 2007
John Jones (Wisconsin)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful

First of all this isn't big at all. Some reviews sound like this is a 50 lb toolbox, it isn't. If you are a secretary used to lifting a nail file then this is huge. My issue with this item is it's quality, I was dissapointed. First of all I thought I was getting a USA made item. This is assembled in the USA of foreign made parts as told to me by Leatherman, this tool shouts China with it's poor fit & finish. The stainless outer case looks of poor quality & soft by the look of the grind marks. The fit is very poor & I understand that Leatherman can not hand make these. I knew going in that this would not be a Schrade. Schrade is a jewel compared to this. I did expect this to be of Leathermans all USA made quality, it isn't in my opinion. If you are someone who doesn't know any better, this is a good Multi Tool. If you compare this to Schrade or other quality USA made tools in my opinion this comes up way short. The features that this has are well thought out & the changeable saw blade is great. I wish that leatherman would use a better heat treated stainless outer case put these together so there aren't gaps & nicks between the end caps & the stainless side pieces. Sadly, this is maybe what it takes to stay in business these days. Most people will like this item, I didn't & anybody who knows knives or collects them won't even bother keeping this.


5 out of 5 stars I must be freakishly large   August 29, 2006
G. E. Williams (California)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful

I recently gave my daughter my Leatherman "Supertool" when she moved away to start a new job, telling her that it had most tools she would need. Then I saw a gift set display with the "SURGE" with a very nice Leatherman knife that has two screwdrivers and a set of bits to use in the interchangeable screwdriver... I couldn't resist, and have been very pleased with the whole set... with the small exception that the leather case rides too high on the belt, I switched to a nylon case I had which works fine but doesn't hold the extra bits. That being said I like the "huge size" of this tool,it really is big, (compared to other multi-tools) but I need to use tools all day every day, so it might be a lot to carry if that was not the case. I still carry the blunt nose Gerber always as it can turn a bolt when needed, and is easier to use one handed than any Leatherman tool, but this tool the SURGE, can do more things well than any of the other multi tools out there.


4 out of 5 stars Heavy Duty (Did I mention heavy?)   January 12, 2007
W. Maxwell (Los Angeles, CA United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

I bought one from one of Amazon's partners and the tool arrived in it's sealed clamshell package in used condition. The tool was scratched, dirty and the scissors were loose as well as the knife looked used. I returned it to the company I bought it from and they sent me a refund. I sent an email to Leatherman about my experience and they sent a reply stating that this was a unique experience and that they would check with their quality control dept to see if there is a problem.

I purchased another Surge from Amazon directly and the tool arrived in the clamshell sealed in its packaging. I opened it up to find that the tool was in acceptable condition except for the fingerprints and what looked like cleaning compound still on the blades and handles (just like the one I bought and returned earlier). The scissors were a bit loose also, but not as much as the first (Sounds like Leatherman has some quality issues).

I have had the tool for about a month and I have no other real issues to talk about, it performs well and handles most jobs it was designed for. The tool is solid, well engineered and dependable. The tool feels great in the hand and is easy to open with one hand if needed. The tool is big and on the heavy side (If you are going to wear this tool on your belt, you will always know it's there). A little quirk in the tool is a rattle when it is closed, this does not happen every time it's in the closed position, just sometimes.

Except for the cosmetic issues I mentioned earlier, this is a good product. I plan to keep this with me for quite a while and I do not doubt that it will perform as it should without fail. I keep it with me in the shop, studio, backyard, garage, and when hiking. Great tool, did I mention it was heavy?



5 out of 5 stars Perfect multi-tool!   April 2, 2007
E. Bartoli (Malta)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

I dont know whats the problem with the size of the surge...seeing the reviews on here I thought that when I saw this thing I would have said "omG ITS HUGE!!" ...but...uhmm...its the size a STRONG, STURDY and DEPENDABLE multi tool should be! I hate small multi tools because I dont want to feel as if Im going to break the thing while im using it (tighten some screws, etc) or when im using the saw or something. The design is great and personally I can say that the SURGE is the best multi tool out there!




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