Leatherman Surge Review

[@skirmantassinkevicius7041]

Hi Mitchell. The presentation was very good, but you forgot one very important thing! Most consumers like to tie a Leatherman with a rope to the belt so as not to lose it. The Leatherman Surge contains a hidden lanyard eye. You need a hard tool to push it out. We used the screw bit from the bit holder. You will find it at the protrusion on the outside, exactly where you can push out the saw or file. Open the saw and you will be able to see the flat eye. With a little bit of effort you can push it out, leaving you with a lanyard eye. Practical to hang the multi-tool from a chain, or enhance it with a lanyard. You Welcome mate! 👌🏼😉

[@johnmclean5957]

This is the best review on the surge that I have seen. You didn't go too fast and gave a good close up. Got one on order. Thanks.

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

Thank you very much

[@MikesToolShed]

holy fuck. I've had a surge for 10 years and never noticed the wire stripper part below the can opener, and I'm an electrician!

[@carterbrausen7787]

Mike's Tool Shed lol

[@raidirr7448]

i think almost all leatherman had that .. mine has too im using wingman now..

[@yoy58913]

Mike's Tool Shed 😂😂😂😂

[@WhatsMyGear]

i know bro, check this out, you can cut metal with a simple saw upgrade: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH3HoKl9eq-ZqZY

[@natepaz4035]

bruh...

[@gorka_24]

Great video! You're a fantastic reviewer. I usually don't comment on videos, but I was so impressed by your talent. You speak super clearly and the review didn't get dull, you were super clear and concise. Well done!

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

+Ryan Dent Thank You! I appreciate your feedback.

[@abc456f]

Great review. Let's not forget the Leatherman warranty. I somehow managed to chip the tip on one of the tools. Sent it back to Leatherman and had it back in a week with a new tool installed, no questions asked. Paid $80 for mine and it's well worth it. I keep it in my edc/get home bag. Very high quality multitool.

[@GroovyKaiju]

Being in the U.S Air Force as a maintainer, I use this tool on a daily basis (it was actually issued to us). It has never let me down before.

[@awsomedude104]

There are a TON of videos about reviewing the Surge and I've been watching them all day to make sure that I get the right tool. I just stumbled across your video and it is the best by far. You're really thorough and understandable in your review and I really appreciate that! Thank you!

[@awsomedude104]

EDIT: Also I subscribed to you because of this video. Thank you!

[@rajeshb2321]

this is one of the the best review for Leatherman Surge on UTube. great job Mr. Green

[@lansiman]

this is how an outdoor equipment review should be like best review i seen so far in this area

[@BlueKinTsukiko]

This is actually why I picked the Surge over the wave for this fathers day but I also got the bit extender and some bits as well for this tool as well to make it even more functional for my dad this year.

[@survivalofthefittest409]

Great review. I have the Black Oxide Version along with the Bit Kit & Bit Extender [all black]. I paired it all up with the Leatherman XL Molle Sheath [Brown], which you will recognize comes with the MUT. Everything fits nicely in the sheath and is not busting at the seems or even stretching the stitching. Very happy with it. I pulled the trigger on all that after watching your review and a few others!

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

+Survival of the Fittest glad I could help you make a decision

[@reidking2333]

I have to say, I have seen many Leatherman reviews. This is easily one of the best. You went into so much detail and your thought behind getting the tool. I also loved they it was outside rather than a boring tabletop. Great video!

[@amattio04]

Mitchell, Mitchell, Mitchell....Great video bro! Very, very well done. Honestly, I don't respond to many videos...Yours deserves a response. This video is the reason I just purchased the Leatherman Surge. You made me see why I wanted this exact multitool versus many others that I have been painstakingly deliberating over. I am an avid Victorinox Swiss Army knife user, lover, and collector, but also love other beautifully designed and manufactured American multitools and urban/survival products. I am a nut about quality and craftsmanship and only want the best. Weight is definitely a factor with ANY tool to be carried on one's self, but in my opinion, quality and usefulness should be the deciding factor. Also my opinion is that weight can be compensated with changing out other "non detrimental" items. Good tools should have (reasonable) heft and density. I say "compensate on other items that are not as detrimental". Great information without the fluff. I appreciate your truthfulness and unbiased opinion. This video and review/opinion is respectful and deserves praise. Well done brother...well done.

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

+T Mattio I appreciate it. One of the driving forces in making this video was my difficulty when purchasing this exact tool. And I'm happy this is the one I chose I use it to this day and it is in tip top shape after using and abusing it.

[@mikesmith5375]

I was upgrading had the older leatherman which was excellent and still in scratched being twenty years old and used weekly by everyone! It has not only impressed me but EVERYONE else for its real time uses over big bulky tools for smaller projects! I believe this is my upgrade:)

[@Keith1983_]

excellent video i do plumbing and HVAC and just ordered one friday we'll see how often i reach for that instead of into my tool bag

[@ZexaXIII]

Best multitool review on KZbin.

[@CedricAda]

The wire crimpers are great for getting those fluffy multi stranded copper wires into a straight set again, like when you are wiring up home theatre speakers and stuff. Great review, loving the HD.

[@georgezarifis7409]

Excellent review Mitchell, one of the best I've ever seen! I'm in love with this tool and I'll be buying it any time soon.

[@georgezarifis7409]

And I just subscribed to your channel.

[@tezzanewton]

Thanks for your review, mate. I just received my surge in the mail yesterday, I got the black one. I can't wait to use it now.

[@gnoldi]

Great video. Your MT & EDC logic seems to be somewhat similar to mine :) The "greatest" mistake I made was buying the wave instead of the surge. Here in Europe the wave costs around 130€ (around $145 at that time), but the surge was around 240 € ($260) so naturally I went for the cheaper wave as i thought it would be easier to have it in my pocket as my main EDC, but considering everything I always feel a little regret for not buying the surge. As I found out the wave is too big for urban EDC (at least for me), so I bought the Squirt PS4 for my pocket (fantastic tool for its size) and I use the wave as the backup tool and always have it in my car (which is always near), so it could have been surge. Well... maybe one day. Keep up the good work.

[@My03Tundra]

Love your review, and the fact your reviewing it outdoors, is a plus.

[@kyklain86]

Good review, I simply think Leatherman is the best in multi tools. I own probably over 30, and I have two older Surges. But this new Surge is flawless and the pliers are much more beefy!

[@Fleetingdream968]

12 yr old Victorinox swisstool have locks on each of every tool and they're well built too, but also quite heavy so I started carrying the Leatherman wave+.

[@Sasquachcumberbatch]

that was the best review i have EVER seen. well done sir. just ordered my surge cuz of you.

[@406gunnut9]

Hey Mitchell, very good review. I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment of the saw/file attachment. You can go to any Home Depot or Lowe's and buy any number of T shank jigsaw bits and put them in that accessory. Want something to cut through metal, no problem. Want a longer saw, no problem. Also, I'd like to see someone use a Wave's attached file to sharpen the knife on a Wave. No problem using the file to touch up the blade on the Surge. Clearly the additional versatility of the Surge is worth the additional weight. Nice review

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

+406 GunNut I completely agree

[@kingminilogo]

Nice Review! You got a nice speech flow, also the rythm and sound level is on point. Subscribed for more videos. Keep up the good work

[@Clickbaiters]

I've seen reviews from "manly men" with big beards and all sorts of tac gear which won't EDC the Surge because it's "too heavy"....bunch of blow hard pansies. Surge is a great tool with many incredibly useful tools. The shears, aka scissors, are more useful than I expected. I use the R.A.E Gear metal sheath and it's an excellent combo.

[@AG.Floats]

I'm 5 foot 10 and 160 pounds and EDC the surge hahaha

[@liambrinton9935]

great job on this vid! good mic quality, good camera and god overall review. Especially from a smaller channel like this!

[@saviom8166]

All Victorinox SwissTool models, the pliers based models like this Leatherman, do lock. And all of the handle-tools on it are accessible from the outside.

[@CombatVetTom]

Great Review video. I received the Surge for a Christmas gift and this video was a BIG help.

[@grahamgrecian1332]

Thank you for getting right to the point. So many other reviews him and haw, but now I know everything I need to. Kudos.

[@TheLeesto]

i was debating surge vs signal and your video sold me on the surge. it's beefier but "shears" is what i need more than a gimmicky fire starter

[@saulsandoval2313]

I just got mine like right now. It's absolutely beautiful!

[@badb0x]

victorinox do lock anyhow both are very good tools

[@steve1967gila]

My victorinox camping knife does not lock , I use for carving and whittling razor sharp edge work great but not same comparison with Leatherman not even close to same tool

[@proimsat]

Well, this actually helped me make my mind, thanks ! I'm the newest leatherman fan

[@conorhulgraine]

Great review I recently bought this! I am very happy with it!

[@bradleymichels8818]

Thinking of getting one for fishing i just moved lost my wave in the move had wave for about 5 years

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

It's great

[@thebritishbookworm2649]

Brilliant review mate 👏 Just bought today and got it today. Thanks for the review. Really great reviews.

[@heathwalker7981]

Thanks for the great review I will definitely be getting one

[@nicofish1000]

Be careful prying with flat head. That is how I broke the flathead on my wave. I was prying up some nails to replace insulation. I think I am going to get a surge I lost my wave hiking in Peru the rivets on the leather case must have rusted off (they were rusty) because all of the sudden the leather case want on my belt.

[@rafiqkatana]

Thanks man that was a good, no fuss, straight forward informative clip. I appreciate it.

[@bigfella6629]

Thanks for this review mate, just jumped on ebay and bought one.

[@FishFind3000]

I don't know if you know but on the back of the knifes there is slight riffed on the serrated black and nothing on the plain knife. They help identify which is which without opening it having to remember were they are. And there is a hidden lanyard ring by the saw. There are some videos about this

[@israelipiper]

One correction if I may. Most multi tools do lock. The inside tools in Wingman and Sidekick don't, but the outside tools have liner locks. The vast majority of multi tools, even many cheap no name brands do lock up. All Victorinoxes. The great French invention of stainless steel should be "stain less," as in less staining, and not "does not stain." I found that some t-shank jig blades for the exchanger needed a bot of filing to fit. Maybe Bosch was best fit. thanks! Useful review.

[@Thermoman69691]

Best review out there... I've just ordered the Surge to be a companion with my Wave... The leather holder for the Surge can also hold the bit set, both parts and the extension piece too... The first bit set slides inside but have found that the second bit set slides in perfectly behind going through the two large slits going vertical... have owned my Wave for ten years at least and have only had a minor problem which got replaced free of charge... I used to use the Swiss army tool, but found this is more for hobby and not strong enough for the real tough jobs... for me by far the Leatherman is built better for daily use, the Swiss is weak and wears out quick, and has the habit of stabbing or trapping hand flesh... Thumbs up and a Sub ;) thank you for making this video btw!

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

+Thermoman69691 I'm glad you found this helpful! I agree with your assessment.

[@mikesmith5375]

If you don't have an ANCHOR position on TV you SHOULD:) Excellent presentation and great product review hitting the details including the pouch! TV is your calling!

[@louistaljaard4460]

I also love my Surge! got it a week ago and I use it all the time

[@vladimirvladimirovic8989]

A good review. What I hate about the Surge is having to decide between the file and the saw. I believe that multitools should always have all the tools integrated within, with no necessity to replace extra parts.

[@aliceduser6347]

Cool review. One thing, if this is the knife with the best edge retention you have ever had I would suggest you look into some other steels. The 420HC this comes in is considered to be an underperformer in terms of retention.

[@WallyPCify]

I'm with you with quality

[@j444bek]

great review now I'm off to buy one! and I am an electrician :)

[@shotgunismymiddlename3331]

very high quality vids right here great vid bro.

[@xfearfactoryx7684]

My employer bought these for our crew for Christmas. Let me tell you, I love mine!!

[@mr.smiley4569]

Great Review I just picked one up. Thanks

[@johnvillafranca6188]

You have sold me on this new Surge.

[@yr8362]

I fixed hospital bed I'm a service technician and this tool is like my right hand

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

I use it to work on my jeep. It's is handy to have that's for sure

[@charlesadamski_197]

Good points. I also bought it because it's a real tool. To share my reasons with you. . Im planning on moving to a 3rd world country and raise pigs. Pretty sure pigs break stuff. I was pre-warned. If you want a good tool bring it from North America. I chose this option.e The surge and a Dewalt smartphone holder. I czn put the surge case and a small vicegrips and all bits and a 6 inch cresent and a flashlight and a toold sharpener and a compass and a gerber dime and a set of cut ofcutlrery in and attached to that belt carry package. Should cover most tasks I need on a farm. I hope this is useful to you.

[@LionHeart0808]

Multi tools should have higher quality knife blade steel. That would totally eliminate the need to carry a separate knife. I'm still going to buy the Leatherman Surge but I wish it had 1095 High Carbon Steel knife blade. 1095 is so easy to sharpen and is very sharp.

[@Nate_HarietteYouTube_Adventure]

Excellent review

[@charlesadamski_197]

The 6 inch crescent is because even the best pliers simply don't work well on even any engine bolts - even a battery clamp. The crescent opens to about an inch.

[@xXGOTCRABSXx537]

Great video, thank you.

[@MrThisguy200]

Great review! What size t shank blades fit so that the surge closes?

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

Most standard ones I've used do not fit only the ones that it comes with allows it to close in my experience. I keep a saw blade in the pouch in the case.

[@edmundcheng9430]

Helped me a lot, Good review! Thanks.

[@algreen1]

Great review. Looking to pick one of these up :)

[@harrydaniels2788]

Good review dude. The Leatherman Surge is a beast of a multi tool 😀!! I love mine 👍👌!!

[@chrisnzella]

I just got the black one. It's soaked in oil! and tighter than hell to open. I broke a finger nail (ouch) and thought of sending it back. :( I can't open the blade one handed as you. Must have to loosen it up by using it. Other than that I will not give up trying to use it. The instructions to me are useless because I CAN read the the pictures are useless. Great tools in the past from Leatherman.

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

Spend some time opening and closing it to loosen things up.

[@chrisnzella]

Mitchell Green Thanks. I turned a white paper towel grey with the excess oil.

[@FishFind3000]

Yea I had the same thing with the black EOD coating it adds a bit of thickness so that's why it's stiffer but as ever thing is it always gets better when you break in.

[@GAROmx]

I just got the black version and it's soaked in Oil, should I remove the excess oil? Or it's there for a purpose...?

[@chrisnzella]

ESGAR MONTALVO I just wiped off the excess. It's getting to work better.

[@sapperjohn256]

hey man thanks for the effort, cant wait to get mine in the mail!

[@spongebob7285]

How often do I need to oil it? Are there any other tips for looking after it?

[@DRiNKNiNK]

I GOT THE LAST ONE ON AMAZON JUST NOW!

[@JMigUK]

Great vid, just got one to use when working in my car, thanks!

[@ghosttjr2]

I can’t find the combo with the pouch you have, liked 👅

[@hanialzaid8460]

Great review...thanks 👍🏻

[@dereksooman1596]

what brand and model of jigsaw blades did you use? Could you post a link to amazon?

[@Practical2013]

Hi! Just a query, the blade and saw on my surge (2013) locks up a bit late..... How about yours? Thanks!

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

That could be for numerous reasons, probably the most likely would be corrosion or rust. Yes stainless steel does tarnish. However it is very easy to clean. A solution I make that consists of white vinegar and enough salt to where no more will dissolve in the vinegar and soak your Leatherman in the solution for around five to ten minutes then remove and rinse in fresh water and let air dry. That same solution can be used with a rag to scrub of hard rust as well as carbonization (such as the scars left on metal from a fire steel) to make you blade as good as new. hope this helps -Mitch

[@dizzywillow2162]

Thanks! Great review and instructional video!

[@NGMonocrom]

Very nice review.

[@braydenhess5676]

The reason it's holding an edge longer than any other blade is because you are using gerber's....Joking (don't like gerber's steel choice, sorry!) Good review!

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

Agreed, it's a good way to hone your sharping skills.

[@authorityfigure1630]

Nice review sir

[@alexoneal1029]

Hey Mitch --thank you for the very detailed review of the Leatherman Surge...question: is the can opener actually a cap lifter also ? (have tried to open bottles with it but it seems to do so awkwardly) Great multitool...very versatile and durable for many different tasks...

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

+alex “bikeman” o'neal it will get the job done. I've used it myself for that task.

[@voidbehind9394]

Hey I would like to buy a surge, of course I checked a lot of reviews from a lot of websites one of those was Amazon and I found some really negative reviews with photos of the surge rusty or even broken (it was a full priced one 169€ ), but every other single website says that it's very durable and I don't know what to do, does Amazon simply sell fake garbage??? Can anyone that actually owns or owned the knife give me advice plz????

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

If you deal with a lot of salt water or more corrosive environments and then leave it wet when it's stored and don't bother to take care of it Yes it'll rest but I've not had any issues

[@TheTyphoon365]

My only problem with it is I wish it had the locking mechanism found on the super tool 300 Edit: why did they give the less important tools the solid locking mechanism instead of the ones that actually need it, the blades and saws

[@Salvation30XB]

Great review Sir.

[@JoeC92]

the crimp is only good for insulated connectors. not non insulated. That being said...I am yet to ever install non insulated connectors. And I work as an electrician. that said as well. this would never replace my proper tools. I carry my charge with me regardless at work or just around the city and have used it many times. Depending on what I am doing I do not carry all my tools. There's times I don't have something on me and need it (drop a screw in a little crack and cant grab it) up a ladder without my file or something). I pull out my charge a lot. But I am always worried about damaging it. And given I work industrial electrical I dont cut small wire with it. So I am really considering buying the surge for my work multitool and keep my charge as my EDC one. As much as I love the charge I worry about its durability. Definitely very strong for a typical EDC tool, but not sure how it would stand up to actual work. Given the proper purpose made tools don't always stand up to the job. Figure this is stronger, and at the same time cheaper so if I do damage it I wont be as bothered. Today I had to pull mine out for the flat driver. Went to go get the hilti gun to fire in some anchors, and someone attached it to the extension which I didn't need. Didn't have any tools with me so just pulled out my charge instead. I'm going to be near a leatherman supplier on saturday after stopping by a tile supplier...some reason I think I will be making an extra stop and getting the Surge lol.

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

+Joe Chitussi the surge is a handy piece of kit it gets a lot of use from me. The only thing I've managed to damage on it was the small dedicated flathead when I was prying something open. That all could have been avoided though had I used the larger one instead. Not sure if your a member at REI but if you are I would buy it from there because I've had many good experiences with their return policies. Hope the surge is the tool your looking for I've yet to find something better.

[@JoeC92]

Nah I'm in Canada. But thanks. I figure the charge is great for edc for me but the surge seems better at work. I really wish they made a pair with a more linesman like pliers then I'd be set. A co worker of mine has the surge and he absolutely loves it. So thinking it will make for a great multi tool to carry.

[@ashjackson6798]

Excellent review.

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

+Ash Jackson Thank You!

[@ashjackson6798]

Here are some suggested equipment items that you might find mighty efficacious to add to your general survival/camping gear: > The Solar Oven Society "SOS" Solar Oven > The StoveTec Deluxe One Door Stove > The Sawyer Mini Water Filter > The *Ka-Bar BK2 Companion Knife* > The Gerber LMF2 Knife You may also want to pick up a good thermal cooker (Thermos brand). They are super nice pieces of equipment. A good single burner butane stove can make a big difference for the better also. The nice thing about such items, much like the Leatherman Surge, is that they are one time purchases. *Premium quality equipment is always worth the price* - and all the more so if your life (and/or the lives of others whom you love) depends on your equipment not to fail. Keep up the superb work. I hope this helps.

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

+Ash Jackson I'll take a look

[@DanDavie]

Excellent video man. Thanks!

[@arunkushwaha6294]

Really a very good review...

[@chavissanchez996]

My Swiss Army knife closed on me the other day it hurt!

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

That happens, I was speaking from experience.

[@Torontodude20000]

Ouch

[@meranmohammed1275]

Could you please link the pocket knife you showed us in the video?

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

+Meran Mohammed www.leatherman.com/surge-3.html#start=4

[@meranmohammed1275]

Thanks for the reply dude, but I wanted to know where to get the single foldable blade/knife that you compared with the knife on the leatherman surge. Thanks again in advance!

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

+Meran Mohammed most hardware stores have jigsaw blades such as home depot or lows

[@randomnickname721]

Thx for review!

[@calvinm3538]

great video. u earned urself a new subber!!!

[@mrgeorge861]

Good job, nice review!

[@hamschh]

This item is great for ANYONE. The other day, i found myself without a device to smoke from... i used the tool in multiple ways to make myself a homemade bong to smoke the Devil's Lettuce out of.

[@urgbos]

What a great review.

[@guthriesiwinski2849]

does the file come with it when you buy it

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

Yes

[@gbro1988]

I carry a sak and a surge I find the sak is easier to strip wire for some odd reason

[@01mubs]

You will probably never read this you were right about the wave versus The Surge I just upgraded from the wave to the surge+

[@orbushcraft3967]

great review

[@ptock2]

excellent video

[@steps2survival644]

Aweseom review!

[@SisyphusTwo]

Very informative thanks.

[@user-xl3cq7ln3u]

Why did you stop recording??

[@MitchellGreenOutdoors]

Good question. I'm going for a hike tomorrow and am going to try to squeeze a video out of it.

[@user-xl3cq7ln3u]

I was waiting for the video