Leatherman Wave+: Once You Go Black Oxide, You Won’t Go Back

[@mikeogden5256]

Can’t You cold blue the silver one

[@jaylagare]

It should be possible especially with modern solutions though your mileage may vary. Read good feedback on this 911network.com/product/birchwood-casey-perma-blue-paste-2-oz-tube-bc-13322/

[@kvernesdotten]

I went black oxide and went back after, the coating seems to make the tool much stiffer and harder to break in. It does look cool though

[@jaylagare]

Your observations are similar to mine as well as others. I guess it boils down to individual preference between the two.

[@stephenbayley1441]

Does the colour make it more rust resistant?

[@jaylagare]

It’s already stainless steel so the black oxide treatment is more for aesthetic and low-reflectiveness purposes. But in non-stainless steel, it does offer a bit of rust resistance especially when wiped with oil.

[@kevola5739]

I find the black oxide does not operate as smoothly and can rub off on your hands with hard use. It is also hard to see when laid down on the ground or in a dim lit area. If you are cutting food you will be consuming this coating. I do not see any advantage of black oxide other than stealth.

[@jaylagare]

Agree, it’s really more for reduced signature use.

[@diverspudph]

Thanks. How do you maintain this? What kind of oil do you recommend and how often to oil it?

[@jaylagare]

I just use Singer oil after cleaning or every month or two. But abrasion wear is inevitable.

[@diverspudph]

Thank you, appreciate the response!

[@justinschexnayder8485]

How is the finish holding up?

[@jaylagare]

I haven’t been using it as I’m finding it heavy to daily carry. I ended up just pocket-carrying the lighter and more compact SOG PowerPint. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIulaHhsl8uSj68

[@VA-gu1jq]

It’s terrible. It starts rubbing off the minute you start folding it around, testing it out. Hands will have a light black residue each time you use it until it wears away. It scratches easy and won’t last. I got this finish because it was a gift, so I’m now looking to buff this crap off. Get the regular stainless finish.

[@robertcong-leton3275]

@@VA-gu1jq Thank you; these were my thoughts EXACTLY. In that you have practical and personal knowledge, it moves from theory to fact.

[@andrewallen9993]

If you carry this in the UK and are caught by the police you will be locked up.

[@jaylagare]

For the UK, there’s Bond, Leatherman Bond.

[@Mafioso1731]

What about Canada?

[@kistovisback]

Leave that silly country then

[@vladstark2091]

UK are weirdos, too many immigrants and police have no Guns; muslim districts where everyone are afraid to come and they want to lock anyone for having a multitools😂🎉 Britain is no more great

[@96RatsInMyAttic]

@@kistovisbackfr

[@Iniquityslasher]

Nice try diddy

[@TimmyBobinson]

Too slow and long video.

[@jaylagare]

Thank you for the feedback.