New Gordon Multi-Tool Is Fantastically Close To....(Wave?)

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[@davidrogers3016]

Had a a Leatherman for thirty years then lost it. This knife is great and glad I acquired it . 🌴😎

[@Caleb_Olson]

And it's 20% off this Memorial Day weekend 2024! Tough to beat $32 for this multitool.

[@jimwjohnq.public]

It is only a 10% off coupon regular customers who do belong to the inside track club.

[@Exane22]

Great overview. I'm glad to see your stamp of approval!

[@roglamb]

And the built in lanyard ring, just another cool feature. Great video

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

I learned abiut Leatherman last month but wasn't gonna buy because of price... but this I did buy

[@CarlConti]

Thanks for the great review. I just now picked one up. Man this is so close to the Wave!

[@hvacbudget8600]

It is!

[@kenmarchlenski4477]

Just got one today! IMPRESSED!!! I already like it better than my 30 yr old "Leatherman"! At this price get 2 ! I'm "Older" at 74 and rertired! I've always tried to be as close to a Renaissance man as possible. You know, a "MacGyver" of today! Independent, expert in at least "Something" and a Journeyman in MANY! Having a Tool-kit with me at all times is just "ME"! I now have One on my Work-around the house pants and another afixed to my Going to the Doctor's pants! LOL

[@hvacbudget8600]

Very nice! It is a good tool!

[@johnp241]

Just grabbed 2 this weekend after watching a different review. Excellent product for the price! Nice review!

[@hvacbudget8600]

Very cool!

[@dustybottoms6056]

Got one today and put it right to work. So far has not disappointed!

[@hvacbudget8600]

Great!

[@richardsullivan1776]

I'm not really into the clone Waves but this looks extremely cool. This is something I would buy for myself. I've been carrying my second- generation Leatherman Wave as my main carry since last month. I like my Leatherman Arc but the Wave I would still prefer over the two models. The GOAT and Roxon Flex are my favorite modular tools. I've been tinkering with them at home.

[@hvacbudget8600]

The modular multi tools are great!

[@neal6473]

Love the video and Gordon is the best multi tool right now on the market.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Thanks!

[@neal6473]

@@hvacbudget8600 You're welcome.

[@JustHere999dl]

The Temu version of this is also very nice.

[@Hector-vx5yc]

Really looking forward to seeing this video!!!❤❤❤

[@bobinmontana777]

Another KZbin video discussing this tool said he liked it until the pliers broke.

[@daviddarlingauthor]

I've ordered one. If you order online, 10% off for Memorial Day discount, and lifetime warranty. If you go in store, 20% off, but only a 5 year warranty. I'm sure that's an oversight.

[@AtomicBleach]

Can confirm. Gerber Dime tweezers fit perfectly into the slot that the pocket clip used.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Very cool!

[@hvacbudget8600]

Just did a short video on your idea giving you credit! Fantastic idea!

[@rangerbravo]

Pocket clip does fit the wave. Can confirm

[@olddodger7178]

The manager of my local HF was unaware of this product when I stopped in yesterday (June 18). Now he is hoping for a delivery.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Wow! I think they are going fast.

[@julianignacioaydarpaz3851]

Great review... Could you compare the metal saw? The leatherman bits style is not something that i like, but everything else, seems great...

[@wvbrookchub]

If you fling it downward with the glass breaker away from you a lanyard loop will come out.

[@914Rocky]

It’s really a Charge Clone.

[@gabeItch-xb2iw]

they got mad at people calling a slot cutting file a hacksaw and gave it a hacksaw

[@mcrangergr33n8]

i hope they come out with a bit kit for it

[@hvacbudget8600]

Agreed!

[@doublepanthers3088]

I dont need another multitool, I don't need another multitool, I don't.......

[@hvacbudget8600]

LoL!

[@outdoor044]

Shut up yes you do 😂

[@doublepanthers3088]

@outdoor044 ha! I do actually need to head to Harbor Freight to snag some electric hedge trimmers. I have some ivy that is out of control!

[@zaskarclf]

INSERT - Return of the Jedi Meme of the Emperor sitting in his thrown with the Gordon Multitool next to him saying, "You want this. Don't you?" - HERE 🤣

[@doublepanthers3088]

@zaskarclf Enablers are you all! 😁

[@jtg_edc]

I hope you bought another one so you can experiment with some customization and to see if Wave parts fit.

[@hvacbudget8600]

I might have to do that.

[@edwinlesmann4680]

If there would be a clone of the Leatherman ratcheting Bit driver, thats something I would probably buy. 😬🤘🏻

[@blade9292]

It's 7IIL if I'm not wrong

[@edwinlesmann4680]

@@blade9292 Nope, thats an Right angle ratchet, but I have the straight one in mind. And there is no small built alternative 🤷🏼

[@EvilOtto580]

They do have a flex head version, but if they made a swivel head, then you would have the functionality of the Leatherman ratcheting extension, and also be able to apply considerable torque when needed.

[@edwinlesmann4680]

@@EvilOtto580 therefore I bought me the Titan 1/4 hex swivel Head ratchet. It‘s about 4 Inches in length an has 90 teeth. Just the swivel head is almost to big….

[@EvilOtto580]

@@edwinlesmann4680 It's a really nice little ratchet. They launched a nano version of it. I hope that someone decides to make it fit the Leatherman bitholder.

[@gerttownrecords845]

FYI. Harbor Freight has a 10% coupon this weekend for one item. Got my Wave clone for $35

[@hvacbudget8600]

Nice!

[@neal6473]

I got my wave clone to yesterday 🤣🤣🤣👍.

[@carltondoorman9145]

I tried one of these, and was disappointed. My problem is the little philips screwdriver bit, which is barely held in by a tiny magnet in the socket. If you use, it it WILL come out and get lost fairly quickly. Would have been a good knife otherwise (apart from a few other quibbles).

[@thisguy2659]

Do the bits with larger heads fit as well? I found out that on my Nextool E1 only some work. Larger tip bits do not.

[@hvacbudget8600]

I will have to try it out. My Nextool E1 had the same result as you found on yours.

[@ParkerBinion]

Does it solve the Wave hand pinch problem? Do the NexTool E1 flat bits work in the Gordon?

[@hvacbudget8600]

Good question. I'll have to look into those questions.Maybe I'll do a couple short videos addressing it.

[@ToolTechGeek]

I have the impression that the Gordon is quickly selling out in the stores of my area. Any others observing the same?

[@hvacbudget8600]

At my Harbor Freight they hadn't even stocked the shelves with them yet.

[@SandShark350]

Is the can opener supposed to be sharp?

[@bearhuggz22]

Have you tested the pliers and the grip on the tool when using them

[@hvacbudget8600]

Not really. I plan to use these for a month at work and do a further review.

[@2216sammy]

The quality of the steel on the Leatherman is superior . That's where the real price difference comes from .

[@RandoWisLuL]

Exactly.

[@AtomicBleach]

Pretty much an exact clone of the original (non plus) wave. I am blown away at how this was such a silent release. Especially the build quality compared to the other Gordon knives (they are pretty junk)

[@hvacbudget8600]

It is pretty impressive!

[@Nostrite]

im very interested in this, is there a version on aliexpress? I am in canada so im not sure the logistics on getting one from harbor freight. Really, i only want the bit driver, if anyone is looking to salvage one off of this, maybe we can figure something out.

[@hvacbudget8600]

The Nextool Capitan and E1 have a similar but slightly different bit driver. The Ark mp01 I recently reviewed has a very similar bit driver to the Gordon's bit driver and it is on Aliexpress.

[@Nostrite]

@@hvacbudget8600 unfortunately, i cant find any listings for the ark mp01 that ship to canada either, strange.

[@Odysseusnobody]

Look at a old charge tti has the same tools as my charge tti other than blade quality

[@diceman9061]

any way to get this in the UK?

[@hvacbudget8600]

Probably not yet. Maybe it will be on Aliexpress eventually.

[@deykno87]

I hate that Gordon is printed so big it’s pretty tacky, other than that I love it

[@jimwjohnq.public]

I imagine that the 'Gordon' could be removed without damaging the tool.

[@RandoWisLuL]

I bought one. Its definitely not as good as a Wave. Definitely made from the same crappy 5cr Chinese steel as the rest of HF knives and is pretty soft. The only thing that might compare is the bits since Leatherman bits are crap to begin with.... I use Wiha with the Leatherman. This clone looks good though. Bottom line: if you don't care about the steel, if you are just a Walmart gun section knife kind of guy, this will probably be fine but don't beat on it because it will break and deform. You'll be sharpening the blades A LOT if you use them. If you are a former Leatherman guy, premium knife guy or just looking for a second Wave/Wave+ without the cost, pass on it. You'll be disappointed. Icon knife people tried to hype the knife up to being comparable to a Benchmade which its Chinese D2 tool steel is nothing compared to Benchmade USA SV40/SV90. Same thing is happening here. Just be aware. Its a good clone of the Wave, if you put it in the Amazon clone category.

[@VWKID61]

Did you find the hidden lanyard loop yet ?

[@hvacbudget8600]

I did.

[@gordonadams5891]

The combination bottle and can opener doesn't work with actual bottles.

[@richardhenry1969]

Don't really see anything about this that makes it worth getting. I have a bibury they are 7cr which is actually better then 420hc. 5cr is about the same as 420hc. The biggest no go is the bit driver. Leatherman bits are way to soft for my use. I actually use Wiha bits. They are the best ive found.

[@hvacbudget8600]

I do like the 1/4" bit driver better. I think this will appeal to some due to its removable pocket clip and the file rather than outside scissors.

[@neoaliphant]

mine wore away the first time i used it, always use a diy extension each time now...

[@edcpirateknifeandtools]

Part of me really wants ones, but part of me can’t bring myself to pay $40 for anything at Harbor freight 😅

[@hvacbudget8600]

Especially when you can get a Rebar used on ebay for almost the same price.

[@Bethany415]

It may be beating a dead horse, but how much would an 8CR13MoV blade add to the cost? I mean, 8Cr isn't particularly good, but 5Cr? Why do multitool companies insist on using the junkiest steel they can find? Feh!

[@clydedoris5002]

If you know how to sharpen knives it's not a big deal

[@RandoWisLuL]

@@clydedoris5002 Mine marred itself right away 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂ Flat pry tool isn't flat anymore, knurling in the pliers are flat now. Not a big deal with blades, bigger deal with tools.

[@rcjoe406]

Its ok but way over priced imo my bibury was only 28 😊

[@ToolTechGeek]

The interesting part is you can pick it up immediately vs waiting a few days to ship. (assuming it’s in stock at the store) Imagine you are traveling and need one quickly.

[@rcjoe406]

@@ToolTechGeek agree 👍

[@Ernie-on2vf]

Surge is still king 👑

[@stemill1569]

except this never wants to be a surge. And btw. The Wave is King above the Surge. It's just a well known fact. 😛

[@Ernie-on2vf]

Come on dude please don't be playing game's with me everyone knows the surge is king 👑 the wave is Quinn yeah buddy 👍😉

[@AP-st1li]

Arc is King. I have both.

[@usernameisusername]

To me Swiss army explorer is king❤

[@Ernie-on2vf]

Explorer is good but the Swiss champ 🏆 is the king of Swiss army knives the flagship

[@bighill5680]

I know a guy named Gordon........don't care much for the guy. Any way of removing that name on the tool ?

[@domosautomotive1929]

Maybe wet sand it with some 600 grit?

[@hvacbudget8600]

Probably could always get the 500D cordura Wave stick on scales to cover it from Ripps Garage.

[@billybunter3753]

Yeah...Just throw the thing in the bin! 😂

[@domosautomotive1929]

Gordon Schumway?

[@ericschleppegrell4467]

The only "better" tool than the Gordon is the Bibury (also Chinese). I'll never buy a new Leatherman again after returning my overpriced Arc. Not even magnacut steel could save the arc.

[@savagesapper4260]

Yeah.... So.... I bought this on Friday, before Memorial Day, and today, 29MAY2024, I snapped the pliers performing light work around the farm. 10 out of 10, do NOT buy. I am returning mine tomorrow, and I am not looking back. I am severely disappointed.

[@RandoWisLuL]

You'll be happy with a real Wave.

[@HandymanEDC]

Definitely a clone.

[@Sheepleton]

Look man, I've bought some of the Chinese junk you've reviewed. Before you sing it's praises I need to see you clamp down on something and not break the plier heads, tighten the pivot screw to get slop out of the tools without snapping the junk screw heads off, and run a screw into a 2x4 without snapping the driver. I've broken ALL these things on cheap Chinese junk but my Gerber Diesel and my Rebar and Supertool 300 don't blink.

[@TheProtagonist_777]

If they're all junk, why do you put buy them?

[@neal6473]

I had a Gerber tool broke before.

[@RandoWisLuL]

Thats exactly my point. It really is soft shitty steel

[@slingshotjohnny1]

Wait, hol'up- this tool you're holding is "an inspiration to the Leatherman Wave"?? You're trying to tell us Leatherman made the Wave after seeing this tool in your hand? Or you're telling us you need to go back to school and beg your English teachers for more classes?

[@stemill1569]

make the hammer test. don't just talk about the problems with the Wave. Prove that the different system is better. Somehow I doubt it. More interesting is how well the magnet is when having a screw on it. And...the generel testing. Test it. Use it. You can't compare some 40 bucks garbage with Leatherman when not testing if the plier can handle the same strength. And why do you think cutting some cord is a good test for scissors? I know it's done by many. But that just proves there are many idiots out there on KZbin. Everyone whould cut a robe or cord with the knife. Well...probably it's just me thinking scissors are useless on pocket knifes. You'll never have a scissor that can do what a scissors are needed for. Like cutting straight. These tiny shitty scissors will never cut a paper straight through. It will always have edges. For every task you could use the scissor for...just use the damn knife.

[@RandoWisLuL]

its not better by a wide margin

[@EricCampbellUAV]

multitools are shit for amateurs and hacks. they don’t do anything well. get a real tool and do it right

[@undertow2142]

Roxon s802. Imo is the best at $50 or less.