Revisiting the Leatherman Curl

[@zoiders]

I will have you know that I am not a dork with two Leathermans...I'm a dork with a Leatherman and a Victorinox Swiss Tool.

[@CNYKnifeNut]

I'm not a dork with a Swiss tool, but I'm a dork with probably $1k worth of decent pliers but still use the crappy Wave pliers 99% of the time.

[@dr.oetqer]

I hear you 🙂 I'm a dork with a Leatherman Wave, Swiss Tool CS Plus and a Gerber Centerdrive.

[@billvan5219]

I'm still using my original from 1985. The warranty is expired lol

[@danielwendell542]

I spent this whole video digging through the sofa cushions looking for my Wave.

[@DL-ij7tf]

As a member of the Wave Cult I am in disgust.

[@57HEMIviken]

Absolutely love all the content!!! Please keep it coming. My charge titanium lives on my hip in the sheath so the extra girth doesn't bother me and the eyeglass screwdriver is one of my most used tools (not for its intended purpose though lol)

[@andeeaye]

For fishing; the knife, scissors and file (keeping hooks sharp) are key. Oh, and bottle opener. Win

[@charlybrown6884]

I enjoyed the minute 1:09 😅, nice review, thanks

[@hitchpost5822]

I would miss the locking tools, but wish the wave had the awl. There is something about a multi tool without an awl to poke, scrap & abuse, that’s just wrong !

[@thaknobodi]

I use the awl to drill 1/4" holes for drywall anchors, and debur soft metals and plastic edges

[@hitchpost5822]

@@thaknobodi I have an oversized pouch for my Wave in which I keep a Victorinox Pioneer X for it’s awl & scissors

[@Daniel.Liddicoat]

I have an old Wave, but I want to get a Knifeless Rebar. I don't want a Leatherman knife anyway.

[@Greenmachine305]

I see the Curl as an advanced level tool. You have to be skilled to get the most out of it. It also requires care due to the fact it doesn't lock. The original PSTII is still my daily, but this could be a great replacement.

[@morganhamm6753]

You know, that point you made about the replaceable wire cutters actually being a drawback was very well said. I agree completely. The other thing is, they’ve drilled a hole in the plied head to put that screw in, so it’s inevitable going to be weaker overall than a solid head. Any real blue collar worker doesn’t mind busting out a little diamond file to sharpen up your wire cutters, we’ve been doing it that way for a century.

[@JadeGeminiM390]

I carry my Free P2 every day. The major drawback is I wish it had the Leatherman driver. I have the bit ratchet extension and love it for the charge, but the clip and size is just too big vs the easy peasy P2. Also the Bali smooth opening.

[@sqeeye3102]

I barely use my very old Leather Wave for wire cutting, mostly computer nerd stuff, but pretty early on I cut some completely normal pliers metal object and made a sizable gash in the cutters and they aren't replacable. I'm not sending them back for that, it just shows the poor quality. I'd rather them have a small cutter they can heat treat properly that I DON'T need to lose every other function for however many weeks it takes to get back. Let me buy a good product and get back to work. I don't have a collection of multitools to be pissed at. Same thing with Benchmade. I asked for a free pocket clip and while I did get one it took over 3 weeks shipping and I had forgotten what I even ordered. I'm not losing a knife (940-2 that I now hate) for 3 weeks for the AXIS spring that broke before it lost the factory edge! So I ordered one from amazon and fixed it myself. Again, I'm not a moron, I want my tool because I do tool things. Let ME fix it NOW. And I did. AXIS locks sucks btw, ABLE locks and Hogue in general beat Benchmade on price, quality, appearance, useability, utility, and strength all day. I use my Hogue Deka 10x more than my 940 (cause it sucks) and no problems at all. AXIS springs break, and suck. Hogue > BM fite me irl.

[@LosRiji]

S30V of the Charge tti.... It's always in need for sharpening. This bitch is done easily but I wish for MagnaCut as in the Garage. The 420HC of the serrated blade is heat treated well. The hook knife is great for cutting plastic straps

[@LosRiji]

Charge TTI in conjuction with rachet driver.

[@omfgbbqsauce1177]

Love my wave! But I have some roxons laying around that do the same jobs

[@GibboAus]

Please review the SOG Powerpint. You're one of the only reviewers I trust 😂😂

[@Phil-S8]

I carry the Powerpint more than any Leatherman. LMAO 😅

[@GibboAus]

@@Phil-S8 how's the quality? And how are the scissors?

[@Phil-S8]

@@GibboAus The scissors are not very good, but will go through paper. The pliers are excellent, especially for the size. The knife side of the multitool actually has bronze washers between the tools, so everything moves smoothly. The other side is a little rough, but works well enough. The real appeal of the tool is its size (not too small to be useful, but not so big that it's a burden to carry), and it sits well in the pocket. The only other multitool that I know of in this size range is the Roxon M2 - which I did consider buying, but ultimately the SOG is better and only 10 dollars more on Amazon currently

[@jooky5]

I know this wouldn’t be a huge cost savings but would like to see leatherman offer a “dork” version of the curl that’s slightly cheaper without a bit, knowing most of us dorks already have a bit kit 😁

[@lookoutpath6520]

Personally I love my old Leatherman Blast 👍, as you can use the "rebar adapter" (on the square Phillips shaft) to use any 1/4" hex bit, screwdrivers, drill bits, auger drill bits, etc. Plus great fixed tool set. 👍👍👍

[@dj_spade]

Curl, is about 89.95 USA 🇺🇸 dollars

[@MB-jg4tr]

Did you know that some Leatherman tools have a hidden lanyard loop? There's one on the Wave

[@leonardpark8649]

I have an "outdoor Curl". I bought a spare saw blade from a wave off ebay and swapped the Curl's file for the saw.

[@HarrisChapman-xi9oq]

Great idea

[@gregtomamichel973]

"Detailing the lawnmower" is somthing I've never considered.

[@ribstein7714]

Never understood why this got such a lukewarm reception from so many people. It tosses the saw and serrated blade in favour of a sizable size and weight decrease. With how often I've heard people call the serrated blade a wasted tool slot since it's very rarely used by many: this would seem pretty enticing I would have thought. Yes you do lose the saw which is why I personally still prefer the charge and wave series over it but you do gain a lot of pocket ability with that loss. The awl over the micro screwdriver is something I personally prefer on the curl and something I would think most people would also prefer. Even as a glasses wearer, I almost never need to tighten such tiny screws so the only use I get out of the micro screwdriver is as a proding tool and as a very small pry bar (I don't recommend that btw, I have broken one or two of them while using it like that) whereas I often have use for an awl (it's like half the reason I have a victorinox pioneer x close at hand). The only reason I can kinda understand the reception for the curl is the non locking tools which is understandable

[@MB-jg4tr]

The serrated blade on my Wave is what I use the most lol

[@ribstein7714]

@@MB-jg4tr I'm not saying the serrated blade is useless just that a lot of people I hear have said they don't get use out of it. Personally I don't get almost any use from it

[@MB-jg4tr]

@@ribstein7714 I know you're not. And I get why most don't find it useful. I'm a delivery driver and I have to repackage and tape a few box's together every day. I find the straight sheepsfoot type tip edge on the serrated blade is easier to use for slicing through taped seams along box flaps, and the serrations catch the thicker packing tape easier while cutting sections off a roll.

[@LarsRibe]

If I ever lose my Rebar, I'll give the Curl a try 👍

[@LosRiji]

Don't lose. Not even a rebar

[@DinoNucci]

PizzA

[@tombrown4683]

Hi Pete ! A multitool start to my week ! I get to start later thsn most in the states. My Leatherman Blast is still going strong 13 years !

[@LazyJones]

Comment for engagement

[@bigzach322]

I do agree that over time the mini driver receives little to no use on my Charge, I'd rather have a chunky awl for scraping and prying. I mean, I carry a little eyeglass screwdriver kit in my office backpack anyways, and I'd much rather use that lightweight thing instead of the Charge in fear of putting too much torque on a tiny screw. You have to admit though, those aluminum scales on the Charge feel nice compared to the standard steel.

[@braixeninfection6312]

I just bought a curl and a wave +. The curl will live in my truck as a basic tool as needed. The wave + is a gift for my dad. And I daily an arc for work. But I only have it on me when at work. So the curl will be a good decent tool when out and about. It has the basics of what I wanted/needed. Now if only the curl didn’t have a pocket clip but the wave did. Make that a better arrangement lol.

[@jacobmckinney2607]

Ok... lol The accidental water splash got me. funny af sorry for laughing so much. I've sprayed myself many times like that.

[@ExploretheMallee]

That Pallid Cuckoo is going off! Sounds like it's living in your shed.

[@mungo75]

I've still got the original wave I bought in the late nineties, pretty sure it was the ever wave that came out. No locking tools, no bit driver. It still works fine, never really found it lacking. Still use it constantly, and I don't feel for me there's any reason to shell out a few hundred quid to replace something that works fine 99.9% of the time

[@alphaneuron9045]

Would you be willing to compare and contrast 15v with Maxamet? Maybe more emphasis on toughness, corrosion resistance, or other properties. I think you've shown the number of cuts well on previous videos and we don't want to exacerbate any tendinitis ;) crazy long lasting edges!

[@DEATHMETALRUST]

I have used my eyeglass screwdriver in my wave ALL THE TIME. I actually need to replace mine the flathead side is only half of a flathead currently.

[@kyklain86]

For pocket carry I like the Bond and Curl cause of the slimmer profile. And the deep carry pocket clips works better than that of the Wave or Charge models. For my Curl I changed out the file for a saw.

[@alejandrosanchez7673]

I carry the leatherman curl combination with victorinox camper for city and outdoor woods needs. Ty for video review.

[@devatwell334]

I like the slipjoints actually.. They are well designed for string retention ad its 1 less thing to have to do before putting the tools away

[@darksi226]

If all I have available is a multi-tool, I'll use it, but they pass me off. Rather use three separate tools to do the job. Ha, not a dork. Nah, I own two.

[@Jarrych83]

I do like the wingman for light duty putzing around the house and it makes a good daily carry sorta option, especially with the spring loaded handle. But it's truly light to occasionally moderate duty. If they were still around 50 bucks US, they'd still be a great option. I paid about 45 for mine and that's felt like a great tool for the money. For me, I'll take the rebar any day over the Curl, especially being less expensive than the Curl. I also keep finding random uses for the saw and sheepsfoot blade. If the cost was lower, it'd be a great starter leatherman, rather than the Bond that just feels like a less good rebar. But, for a lot of people, having the bit changer and a couple external tools, the Curl is a solid overall option with solid build quality.

[@hificat101]

Just got my GOAT multitool tonight. It's my first multitool so don't have anything to judge it against. I got it because all the components are hot swappable. So you can swap other attachments in and out of it with the hot swap levers on it, or just reorganize how the tools are on it. We'll see how it works for me.

[@bobbrown98]

Rebar is the one for me. I don’t want bits - I want a long Phillips driver.

[@Regolith86]

I have an older Leatherman Wave that my uncle gave me from back before they started putting replaceable wire cutters on them. Young me decided to use them to cut a nail for some reason, and now they have a pretty good size dent in them. Never bothered to send them in to get them serviced because it was my own damn fault, but it did make me wish they had replaceable cutters.

[@BradGryphonn]

I still have my Rebar. I also only use it 'around the house'.

[@barrybueler3356]

I have a couple victorinox blades and a couple leathermans I love my leatherman charge in titanium with an s30v steel blade the best multi tool I’ve used 😍

[@Hungrybird474]

Leather man scissors work good and the gen 1 wave I found last week seems like a good quality piece . I like it so far and am curious about the others like the skeletool . Mostly for the ez clip on feature . I can see why people carry these .

[@coreysmith556]

I have a Curl and a Rebar. I like them both equally. It just depends what I'm doing to which I prefer.

[@paulbyland]

The curl is the lovechild of the bond and the first gen wave.

[@mcsquirgle]

the leatherman wave plus was on sale here recently for $99 US

[@_brianm]

Curl is also my odd-job tool. I’ve liked it.

[@jameswilkes3186]

I have a Leatherman and a Buck multi tool. And way too many knives...

[@dogoargentinoedc]

How about the Bond? And the rebar?

[@kevola5739]

I hope you covered your tub drain before you removed the tap handle and dropped the screw cover. - A Concerned Dork.🤓

[@CedricAda]

haha i stood on it 😂😂

[@joemisak7925]

I have 3 waves. Lol

[@daniel.rosina]

Thanks, Pete!

[@Darkshadows90]

I have a Skeletool CX and I'm going to be upgrading soonish and I'm on the fence between the Curl or the Free P2 since I'm still interested in pocket carry. Thanks for the video.

[@mariusengelsen7194]

I have the skeletool also. Why would you upgrade to the curl? The skeletool can do the same, exept for the file and awl, I would assume. (The knife can do about the same as scissor).

[@Darkshadows90]

@@mariusengelsen7194 file, awl, and more ergonomic screwdriver as well as better pliers.

[@mariusengelsen7194]

@@Darkshadows90 more ergonomic as a screwdriver is a good point. Maybe walk around with the skeletool as an EDC and when hiking/skiing/camping, while carrying the Curl when working and doing stuff around the house is a good option? 🤔 I am also looing at the Rebar, wich is lighter. The phillips screwdriver is very good, and you can use the bit adapter if you want to use bits. What do you think about the Rebar vs Curl?

[@Darkshadows90]

@@mariusengelsen7194 I constantly cut open packages and pallets at work so I much prefer an outside blade over the Rebar layout, otherwise I may agree with you. I would also agree with the skeletool as a good carry if you're out hiking etc but it doesn't quite have enough functions for my work EDC. The Wave has a few tools that would never see use as well so cut that weight in the work pockets. 10 hr stretches on concrete floors mean the weight won't be missed.

[@Phil-S8]

Is the Curl better than the Rebar?