The invention of the Leatherman Multi Tool has become the stuff of legend. The story goes that Tim Letterman conceived the idea for the first multi tool while on a budget tour of Europe in the mid 70s with his new wife. Staying in decidedly down-scale and bottom-drawer guest houses and traveling in an old car meant the there were many occasions for emergency repairs, and Tim became hopelessly frustrated by the inadequacies of his boy scout knife. Is this the true story? Who knows. What we do know is that the Letterman Multi Tools with more than 2 dozen models now on the market are the best combination tool ever produced and are one of the most useful additions to your archery kit you can find anywhere.
Since its introduction in 1993, the Leatherman Wave multi-tool is hands down the most popular Leatherman ever produced. It has become known around the world among yachties, trampers, fisher folks, hunters, bow hunters and target archers for its utility and dependability and the fact that the knife blades can be opened and locked with one hand without opening the tool body.
The Wave was redesigned by Letterman engineers in 2004 with larger knives, stronger pliers, longer wire cutters, and all-locking knife blades. This makes the Wave the perfect choice for anyone interested in archery and is one of the reason the Wave is the Leatherman international best-seller.
The Leatherman Wave has more tools than any other model. If you investigate closely, you will find all of the following: Clip-Point Knife, Sheepsfoot Serrated Knife, Needle nose Pliers, Regular Pliers, Wire Cutters, Hard-wire Cutters, Wire Stripper, Large Screwdriver, Large Bit Driver, Small Bit Driver, Scissors, Wood/Metal File, Diamond-coated File, Saw, Bottle Opener, Can Opener, 8 in (19 cm) Ruler, and a selection of screwdriver bits. That is a total of 17 separate tools (not counting the bits) plus you get a heavy-duty black nylon sheath with Velcro closure for carrying the Wave on your belt.
The Leatherman Wave comes with a sturdy black nylon sheath included so you don't need to buy one of these leather ones with the multi tool, unless of course, you want a little more flash sheath.
This classic standard leather sheath bears the Leatherman name and logo and has a secure snap closure and a loop that carries your Leatherman high and handy on your belt. It is a perfect fit for the Wave Multi-Tool.
Depending on what your Leatherman has been exposed to, there are several cleaning methods to consider.
Borrowed with thanks from the Leatherman web site.