Product Review – Leatherman Wave Multi-Purpost Tool

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:39:09 +0000

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Want to carry an entire array of tools with you at all times, without needing a tool box or tool belt to store them in? Multi-tools give you this ability. This tool category features folding needle nose pliers, with an array of extra tools that are stored in its handles. Larger than a Swiss Army knife, but with the same benefits, multi-tools give anyone the convenience of carrying an assortment of tools with them, without weighing down their pockets.

When someone mentions a Leatherman tool, the image of a Swiss Army knife that has morphed into a toolbox comes to my mind. Tim Leatherman originated the tool category that we’ve come to know today as the multi-purpose tool. One of the top of the line Leatherman tools is the Wave model.

Made of 100% stainless steel, the Wave packs a lot of tools into a small package. Here’s what you get:

Needle nose Pliers
Regular Pliers
Wire Cutters
Hard-Wire Cutters
Clip-Point Knife
Serrated Knife
Diamond-Coated File
Wood Saw
Scissors
Extra Small Screwdriver
Small Screwdriver
Medium Screwdriver
Large Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Can / Bottle Opener
Wire Stripper
Lanyard Attachment
Length: 4 in. / 10 cm closed
6.25 in. / 16 cm open
Weight: 8 ounces / 224 grams

When closed, the Wave is a compact tool that can fit in a pocket, tool box or glove compartment. The included leather sheath protects the Wave from dirt and scratches. Four tools are accessible when the Wave is closed. The Clip-Point Knife, Serrated Knife, Diamond-Coated File, and Wood Saw can each open into a locked position which allows you to use the tools safely. The lock is located at the base of the blade and can be easily disengaged with the press of a finger

The handles of the Wave fold open to reveal strong needle nose pliers and the rest of the tools hidden inside the handles. The handles have rolled edges which make them very comfortable to use while working.

At the base of each handle is a selection of screw driver tips, a pair of scissors and a bottle opener. Like the folding action, accessing the screw driver tips is easy and pretty much effortless. You don’t have to worry about breaking a nail Each tool clicks into place when fully opened. The best and most comfortable way to use the individual tools, is to extend the tool, and then fold the Wave back into the closed position.

The Wave can be ‘upgraded’ with a Tool Adapter kit which is sold separately. This kit comes with a slide on 1/4″ Hex Drive that has 3 locking positions. Included are 6 individual bits and a compact plastic storage case that can clip to your belt.

This and other great gift Ideas can be found at Jasper Mountain Outfitters.

Product Review – Inova T4

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:59:52 +0000

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The Inova T4 is solid metal, very bright, and has a good beam pattern with no irregularities. The threads on the lens and battery cover are well machined—the whole thing just feels like a quality instrument.

The Inova T4 is rechargeable, and a cradle is included, along with an AC adapter and a power source for your car. The best thing is it’s a smart charging system—you are meant to leave the light in the cradle as much as you want so that it stays topped off. (It’s a lithium-ion battery so there is no “memory effect” to worry about either.)

Another important point is that the power is regulated, so that the beam never dims. It runs at full brightness until the battery is too weak, and then it shuts off. That’s important to protect the battery. Lithium rechargeables can be damaged by running them totally flat, which the T4 makes impossible. So, if you are the kind of person who would consider spending a little more on a flashlight—a flashlight that’ll last until the end of days—the Inova T4 should be on your list of candidates.

This and other great products can be found at Jasper Mountain Outfitters.

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