Ben Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Has anyone seen a leatherman break in any way? I have not seen it myself until today when while cutting sone glue between some chip board the main blade on my wave snapped strait off and found a new home in my hand... (not a bad cut just a little one really). everyone that was there or heard about it after was shocked that a leatherman had broken and no body had ever seen it before so I was curious to know if any of you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Robertson Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 I have one with a missing slotted driver that just 'fell' off when a student tried to open a plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 23, 2003 Author Share Posted September 23, 2003 well having just read the warrente it says to send it in insured to them and they will then fix or replace it and send it back... no leatherman for a week or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkySteve Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 a technician (lose term... not meaning to insult anyone!... without a leatherman / gerber is like:... Tom without JerryBen without JerryA geordie without a string vestA geordie without a pint of stella<<<DELETED!!!>>>A mackum (sunderland supporter) without suicidal tendanciesa scouser without stolen goodsMorcambe without WiseBournemouth without old (dead) peopleSteptoe without Sona house without a door number (! )a woman without breaststweedle dee without tweedle dumgareth without jordandwight york without jordandane bowers without jordanjordan without .... jordan??A maglite with no bulbA maglite with no batteriesA welshman without his.... (baa!)a piper witout bagpipesa dvd when you've only got vhs playera bank account when your student loan for some reason hasn't appeared (HINT!!!!) the list is endless!I'm tired now! only logged on coz I couldn't sleep ... utter some useless nonsense an then climb back into bed zzzz for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lena Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 hello, My letherman has gone rusty, think thats cos I mainly use it for peeling oranges. Does anyone know if that is covered under the warranty? I still have the box and stuff. Selena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I believe (although I own Gerbers) that the Leatherman's warranty covers almost anything. I've broken a couple of Gerbers (levering cable ties off with the bradawl, most notably) and they were great about it. Sent it back. No questions asked - new one in the post...not even a repair. I reckon they'll even cover orange-inflicted rusting, Selena. I'm sure Leathermans service is the same. That's why they cost so damn much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techwsussex Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Leatherman tools are only covered against bad workmanship, as I found out when I broke mine. The blade snapped off my wave a while back, cant remember how. Rusty Leatherman is your own fault, no they wont fix it. But repairs are reasonably priced. Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Really? I stand corrected. Glad I bought Gerber then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robloxley Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I know a guy who managed to snap his leatherman in half, using the closed pliers as a podger to un-do scaffolding - doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LampieSB Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I've had the very same thing happen to my leatherman...my blade snapped off just where the hole (that sticks out for your thumb to open it with) starts, I was useing the tool very reasonably..........I think, well that's what I wrote in the covering letter I sent when I got my wave replaced!!! Write to leatherman, including the 2 parts (which should be 1!) at the following address:~ Leatherman Warranty (UK) Whitby & Co.Aynam MillsCanal Head North KendalCumbriaLA9 7BY There is still one BIG unanswered question though, How on earth are you going to manage for the week / 10 days before it's sorted? However, I got mine within a week. Good luck - Lampie :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Can I send them my enpty pouch saying that I've got a problem with it in that the leatherman isn't there any more :huh: Yes - I've lost mine - and I'm going to have to get a new one from somewhere (or go for a change and go gerber....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 I dont think I can survive without my leatherman, I know it sounds silly to all those who dont have one but not having it today was hell, I realised how anoying it is to carry 6 screwdrivers pliers and a knife... I miss my leatherman and it only broke last night, I dont know what I will do for the next week or 2 :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skutbag Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 I bought a dodgy 'multi-tool' rip off for £6 at a market and the wire cutters got stuck together when I used it to cut my guitar strings. I have learnt from this and will only buy the best in future. Or at least not the terrible. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 My guess is that if you try cutting guitar or piano wire with a Leatherman you'd trash that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 According to the advertising blurb on my Gerber Legend, it has the only multi-tool cutters that will do piano wire. Apparently. Not tried it myself, though. The cutters are replaceable and you get three sets of blades to change, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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