Leatherman 830685 Charge TTi with Nylon Sheath
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Leatherman 830685 Charge TTi with Nylon Sheath
Customer Review: Inside tools too hard to use
Summary: 4 Stars
I like the outside tools, especially the knife, but the inside tools are too hard to open -- I found I was using a second screwdriver to open the scissors, can/bottle opener, and screwdrivers.
The inside tools were too tight. I immediately felt like putting oil on them or trying to loosen the security screws. I thought from all the descriptions that I had read, that pressing the release levers would also release the inside tools when they were closed, but they don't. You need long, strong fingernails or a second tool to open the inside tools.
I don't have fingernails, and I like the one-handed operation of the outside tools, but the inside tools are not accessible, even if I had fingernails -- I must pry them open with a small screwdriver.
It's also a little too heavy for everyday carry.
I therefore returned the unit. I'll probably go for the Skeletool CX.
Customer Review: Just bought my third Charge
Summary: 4 Stars
My first one was for work as I simply couldn't cart a tool box with me. It worked surpurbly for electrical work and general small odd jobs. It did feel bulky on the hip however the convience of just grabbing it and knowing you had everything from finger nail trimming to re-wiring the trailer lights covered was well worth it.
Mine saw a lot of use in saltwater. Washing with freshwater and then oiling resulted in only superficial rust appearing. Unfortunately when I left that job I had to hand the knife in. Have looked very hard at the skeletor models but was after a saw. I then remembered how handy the scissors were and also that micro screw driver that I figured the extra weight can be saved eleswhere.
So I have just ordered two more. One for me and one for dad.
Customer Review: No Disappointments Here
Summary: 4 Stars
I carry this tool in my everyday bag and it has been very useful. I generally carry another knife so the plain blade gets little use, but I have found almost all the other tools useful. I read some complaints about the tool being tight and difficult to operate. Well, mine was a little tight, but after a little lubrication and a night of playing with it while watching TV it works great. Even though the deal I got here was a pretty good one I do wonder what the profit margins are at Leatherman. After years in manufacturing I really see very little to make me believe this tool cost anywhere near $100 to produce. Anyway, at the end of the day I have no real complaints with this item.Customer Review: Good not Great
Summary: 4 Stars
I love everything about this knife except the pliers. The pliers jaws do not lock onto the handles, so once you close the jaws and try to open them again the handles pivot but the jaws stay closed because the handle hinges are looser than the hinge of the jaws. Consequently the pliers jaws do not open by opening the handles and one must use both hands to pull the jaws open. Very irritating. What's worse is that the handle hinge has a tamper proof screw so it can not be adjusted with out sending it back to the factory. Gerber has a better design.Customer Review: Good tool but still has room for improvement
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had a number of multi tools over the years and the Leatherman Charge TTi is the best one I've ever used. One area that I would like to see improved is the quality of Philip screw bit. It's nice to have a replaceable bit but after only using it for a week it looks like it won't last. It's also on the expensive side compared with other similar tools.