My dad gave me a leatherman wave in 2005 I have used it everyday and carried it everyday. 12 years as a paramedic and occasional firefighter. Countless times ears landscaping(the trade my dad taught me) as a diver/ aquaculture technician and as a carpenter building barns and toolsheds. My dad died suddenly in April very suddenly and the tool he gave me was on my hip for the wake and the funeral. A few months ago the problem you made this video about started happening and I was beyond terrified to mail the tool my dad gave me years and years ago that I cherished as a link to him from Rhode Island to Washington state. Tonight I found your video and I was able to retension the tool myself. I don’t need to send it and it’ll stay right here with me safe as I use it working , camping, hunting, fishing and trapping. I’m crying as I type this but I need to thank you for this video. From the bottom of my heart thank you i know this sounds dramatic but it means more than I can express. Thank you

Hey thanks man! Paid almost $90 for my leatherman to be disappointed to find out it did not work properly. You just made my day, it works perfectly now. Your awesome!

I’ve got no problems with my Wave+, but I’m trying to learn as much as I can about maintaining it and servicing it, so I appreciate this video. It’s always good to learn a useful tip.

Thank you so much for this. I’m in Malaysia and it would have been impossible for me to claim the warranty on this to get it fixed. Thanks to you my wave is once again perfect. After this craziness is over and you ever find yourself in Malaysia, hit me up and I’m buying dinner! Thank you so much and stay safe.

This had been driving me nuts for a few months now; thought I'd have to send it in but this fixed it in seconds. Thank you!

I have the super tool 300, just started flopping on me a week ago, thanks for the advice, it works like a champ again

Thank you! Not long after receiving the leatherman surge as a present I stopped using it for this exact reason. Your fix resolved the issue in five minutes :) very happy.

This helped me fix a $100 tool. Thank you for making my day.

Thank you for this service to mankind, sir

Thanks! I squeezed mine too hard trying to crimp wire connector. Heard a pop, and one side went really floppy. Watched this video.. Took a punch and gave it a healthy tap and it's as good as new again. Thanks so much for this tip!

Thanks for the tip!! My Wave has the same problem. I’ve only had for year and it started to do that. I thought I needed to adjust the torx screws but glad I didn’t now.

This video just saved the day!! Thanks for posting. My brand new Leatherman charge had this problem. Not any more. Cheers

Thank you I squeezed down hard on a bolt and the plyers started sticking .It's nice to have everything with this knife flawless again.

Thanks for the tip. Had my Wave for close to 15 years. I used a small 8oz ball peen hammer to close up the gap between the frame and hinge.

Thanks a million my wave works like a charm now! It stopped flopping on me for good.

Thanks man !!!fixed mine now thanks to you !! I’d tried so many things ....and it was so simple ...good to know !!!

my charge tti has same problem I just buy it for a week. It make me extremely uncomfortable. Thank you for solution.

Very nice video, thanks for sharing your skills.

Thanks! You just helped me fixin' my Charge Tti.

Thank you for this!!! My Wave+ has had this problem for several months, I thought it was because I tried to cut too heavy of a wire. Because I don't have a good bench vice to set it in, I used a center punch set loosely for hot wheels post removal to punch in that part, the good thing, is if I have to do it again in the future, I already have a point to put the punch on lol

Thank you for your informations. I have fixed the same problem with your help. 👍

You are a legend. Thank you!

Worked like a charm. Thanks

Thanks for this great lesson!

Worked like a champ. I used a large punch with painters tape on the end as well as the teeth of the vice. No markings whatsoever.

Perfect set of tools, gonna get me a Crunch one day. Seems like you like the Charge more than the wave?

Really helpful video.

Wow it works like a charm man! Thanks alot!

Had this problem today thanks

Hey- thanks for the video...very useful. I have a Leatherman that doesn't have a name. My pliers won't open without using a pair of pliers. Any ideas on a fix?

I will try this, thanks!

Thanks great video

Thanks you. I might give that a go.

I have the same problem with my charge tti. Thanks!

I had same pronlem, so i sent it in for repair... it took them 15 days to email me a confirmation that they received it, Im still waiting for my tool after 3 years of carrying it, i feel naked without it. poor warranty experience so far in my case.

Thanks it fixed my wave

Huge help thank you

I have the opposite problem on my Rebar. Once the handles are opened all the way, like they need to be to use the pliers, it's very difficult to get them closed again. It seems to be rubbing in the exact area where yours is too loose. Is there a way increase that space, maybe get a thin flat tool and pry it out a little?

i have the same problem i just got it today and its lose! what should i do

I dropped my Wave+ on the wooden floor. When it’s closed, it sort of “bends” a bit. Is that normal? Are there ways of tightening it again?

Thanks for the vids

Worked perfectly. I used a pin punch and a light ball peen hammer.

The blade you have is kinda drawing-cut type which I think the Crunch blade can also do it well.

Ty!!

Isnt this a defect and covered by leathermans 25 year warranty?

hey I bought a surge black oxide and when I open the pliers and if i press the handles further the pliers get stuck and one of the handle moves further inside giving the pliers a slant look, Is this a defect or is this normal? please help

how can I fix my leather man? The screwdriver is REALLY hard to rotate/pull out.. like breaking my nails.

I would rather just take advantage of the 25 year warranty. I do have multiple Leatherman's so I can part with one for a little while til they either fix it or replace it.

tq

Hi, one question to all wave owners. I got a new Wave one week ago and it already has the problem that is shown in this video. Is it normal? show I return it? or will I have the same problem again? Thanks in advance for any good advices. And thanks for this video!

Cracked the metal trying this...

You know the knives i put them up now i cant put them back in

What to do if that same part your tapping,in mines its actually broken,on both sides.

When i open my wingman the handle wont lock

Hi, A word of caution if you are thinking of trying the adjustment to your tool, I done as instructed , the first side worked well but in doing the second side the frame broke, maybe I don't know my own strength but joking aside be careful not to strike too hard. There is a happy ending to this story, I sent my Wave to leatherman & got a new Wave + as a replacement, still cost me £7.30 to send special delivery. Good luck!

5:40 In Europe, no one looses a Charge TTI, they cost the equivalent of 300 dollars in average. Way more in some countries..

You have a full toolbox in your pants. Thats way too much stuff for me to carry. I need 1 tool and space for my phone in my other pocket and a pocket for my wallet.

Or you can just send it so service. it has 25 years warranty so why the heck you just need to messing around yourself if the professionals could fix it properly

lol. "a half of 1/1000"

This made it worse

my charge tti has same problem I just buy it for a week. It make me extremely uncomfortable. Thank you for solution.