Leatherman WAVE - 1st Generation - A fine EDC for its time

I've had the WAVE for a long time and have it in several edc kits and electronics bags. After comparing it to the 2nd generation and 3rd generation WAVE, I appreciate its design and progress and updates throughout the years.

EDC Channels to check out
@thevineclimber
@KernowEDC
@simplepreparedness
@MarineX
@TBEDC
@UrbanSurvivor
@SurvivingtheDaily
@edc4fun
@shaynegablespkr
@UncommonEDC
@EDCQ
@SenecaSerpent
@SurvivalSavvvy
@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork
@ultimateequipment23
@Glob3Tech

00:00 Intro & specs
00:47 Table view and Comparisons
01:16 Tool Set
02:01 Main blade
02:24 Saw
02:35 Serrated Blade
03:00 3 side file, Diamond coated, Cross hatched and metal saw
03:23 Pliers Head - wire cutter
03:51 Big Slotted Screw Driver / Prybar
04:05 3d Philips Screw Driver #2 & Keyring holder
04:20 Bottle cap, Can opener & V notch wire Stripper
04:40 Scissors
05:36 Medium Sized Slotted driver
05:45 Longer Slotted Screw Driver
05:57 Small thin Slotted Screw Driver
06:12 Comparisons to 2nd gen and 3rd gen WAVE & WAVE+
09:03 Thoughts



Filmed on a Panasonic GH4 @ variable Aperture,5000k temp 24ps, 200 iso with audio from n H2n and h4npro recorder and Sound devices 302 mixer with an AKG P420 microphone @ 24bit 48khz. Outdoor shot specifications mentioned in video for reference. Samsung note 9 Also used.

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