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Which model do you think is best for sailing, at sea that is.
Any ideas are welcome
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sarabande
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the stainless steel and titanium one, but at a cost.
Csail has a few others going cheap-ish
Csail has a few others going cheap-ish
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Thanks, do you know the model name?
Thanks, do you know the model name?
smth448
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I've used a "Wave" for a few years now with no problems.
Mind you the blade is of a length where it is illegal to take from home to boat.
Mind you the blade is of a length where it is illegal to take from home to boat.
Pete R
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I use a Leatherman Blast which I got for £30 from Blacks last Christmas. Might be even cheaper now they are up for sale.
Pete R
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Without wanting to hijack the thread can you explain?
smth448
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I believe it is illegal to have a locking blade over 3 inches long in a public place. Aparrently your car counts as a public place. The blade on the Wave is 3 inches long. Someone posted on here a while ago about being arrested by the Met for having a Leatherman in the boot of his car.
Shudder to think what would hap-pen if they found the riggers knife we have on board as a part of our emergency kit.
Shudder to think what would hap-pen if they found the riggers knife we have on board as a part of our emergency kit.
alahol2
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The blades on my Leatherman wave are 2 7/8" presumably for the reason that 3" or more would be illegal for most people to carry.
It is a good 'about the boat and home' tool. The only thing that's missing really is a cork screw, but my Swiss army knife has got one so I'm OK.
It is a good 'about the boat and home' tool. The only thing that's missing really is a cork screw, but my Swiss army knife has got one so I'm OK.
Pete R
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Got to agree with your last sentence. My emergency kit would also cause a few problems.
The problem with the wave, or any Leatherman, is not the length (The web site says it is only 2.9") but that is lockable. For a lock knife you have to have a good reason for carrying it and unless there are any other circumstances then going to and from your boat should be OK. I say should as I don't thnk it has been tested in court yet.
I will have a look for that other thread you mentioned.
Csail
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It is true about the knife lenghth but its a tool so doubt you would get done, i took mine in my pocket to spain and they didn't mind.(by accident)
Got a few here if you want one.
Got a few here if you want one.
davidej
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Arrived at Stansted to fly off for a sailing trip.
Easyjet said my luggage was 1 kilo overwieght so I took out my sailing goodies box and put it in hand luggage. As I arrived at security realised that this included my sailing lock knife.
My companions saw me being marched away by two police with sub-machine guns.
After apologies and a bit of an explanatioin, they let me continue, without my knife of course
tudorsailor
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I had a Leatherman Wave which I lent to son for the summer. It came back rusty. So do look after whatever you get
I have a new Wave now. Pretty good but not as good as a Titanium Charge. This opens completely straight so easier to use as a screwdriver
TS
Elessar
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what you mean you have a few just broke mine - how much?
aldeburgh
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Leatherman
Which ever type you buy make sure you get a lanyard.
I am a plumber and always wear mine never gave it a second thought ::
Which ever type you buy make sure you get a lanyard.
I am a plumber and always wear mine never gave it a second thought ::
Shearwater
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I believe all Leahermen have lifetime g'tee - and have had one repaired after one 'end' binded and was difficult to deploy. Look at the w'tee.
Rum_Pirate
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alahol2
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It is stainless steel. Just that stainLESS.
I left mine in the bottom of a bag with a damp towel. It came out with plenty of rust on it but it was the sort of rust that just wiped off.
stownsend
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Love the wave, had one for years. In my profession every fireman will need to be arrested for having one.
Cheers
Stu
Cheers
Stu
Stu Jackson
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As well made as they may be, I found real tools are the only thing that worked on my boat.
William_H
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Leatherman
Yes I agree with Stu while they are a wonderful all in one I would particularly prefer a decent pair of pliers of reasonable size and an ordinary knife screw driver etc. The tools individually can be so cheap and therefor not so much pain if lost. I do have a Leatherman given to me as a gift but i think it too valuable to be risked on the boat. I like tools that do the job properly but are cheap enough to be lost overboard or to rust without too many tears. olewill
Yes I agree with Stu while they are a wonderful all in one I would particularly prefer a decent pair of pliers of reasonable size and an ordinary knife screw driver etc. The tools individually can be so cheap and therefor not so much pain if lost. I do have a Leatherman given to me as a gift but i think it too valuable to be risked on the boat. I like tools that do the job properly but are cheap enough to be lost overboard or to rust without too many tears. olewill
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