Broke my Leatherman today.
I won a raffle in 2008 I think.
The first prize was a gift card which I used to buy the most expensive leatherman that was available in the store at the time.
I have used it so much and still somehow taken way too good care of it. Never abused the blades. I bet the tool I have used the most have been the pliers and the screwdriver.
The leather holster that I used occasionally looks still almost like new.
Cutting hot dog buns for kids when out and about, fixing my bike…
F for respect 🫡
Shocking that it was the pliers. Time to get this one repaired and buy a new one because they are great and having two means you can plier twice as fast.
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My loss isn’t even comparable to yours, but I can only feel sympathy. For the past 4+ years I’ve only had two mugs. I had the mug, which I got from my brother and his GF, and a plain black gag gift mug that’s been sitting in my cupboard until yesterday.
Around the same time you posted, this happened:
I have a 2001 Leatherman Wave. Used the pliers on something that it wouldn’t cut well and now there’s a distinct wobble & play in them. Rest of tools are okay and I still use it but I wouldn’t touch the brand with a barge pole these days. They’re WAY too expensive and their idea of innovation is to remove accessories and sell them separately for more $$$.
I have a Gerber that i’ve used for 15 years now - still in perfect condition
Leatherman warranty You can send it to leatherman and they will fix it.
I found my leatherman in a field, so no proof of purchase or owt.
Snapped the blade, sent it in and they just sent back a brand new one.
Snapped intentionally? Found one in a field, still works to this day
I think I’m on my fourth by now
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How the F
Ok. I’ll let you in on my addiction. Don’t blame me if you decide to check this out. Wera Tools. They actually have a bike kit. I don’t like advertising but their stuff changed my preferences a lot. But I also have over 10k of tools from all sorts of brands.
I like to keep stuff at a certain quality level now. I’ve conc’d my head(don’t use a 10 foot pipe as a breaker bar) and almost took out an eye and almost removed half of my teeth breaking wrenches.
Anyway the point is have higher quality tools so you don’t injure yourself. Oh I’m not too fond of Snap-On.
We’re is good buuut… damn that stuff is pricey.
And yes…your grandchildren will thank you.
I’m not sure whether to kiss you or curse you. My bike toolkit keeps getting bigger
You’re welcome. And welcome to the fun
Send it to them, they’ll probably replace it.
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Lifetime warranty no? Get it fixed
This is the correct answer, Leatherman’s have lifetime warranty.
File a claim OP
25 year, but it’s still within the period.
My experience with them was very good. They had my broken Skeletool back in just a few weeks.
Same!
*Lifetime of the tool. Also, OP has to prove he’s not dead.
OP only means he/she is the Original Posessor, so the lifetime of the tool should exceed the life of OP.
Otherwise, if the tool expires before the owner expires, I’d think the warranty should still apply.
Edit: Yeah I confused myself too LMFAO!
Yeah but, as weird as it is to think, I bet steel was better in even 2008. I know that older hand tools used stronger steel, and iirc, it was project farm(i think?) that did a comparison of steel used even through the 1990s and into the 00s and found modern steel to be much softer.
This should be labeled as “Not Safe For Mens Life”… So sad, I’ll bring my bugle, we shall play taps when we lay it to rest.
Can I bring my [neighbor’s] beagle to listen to your bugle? I have snacks.
They have a pretty solid warranty policy as far as I know. Maybe worth checking it out:
I went back to mark the 25 years because I got confused by the 40 year warranty banner if you were a part of some group. You beat me to the punch lol
The good thing is that we all learned a valuable lesson. Get yourselves a pair of klein plyers and cutters. Never leave home without a pair of those:
2-piece pliers set from Klein Tools with heavy-duty side cutters and angled diagonal cutters for cutting rebar tie wire and tough materials. You don’t want to miss it! https://a.co/d/04vNMEBv
Now isn’t the time for your scamazon shilling. Have a little respect, the man’s in mourning.
