23 April 2010
Oceanside, CA
I'll admit it. I thought the Leatherman Charge TTi was a splurge, at about $100. Thankfully, on my 2010 sixty-day bicycle tour, I discovered it was one of the most useful and sometimes downright essential pieces of gear to have along. I carry it everywhere now.
The Charge has a good supply of functional tools. Most often I found myself loving the one-hand opening (and astoundingly sharp and resilient) primary blade. S30V steel lived up to the claims. Happily, I can report with ten fingers that the locking mechanism worked well.
Often I used the cord cutter or serrated blade for rope, boxes, and food. The saw blade cut poles for walking and building lean-to shelters. The file kept my nails in order without a clipper. Many a tuna can or beer bottle would have evaded me if not for the Leatherman. The scissors trimmed my bear, hang nails, opened bags, and did most everything. Pliers were invaluable in a dozen ways I never anticipated, especially for the bicycle. I used the wire cutters to clip a zillion thorn bushes from my tent sites.
The bit-driver was more than I expected, though all 8 bits were not equally helpful. The Phillips and flathead were obviously good to have, but one of the bits perfectly fit many of my hex bicycle components and was a life saver. I frequently use the tiny electronics driver, though usually not for the stated purpose.
Of all my gear on the 2010 bike trip, this was amongst the most frequently used, reliable, and helpful. With a twenty-year warranty, I highly recommend a Charge to people who want to have an ever-ready and efficient means for tackling a thousand problems.
Tools:
Oceanside, CA
I'll admit it. I thought the Leatherman Charge TTi was a splurge, at about $100. Thankfully, on my 2010 sixty-day bicycle tour, I discovered it was one of the most useful and sometimes downright essential pieces of gear to have along. I carry it everywhere now.
The Charge has a good supply of functional tools. Most often I found myself loving the one-hand opening (and astoundingly sharp and resilient) primary blade. S30V steel lived up to the claims. Happily, I can report with ten fingers that the locking mechanism worked well.
Often I used the cord cutter or serrated blade for rope, boxes, and food. The saw blade cut poles for walking and building lean-to shelters. The file kept my nails in order without a clipper. Many a tuna can or beer bottle would have evaded me if not for the Leatherman. The scissors trimmed my bear, hang nails, opened bags, and did most everything. Pliers were invaluable in a dozen ways I never anticipated, especially for the bicycle. I used the wire cutters to clip a zillion thorn bushes from my tent sites.
The bit-driver was more than I expected, though all 8 bits were not equally helpful. The Phillips and flathead were obviously good to have, but one of the bits perfectly fit many of my hex bicycle components and was a life saver. I frequently use the tiny electronics driver, though usually not for the stated purpose.
Of all my gear on the 2010 bike trip, this was amongst the most frequently used, reliable, and helpful. With a twenty-year warranty, I highly recommend a Charge to people who want to have an ever-ready and efficient means for tackling a thousand problems.
Tools:
- S30V® Stainless Steel Clip Point Knife
- 420HC Serrated Knife with Cutting Hook
- Needlenose Pliers
- Regular Pliers
- Wire Cutters
- Hard-wire Cutters
- Wire Stripper
- Wire Crimper
- Large Screwdriver
- Large Bit Driver
- Small Bit Driver
- Scissors
- Wood/Metal file
- Diamond-coated file
- Saw
- Bottle Opener
- Can Opener
- 8 in | 19 cm Ruler
- INCLUDED BITS: Phillips and Flat Tip Eyeglasses Screwdriver Bit, Hex 5/32" and 9/64" Bit, Hex 1/8" and 7/64" Bit, Hex 3/32" and 5/64" Bit, Hex 1/16" a
Features:
- Stainless Steel with Premium Titanium Handle Scales
- Stainless Steel Body
- Outside-accessible Blades for One-handed Opening
- All Locking Blades and Tools
- Fixed Lanyard Ring
- Quick-release Lanyard Ring
- Removable Pocket Clip
- Leather or Nylon Sheath
- 25-year Warranty
Measurements:
- 4 in | 10 cm (closed)
- 8.2 oz | 232 g
- 2.9 in | 7.37 cm (blade length)
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