r/Leatherman • u/Elicojack • 2d ago
My new Leatherman came looking used
Just bought my first leatherman a wave + 2h and i think it looks used. Is that normal should i send it back?
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u/3amGreenCoffee 2d ago
That's definitely a return and not a new item.
Did you buy it directly from Leatherman, or from a retailer?
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
Thank you. From a retailer .
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u/captain_flak 2d ago
Take it back. I’d be pissed.
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u/1leftbehind19 2d ago
Yeah I’d definitely take that back. As much as this shit costs, if you pay new price the item should be just that. Had they gave you a discount for being used that’s one thing cause you’d know the condition. I’ve ordered everything I have, except the very first Leatherman I bought 20 years ago at Lowes, from Leatherman directly and I’ve never had a problem. Everything has been brand new. Hope you get a refund so you can get a new one.
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u/grrttlc2 2d ago
Did you buy it on Amazon?
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
Directly at a Globetrotter store.
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u/grrttlc2 2d ago
Hm, it's a return in any case. Looks dirty
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
Yeah i will return it. Thank you.
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u/tuctrohs 2d ago
If I were you, I'd ask the store whether they want to give you a refund, give you a new one, or give you a discount. With a big enough discount, I'd be happy keeping it--I'm going to put wear on my tools soon enough anyway. But I would not keep it without a discount.
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
Its probably better to order them directly at the leathermen store right?
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u/grrttlc2 2d ago
That's usually what I do unless there's a screaming deal somewhere.
I'm in Canada and there usually isnt
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
Germany here so i was happy that someone sells it near me but well seems like a small mistake. Only buy from the supplier.
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u/IntelligentBack6124 2d ago
i work in a gear shop, that return should not have been allowed. idk if the system works differently in Germany or that specific chain of shops though.
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
Yeah agreed they should not do that. I have no idea how it works here but at least i can get my money back or get a replacement but i wont give this shop another chance.
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u/Aloha-Eh 2d ago
Not to be the voice of reason or anything, but it could be an honest mistake.
If it was sold as new, that's a problem. If it's used, it should have been sold as used for a discount.
Return it and tell them what happened, and ask for a new item.
If they don't want to then yeah, don't ever do business with them again, let other people know, and let them know you're going to let other people know.
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
It was sold as new sadly. I will just try to get my money back and buy from leathermans website
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u/Joemama23241 2d ago
Check at your local Costco there’s a deal going on rn w the leatherman skeletool and skeletool KBx for $89.99 cad
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u/grrttlc2 2d ago
Yeah someone gifted that to me.
I refuse to pay for Costco membership.
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u/Joemama23241 2d ago
Would you say it’s worth it to buy cause I was thinking about it?
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u/grrttlc2 2d ago
Value for money is pretty good.
I am a bit picky about blade steel so I like the skeletool CX more but that's another $30 I think with no accompanying KBX
Skeletool pliers are not the most capable, also. I gave the Skeletools to my kids and i carry a Modified P2/ARC
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u/Remarkable_Award_185 2d ago
Why is there a hole in the blade never seen that before?
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
I belive its for holding it in place or some because it doesnt have the hole like normal one does.
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u/3amGreenCoffee 2d ago
Apparently the slot in the regular Wave+ makes it illegal for sale in some countries that prohibit one hand opening. The Wave+ 2H is the version without the slots to force two handed opening to comply with those local laws.
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
Yeah here in Germany we habe so stupid laws so i got me this one just sad that my first one came like that.
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u/3amGreenCoffee 2d ago
It shows up in the pic on the product page. To clarify, he has a Wave+ 2H, which appears to be different from the US model Wave+.
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u/Lefthandmitten 2d ago
2H stands for 2 Handed. One hand opening blades are illegal to carry in many European countries. I actually really like that blade shape!
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u/Remarkable_Award_185 2d ago
Oh ok I was wondering what the 2H ment.. figured it has something to do with that hole. Thanks for the information.
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u/lambone1 2d ago
Send it back, get a new one. Enjoy the best all around leatherman made
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
Will do. Thank you ^ i will take it to construktion and gove it a rough time i hope it will survive some time.
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u/Secret_Effect_5961 2d ago
That's a joke! Get it in the next post back with a stiff letter mate! Simple as. Better still, as nice as the wave + is, send it back for a refund and tell them your going victrinox for taking the pi**.
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
Kinda had the same thought but well its the retailers fault not leathermans so i will get my money and buy from the official website hopefully it will be in grand condition
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u/DWestfall5 2d ago
Same thing happened to me... From Amazon. Will be returning this week. Incredibly disappointing
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u/winchsx1 2d ago edited 2d ago
Hmm makes me a bit concerned for one of my purchases. I got an Arc Obsidian for collecting and hadn’t planned on opening the box. Although if they never discontinue this “Limited Edition” item… may as well make it a daily use haha
*EDIT - I just checked the US site and Obsidian is no longer for sale.
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u/gw_coats 1d ago
Well mine was ended up used and the only one silver screw on arc obsidian and it's so dirty...order directly from leatherman website... won't bother to help it out...all silence and I send it back and got refund oh well bummer about leatherman
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u/StephenBC1997 2d ago
It could be oil i cant really tell with the lighting
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u/Elicojack 1d ago
Maybe but it has to be old oil it sticky and on the knife it has some other stuff
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u/sleepdog-c 2d ago
A 2h, so hello Germany! I'm not interested convinced that it was used and to me it really wouldn't be matter unless it was broken. But, up to you. If that is what more than you can stand I'd probably go back and ask either for new or a discount for keeping it.
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u/spn004 2d ago
That blade is cracked, return it.
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
I just thought it dirty but still werd for them to sell it full price looking like that.
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u/Life_Agent631 2d ago
I’ve never heard of a Wave+2h? When and where did this come out? What’s makes it a 2h. Maybe means second hand?
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u/Elicojack 1d ago
No idea when it came out but it means you need both hands to open it. In Germany we have so strict knife law that doesnt allow one hand opening with it locking in place.
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u/reddituser0071 2d ago edited 1d ago
Why does this have a different name in Europe?
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u/Elicojack 1d ago
Its the 2 hand open version cause in Germany one hand open knifes are forbidden to carry around sadly
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u/HikaruKann 2d ago
No no no, this is r/Leatherman. Here we dare not question the almighty Leatherman. We keep quiet and jerk it to our grossly overpriced trash. This is the way.
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u/Elicojack 2d ago
I mean overpriced could be but from what i hear the produkt is of good quality and did great for people. But if a brand new item comes looking like that im worried.
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u/3amGreenCoffee 2d ago
I never understand why someone joins an enthusiast sub just to boohoo about the topic everyone else is there to discuss. Do you actually think your whining makes you any friends or convinces anyone not to buy?
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u/HikaruKann 2d ago
Haha but I actually joined when trying to decide on the Charge Tti, I almost bought a SOG for a third of the price but all you losers made me think I was buying the gold standard. Turns my stomach every time I think about it so yeah I kinda do hope I can dissuade at least one person from making the same mistake
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u/MegaBusKillsPeople 2d ago
That looks like a returned item.
I would send it back for a replacement.