Leatherman Surge v2

Leatherman Surge v2

This is a fairly heavy multi-tool that is designed to handle larger jobs. The bit driver and the blade exchanger (for saws and files) allow it to pack in a lot of versatilty. It comes with wood saw and diamond-grit file/metal saw blades and a two-blade holder. Because the file is not built in it can also be used to sharpen the various blades on the Surge. I added a diamond-grit metal/stone saw blade to my kit and have other specialized blades that I can substitute when needed.

The v2 upgrade to the Surge made the wire cutters replaceable and improved the design of the blade exchanger. The small bit driver was replaced with a small 3mm (1/8") slotted driver, but an opening in the plier-head end of the closed tool will hold a small 1.6mm (1/16") bit.

Maker Leatherman
Model Surge
Version v2
Overall Weight 349g (12.3oz)
Closed Length 115mm (4.5")
Blade Length 79mm (3.1")

Features

  • needle-nose pliers
  • standard pliers
  • replaceable soft-wire cutters (154CM)
  • replaceable hard-wire cutters (154CM)
  • stranded-wire cutters
  • wire stripper
  • electrical crimper
  • clip-point blade (420HC)
  • serrated sheepfoot blade (420HC)
  • scissors
  • large 8mm (5/16") slotted driver
  • small 3mm (1/8") slotted driver
  • Leatherman flat bit driver
    • Phillips #1/#2 and medium 5mm (3/16") slotted bit
  • T-shank jig saw blade exchanger
    • coarse/fine diamond-grit file and metal saw
    • metal/stone diamond-grit saw
    • wood saw
  • awl with eye
  • bottle opener
  • can opener
  • ruler (19cm / 8")
  • all tools lock
  • blades open one-handed