I guess I'm lucky - being an engineer gives me a license to carry strange tools and do things no one understands. (No one really understands what, if anything, I do in my job!)

On a car trip last week, I polished the bottom of soda can with toothpaste for over an hour before someone finally asked me if I was "making one of those stoves or something" And no, I never got it shiny enough to start a fire.

I don't know if it's because of where I live or what but very few people find it odd for me to have my large folder (currently the large RSK) displayed in plain view clipped in the normal fashion to my front right pocket. However the multitool seems to get a lot of unwanted attention.

Is it better in a Mac world ???? <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I EDC my Leatherman PST in its nylon sheath, hanging at my belt, over my right kidney.
Right aside another sheath containing a Surefire 6P.
Both are above my right rear pant pocket, holding my (big) RSK...

I work mainly in an office environment, installing mid-range computers.

The PST dosn't generate many comments (it sure is rather small compared to a Wave...).
When opening the RSK .... sometimes I get comments, some negative, some envious ...

Send a note to your boss and to hr along the lines of: I'll be using my own leatherman wave mutli-tool at work everyday -- there is no need to provide one for me.

Note: this informs them in a written form, tells then what you'll be doing and never mentions the "k" word.

I've considered getting a Maxpedition M-2 waist pack. I plan to carry my cell phone and PDA in it and figure there will be enough room to hide my Wave and Surefire in there too. I'm worried that the waist pack may be too big for white collar settings, but if asked, I can point out the cell phone and PDA carry and never have to show the Wave.

The only place around here that carries Maxpedition only carries the M-1 and it too big. The M-2 appears to just be a big cell phone case but from the dimensions of it, it is not that much smaller than the M-1. Anyone tried the M-2?

I have an M-2 and I feel it is too big. Just my opinion.

It's smaller than a fanny pack but a lot bigger than any cell phone or PDA holster.

That is funny. About 20 minutes ago our computer tech Cory (about 21 years old) was here installing a new PC for my department. I asked him to install a floppy drive in place of the CD rom drive. He started fishing around in his pockets and finally asked if I had a Phillips screwdriver around anyplace. I handed him my Wave. He actually said: "This is just like mine!" <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Regards, Vince

yeah.. yeah.... I would keep an eye on that Wave of yours, if I were you ... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

my EDC.
In that post, the picture shows a waist pouch the same size as an M1 pouch and what's in it.
An M-2 would be a bit smaller, an half inch each way. I haven't try it.
The M1 is small enough, for my needs.
Too high a risk of theft in an office environment ; that's the only way I have found to always keep my wallet etc.. on me at all times (I don't like bulging pants pockets). And it is convenient for keeping a small PSK along.