I just got the Wave a few days ago based on lots of good stuff I've read here. It replaced a dual carry combo of a Swiss Army "fieldmaster" model and a S&W SWAT auto folder. The thumb "knob" on the scissors has already broken off and the non-serrated blade has gotten progressively harder to open with the thumb - in spite of oil. Do I just have a lemon?

I agree. This is unusual.

Some of their first production run items are a bit rough in terms of fit-and-finish. But the Wave has been out for quite a while.

I have every confidence that Leatherman will set this right.

I have the same knife, so call Leatherman and it should be fixed right away.

Mike

would I be better off with a Charge Ti? it looks like similar features but lighter. any reason if I'm returning it not to go with a different model? both wave and charge have the tools I want from my previous carry combo(one hand opening, screwdrivers, saw, scissors and two blades). I'll miss my toothpick, tweezers and "hook" from my SAK but I can live without those!

I like the Charge TTi (S30V knifeblade), don't have a Wave so can't do a direct comparison.

what do you all use the two side pockets in the sheath for? I found I can fit two of the following: a sharperner, a micro maglight, and a ferro. I'm leaning towards the ferro and light since w/ two blades I'll never need to sharpen in field.

Not to nitpick, but there are 4 pockets on the Wave sheath.

One in front, one on each side and one inside in back of the tool.

Very handy to carry a lighter and sharpening stone.

Hey thanks! I just took a closer look and found the one in the back (but not in front).

Kevin - The front space is right under the velcro. Not real big, or stretchy, but it's there.

And I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with Leatherman. Carried one most of my Army career. I think my first one was purchased mail order when I was in Germany in 1985 and have had at least one handy ever since. That original one rides in my wife's truck. She claimed it. Have a belt holster that holds a leatherman, a sak and a AAA maglite and a pen. Never left home without it.

A buddy broke his doing something stupid one time and it was replaced no questions asked.

+1 on contacting Leatherman. Their reputation for fixing problems like this is excellent and well-deserved.

I went back to carrying a Victorinox Classic SAK in addition to my Charge TTi just so I could have the tweezers and toothpick again.