Posted by: Doug_Ritter
Caution About Leatherman Charge Sheath - 07/25/04 01:28 PM
Just FYI, I recently ran into a problem with the sheath for the new Leatherman Charge tool. I was outside for about an hour under the mid-day southwest sun and inadvertently rested my bare arm against the sheath (easy to do since it protrudes a bit more than the old Wave sheath due to the bit holder(s) carried behind the tool). I was shocked by the burn I received from the metal logo plate affixed to the sheath flap. While not a serious burn, it was most unwelcome and the red spot was still evident 24 hours later. Note that had I been wearing long sleeves, this probably would not have been an issue.
Combined with the annoying penchant for this metal plate to scratch stuff when you inadvertently rub against it, I have decided to suggest that those who are getting the new Charge Ti and XTi may want to remove the logo plate from the sheath. I accomplished this relatively easily without damage to the sheath using a pair of 8-inch flush cut end nippers to cut the two studs from the back.
I have advised Leatherman of my experience and recommended a change to an embroidered logo or a soft plastic ersatz cast metal logo plate. A full report on the new Charge will be forthcoming later this summer.
Combined with the annoying penchant for this metal plate to scratch stuff when you inadvertently rub against it, I have decided to suggest that those who are getting the new Charge Ti and XTi may want to remove the logo plate from the sheath. I accomplished this relatively easily without damage to the sheath using a pair of 8-inch flush cut end nippers to cut the two studs from the back.
I have advised Leatherman of my experience and recommended a change to an embroidered logo or a soft plastic ersatz cast metal logo plate. A full report on the new Charge will be forthcoming later this summer.