I got one 3 days ago very impressed. Basically the wave with few differences but fraction of the cost. Wave I bought years ago took over a month to be smooth so I'm giving the gordon benefit of a doubt. Leatherman needs to stop going crazy high on prices. 20 price increase in a year and a half. This tool only has a 90 day warranty but you could buy 2 more for price of a Wave. The gordon tool once in hand will impress you. Great review for potential buyers 2 thumbs up in my humble opinion.
Thanks for the info! I agree you could buy a couple for the price of the wave if one broke. I think I’ll put this one in the fishing bag, so I’ll see if it smooths out over time.
The Gordon version is more closely based off the original Leatherman Wave as the Gordon multi-tool doesn't have the replaceable wire cutters like the Wave Plus has. I just picked up the Gordon Multi-Tool this past weekend while they had the 20% off deal going on so I got mine for $31.99. The serrated blade isn't quite as aggressive as the serrated blade on the Leatherman. For $30-40 depending on sales, it would be a good cheap alternative to a Leatherman that you can throw in your camping gear, hunting gear, car, etc. The dimensions are slightly different, where the Gordon Multi-Tool does not fit in my custom metal belt holster that I carry my Leatherman Wave+ in.
I picked up one and it was smooth right out of the box. It’s a keeper. The HF I go to didn’t have it on the shelf and had to look for it in the back. No one there even knew it existed. Once exposed it was the talk of the store. Took me an extra 20 minutes to leave since everyone was drooling over it. Too funny.
If you break a tool on the harbor freight one they will just give you a new one if you got the warranty. I wonder if you can take it apart like a Leatherman tool?
I saw a review from a well respected guy that in I used the $5-$10 Ozark Trail MT and it’s blade and tools scored way higher than they should have. Where it sucked was zero hand comfort and the tools were tight and really hard to open.. but for $5? I could get over that.
Gordon multi tool right now is the best in the market but if the pliers are stiff all you have to do is put a little bit of WD 40 and that will fix the issue 😉👍💯.
I have one of these Gordon Multitools and while it is a nicely made tool, I really don’t like the magnetic Phillips / straight edge bit. Almost every time I use it, the bit falls out of its holder. It’s just begging to fall into a place that I can’t retrieve the bit and be lost forever. If I was Harbor Freight, I’d change the design of the bit system to regular 1/4 inch ball detent driver bits.
Some other reviews are starting to come in after use. The main report of the pliers breaking, seems common. Hope that isn't the case... I've just ordered one.
Wave came out in 1998. 26 years later HF comes out with Gordon. Wonder if their patent came to an end? China makes good copies these days, they even copy the mistakes. The original will always be better, and you are supporting your home country.
HAHA, yeah. The Leatherman Wave+ is now $120. So 3 of the Gordon tools for the price of one Leatherman Wave+. Don't get me wrong I love the Leatherman tools, but their prices are getting way out of hand. Their cheapest useful multi-tool is $50. The Leatherman Bond, and the Leatherman Curl are now well over $50...Leatherman has a 25 year warranty, the problem is once they "retire"/discontinue a tool most likely you won't get it fixed they'll want you to buy a new one. I still have my Leatherman Original Multi-Tool, I don't use it anymore due to that issue. I have quite a few different Leatherman Multi-Tools most are discontinued/retired models though.
I have a Leatherman from the mid-nineties that I have on a strap I use it for fishing and camping. My dad has one from the early nineties that I bought for Father's Day once
If you didn’t want to buy the Leatherman branded ones, there could possibly be a less expensive bit kit available online I’ve never looked for them before.
@@nitric75 Not completely, the Leatherman Wave+ sheath has provisions for the bit kit, or at least the sheath I have does. It has a slot where you can slide one of those bit kit holders into. Thing is it gets pretty bulky adding the bit kit.
@@wildbill23c leatherman some other versions of the sheath. The one that came with my P4 is pretty simple (without the slots for accessories if im not mistaken) but of the same design. Surge's sheath is probably similar to the one u decribed.
I got one 3 days ago very impressed. Basically the wave with few differences but fraction of the cost. Wave I bought years ago took over a month to be smooth so I'm giving the gordon benefit of a doubt. Leatherman needs to stop going crazy high on prices. 20 price increase in a year and a half. This tool only has a 90 day warranty but you could buy 2 more for price of a Wave. The gordon tool once in hand will impress you. Great review for potential buyers 2 thumbs up in my humble opinion.
Thanks for the info! I agree you could buy a couple for the price of the wave if one broke. I think I’ll put this one in the fishing bag, so I’ll see if it smooths out over time.
If you mail order the tool, you get lifetime warranty. I did yesterday.
I picked one up Saturday 20% off. Very good price especially with a lifetime warranty.
20% off is a great deal!
Only if you got it online. if you bought in store it only has the standard 90 day warranty from what I've found.
I plan on getting one myself. Thanks for the review! Subbed btw
Thanks for the sub! For the price it is worth checking out.
Did you notice that there is a lanyard loop on the opposite corner(same side) of the belt hook? it is retracted and you have to push it out
The Gordon version is more closely based off the original Leatherman Wave as the Gordon multi-tool doesn't have the replaceable wire cutters like the Wave Plus has.
I just picked up the Gordon Multi-Tool this past weekend while they had the 20% off deal going on so I got mine for $31.99.
The serrated blade isn't quite as aggressive as the serrated blade on the Leatherman.
For $30-40 depending on sales, it would be a good cheap alternative to a Leatherman that you can throw in your camping gear, hunting gear, car, etc.
The dimensions are slightly different, where the Gordon Multi-Tool does not fit in my custom metal belt holster that I carry my Leatherman Wave+ in.
Its a little wider because the Gordon has brass bushings in between every tool , something else I don't think the Wave has.
Great video..I may get this..since i detest Letherman lol I still have my Gerber Suspension..I’ve had it close to 10 years no issue
For the price I don’t think you can go wrong. Thanks for taking a look bud!
I hope this Clone will arrive the Philippine stores soon. Leatherman is expensive but tested on time.
I picked up one and it was smooth right out of the box. It’s a keeper. The HF I go to didn’t have it on the shelf and had to look for it in the back. No one there even knew it existed. Once exposed it was the talk of the store. Took me an extra 20 minutes to leave since everyone was drooling over it. Too funny.
Drooling...... really?
If you break a tool on the harbor freight one they will just give you a new one if you got the warranty.
I wonder if you can take it apart like a Leatherman tool?
I saw a review from a well respected guy that in I used the $5-$10 Ozark Trail MT and it’s blade and tools scored way higher than they should have. Where it sucked was zero hand comfort and the tools were tight and really hard to open.. but for $5? I could get over that.
Gordon multi tool right now is the best in the market but if the pliers are stiff all you have to do is put a little bit of WD 40 and that will fix the issue 😉👍💯.
😂😂😂
I have one of these Gordon Multitools and while it is a nicely made tool, I really don’t like the magnetic Phillips / straight edge bit. Almost every time I use it, the bit falls out of its holder. It’s just begging to fall into a place that I can’t retrieve the bit and be lost forever. If I was Harbor Freight, I’d change the design of the bit system to regular 1/4 inch ball detent driver bits.
Some other reviews are starting to come in after use. The main report of the pliers breaking, seems common. Hope that isn't the case... I've just ordered one.
Lifetime Warren tee so what are you out ?
Yeah it's common already. The Gordon multi tool is just a fad.
Wave came out in 1998. 26 years later HF comes out with Gordon. Wonder if their patent came to an end? China makes good copies these days, they even copy the mistakes. The original will always be better, and you are supporting your home country.
I can get four Gordons for the price of one Leatherman, pretty vain to pick a Leatherman.
HAHA, yeah. The Leatherman Wave+ is now $120. So 3 of the Gordon tools for the price of one Leatherman Wave+. Don't get me wrong I love the Leatherman tools, but their prices are getting way out of hand. Their cheapest useful multi-tool is $50. The Leatherman Bond, and the Leatherman Curl are now well over $50...Leatherman has a 25 year warranty, the problem is once they "retire"/discontinue a tool most likely you won't get it fixed they'll want you to buy a new one. I still have my Leatherman Original Multi-Tool, I don't use it anymore due to that issue. I have quite a few different Leatherman Multi-Tools most are discontinued/retired models though.
I have a Leatherman from the mid-nineties that I have on a strap I use it for fishing and camping. My dad has one from the early nineties that I bought for Father's Day once
I bought a Gordon becasue I am afraid of loosing my Leatherman!😅
5CR is basically Chinese 420 HC
5CrMov15 has actually a little better quality than 420hc. The edge retention, ease of sharpening, and corrosion resistance are better in 5CrMov15
@@rangerbravo definitely easier to sharpen..420HC is a pain at times for no good reason lol
Little difference in price too
The Gordon has a lifetime warranty, lol...
Isn’t this really a Charge clone. Identical tool set.
too bad it doesn't have a bit kit available
If you didn’t want to buy the Leatherman branded ones, there could possibly be a less expensive bit kit available online I’ve never looked for them before.
I have a feeling that'll be coming really soon, although the sheath doesn't have the provisions to carry them, so who knows at this point.
I’d still go Leatherman.
Me too, I’m going to stick with the Wave.
will never buy a clone. the company who made this clone even copied the sheath. lol.
@@nitric75 Not completely, the Leatherman Wave+ sheath has provisions for the bit kit, or at least the sheath I have does. It has a slot where you can slide one of those bit kit holders into. Thing is it gets pretty bulky adding the bit kit.
@@wildbill23c leatherman some other versions of the sheath. The one that came with my P4 is pretty simple (without the slots for accessories if im not mistaken) but of the same design. Surge's sheath is probably similar to the one u decribed.
Gordon all the way for me. Times are hard right now and you cannot beat a great tool with a excellent price 😉👍💯
No calipers? No micrometer? Jesus man do you even electron microscope?! This is CZcams dammit!!
Hahaha! I’m one of those cut twice measure once guys.
@@stevesgear lol