Leatherman Wave Black Oxide

£70.00

In used condition.

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Description

Original wave black oxide.

 

The original Leatherman Wave black oxide multi-tool is a version of the best-selling multi-tool featuring a durable black finish primarily used to minimize light reflection and glare. The coating offers a distinctive, non-reflective appearance often favored by military and law enforcement users, where hiding a position is essential.

Key Characteristics

Finish: The black oxide process creates a matte to semi-gloss black finish (depending on the post-treatment sealant used), which reduces glare and gives the tool a “tactical” look.

Material: The underlying tool is made of durable 420HC stainless steel (and other stainless steel alloys), with the black oxide being a chemical conversion of the surface, not a thick coating like paint or plating.

Dimensional Stability: The black oxide layer is extremely thin (typically less than 0.5 microns), meaning it does not interfere with the tight tolerances or fit of the tool’s moving parts.

Corrosion Resistance: On its own, the coating offers limited corrosion protection, but when sealed with oil or wax (a crucial post-treatment step), its resistance increases significantly.

Wear and Patina: The coating is known to wear over time with use, developing a natural patina that some users find adds character to the tool.

Functionality: It contains all the standard Wave tools, such as pliers, knives, saw, files, and bit drivers, with all tools and knives (except the plier head) locking into place for safe operation.

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