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Here's a nice little light in a tough little package. It's perfect for quick, occasional use, say, to shed some light on a dark keyhole. The built-in key lanyard is long enough to let you use your key and the beam at the same time, and the beam width adjust with an easy turn from spotlight to flood. It's compact enough for a pocket and tough enough to tumble around in a briefcase, backpack or handbag—-it's corrosion-resistant, too. We especially like the extra bulb packed right in the end compartment, so you won't get caught without a light. Granted, the beam could be beefier, but for its purpose, it's a great little flashlight.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Limited lifetime warranty
• High intensity adjustable light beam
• Sealed O-rings for water and shock resistance
• Precision-machined, high strength aluminum alloy case
• Spare lamp in the tail cap

Reviews (7)

Not easily improved upon!
I bought a MagLite solitaire and a 2 D-cell (both black) for my dorm room in college, last september. Both flashlights are running on the original batteries, although the D-cell has seen more use and needs a change :-D This flashlight is wonderful for the price, bright, waterproof and tougher than heck! The anodized aluminum body resists chipping and rust.. which is your humble reviewer's only gripe. The small size of the flashlight may tempt a user to put it in his mouth for hands-free operation. While this works wonderfully (though may taste a bit odd) I would recommend putting a piece of tubing over the body of the flashlight to prevent wearing down or chipping the teeth. My only other advice is, you get what you pay for in batteries too, so feed your maglite good ones and you will see the difference. Beyond that I'd say this light is just about perfect in terms of small flashlights.

Bright Mag "brat" burns out fast
The Mag Solitare is definitely a recommendation for a present to anyone, especially loved ones who need a handy little light for any reason (from finding keys to somehow ending up in the forest behind their house looking for Fizgig the lost family cat and didn't bring a regular flashlight but have their keychain on them). It's a bright sucker and has a spot to flood beam. For a small flashlight, that's a generous feature. It comes with a spare bulb in the cap (nice) and a carrying strap / loop for your keychain (of course). It also comes in, I believe five shades too. Now...for the annoying parts.

I had to replace at least two due to this fact: the battery compartment hopper is the part of the light that's attatched to the keychain. It's so easy to unwind and open, that after all that jiggling your keychain does, it comes off very soon. Sometimes I'd remember to check it, and sometimes, I'd be left with just the cap and no light in sight. Also, this light is a battery thirsty little devil. After a good half hour of on/off use here and there, that little light becomes a pale friend. Terrific.

So, that said, is this light recommended? Yes-if you have a fresh new extra battery on you (in the car, or your purses...ladies), and if you check the battery knob every few days and tighten it regularily. Mean it.

Take care of your Solitare, or it's lights out.

If you buy, hope like hell yours doesn't break!
3 weeks ago, I contacted Maglite for a replacement switch for my 4-D flashlight, in which the switch failed. The customer service rep asked me for my serial number, which I gave her and she assured me that I could get a replacement switch. I gave her my name and address and she said that a shipment had just gone out, and it would be in the next shipment. That was fine with me. Days turned into weeks. Still no part. More days went by. STILL no part in the mail.

Hmmmm. Is this how long time customers are treated? I previous owned a variety of their flashlights, from an AAA Solitaire to a 5-D flashlight, at least 5 in total. My dad has purchased in the neighborhood of 15 or more himself, starting in about '86 when someone else turned him onto Maglites.

Customer support is as important to me as the product itself. Has customer support become a casualty of a tough economy?

This long-time customer will have to look at alternatives the next time he's buying a flashlight.

Well built, but useless
The Solitaire is relatively well built, but the poor beam makes it useless. Its not bright even with fresh batteries, and it QUICKLY dims. There is almost no sidespill, even when adjusted to wide beam. It eats up batteries, and has very poor beam quality.

This is the only Maglite model that I rate as below satisfactory. It flat out fails.

There are better options out there. Arc flashlights are very bright for their size, reliable, and have a good beam. They use LED bulbs that never burn out. Plus, they are semi-regulated so that they maintain their brightness for longer periods than the Solitaire. Other pocket lights worth looking at are Photon Microlights and the CMG Sonic (both use LED bulbs). Shop around, decide what works best for you and is in your price range.

That said, I cannot recommend the Mag Solitaire regardless of price. Its poor beam and dim output make it all but useless.

Fragile and dim
These are cheap, but the bulbs are very dim and prone to breaking. I'd carry one in my pocket, but every time I came to use it I'd find that the bulb had gone. There are much better lights out there - some of the best are made by ARC. ... Read more

Features

• Deluxe brown leather belt sheath.
• Fits Wave
• Snap Closure

Reviews (6)

Not the same as it used to be...
Leatherman has apparently changed the design of the deluxe Wave sheath recently. The older ones are as pictured in the Amazon pic above, with nice quality, finished leather and the word "WAVE" horizontally across the flap.

The new ones are much cheaper feeling, and appear to be oil tanned instead of finished top grain. They simply have "Leatherman" diagonally across the front. Not as nice a sheath on any level. Still, they're a good 25% narrower than the nylon version, and Amazon has them priced right.

THE WAVE leatherman
I bought this item 2 Christmas's ago for my boyfriend. He always carried around a small pocket one and with his work in electronics he always found it useful to have it with him. I cn say 2 years later he still wears this on his belt everyday wherever he goes. It is used several times daily and has been a great purchase. It works today and looks just as good as the day he got it. I highly recommend this product as the most useful gift a guy could ever get!

Perfect!
I got this sheath to replace one I lost. At first I considered going with the canvas sheath, but it was just so much larger than the leather sheath. I'm very happy with this item.

A very useful sheath...better than the nylon and velcro.
The Wave's leather sheath keeps the shape of the tool even when empty, so it is far easier to replace the Wave with one hand than it is with the nylon sheath, which is basically a nylon pocket you squeeze the tool into.

The snap, however, requires a little too much force and needs to be aligned closely to easily snap together (the nylon's velcro, obviously, connects rather effortlessly). This isn't too big of a deal, since it's easy to line up the snap once the tool is in there anyway.

First Rate Craftmanship
It's nice to purchase something that is well made AND reasonably priced! The quality of the leather and the workmanship is readily apparent with this sheath! Nice job Leatherman! ... Read more

Features

• Unique shoulder design
• Thin kerf design
• Hardened plate
• C3 carbide tips
• Specially engineered heat vents

Reviews (1)

GREAT PRICE GREAT BLADE
I was a little skeptical about the preformance of this blade. Mainly because I've never heard of Marathon. I figured for the price what did I have to lose. I was very pleaseantly surprised. It has outlasted some of the premium blades I own. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

As a Leatherman Wave owner, you know how versatile a tool it can be. This customized Tool Adapter makes it even more so. Designed to slide over the pliers and lock in any of three positions (straight, 45 degrees, and 90 degrees), it turns the Wave into an effective 1/4-inch hex drive capable of reaching into some pretty tight spaces. While certainly not intended to replace a more powerful drive on high-torque jobs, the Tool Adapter is well-suited for everyday applications and accepts any standard 1/4-inch hex drive bit. For added convenience, it comes with six hex bits and a carrying case you can clip on your tool belt. --Carl Thress ... Read more

Features

• 25 year warranty
• Slides over the jaws of the Wave to provide a standard 1/4-inch hex drive
• Accepts any bit that fits 1/4-inch hex drive
• Locks in straight, 45-, and 90-degree positions for versatile handle configurations
• Comes in compact, clip-on carrying case

Reviews (6)

Great tool, but only if you need it
Like every Leatherman tool, the Tool Adaper for the wave is a great tool. but while the wave is recommended for almost anyone, and whatever you do in your life, you'll probably find it very useful, the Tool Adaper is for people that really work with the wave. if youm use the Leatherman wave in your work or for more then "once in a while" the Tool Adaper can help you get more from your wave. it a really good tool but not a "must have" tool

Rebuttal to reviewers comments about www.yourbestdeals.net
This reviewer Evan Jansen from Bend, OR USA said

I hope I'm not breaking any rules here but I just think everyone should know you can get this same tool much cheaper at www.YourBestDeals.net

This guy is dead wrong, its much much higher for wave tool that doesn't even come with a leather pouch and couple bucks higher for the tool adapter.

Personally, I wouldn't go the route of this tool as the wave does everything I need it to do in data networks and minor repair uses. My boss and I use our wave pretty much daily and I recommend it to all my cisco classmates.

Nice Accessory, On or Off of the Wave
This Tool Adapter for the Leatherman Wave comes with 6 hex tips and a black plastic case, 2 5/8x2 1/4x3/4 inches in size with a belt clip on the back, in which the adapter and tips fit snugly. The case is no bigger -and may indeed be smaller- than a screwdriver-type handle or ratchet wrench and tips. So if you already carry a Wave, the adapter might be the practical way to go if you use hex tips. It will accomodate all standard 1/4 inch hex tips.

The tool adapter fits onto the top of the Wave when it is closed. The tip has 3 positions to choose from: straight, a 45 degree angle to the Wave, and a 90 degree angle (perpendicular) to the Wave. The adapter works fine for light work. I would hesitate to use it for a job that requires a lot of torque because the adapter is not super-secure in attaching to the Wave. On these occasions, I would use the adapter without attaching it to the Wave. In fact, the adapter can easily be used on its own, and that is actually preferable in many instances. If you need to get into a small space or have trouble reaching, attach it to the Wave.

Great stuff
Of course you need Leatherman Wave or smth. complaiant, but still great. I even used it as it is - like single tool :))

Adds the last 1%
Small, compliments the Wave well. Not useful if serious torque is required...however...do you REALLY to carry a full compliment of SAE wrenches?? ... Read more

Features

• 3-1/4-inch, 1.6 ounces
• Versatile
• Easy to use
• Three locking positions
• Safe, comfortable grip

Reviews (3)

Great Add on for Super Tool
As a Desktop Support Tech I find myself tearing open PC's a lot. This attachment lets me keep my most essential screwdrivers and bits on my waist instead of me digging the right one up and bringing it back to the machine, or carrying the machine all the way back to my workbench and doing the job then bringing it back. I don't have time to do that so I like to do as much as I can at the users location. Well this lets me do that. My only complaint is that the bits are not magnetic so until I get some to carry with me I have to be careful about dropping screws. For those Techs out there still working on older Compaq systems the star driver comes with the attachment so you don't have to go hunting one down if you use this product. Well done Leatherman, well done.

A great, great tool, made even better...
This is a wonderful tool. I picked up a leatherman tool just over eight months ago and just received the tool adaptor. It takes an already extremely practical tool and makes it even more so. The hex bit drivers are interchangeable with any of your favorite existing hex bits, and the carrying case snaps onto your belt alongside your other pocket tools. After getting the attachment, I am scouring local hardware stores for more great hex bits. Now if i could only find a great carrying case for all my bits...

Handy gadget to expand the use of your Leatherman(tm)
First, let me mention an important fact missing in the description.

The tool adaptor only works with the original Leatherman known as the PST(tm), the PST2(tm), the Sideclip(tm), the Supertool(tm), and the Flair(tm). It does not work with the WAVE(tm), Micra(tm),and Crunch(tm) which doesn't need it because it has the 1/4" drive holder built in.

The reason is that in order to fit the Leatherman tool the Tool Adaptor relies on a raised shoulder on the side of the handle on the pliers. Only the above mentioned Leatherman plier tools have this handle design. (SOG owners will just have to drool, as it doesn't fit.)

Now for all you owners of those Leatherman tools who have this design. This adaptor is great. It has a standard 1/4 drive head which holds any electric screwdriver head. There are inumerable heads that are available from hardware stores. You can now fix those tiny phillips screws, those torix head bolts, those robertson head screws, those allen head bolts. All with this adaptor. The best thing about using the adaptor vs the straight screw driver that comes with the Leatherman is the adaptor locks in place both up and down and side to side. No folding tools while you are levering away.

To use it, you open your pliers, slide the adaptor over the top, positioning the tab into the shoulder of the handle and close the pliers around the adaptor. Its now locked in place.

I recommend that you also buy the larger sheath that goes with your tool adaptor and the type of Leatherman(tm) pliers you have. If you can't find it here, look at the Leatherman(tm) home site. They don't sell the knives, just the sheaths. Being able to carry the pliers and this adaptor and a number of bits on your belt in one handy case is worth it.

This tool adaptor is a great addition for that tool person who already has a Leatherman. ... Read more

Features

• Black nylon sheath fits PST, PST II, Sideclip, Wave, Crunch and Flair
• Velcro closure

Features

• Leatherman Mini-Tool sheath
• Black nylon belt sheath
• Velcro closure

Reviews (1)

Get the Other
Don't click on the buy button if you think that this sheath is what you need. Coz it isn't. The sheath can only hold the mini-tool and there is no way that you can add the bits in.

Instead, get the Wave and mini-tool combo which hold both items in a single pouch and you can put your bits in the handy holder that comes with it. ... Read more

Features

• Original equipment replacement for PST, PST II, leather sheath
• Brown heavy leather
• Snap closure

Reviews (2)

andrew
were you to spend the two seconds to place the case on your belt and pay attention at the same time, you wouldn't have the problem listed in the last/next review, this is a fine case and is everything you will ever need

Compact but poor design
I don't like this design for knife sheaths and here is why. In order to reduce the amount of material the leather is folded around behind the sheath. Then the corners are riveted in place with a flap for the belt loop. The leather always seems to tear at one of these rivets. Plus when you are threading your belt through the belt loop it tends to hang up on the open section of the sheath between the rivets. It's not that it doesn't work, its just that there is a much one.

For another dollar you can get a much better designed sheath. The ones's with the stiching around the outside of two pieces of leather. (931400 or model 931100) It's worth spending the extra money. ... Read more

Features

• Standard leather replacement sheath for Leatherman Crunch and Pulse
• Snap closure

Features

• Made of sturdy ballistic nylon
• Velcro closure

Reviews (2)

Better than Leather
My first Nylon-Belt loop Sheath lasted 8 years of every day wear. Every Day when I dress, my Leatherman PST is placed on my belt. Every day for 8 years my previous sheath was up to the task. And even now it still works, but is begining to break down. My Leatherman is too valuable for me to take the chance, so I am finally going to get a new sheath after 8 years. You won't be disappointed. On leather the snaps usually tear at the leather, but on the nylon there is an industrial velcro clasp that never causes the nylon to tear or accidentally opens. Great sheath.

TRULLY TOUGHER THAN LEATHER
The nylon case is much better than the the leather case. Its like the case was poured onto the tool, it fits just like skin. I wish it had been an option when I bought the tool. It fits so nicely that I wont complain, and if its ever an option I will never get a leather case again with a leatherman. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Have you ever found yourself fumbling around for a screwdriver, pliers, or some other small implement at the office, outdoors, or at a neighbor’s house? We’ve all been there. Unfortunately, the tool belt has not yet become an acceptable anytime fashion accessory. Luckily, the Leatherman Sideclip has. The Sideclip provides an assortment of gadgets -- standard and needlenose pliers; regular and hard wire cutters; a drop point knife; small, medium and large screwdriver tips; a Phillips screwdriver; a can and bottle opener and a ruler -- all in one rugged, compact tool. An integrated clip eliminates the need for a separate sheath. Just clip it and go. It’s a great accessory for any outdoor enthusiast or anyone who always wants to have a set of tools handy.--Carl Thress ... Read more

Features

• 25 year warranty
• Packs 11 essential tools into 1 package
• Sideclip lets you attach tool anywhere for instant access
• Slim design
• 100% stainless steel

Reviews (9)

Everything I need
I love this tool! I've owned many different multi-tools, and while some offer features this little leatherman doesn't have, the Sideclip offers all I really need: a good knife blade, a couple of screwdriver tips, and needle-nose pliers with wire cutters. Most usefull, though, is its handiness; relatively compact and light, I clip it in a pocket in the morning and forget it is there until I need it. Like all Leatherman products the Sideclip is solid and well made, plus it is cheap at thirty bucks. Great tool.

Could be perfect, but...
The pliers part is made of softer metal. I've tried once to cut thin steel wire with my SideClip and quickly ruined the pliers, so it became very hard to open and close ever since :( The rest of the tools seem fine.

Better investment than Enron...
I've had my sideclip for over 5 years now, and it's just getting better with time. Smooth action, all the tools you need on the job but not too many. I'm a stage rigger, so the sideclip attaches right to my fall protection harness. It works great since I can't always bring the right tool for the job 120 feet in the air. All leatherman products I have used have surpassed my expectations, which are high as I own a Wave, a PST, and now two sideclips. A sturdy tool, I've alrady bought another one and keep it in storage just in case this one breaks and they stop making them.

This is Great
This is my first Leatherman. For everyday carrying around you can't beat it. Not all of the bells and whistles of some of the others but half of the weight. Everything opens easily for me. The sideclip keeps it easily accessible and not weighing down your pocket. Even the design of the sideclip makes it easy to get on and off. If the sideclip matters to you, you won't be disappointed with the rest of it. (By the way, I did the free shipping and it still showed up in less than four days!!)

Sadly disappointed
This Leatherman was so stiff that I bent back my thumbnail trying to open it. Oiling improved it only slightly, but not enough to make the tool useable. I have returned it for a credit, which I await. Sad. ... Read more

Features

• Made of leather
• Snap closure

Features

• Made of leather
• Snap closure

Reviews (1)

Best replacement for leatherman leather sheath.
After you have worn out your original leatherman sheath, get this one or the basket weave verson. The leather is about twice as thick, the stitching excellent. By using this stitch technique the stress is distributed all along the leather and not just at the rivet points. (Which cause the leather to tear.)

In my opinion this is the sheath that should have been sold with the original product. But hey, they and you saved a dollar on the original purchase, and if you really wear your leatherman around enough to wear out the original sheath you won't mind buying yet another sheath. ... Read more

Features

• Made of leather
• Basket-weave pattern
• Snap closure

Reviews (1)

Even better than the plain version.
After you have worn out your original leatherman sheath, get this. The leather is about twice as thick, the stitching excellent. By using this stitch technique the stress is distributed all along the leather and not just at the rivet points. (Which cause the leather to tear.) Plus the addition of the basket weave on the leather means that the occasional scratch won't show as much.

The basket weave pattern does look a bit "Western", i.e. the "Gun Smoke" six gun at my side look, "Look out sheriff, I'm packing pilers!" but hey, us tool guys don't care about fashion or we wouldn't be wearing pocket pliers on our hip. And it does match the basket weave that a lot of police officer tool belts use. (Which BTW in my opinion all officers should be issued a set of leatherman tools.) ... Read more

Features

• Made of sturdy ballistic nylon
• Velcro closure

Features

• Made of sturdy ballistic nylon
• Velcro closure
• Room for AA-size flashlight

Features

• Made of leather
• Snap closure

Features

• Made of sturdy ballistic nylon
• Velcro closure

Reviews (1)

Sturdy Pouch for a Sturdy Tool
This is the perfect way to keep your Leatherman handy - that's why you have one, you never know when you'll need to "fix sumptin." It is a great companion to the black oxide finish model, they go together like biscuits and gravy. The heavy duty nylon should last almost as long as your tool. The velcro flap holds the tool securly, yet allows for easy one-handed deployment. I like a belt pouch much better than sticking it in a pocket that is already full of other essential junk. They ought to come out with a package that includes the pouch with the tool. ... Read more

Features

• Made of sturdy ballistic nylon
• Velcro closure
• Metal clip fits over belt

Features

• Made of sturdy ballistic nylon
• Velcro closure
• Room for AA-size flashlight

Reviews (1)

Good add on...
Great sheath... Functional, sturdy, saves space and small. I would give it 4 3/4 stars rating if it was possible. One thing only is that when in a hurry I have a tendency to hit the flashlight lens with the tool when Im putting it away. I know that I wont damage/breake the flashlight but I have put some scratches on the lens already. But product is very handy, I would highly recomend it. ... Read more