I remember a few months ago a multi tool thread ran here in the GD. I voiced my opinion about the Leatherman Wave. At the time I loved the thing. Plus my son gave it to me for Christmas one year. I carry it every day on my duty belt.
The reason I didn't like the Gerbers is that when they first came out, when using the pliers, the handles would close and pinch your hands. Thanks to ARFCOM I was informed that Gerber has since changed their design and they no longer pinch your hands.
One day while at Wal Mart, shortly after reading the above mentioned thread, I saw the lady marking down prices on some of their knives. With the ARFCOM discussion in mind, I asked her if they had any Gerbers that they were marking down. Indeed she did. I picked up a 600 for $24!!!! That was cheap!!! Sure the box was all dinged up but it was in perfect shape.
After using the Gerber for a few months now, I like it more than the Leatherman. Hearing they support Kerry I most defiantly like the Gerber better!
However, since my son got me the Wave for a gift, I don't think I'll be able to bring myself to take it off my gun belt till I retire.
From here on out, it's Gerber for me. The Leatherman that I have I'll keep. I'll never get another one though!
To keep on topic, the Gerber 600 is a great alternative to the Leatherman.
Edited because I had a extra "the"