I, too, have the leatherman Surge. I think the complaints of some that it had over-large handles are justified, but these also allow you to get more leverage on the pliers. It also means that it can accommodate a folder-sized blade. The Surge has a bit of a rattle to it when closed, but this isn't present when the pliers are deployed. For an EDC, I would choose a Charge or Wave. But if you don't mind packing a belt-pouch or throwing the tool in a backpack, it'll serve you well as an absolute monster of a MT

Some links:

WD's rust test: http://www.scrapyardknives.com/ubbthread...ge=1#Post182708

A length discussion of multitools with lots of opinions and reviews
http://www.scrapyardknives.com/ubbthread...ge=1#Post180945