Leatherman multitool question.

[axlplayer14]

After breaking the wood saw on my original supertool, I was in the market for a new leatherman. The rebar had good marks all around, good reviews and a little more compact. So I bought one at my local sporting goods store. Immediately I was shocked at the flimsy construction of this tool. I was very disappointed. So I was wondering if the new supertool is also this flimsy or if it still has the rugged construction of the old one.


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[Oakblade]

Just an fyi you could use the warranty and get a brand new replacement if you would be willing to part with the old tool

 

[Coastiekevink]

After breaking the wood saw on my original supertool, I was in the market for a new leatherman. The rebar had good marks all around, good reviews and a little more compact. So I bought one at my local sporting goods store. Immediately I was shocked at the flimsy construction of this tool. I was very disappointed. So I was wondering if the new supertool is also this flimsy or if it still has the rugged construction of the old one.


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I have the Supertool 300, Surge and a couple of Waves. All seem robust IMO. The Surge you can replace the saw blade with the extra file blade it comes with, you can also buy any jig saw type blade and insert it in as well...more versatility. Just take a blade that came with it to compare before you buy extras at the home stores.


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[axlplayer14]

Just an fyi you could use the warranty and get a brand new replacement if you would be willing to part with the old tool

I know that. That's why I want to know if the new supertool is as flimsy as the rebar so I can get a replacement.


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[Miketbass]

I just got a new Supertool 300 last week, and it is solid. One of the main reasons I bought it. The pliers are ridiculously well made and all of the tools are of high quality. Mine is still breaking in and is anything but flimsy. If anything it is rather stiff.

I have not handled a Rebar, but I went with the ST because of its reputation of being robust tool with no frills. I didn't want replaceable saws or loose bits to carry around and swap out, just a basic set of quality tools and most of all the robust pliers. I'd say give it a shot - I doubt Leatherman has changed much of their manufacturing process on a design that old, and frankly I cannot think of a higher quality brand to purchase.

 

[backwater-otter]

Leatherman has iffy f & f sometimes. I had a Wave that had totally loose tools. But my cheaper Wingman was great until all the screwdrivers stripped.

 

[michaelm466]

I sent my old original supertool in last year with 3 broken of tools and some copper embedded in the pliers and got a returned original back, not the 300. So you may get to keep the older one if you send it in

 

[ThePeacent]

My Surge felt really flimsy for such a heavy and big tool, I was disappointed

My 2 Supertool 300s, on the other hand, felt strong, solid, tough and much more heavy duty.

I've put them to the test this year and they performed flawlessly.

The ST 300 is a no-frills hard working and dirty jobs tool. I think the others feel flimsier because of much implements, complex construction and tool disposition, etc.

The ST is plain, wide, old school design and built like a tank, in the lines of the Supertool family.

They're the good old quality, like my CORE, original Supertool or the Blast

Don't give it a second thought, go for it!

 

[axlplayer14]

I sent my old original supertool in last year with 3 broken of tools and some copper embedded in the pliers and got a returned original back, not the 300. So you may get to keep the older one if you send it in

They told me that they would only replace it with a new model.


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[axlplayer14]

My Surge felt really flimsy for such a heavy and big tool, I was disappointed

My 2 Supertool 300s, on the other hand, felt strong, solid, tough and much more heavy duty.

I've put them to the test this year and they performed flawlessly.

The ST 300 is a no-frills hard working and dirty jobs tool. I think the others feel flimsier because of much implements, complex construction and tool disposition, etc.

The ST is plain, wide, old school design and built like a tank, in the lines of the Supertool family.

They're the good old quality, like my CORE, original Supertool or the Blast

Don't give it a second thought, go for it!

So the blades on the new one aren't super flexible and the ST doesn't flex side to side when closed or when using pliers?


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[ThePeacent]

If you press strongly enough all MTs can flex and feel like they're gonna pop.

From my Victorinox, to the SOGs and Gerbers, Leathermans and others, they all have their limitations due to construction and the need of adding versatility (tools, hollow handle, riveted construction, cast heads instead of forged...) and they all flex a bit with enough stress. All but two of them (BN Gerber MP600 and SOG PowerPlier) can be bent with my human force. But I couldn't break them!

I must say, though, that the ST300 is more than you'll need for 99% of mundane and everyday tasks and is a well known tough tool, and very highly positioned amongst the heavy duty multitools.

Some people even hammer them, or use them as a hammer, and no permanent damage is inflicted.
Scuffed, dented, scratched and dirty, but they'll keep working.

And you've always got Leatherman's excellent warranty to back you up!

Pic: The original ST, and Vic Swisstool (upper and middle ones) are often considered the heavy beasts and most excellent multitools strength-wise amongst multitool fans