Leatherman Super Tool 300 Review

[wingman115]

Here's a short video review I did on the Leatherman Super Tool 300.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqyonoG-cVM

 

[znapschatz]

Here's a short video review I did on the Leatherman Super Tool 300.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqyonoG-cVM

That was a well done review. It was well organized, stayed focussed on the matter at hand instead of wandering off or repetitive as found often on these non-professional reviews. The language was clear and well spoken; no mush-mouth here. Good job.

As for the content of the review, my only suggestion would be to reconsider where to attach a lanyard. To the belt is fine when carrying the Super Tool, but when working with a knife blade out, a drop could cause injury. Better to use a short wrist loop, but I would rather risk losing the thing than gashing myself.
This advice follows a couple of close calls.

 

[kinskibrain]

Good review. Cool tool. Love the awl and I can't understand why Leatherman doesn't have them in more tools.

 

[thickasabrick]

I bought one of these recently and I think my sheath is even cheaper than yours! It uses velcro to close the flap not a snap-button like yours. The material looks thinner too. Not a big deal really, but like you said, leather would be nice.

Also, what is an awl usually used for? I've just used the regular blade so far.

 

[Django.cj]

Also, what is an awl usually used for? I've just used the regular blade so far.

Poking, scraping, and all the things that would otherwise damage/dull the knife blade.

The sheath I got was way too big, the side pockets were way too wide. Instead I took the nylon sheath from a Fuse. It's nice and snug, fits well, and a smaller package. Works great.

 

[wingman115]

Great info! I will have to try the wrist lanyard.

 

[znapschatz]

Good review. Cool tool. Love the awl and I can't understand why Leatherman doesn't have them in more tools.

For decades, an awl has been one of my most used implements on a multi-tool.
When I was considering a Charge TTi, lack of an awl was almost a deal breaker. Then, I found an awl mod for the Charge, so that sealed it.

Poking, scraping, and all the things that would otherwise damage/dull the knife blade.

In addition; probing, scoring, boring guide holes in wood, modifying belts for changing waist size (both directions), sewing thick canvas (once), field expedient pickle spear (twice), and when I was a Boy Scout, the game of "stretch." There are other uses, I'm sure, some of them too fierce to mention.

 

[winkydo]

great review. i just got a surge and i was thinking of picking up the molle sheath for it. you should check them out if you're interested... http://www.leatherman.com/family/accessories/Sheaths

my surge came with the "Premium Nylon Sheath II" that would fit your ST300 and I really like it so far.

 

[white avenger]

I've used Leatherman tools in one model or another for the last 20 years, and the first hing that I always do is discard the sheath, whether leather or nylon, and replace it with one that was a place to carry a Mini Maglight or some other good quality flashlight. Ripoff (http://ripoffs.com) has several different models quite reasonably priced that I have been very happy with. M favorites are the CO75 and CO80.