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I agree about the scissors. When I'm in the woods, I use the blades, saw, and even the file. I've never needed a pair of scissors. I don't sit around the camp fire scrapbooking. I can cut anything with the knives. Come to think of it, I've never needed a pair of scissors at home either.

@pugilist102

9 ай бұрын

Same, have never needed the scissors. Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, have never used scissors. I already have dedicated gear for most cutting uses, nippers for line, belt knife, etc. Multitool is a backup or used to repair my other gear....fishing reel, guns, camp gear, etc.

Had to go back and rewatch this, found it on sale here in 2022. Brother's a mechanic so most of the time he needs real tools but this looks like a great fit for him for little odds and ends.

I think you are the first who showed how (right, correctly) to remove the insulation from the wires!

@txtoolcrib

5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it will help others to realize some extra capabilities from their Leatherman multi tools. I saw videos in the past where people were trying to strip insulation off of wires with that tool in some really inefficient methods. That’s why I introduced that initial video on how to strip wire with a Leatherman in the first place. You don’t know what you don’t know, until you know it.

I like rebar, its surprisingly compact and has that non-threatening look, people don't start freaking out when I pull it out. Most don't even realize that its multi tool and not just pliers for a while.

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

All excellent points.

@dbpm876

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah ok ..people freak out if you pull pull out a pliers. What does freak out mean? Do they start screaming and crying and call the police becauseyou pulled out a multitool? Stop making shit up!

@gambet0007

2 жыл бұрын

@@dbpm876 See, this is the problem with living at bottom of the well.

Two things I found out about the ST300 that you didn't mention in the video: - lanyard ring can be pushed into the gap between the combo tool (can/bottle opener and wire stripper) and the serrated blade to lock the tool like a balisong knife. I discovered that after my ST300 came crooked out of the box - apparently a common issue that doesn't qualify the tool for replacement. Doesn't hinder the capability of the tool, so no issue for me. Also helps if your ST300 wears in and becomes loose. - due to the large flat screwdriver/pry bar pushing on one side on the locking bar and the other on the plier head (when the tool is folded) all of the tools in that handle are double locked: file, knife, medium screwdriver and awl can't be folded if you exert pressure holding both handles together because you also push the pry bar into the locking bar.

@stradostrado

10 ай бұрын

Great idea on locking the tool together with the blade out and the lanyard ring between serated blade and the can opener. It locks the handle tight.

I bought the Super Tool 300 around 2010 and then in 2012, I bought the Leatherman Wingman ( which has more than doubled in price since then ). More than a decade later, both are as pristine as the day I got them - great/fantastic tools..!!! It was nice to stumble on your video.

I agree with most of what you've said save for one minor variance: I would absolutely love to see an option for a removable pocket clip (like on the wave/surge) and here's why. The size and shape of this tool make it what I would call a "maintenance worker's tool", and by that I mean a robust unit with a simplistic tool set, not a lot of moving parts and features, and includes the basics tools required to grab and hold, cut wire, open panels, and shape metal parts - nothing fancy, just easy to operate; and bearing the caveat that most things in an industrial environment fall into the category of "requiring real tools" anyways. I compare this to the Surge, what I would call a "maker's tool" - lots more options for various fasteners, different styles of saws, specialized tools for manipulating many kinds of material. I believe that Leatherman has peaked at the Surge, it is really a great feat of MT achievement, but nevertheless suited to a particular subset of construction-type workers (craftsmen, framers, millwrights, engineers, etc). I work for a waterworks utility repairing a drinking water pipeline, repairing fire hydrants, flushing mains, etc. I can absolutely say that in my experience I have tried and failed to carry this tool repeatedly over the years because *I cannot find a way to comfortably carry it in coveralls*. ST300 is my favourite leatherman bar none, and when I wore a batman belt as a landscaper the pouch sat perfect beside my felco holster. But now I find I simply can not work it into my daily carry at work. I wear hi-viz traffic coveralls every day. I do not wear a belt or tool bags, so I have nowhere to attach a pouch, and a 10oz brick in the pocket is just horrendous. Carrying them open in the dungaree knee pocket *sort of* works, but they sink deep and get hung up -- and that pocket is for Channel Lock 420s anyways. If ST300 had a removable clip I would very happily clip it into my breast pocket right beside a light and notepad. I've actually just recently purchased a Bond w\ clip and this is exactly how I carry it. I believe Leatherman would do a great service to, and find a great market with, a lot of workers in coveralls and bibs (mechanics, sanitation workers, road builders, operating engineers, farmers, and us waterworkers) if they mounted a clip on the next Supertool generation. Thank you for listening to my TED talk.

@noobovsky420

2 жыл бұрын

You could use the lanyard ring to get some 550 and hang it as well

I have carried a super tool for 30 years love it I also carry a 3inch fix blade just to be able to get to a blade quickly Keep up good work

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

Good multi tool. Thank you for watching.

First off, Thank you TX Tool Crib for these awesome reviews. You do a very solid job at your reviews and I appreciate them all. Now, I'm a Welder/Fabricator/Ironworker and some times Millwright by trade of almost 10 years. I got the Super Tool 300 years ago. I use it everyday, at work and away from work. When I tell you that it gets abused, I mean it REALLY gets abused. I've not once had an issue with this model or any of the implements. Everything has held up wonderfully. I LOVE it. In fact, it's my right side EDC along with my Crunch on the left. Very happy with this tool. I highly recommend this to anyone that wants a useful and reliably strong EDC for the blue collar industry.

@michaelmoser2200

Жыл бұрын

I agree the 300 is easy to keep clean and is very durable and compact

Please do a Leatherman collection video 🙏👍

Great review as always.

@txtoolcrib

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

I prefer the 300 as my Heavy Duty MT , I work in a Nautical environment and dirty and the 300 being enclosed untill you need to use it keeps it cleaner easier than exposed tools /gaps imo, I carry a dedicated folder so the Knife being one hand accesible isnt as crucial for me, I like not having to mess with bits for common fasteners, my tool is so broken in I can fling it open with one hand, carried a Gerber 600 for 25 of my 30 yrs USN, but now I stick with my 300, I also like my Wave +, Another great Video Ben thanks for the content

Great video as always.

My brother always tell me impulsive buyer for my supertool 300, until he see it in action in a small proyect. We use it every day and now my brother want a leatherman too

Try using the lanyard loop with the wire stripper. With both tools open, the lanyard loop is flush to the back of the wire stripper and takes up most of the gap that you showed. It had to have been designed that way, the tools fit together too well for it to be a coincidence.

@TavinSchempp-gn7tc

10 ай бұрын

Holly cr## that works so well thanks for the tip

Love this tool I carry it and a micra everyday.

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

It is very capable. Simple yet effective.

I have the Gerber center drive and for me it's fantastic ,i use it mostly for maintenance because of the bits that come with it ! perfect for that ! Cheers 👍

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

I like the newer version a bit more. One of the flaws in the CenterDrive tools are the carbide cutters. If they were to upgrade that to a 154CM steel, it would drastically improve the overall performance. The driver is quite nice for sure. Glad you found something that works well for you. Thanks for watching.

@jmdudley3859

4 жыл бұрын

@@txtoolcrib Yes ! You are right, but being American made is a plus and it just has a nice feel to it and absolutely works for me ! Thank-you for your reply !

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I try to make it a point to reply to everyone. Sometimes I miss a comment here and there. You’re right about it being made in the USA too. That is something that sits very well with me. I try to support American jobs whenever I can.

I own a Leatherman Rebar,Victorinox Swisstool,Leatherman SuperTool 300/ black oxide.i love them equally,they are unique tools and made from the highest quality of steel✨

@txtoolcrib

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. I think both of those models are high-quality tools.

I hacve both ST300 and surge, when it comes to using the pliers I found st300 more comfortable even the surge have more fine finish on the handles

Good luck finding this for under $100 now - what a difference three years make. Videos on YT should have a Pre/Post-Covid label to reflect the death spiral of middle class purchasing power. Good review.

GREAT review ! Thanks for that ! I have the ST 300 AND I’ve been looking for a reason to buy another model BUT can’t find the perfect model ! The ST 300 fits me so well , really like the locking mechanism and longer file even though it’s not perfect . The ST 300 is a beast for its price point . I don’t think the FRee 4 will hold up well over the years for use with the magnetic mechanism and the spring pliers . Thanks again

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. I understand that the new FREE series has a much better ease-of-use, and it comes with scissors. However, I don’t like sacrificing the serrated blade to acquire those scissors, my personal opinion. I think that if you were happy with the ST 300, the FREE P4 is not going to do anything for you that you can’t already do with the exception of the scissors. I like the ST 300, it’s not quite my style, but it does offer a very good selection of tools that are far superior to those on other multi tools.

I know I love my SuperTool 300M.

Thanks for this video. I found my Super Tool 300 on a trail 4 years ago in the middle of the dirt road. I'm lucky I found it. I used the Philips head tonight to screw a screw in to hang a frying pan better. I use it mostly for pliers and screw drivers. I started watching this video to figure out how to use the measurements on the outside of the tool, but after watching this video, I learned about all the rest of the tools. I never opened up or used the knives, which are both sharp or the file. I did not know about the lanyard ring or awl. How do you use the awl? I might start packing this thing around and use it more now that I know what it can do. Didn't realize it was worth so much. The leather sheath is in excellent shape, too.

Supertool! That says it all.:))) But frame the Surge seem stronger.

@txtoolcrib

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed, it’s right in the name. Lol

I bought this at Sears that came with a Micra. Funny there's one by itself for the same price.

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

Every now and again you can find package deals like that.

17:30 actually LM now has the room for that new "heavy duty" Free already. Make it 4.5inch frame size with outside magnetic tools and thicker stronger well selected tools set and Boom!! Selling like hot cakes. "Free HD" is a good name.

They don't even have to remove the driver to add a chisel, they can just move the lanyard hole to one of the end pivot screw heads like it used to be. I feel like they could even remove the can opener/cap lifter (move the wire stripping V to the base of something else, maybe the chisel?) and have another space for something more useful. Maybe then they could remove that driver to clear two spaces for scissors to fit.

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. That could work.

Nice.

Another nice review. You mentioned not needing the scissors because of having them available via another multitool, I agree. I carry a the Victorinox Compact with scissors in my pocket and my Charge on my belt. I removed the scissors and small bit driver and replaced them with another large bit driver. I find it very handy having two large bit drivers. Anyway, works for me.

@txtoolcrib

5 жыл бұрын

First of all thank you. I think that's what it amount to, finding the right combination for you. I glad you have found that combination that works best for you. Also, on a side note, Victorinox scissors are really hard to beat.

@valentinflores7117

3 жыл бұрын

I carry a micra as a side kick,

Thank you for video. Very useful! One thing that concerns me that wasnt addressed was ease of cleaning. I find the more traditional leatherman tools like rebar and 300 much easier to cleanout with toothbrush, pick, etc. after theyve been in dirt, dust, weather and such. i work in woods and on farm. the wave is great but is difficult to get clean and it picks up dirt easily. the swiss tool also is slightly more difficult than the traditional leatherman to clean up all shiny and new like.

Great review bud. I find that leathermans like this and perhaps the Rebar have the same issue, that is the fact that their sort of held together by rivets, instead of the torx screws. Because of this they tend to be very tight and you can't loosen them off via the torx screws

@txtoolcrib

3 жыл бұрын

Those are actually screws, but you need a specialized tools in order to remove them.

@speckledjim_

3 жыл бұрын

@@txtoolcrib your right, I've recently found this out. You can buy a "Loki wrench" to loosen them off

Great review. You should review that swisstool

@txtoolcrib

5 жыл бұрын

As luck would have it, it is next on the list.

I'd like to see letherman make an online order series, where they offer frames, tools, and so on as a build your own tool. Like ordering a pizza, frame A, B, or C? Then pick tools, and so on. I feel like there is a market for that. Maybe it's just me, but I find as I look at every multi tool its as though they each have many things I want but are all missing one tool that another has. I'd be willing to pay a premium for a high quality tool that I got to custom make.

@HunterBikelife

3 жыл бұрын

They won't do that because they want you to find your leatherman obsolete in hopes you purchase another model! The multitool niche all operates the same way and that's how they keep themselves relevant

When I look at the specs this is the same thickness as Wave plus, but it looks so much thicker. Anyone tried both? Which one is more comfortable?

@txtoolcrib

3 жыл бұрын

The Wave is actually just a bit narrower in thickness.

What is the hook on the flat tip screwdriver?

Do you have the new super Tool 300m ? Can you test it ? It’s a special version for the military.

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Stark it is on the way.

Can you review KNIPEX pliers and tools?

@txtoolcrib

5 жыл бұрын

Which knipex tools are you most interested in seeing reviewed?

@watchmanonthewall9927

4 жыл бұрын

@@txtoolcrib the home depot pliers?? i been wondering about them.for.my plumbing trade. I've used channel lock.for.30 years but have wondered about the knipex?? that would be awesome ben.

@edgaraquino2324

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Ben - I am also interested in these tools, especially since you have been mentioning them...What would make up a basic "starter" set? Perhaps you can mention tools for EDC, for general, electrical, plumbing use? Maybe 1 or 2 future videos on this subject? Thanks!

I own my Victorinox for many Years now, an early One without Scissors, only recently i find very cheap Scissors, that cuts even thin Cardboard and so, i carry them in my Condor EDC. Great Video 👍🏻

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

Which scissors?

@antonblebann6823

4 жыл бұрын

@@txtoolcrib Later Models of the Victorinox were available with scissors instead of the serrated Blade, mine was purchased shortly after market launch.

I thought the inside of the joint of the pliers was for small wire stripping and crimping?

So I bought a super tool 300 (from 2019) and in the tool list, that came in the original packaging, says that the file is diamond coated. Sup with that?!

@txtoolcrib

3 жыл бұрын

wretchpin I have no idea, because it certainly doesn’t have a diamond file.

I would get rid of the lanyard and add the jeweler screw driver. But not likely ,I love it the way it is. I also carry a style ps so for me I want for nothing in my every day life.

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

That would be really easy to do.

The 300 is easy to get the blades out in cold weather , the nail nicks on the victronox are not so good in cold weather , the replaceable cutting edges for the pliers are not so good on electrical wire due to the strands of the wire getting folded in the pliers rather than cutting the strands of wire , the 300 is strong and basic , the super tool 200 was very good too , and the blast was out standing ! I was disappointed by the charge , I kept cutting my self when opening the knife , and the bit driver was difficult to get bits out of in cold weather , the bit driver kit on the blast ,200 ,and 300 are good , and every day tool , but if only the 200 had not cracked its handles , it was better !!

I want to get a leatherman surge or supertool but i cant choose Some one please help me

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

It's a tough choice. What type of work do you do, and what functions are most important to you?

@blizzbee

4 жыл бұрын

Scissors can be one of the judge or the outter tools accessibility I prefer the ST300 with cleaner more box-y look. I'm not so hurry to get knife out that quickly. Oh and it's cheaper. But I can say that another name of the surge is "Supertool 350"

So what grade do you give this tool?

@txtoolcrib

4 жыл бұрын

This one is an A- to an A. The only reason that I graded just slightly lower is because it is missing a very important function for me personally. I really like an outside and one hand accessible blade. This tool is very capable though.

@doohantallywhack8267

4 жыл бұрын

I totally understand and thank you for your reply sir. Your reviews are top notch and very helpful in making decisions to purchase these fascinating tools. Keep up the great work.

But i must say: the Rebar has the thicker screwdriver. The body of the driver inside the st300 is thinner so i would think the one in the Rebar is stronger. Also the file is way better. Sad to say but for me the Rebar is the better tool especially for the price.

Почему нигде не пишут то что отвертка филипс является ещё и битодержателем.

Sorry, that voice any review lovely!

@txtoolcrib

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. My brothers and I are all blessed with very deep and distinctive voices. Something we can thank my father for.

@ahassan3557

3 жыл бұрын

@@txtoolcrib lmao 😂

The Super Tool 300 is the sibling to The Super Tool 200 which is the sibling to the SUPER TOOL all are Great Tools .

@txtoolcrib

5 жыл бұрын

I think the Pulse falls in there as well.

@alanjhornung7077

5 жыл бұрын

The Pulse is the Little Brother like the Rebar is to ST 300 , The Core was the replacement for the ST 200 . I have the Super Tool , ST 200 , Core , ST 300 , Rebar looking for the Pulse .

I twisted the screw ... the flat screwdriver broke ... thank you, I don't need it