Leatherman Super Tool 300: HD Superhero
Posted on March 13th, 2010 by admin
The Leatherman Super Tool 300 possesses an outstanding plier head. It is streamlined and tough with replaceable 154CM cutter teeth. It offers excellent capabilities in crimping, wire and nail cutting, bolt removal, and detail work. In many ways the ST 300 is built around this industry-leading plier head. But many other capabilities come along for the ride in this 10.2 oz heavy duty multi-tool (HD MT). As shown the Super Tool 300 contains 420HC main plain edge blade (adequate, prefer 154CM), 420HC serrated sheepsfoot blade (rescue capable), wood/metal file, saw, 8mm, 6mm, 3mm screwdriver blades, one Phillips long shank driver, awl with thread loop, 9 inch/22cm ruler, bottle/can opener, wire stripper, and lanyard ring. Improving over the also HD MT “Core,” the ST 300 dispenses with any Zytel handle integration and is 100% stainless steel with no weight added. Comfort is high is this tough MT: no sharp edges show themselves in various tool usage; an advantage over some other designs like the SwissTool RS. Tool extraction uses the clumping methodology which same will hate, some will like. Lockup is tight and sure on all tools and the lock button is large and easy to actuate. Large cutouts in the handle permit glove usage. Fit and finish are excellent in the examples shown and Leatherman avoids the high polish finish on the tool and its implements. This may provide better traction on fasteners but may lessen rust resistance in high moisture/salt environs. The blackened Super Tool 300, as of 2010 (subject to change), has the advantage of an outstanding, rugged, lightweight, MOLLE-capable carry sheath that is superior. One glaring omission in the ST300 is the absence of scissors and future versions should include this (often used in medical services). Also another Phillips driver should be integrated. Value is high on both of these MTs: black #831105 is around $60, satin #831102 is around $52 (this model as of 2010 included stiff leather sheath). The ST 300 the successor to the original Super Tool (1994-2001), Super Tool 200 (2001-2005), and Core models and seem to targeted towards the working man. But with its reasonable price,, the ST 300 is a good choice for the survival kit, car, truck, backpack, or LBE vest (with light loads) and its heavy duty cutting capabilities could save the day. ////////////////////////// Nutnfancy LIkability Scale: 9 out of 10 (price considered) /////////////////// Music: http://www.archive.org/details/Torley_Wong_-_The_Final_Selection).
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March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
WAVE is not …
WAVE is not resilient., Try prying a railroad brake shoe out with it.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
ST-300 hands down!! …
ST-300 hands down!!!!!!!!
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
It replaces ST-200 …
It replaces ST-200 which Leatherman got barks about deleting. All those dainty are just toys
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the Review Nutn!
Just wanted to mention that I think that’s not a huge drainage hole on the storage pouch. I’ve heard that it’s for storing them in an “opened” position for faster deployment, so you really don’t have to close them when you store it away.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
Im pretty sure this …
Im pretty sure this is the biggest mt leathermen makes so you cant really compare it to any other of them.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
awesome review, …
awesome review, next on my list after the charge tti.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
And the leather …
And the leather pouch eventually softens up. I love it
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
You should look at …
You should look at the Leatherman WAVE. These come in silver or black with the MOLLE sheath. I have a silver one that I use as my EDC
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
What I found is …
What I found is that a MOLLE pistol magazine pouch works great as a sheath if you don’t like the leather one
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
hey Nutn, you …
hey Nutn, you should put a annotation saying the leatherman core is now retired.
glad i own one.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
I think that I may …
I think that I may have found a better carry case then the nylon molle sheath. I recently purchased a Tactical Tailor multi-tool carrying case off of the U.S. Cavalry website. This thing is great. Its adjustable via a strap and clip and comes with what i believe is the proprietary “Malice” clip to secure it to the molle webbing on my pack.
The clip secures it to my gear better than any other chief I’ve tried and the adjustable strap means it can handle any Multitool I own. I’m happy with it.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
@blackflag1966
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@blackflag1966
That sounds like a production problem to me. Go to the Leatherman website and download their packing slip .pdf and fill it out. If my experience is any judge they will mail you either a repaired, or a new tool within 1-2 weeks with no charge.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
Honestly I would …
Honestly I would love to own this tool for my “breakdown bag” that I keep in my car.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
This is such a …
This is such a serious tool. Great review as always Nutn.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
can u rlly go wrong …
can u rlly go wrong with leatherman? they dont really have any bad tools
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
Nice review.
Nice review.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
Great review and …
Great review and tool, I have the silver one and its my favorite MT because of the better pliers and cutters. Really digging the looks and sheath of the black one now after watching your vid.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
sweet i might just …
sweet i might just get the super tool 300 haha
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
Looks like they …
Looks like they used the same leather sheath for the Surge which comes with accessories; that’s what the back pocket is for. Guess they didn’t want to spend the money to design a new sheath for the ST300.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
I bought a Surge …
I bought a Surge from the bay several days ago from overseas. Not totally satisfied. It gives me a rackety impression, when closed the grip have at the ends have almost 1mm play thus holding on grip half the other half is opened by gravity force almost 1 cm. Buuuh! If Deployed it works fine. Hm. Don’t know how to send it back or not.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
I think 02 is satin …
I think 02 is satin and 05 is the black oxide (black costs more because it’s tacti-cool) /sarcasm
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
Why doesn’t the …
Why doesn’t the silver version have a crimper in the pliers?
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
I wish those …
I wish those Politicians who are Anti-Guns will get invaded in their own home so that they will learn their lesson and understand the 2nd Amendment.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
A tough call …
A tough call between ST300 and the Swiss Tool. I think i’d rather go Swiss tool to be honest for it’s exterior tools and better tool selection. But if they took the leatherman surge and gave it removable cutting jaws. Game, set, mach dude. I’d pick that surge any day.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 am
I noticed this too …
I noticed this too – there are a lot of different model numbers… it’s a little confusing.