Just got one of these directly from leatherman and the plier head did not include the #8-32 holes in it. I contacted them and sent pictures of the issue and will see what happens. Great review and the reason for my purchase.
Was finally sent a replacement after calling Leatherman again. If you order one just be sure that you have the correct plier head. It was a PITA to get them to acknowledge that they made a mistake and make it right.
Buttomline is it'll always depend on the users need. As long as leatherman keeps on creating new products that is deem necessary for the users need that's the way to go.
Commented before the end of the vid. The spring failed on my bit extender so I superglued a rare earth magnet in there making it essentially the same as this new one with regards to standard 1/4 bits. I do like that this new one is thinner walled though. The best extra bit you can carry imo is a long shank 1/4 bit in no2 Philips but with a narrow shaft on it rather than it be 1/4 hex the whole way. Really helps you get into plastic casings where the recessed screw holes are are a tight fit with screw head
TX Tool Crib i got some precut adhesive tape for disc magnets, (i think magnets4sale?) for a jig to clean off metal particles on tools and fasteners. I ended up using some small magnets in the bit holder for my Victorinox Ratchet (great little edc.) it also would work for the Leatherman.
I had the same idea, but doesn't the magnet add to much at the bottom, making the double sided leatherman bits almost fall out (or at least stick out so that the area where torque is applied to the bit is quite small)?
Streamtronics i should have explained better. I actually forget what diameter the magnets were, (probably 4 or 5mm.) there's a recess below the shelf where the bit is seated. The magnet is attached to the SIDE of the tool, perpendicular to the bottom of the bit, not the bottom. It's just close enough to hold a fastener, but doesn't get pulled out with the bit. I tried stacking smaller magnets in that recess- way too strong. It's be more work, and i don't know it'd be any better, but you could use epoxy putty to seat a single magnet parallel to the big's bottom. I haven't done this to my leatherman bit holder yet. But i magnetized the bits i use most often, and that works quite well.
If Leatherman allowed people to build their own multitools, i.e. let people choose their own individual components, they would make an absolute fortune!
How many leatherman do you have? Let me answer. Several 😂. Thats how you make a fortune.if they let us choose to build our personal preference multitool we would have just one 😉
I think this would bankrupt them. If every person were able to customize there own tool that would entail making a platform or platforms with part interchangeability and restructuring their plant operations to do jobs piecemeal. They leverage economies of scale to keep costs down and competitive. In addition by you being able to purchase your own DIY MT it would take away from current models sales. Every new thing LM does competes with other MTs not only in the market but their own MTs. If they wanted to be a DIY MT platform it would probably come out of the LM garage and require a substantive engineering effort to do. I would think the price would range somewhere in the vicinity of 250-500
As somebody in the military, I really recommend the MUT if you want it more for weapons cleaning. The super tool is an all around good multi tool. The tool that comes with the MUT that you would use to adjust the front sight is going to be better functional compared to the front sight tool that comes with the super tool. Just speaking from experience. I’m looking at buying both of these tools with the intention of eventually owning both. This is also coming from somebody who definitely enjoys EDC. I would attempt to use the pry bar to adjust the front sight or the small flathead before using the front sight tool.
@@Mikey-ym6ok yeah not all the time you’re issued them and you often have to piecemeal different cleaning kits together to get something adequate. Most of the time the arms room has cleaning kits and then everybody just steals onesies and twosies out of there and then it’s bare then you’re either left to buy your own or steal the onesies and twosies like everybody else.
Yeah I agree with you on the MUT. If you want a firearms multi tool the MUT is by far superior. I just ended up with both. Got the regular super tool for everyday/home and my shop ordered us the MUT for deployments/field.
One of my favorite tools. Just wish the sheath held onto the extender a bit better. Unless I need it, I typically leave the extender at home in a drawer. I also do like the new extender, as it improves on design issues from the old one. I do wish we could get some MOLLE sheaths that had button closures, but I know why Velcro was chosen; even when dirty, or dusty, you’ll still be likely to close and secure your tool. As for the toolset, it is what a lot of people have been wanting in the SuperTool 300 chassis for awhile. I don’t see why a lot of screwdrivers are needed on the tool, when you have the bit exchanger.
I think the saw it taken out because some of the military use a dedicated saw when they get deployed. The Swisstool mxbs removed the saw as well maybe for the same reason?
Another good review of good multi tool. I have both Leatherman and Gerber multi tools plus a few other brand’s. I am now getting back into collecting Leatherman’s (my wife says I have problems with multi tools) so this is in way a bashing or talking bad about Leatherman I carried one in Iraq along with MP600. But I would tell them let the military supply them with the multi tool, strap cutter and cleaning kit for for free. Have them buy one they can afford get it engraved with their name, rank and wherever they deployed. Give it to them as gift when they get home so they know how much they mean to them. The MP600 if you break it or loose it on deployment the supply NCO will give them one for free.
Good review Ben as always. I purchased this one about a year ago. I have a pretty good collection of Leatherman and Gerber multitools but for me I still think the Surge has the best all around tool set and I've tried many 😊 but I thought the innovative design on this one was really cool. I already had the Gerber Centerdrive and liked the design of the prybar on this one in comparison to the Gerber but I agree. The large flat head and putting another implement like the saw perhaps would be better. I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade and I'm always using the large flat head on my Surge for popping open spring latches, as a mini prybar, scraper, you name it. I like this multitool a lot and will keep it as a backup/range tool but until someone comes out with something better Surge is still king for me 😂 thanks Ben
Thanks for this review. Been using a modified Super Tool 300 EOD for years and it's pretty beat up after years of use and abuse. Maybe I'll get a 300 M and do a mashup of 300 EOD and 300 M components on basis of the 300 M to finally replace my modified 300 EOD as my EDC multi-tool. I'd get rid off the lanyard-ring and the file to replace it with the t-shank adapter from the 300 EOD. So I'd have the option to carry woodsaw, metal-saw and file as t-shank blades with me. I always hated the unnecessary tools on the Leathermans. Who needs all that flathead screwdrivers if you have Bit-adapters? By the way flathead has become uncommon, in reality I mostly have to deal with Philipps, Hex and Torx. Regarding Bit-adapters I may be a bit old fashioned, as the tool might be used for work on electronics. Therefore I do not want Bit-holders with magnets. Maybe I'd replace the adapter for the Leatherman-Bits with the old Philipps-screwdriver from the Super Tool 300 (EOD) to use the old Bit-Adapter. [Annotation: I sometimes work on machines like reel to reel tape machines, casette-decks and old computers, that's why I do not want anything magnetic getting in touch with those machines]. This is a personal issue. I like the idea of having a pry bar and a carbon scraper. The carbon scraper is a replacement for the awl with a hole, respectively looks if it can be used for that particular task. Cool. Marginal note: No one-hand-operated blades means 'carry-legal' in my country. :-)
I really wish Leatherman would have a system to allow for us to order a custom Rebar or ST 300. I get that the outer tools may or may not be exchangeable on the Wave/Surge/Charge, but the interior tools should be able to be customizable as well. I'd pay a premium (over the already premium initial price lol) to have a factory direct custom Leatherman multi tool with only the tools I need/want on it and none that will never be used.
I hope they put the holder for the extender inside of the case on more Leathermans. It would be much more secure then how the Charge has to store it on the side and to keep it falling out you need to put a clip like from a space pen on it to hold it in place.
I agree with you about the small flathead and I think if they changed the straight blade with a saw it would be more useful for your average soldier in any environment
Excellent review, as always. I like the tool. I wish they would make an awl bit for the bit driver. I’m wondering if you think the sight tool prongs might catch sometimes when using it for the driver bits. That the only hang up (pun!) I see.
Leatherman could have done that from day one with their bit extender, but maybe they chose not to because it may have taken away a lot of sales from their bits because the normal size bits are a lot cheaper and easy to come by
Thanks Ben! Your reviews are well thought out and always highly valued. Have you considered reviewing any of the Ganzo multi tools? I'd like to hear your thoughts on the G302H w/ its bit kit, theses are fairly inexpensive tools and the bit kit is included in the already low price - what i think you'd be interested in is the bit extender/adapter that they ship with accommodates regular sized bits and that adapter will fit on the supertool 300 via the main driver. Just a thought, i appreciate that ganzo doesnt always have the best reputation.
I had a MUT EOD for more than a year before losing it on the Gazan border. Now I bought a signal from REI. Absolutely agree about the EOD tools being mostly useless. I hadnt bought the supertool because it didnt had abit drive... Now they come up with exactly what I wanted....
@@txtoolcrib Based on my needs in the last two years I can easily say this would be the perfect tool for the job. The front sight tool is awesome since its doubles as abit extender, and you dont have to carry two separate tools for your weapon. The bit driver is something I cannot live without on my leatherman, and played the biggest part when choosing what leatherman to buy. As for the female threads for the cleaning rod, I never used it, mostly because we have a decent cleaning kit. Thanks for the review, I now have another thing to buy 😂
Loving it awesome job, I'm still not a big fan of replacement wire cutters that just tells me that you're going to have to keep replacing them thank you
I always figured it was more about What I was reviewing, not Who was reviewing. I know when I watch reviews I hate hearing people talk for 10 minutes about themselves and giving a 5 minute review. Even though I know I can ramble on myself at times.
Do you watch tv/movies with your eyes closed? 🤣🤣🤣 The reason you watch him and like his reviews IS his personality. Face time in camera has nothing to do with personality lol.
Very good review! I like this tool a lot. I think with what is happening right now in the world, this would be a very beneficial tool to have. I see it on the leatherman website for $130.00. I think that is a good price for such a useful multitool. I have went a little crazy lately with the multitools. I recently bought a M.U.T. a Crunch, A Gerber MP600 ST, and now I think this one. That sight tool/ driver bit holder is really an awesome upgrade.
I don’t know that I agree when it comes to something specific for someone in the military. I personally think the surge is the best multi tool on the planet, but it leaves out a few key implements that would be better served for military personnel.
Its closer than you think and has better ergonomics while using the internal implements. Its also SIGNIFICANTLY lighter than the surge, which is a big big deal.
I saw pictures of this tool many months back now, and most people thought it was a fake. I emailed LM about it, and they said it was a special run they did a while back for a certain company that I can't remember the name of. That pretty much put it to bed for me. Then BAM! Through it out there as another offering for everyone! Perhaps once they got enough interest in the tool..they released it? So, I hope folks will now start emailing Leatherman about releasing their 2 most popular tools (Wave+ & Surge)..in their most popular color scheme (Coyote/Black Oxide). Also, email them about making this new Extender/Adapter a separate accessory for purchase, like he said! I've narrowed my Leathermans down to the Surge & Wave+, and only bought 1 bit Extender, so I would love to keep the old one with the Surge, in my pack, and this new one in my EDC..with my Wave+.
I was made aware of this one back in September 2019. I promised to keep it to myself. It's been tough not to mention this model because I knew it was coming, but Leatherman wouldn't confirm it. I was really surprised that it didn't get released at SHOT Show 2020.
@@txtoolcrib yea, they didn't even show up if I'm not mistaken. I was definitely more excited about this one though, than the FREE series, with exception of the K2/K4. I would love to see a shrunk down version of those!
When I saw this on Multitool.org 6 months ago I got very excited but wanted so desperately for them to use a diamond/crosscut file instead of the file shown. Or they could have replaced the bottle/can opener + file with the t-shank exchanger from the EOD. The value though of the bit kit and the extender is undeniable! If this drops even $10 to $99 it probably is the best deal in multitools on the market today. No joke.
Ican see something like this would make sense for a soldier or someone like that (as you do mention too), but for a civilian I still think the LM Surge, Wave or Charge are the best options.
Leatherman is most certainly dominating the military market, and rightly so. This is one slick package. However, I must reserve opinion on the stainless carbon scraper until I learn more. Seems a bit scetch not being bronze.
I got my brand new 300 M today, absolutely love it. I noticed that one handle of my 300 M is a little loose. If I hold another handle, the loose one will open a little. Then I can even swing it to open, which is pretty cool. However, I don't know if this is normal. Do your 300M behave the same? Thanks
Is the supertool 300M cerakoted in coyote tan? Heard rumors it is. Like they do with guns for more protection and more durability. Thanks for great review
I have the Surge with the standard extension. With it I carry normal bits. BUT, I have placed a tiny neodymium magnet inside the extension hole. It’s just big enough to stop the bit from falling too far in, but it goes far enough to have the ring barely catch the bit. But the magnet is what keeps the bits in place. Basically I’ve turned the standard extension into the extension Leatherman should have made from the start.
Yeah, I'm a saw guy. Looks fantastic up til then. I use the scissors a fair amount, too, but I can live without them. Too bad. With the adapter, why bother with any integral drivers? That's a question I've always had with Leathermans and multitools as a whole.
You make a point about the drivers. I personally would rather see them eliminate the lanyard loop on these larger framed tools. I think they take up the space where, with some thinner spacer washers, another tool could be installed.
Man that pry tool was a surprise! It's got some girth to it too eh. Didn't know this tool existed. Nice surprise review Ben Gonna have to repeat what everyone else says though and stick to my surge
It does. Leatherman kind of surprised us with this one. I agree that the Surge is still the best all around multi tool. I just think this one has some tools that would be more beneficial to those in the military, the scraper and sight tool in particular.
@@txtoolcrib yeah you're right as a "tool kit" rather than a pocket knife this probably wins over the surge for a military guy.....although I'd be looking at swapping the file for a surge blade exchanger but I can't leave anything alone lol. Also agree the pry tool would have been better as a large flat head driver. How often does a soldier need to pull picture frame nails? A flat ended prybar is obviously much stronger too. Still a cool tool though and I like the scraper tool for general use. I put a nice sharp 90deg edge on the useless wingman file and it comes in surprisingly handy
Me personally, tho if (probably when, bc I have zero impulse control) I get one of these, it’ll be hard to not toss Wave scissors in place of like, that plain flathead
TX Tool Crib the lack of scissors held me up. Plus, I don’t own any firearms, so the elongated hybrid awl wasn’t like a huge selling point. But driver and especially the pry tool are super neato, tho.
Page 20:00 I’ve lost one of those not because I left it behind but because I have carelessly inserted a powerful 1/4” magnet inside the socket and it stay in there no matter what I do to remove it. It become too shallow to maintain full performance and operations. In the other hand it collect iron dust over time also jam up the socket.
I like your videos but I think it would really useful to see all the tools deployed and displayed before you get into the full review just so we know what we can look forward to.
@@txtoolcrib As long as it's in the beginning, however you choose to do it while you intro the tool before you get on with showcasing the tool details would work out fine🙂👍👍 Thanks for considering it!
it looks like the velcro on the sheath lost some hooks when you opened it. I had that issue with the smaller sheath my OHT came in. I thought only the smaller version has that issue and the XL version (that comes with the MUT and this one) was fine... open it a few times over a table and have a look if you find small black plastic hooks... I was extremely disappointed when I had that happen.
@@txtoolcrib Thanks for replying! There's actually lots of reports out there of the velcro on the smaller black molle sheath getting worn out quickly, but I suspect most people don't realize it's *so bad* they're literally ripping out the small hooks. I also read that the other color (desert tan) doesn't have that issue... haven't tried it tho. I also wanted to say, I just recently found your channel and I really appreciate the way you give your opinions on tools. It really helps me make up my mind and actually coming up with my own opinions on these tools. You're doing a great job, especially with minimal editing. Thanks for the effort! Sometimes you repeat yourself a bit too much for my taste though, or rather, spend a bit too much time explaining a very simple thing (e. g. several sentences to say that a screwdriver has good reach). If you can tighten that up a bit I think watching your videos will be even more worthwhile.
Streamtronics always open to constructive criticism. I have been kind of playing it by ear. I’ll try to keep your suggestions in mind. I like to be as straight forward as possible, though I know I can ramble a bit. I’m like fine wine I hope, better with time.
If they just ditch one of the flat head and put scissors. Oh man. Perfect. But guess its marketing to get the surge. Thats why I got both. Still I love the slimness of the 300. And by the way, a military MT should include the saw
I use the ST300, I purchased the bit adapter and it accepts standard 1/4 hex, that's the main reason I got it. It snaps on the built in Phillips. What did he mean by this is the first time Leatherman offered that?
It is the first time that Leatherman has offered an extension that will truly work with standard 1/4" bits. The old extension will, but the bits can very easily become stuck and quite difficult to remove.
@@txtoolcrib Oh I see. I did notice the flat Leatherman bits get stuck. I just use standard 1/4 that are a little longer and they pull right out. But for the compact bits that could be a deal breaker for a lot of people.
Honestly if they would took out the flat screwdriver, added a saw, and added a pair of scissors instead of the awl. It would be great. Nobody uses the awl.
I think that adapter Is the only good thing about this. The problem comes in the fact that this is geared towards firearms maintenance yet included standard leatherman bits. Standard drivers and guns do not mix,think they should have included Chapman firearms bits.
@@txtoolcrib I'm sure they can source some gun screw specific bits, but at $1.50-$1.85 depending on the bit they sure wouldn't go with Chapman regardless of how superior they are.
Put in a M.U.T. plier head, Moded charge scissors, large bit drive, small bit driver. Left the awl, knife, 2 flat blade drivers, ( as scrappers and pries) t-handle saw, and c-4 punch witch has the same threading as a lot of firearm cleaning kits. Made a almost perfect multi tool.
It will come with a single bit sleeve that provides a good selection of bits. It is not however the full set that you can get from Leatherman which will include 42 bits.
on my super tool 300 m (black), the inch scale they have stamped on the side is off by 1/16" when going from one handle to the other. can anyone else confirm this, on their own 300 m? thanks
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Just got one of these directly from leatherman and the plier head did not include the #8-32 holes in it. I contacted them and sent pictures of the issue and will see what happens. Great review and the reason for my purchase.
Was finally sent a replacement after calling Leatherman again. If you order one just be sure that you have the correct plier head. It was a PITA to get them to acknowledge that they made a mistake and make it right.
Buttomline is it'll always depend on the users need. As long as leatherman keeps on creating new products that is deem necessary for the users need that's the way to go.
True.
Commented before the end of the vid.
The spring failed on my bit extender so I superglued a rare earth magnet in there making it essentially the same as this new one with regards to standard 1/4 bits. I do like that this new one is thinner walled though.
The best extra bit you can carry imo is a long shank 1/4 bit in no2 Philips but with a narrow shaft on it rather than it be 1/4 hex the whole way. Really helps you get into plastic casings where the recessed screw holes are are a tight fit with screw head
Excellent. I'm sure quite a few people would find that modification to be useful.
TX Tool Crib i got some precut adhesive tape for disc magnets, (i think magnets4sale?) for a jig to clean off metal particles on tools and fasteners.
I ended up using some small magnets in the bit holder for my Victorinox Ratchet (great little edc.) it also would work for the Leatherman.
I had the same idea, but doesn't the magnet add to much at the bottom, making the double sided leatherman bits almost fall out (or at least stick out so that the area where torque is applied to the bit is quite small)?
Streamtronics i should have explained better. I actually forget what diameter the magnets were, (probably 4 or 5mm.) there's a recess below the shelf where the bit is seated. The magnet is attached to the SIDE of the tool, perpendicular to the bottom of the bit, not the bottom. It's just close enough to hold a fastener, but doesn't get pulled out with the bit. I tried stacking smaller magnets in that recess- way too strong.
It's be more work, and i don't know it'd be any better, but you could use epoxy putty to seat a single magnet parallel to the big's bottom.
I haven't done this to my leatherman bit holder yet. But i magnetized the bits i use most often, and that works quite well.
The thinner AtWe is actually fine with me. It may seem less beefy but the bit extender is made from s7 steel
If Leatherman allowed people to build their own multitools, i.e. let people choose their own individual components, they would make an absolute fortune!
kenshindoman yeah they would!
How many leatherman do you have? Let me answer. Several 😂. Thats how you make a fortune.if they let us choose to build our personal preference multitool we would have just one 😉
I think this would bankrupt them. If every person were able to customize there own tool that would entail making a platform or platforms with part interchangeability and restructuring their plant operations to do jobs piecemeal.
They leverage economies of scale to keep costs down and competitive. In addition by you being able to purchase your own DIY MT it would take away from current models sales. Every new thing LM does competes with other MTs not only in the market but their own MTs.
If they wanted to be a DIY MT platform it would probably come out of the LM garage and require a substantive engineering effort to do.
I would think the price would range somewhere in the vicinity of 250-500
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@@kenshindoman9757 heretic
Get the MUT combo. And the rifle tool. They go great together.
getting a multi tool for my military career for the foreseeable future and think this might be the one, your review are very nice and informative!
Can confirm
As somebody in the military, I really recommend the MUT if you want it more for weapons cleaning. The super tool is an all around good multi tool. The tool that comes with the MUT that you would use to adjust the front sight is going to be better functional compared to the front sight tool that comes with the super tool. Just speaking from experience. I’m looking at buying both of these tools with the intention of eventually owning both. This is also coming from somebody who definitely enjoys EDC. I would attempt to use the pry bar to adjust the front sight or the small flathead before using the front sight tool.
Thanks for your input. Always good to get input from someone with experience. This is not something I do on a regular basis.
Aren’t you issued cleaning gear?
@@Mikey-ym6ok yeah not all the time you’re issued them and you often have to piecemeal different cleaning kits together to get something adequate. Most of the time the arms room has cleaning kits and then everybody just steals onesies and twosies out of there and then it’s bare then you’re either left to buy your own or steal the onesies and twosies like everybody else.
Yeah I agree with you on the MUT. If you want a firearms multi tool the MUT is by far superior. I just ended up with both. Got the regular super tool for everyday/home and my shop ordered us the MUT for deployments/field.
One of my favorite tools. Just wish the sheath held onto the extender a bit better. Unless I need it, I typically leave the extender at home in a drawer. I also do like the new extender, as it improves on design issues from the old one. I do wish we could get some MOLLE sheaths that had button closures, but I know why Velcro was chosen; even when dirty, or dusty, you’ll still be likely to close and secure your tool. As for the toolset, it is what a lot of people have been wanting in the SuperTool 300 chassis for awhile. I don’t see why a lot of screwdrivers are needed on the tool, when you have the bit exchanger.
I think the saw it taken out because some of the military use a dedicated saw when they get deployed. The Swisstool mxbs removed the saw as well maybe for the same reason?
Imo, my old supertool I got for a gift from my father in law is in my top 5 best tools period. That thing comes in handy almoat daily.
I would agree with that, the SuperTool 300 is also in my top 5.
That Tan always looks green on camera and i got SUPER excited
You're right, the camera doesn't do it justice.
Good point about 1/4” hex bit ! They come in great variety , and quality , and from any hardware store !
I think as soon as that extension becomes available as a separate accessory a lot of people are going to buy it.
I for sure would buy one !
Thank you for including comparison with other Models - more people should do that
Another good review of good multi tool. I have both Leatherman and Gerber multi tools plus a few other brand’s. I am now getting back into collecting Leatherman’s (my wife says I have problems with multi tools) so this is in way a bashing or talking bad about Leatherman I carried one in Iraq along with MP600. But I would tell them let the military supply them with the multi tool, strap cutter and cleaning kit for for free. Have them buy one they can afford get it engraved with their name, rank and wherever they deployed. Give it to them as gift when they get home so they know how much they mean to them. The MP600 if you break it or loose it on deployment the supply NCO will give them one for free.
If only they've put the exchange file /saw from the surge instead of the file it would be the perfect multitool for me
Just get a surge and shrink it
I always wondered why they didn’t put a diamond file in the majority of their multi tools.
Thats why the New Gen Surge is the best. Exchangable blades, file, etc. Bosch blades fit.
Newbie here... What does EOD stand for?
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Good review Ben as always. I purchased this one about a year ago. I have a pretty good collection of Leatherman and Gerber multitools but for me I still think the Surge has the best all around tool set and I've tried many 😊 but I thought the innovative design on this one was really cool. I already had the Gerber Centerdrive and liked the design of the prybar on this one in comparison to the Gerber but I agree. The large flat head and putting another implement like the saw perhaps would be better. I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade and I'm always using the large flat head on my Surge for popping open spring latches, as a mini prybar, scraper, you name it. I like this multitool a lot and will keep it as a backup/range tool but until someone comes out with something better Surge is still king for me 😂 thanks Ben
Cool still like the Gerber mp600
Thanks for this review. Been using a modified Super Tool 300 EOD for years and it's pretty beat up after years of use and abuse. Maybe I'll get a 300 M and do a mashup of 300 EOD and 300 M components on basis of the 300 M to finally replace my modified 300 EOD as my EDC multi-tool. I'd get rid off the lanyard-ring and the file to replace it with the t-shank adapter from the 300 EOD. So I'd have the option to carry woodsaw, metal-saw and file as t-shank blades with me.
I always hated the unnecessary tools on the Leathermans. Who needs all that flathead screwdrivers if you have Bit-adapters? By the way flathead has become uncommon, in reality I mostly have to deal with Philipps, Hex and Torx. Regarding Bit-adapters I may be a bit old fashioned, as the tool might be used for work on electronics. Therefore I do not want Bit-holders with magnets. Maybe I'd replace the adapter for the Leatherman-Bits with the old Philipps-screwdriver from the Super Tool 300 (EOD) to use the old Bit-Adapter. [Annotation: I sometimes work on machines like reel to reel tape machines, casette-decks and old computers, that's why I do not want anything magnetic getting in touch with those machines]. This is a personal issue.
I like the idea of having a pry bar and a carbon scraper. The carbon scraper is a replacement for the awl with a hole, respectively looks if it can be used for that particular task. Cool.
Marginal note: No one-hand-operated blades means 'carry-legal' in my country. :-)
I really wish Leatherman would have a system to allow for us to order a custom Rebar or ST 300. I get that the outer tools may or may not be exchangeable on the Wave/Surge/Charge, but the interior tools should be able to be customizable as well. I'd pay a premium (over the already premium initial price lol) to have a factory direct custom Leatherman multi tool with only the tools I need/want on it and none that will never be used.
I don’t know that they will ever do that for us. I would certainly be on board with it as well.
Me too! I just bought a 300M and 300eod to Frankenstein and get what I want. Luckily you can recoupe some money on eBay selling the left over parts.
I hope they put the holder for the extender inside of the case on more Leathermans. It would be much more secure then how the Charge has to store it on the side and to keep it falling out you need to put a clip like from a space pen on it to hold it in place.
Perhaps the dedicated mini driver is for rifle sights? I agree with you though, the wider driver would have more applications.
I think you are correct.
I agree with you about the small flathead and I think if they changed the straight blade with a saw it would be more useful for your average soldier in any environment
Excellent review, as always. I like the tool. I wish they would make an awl bit for the bit driver.
I’m wondering if you think the sight tool prongs might catch sometimes when using it for the driver bits. That the only hang up (pun!) I see.
It’s possible, I know I was wondering the same thing myself. Maybe on a recessed screw. I think on an exposed screw head it should work fine though.
Leatherman could have done that from day one with their bit extender, but maybe they chose not to because it may have taken away a lot of sales from their bits because the normal size bits are a lot cheaper and easy to come by
I think you are absolutely right
Thanks Ben! Your reviews are well thought out and always highly valued.
Have you considered reviewing any of the Ganzo multi tools? I'd like to hear your thoughts on the G302H w/ its bit kit, theses are fairly inexpensive tools and the bit kit is included in the already low price - what i think you'd be interested in is the bit extender/adapter that they ship with accommodates regular sized bits and that adapter will fit on the supertool 300 via the main driver. Just a thought, i appreciate that ganzo doesnt always have the best reputation.
I had a MUT EOD for more than a year before losing it on the Gazan border.
Now I bought a signal from REI.
Absolutely agree about the EOD tools being mostly useless.
I hadnt bought the supertool because it didnt had abit drive... Now they come up with exactly what I wanted....
How do you think this one would fair for military use? Obviously your opinion would be much more valid in this area than mine.
@@txtoolcrib Based on my needs in the last two years I can easily say this would be the perfect tool for the job. The front sight tool is awesome since its doubles as abit extender, and you dont have to carry two separate tools for your weapon.
The bit driver is something I cannot live without on my leatherman, and played the biggest part when choosing what leatherman to buy.
As for the female threads for the cleaning rod, I never used it, mostly because we have a decent cleaning kit.
Thanks for the review, I now have another thing to buy 😂
David Oganesyan thanks for watching
Loving it awesome job, I'm still not a big fan of replacement wire cutters that just tells me that you're going to have to keep replacing them thank you
Love your reviews. This will sound weird but I appreciate that you don't put your face on camera. I am tired of "personalities." You deliver content.
I always figured it was more about What I was reviewing, not Who was reviewing. I know when I watch reviews I hate hearing people talk for 10 minutes about themselves and giving a 5 minute review. Even though I know I can ramble on myself at times.
Do you watch tv/movies with your eyes closed? 🤣🤣🤣
The reason you watch him and like his reviews IS his personality.
Face time in camera has nothing to do with personality lol.
OUTSTANDING REVIEW! Very well done. This MT is definitely very interesting though not for me. Thank you for taking the time to produce this 👍
Absolutely, thank you for watching.
Very good review! I like this tool a lot. I think with what is happening right now in the world, this would be a very beneficial tool to have. I see it on the leatherman website for $130.00. I think that is a good price for such a useful multitool. I have went a little crazy lately with the multitools. I recently bought a M.U.T. a Crunch, A Gerber MP600 ST, and now I think this one. That sight tool/ driver bit holder is really an awesome upgrade.
That is a really nice tool set! I love that pry bar, it's one of my favorite implements on the center drive. Great Vid!
Thank you sir.
I don't think it would beat leatherman surge. Super tool 300m is ok but the leatherman surge is a beast it just a better multi tool
I don’t know that I agree when it comes to something specific for someone in the military. I personally think the surge is the best multi tool on the planet, but it leaves out a few key implements that would be better served for military personnel.
Its closer than you think and has better ergonomics while using the internal implements. Its also SIGNIFICANTLY lighter than the surge, which is a big big deal.
Surge
New Gen Surge is the best of all multitools. I bought 2, 1 for back up plus onsale.
I saw pictures of this tool many months back now, and most people thought it was a fake.
I emailed LM about it, and they said it was a special run they did a while back for a certain company that I can't remember the name of.
That pretty much put it to bed for me.
Then BAM! Through it out there as another offering for everyone!
Perhaps once they got enough interest in the tool..they released it?
So, I hope folks will now start emailing Leatherman about releasing their 2 most popular tools (Wave+ & Surge)..in their most popular color scheme (Coyote/Black Oxide).
Also, email them about making this new Extender/Adapter a separate accessory for purchase, like he said!
I've narrowed my Leathermans down to the Surge & Wave+, and only bought 1 bit Extender, so I would love to keep the old one with the Surge, in my pack, and this new one in my EDC..with my Wave+.
I was made aware of this one back in September 2019. I promised to keep it to myself. It's been tough not to mention this model because I knew it was coming, but Leatherman wouldn't confirm it. I was really surprised that it didn't get released at SHOT Show 2020.
@@txtoolcrib yea, they didn't even show up if I'm not mistaken.
I was definitely more excited about this one though, than the FREE series, with exception of the K2/K4.
I would love to see a shrunk down version of those!
That would be really great to have smaller versions of the K series.
When I saw this on Multitool.org 6 months ago I got very excited but wanted so desperately for them to use a diamond/crosscut file instead of the file shown. Or they could have replaced the bottle/can opener + file with the t-shank exchanger from the EOD. The value though of the bit kit and the extender is undeniable!
If this drops even $10 to $99 it probably is the best deal in multitools on the market today. No joke.
I am also a very big fan of that diamond file.
Ican see something like this would make sense for a soldier or someone like that (as you do mention too), but for a civilian I still think the LM Surge, Wave or Charge are the best options.
Totally agree with you.
Leatherman is most certainly dominating the military market, and rightly so. This is one slick package. However, I must reserve opinion on the stainless carbon scraper until I learn more. Seems a bit scetch not being bronze.
Time will tell.
Best thing leatherman has done in a while in my opinion. I'm still disappointed they got rid of the juice line.
I agree on both points.
Great job. Congratulations for the detailed explanation.
Would you sacrifice nail puller for scissors 🤔
as a soldier, i use a blackend Rebar, and because there is no saw on this 300 its kinda a deal breaker for me
Wish it had an upgraded blade, it would be my next one. Still might get it just for that bit extension!!
I got my brand new 300 M today, absolutely love it. I noticed that one handle of my 300 M is a little loose. If I hold another handle, the loose one will open a little. Then I can even swing it to open, which is pretty cool. However, I don't know if this is normal. Do your 300M behave the same? Thanks
А у відкритому положенні її фіксує? Якщо ні, це дефект виробництва
Can you speak more about the Prytool, its uses & capability?
Is the supertool 300M cerakoted in coyote tan? Heard rumors it is. Like they do with guns for more protection and more durability. Thanks for great review
I have the Surge with the standard extension. With it I carry normal bits. BUT, I have placed a tiny neodymium magnet inside the extension hole. It’s just big enough to stop the bit from falling too far in, but it goes far enough to have the ring barely catch the bit. But the magnet is what keeps the bits in place. Basically I’ve turned the standard extension into the extension Leatherman should have made from the start.
I might have to try that.
I am going to look for that extension for my surge
I got a wave plus and I have never looked back! keep up the great work and cheers from Australia:)
Man, I want this tool! It’s a mix of the SuperTool 300, and Surge tool set! I want this thing to EDC.
Good way to describe it.
Qhich would be better the supertool300M or the MUT?
Nice. I was hoping that you would do a video about this one. And you didn’t keep us waiting. :)
Keep up the great videos.
Thank you sir. It ended up running a little longer than I had anticipated though.
Yeah, I'm a saw guy. Looks fantastic up til then. I use the scissors a fair amount, too, but I can live without them. Too bad. With the adapter, why bother with any integral drivers? That's a question I've always had with Leathermans and multitools as a whole.
You make a point about the drivers. I personally would rather see them eliminate the lanyard loop on these larger framed tools. I think they take up the space where, with some thinner spacer washers, another tool could be installed.
Love your channel man...really do appreciate the time and detail you put in to make these videos. Thank you
You’re very welcome. I am very appreciative of all of my viewers for taking time out of their day to watch my videos.
Man that pry tool was a surprise! It's got some girth to it too eh.
Didn't know this tool existed. Nice surprise review Ben
Gonna have to repeat what everyone else says though and stick to my surge
It does. Leatherman kind of surprised us with this one. I agree that the Surge is still the best all around multi tool. I just think this one has some tools that would be more beneficial to those in the military, the scraper and sight tool in particular.
@@txtoolcrib yeah you're right as a "tool kit" rather than a pocket knife this probably wins over the surge for a military guy.....although I'd be looking at swapping the file for a surge blade exchanger but I can't leave anything alone lol.
Also agree the pry tool would have been better as a large flat head driver. How often does a soldier need to pull picture frame nails?
A flat ended prybar is obviously much stronger too.
Still a cool tool though and I like the scraper tool for general use. I put a nice sharp 90deg edge on the useless wingman file and it comes in surprisingly handy
Absolutely fantastic review . Thank you Sir . !! 🇺🇸🙏
Much appreciated, thank you.
Would it be feasible to custom sharpen the carbon scraper into a better owl? Just thinking aloud, the owl is for me a must.
Oh yeah. Little it of dremel work.
I’ve been tossing around the idea of ordering this. . . I like the bit driver and pry tool.
Me personally, tho if (probably when, bc I have zero impulse control) I get one of these, it’ll be hard to not toss Wave scissors in place of like, that plain flathead
Lol. I’m surprised yours isn’t already on the way.
TX Tool Crib the lack of scissors held me up. Plus, I don’t own any firearms, so the elongated hybrid awl wasn’t like a huge selling point. But driver and especially the pry tool are super neato, tho.
TX Tool Crib update: my new 300m just got here. Lol
Genesis what do you think about the new 300?
I wonder if the prybar from the supertool would fit in the surge, are the locking mechanisms the same?
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I’ve lost one of those not because I left it behind but because I have carelessly inserted a powerful 1/4” magnet inside the socket and it stay in there no matter what I do to remove it. It become too shallow to maintain full performance and operations. In the other hand it collect iron dust over time also jam up the socket.
If you don't have it out yet... drill a hole, hammer a torx bit into it, and pull it out that way?
you can use the BLACK EOD REPLACEMENT WIRE CUTTER BLADES on this multitool according to leatherman website?
Thanks buddy!
Great review! This looks like a nice tool.. I think i'll stick to my surge, though!
I agree, but it is certainly a nice option for military men and women.
@@txtoolcrib well..it's definitely a good option. I may get it as a spare 😎
will the replaceable bit holder fit the jig saw blade also????
What's the price point for the super tool 300m
Right now it's $110 on Leatherman's Web site.
I preferred the supertool because it didn't have bits. Less chance of things getting lost when deployed.
That’s understandable.
The New Gen Surge is the best Multitool of all times. I bought a second incase i lose my main.
I agree.
A question that's a little off subject: What do you know about the Union from Toler Tools? Maybe worth a review?
I have seen them, it might be worth taking a look at.
Great review!.Best so far!.. Thanks man!
Thank you very much.
Allen bits are metrical or imperial ?
this will be my next purchase for sure.
I like your videos but I think it would really useful to see all the tools deployed and displayed before you get into the full review just so we know what we can look forward to.
I'll try to keep that in mind. Maybe the intro shot of the multi tools fanned out would be more helpful?
@@txtoolcrib As long as it's in the beginning, however you choose to do it while you intro the tool before you get on with showcasing the tool details would work out fine🙂👍👍 Thanks for considering it!
Great tool, great review as usual. 👍🙂
Thank you sir, always appreciated.
What is the metal loop next to the file used for?! I thought you were going to talk about, but you pushed it back down and went to the file.
It’s a lanyard ring, you’ll find them on almost every Leatherman multi tool.
@@txtoolcrib Thanks for the reply!!
No problem. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video, it is very much appreciated.
I want the new extension.
As soon as they become available I will put a link in.
it looks like the velcro on the sheath lost some hooks when you opened it. I had that issue with the smaller sheath my OHT came in. I thought only the smaller version has that issue and the XL version (that comes with the MUT and this one) was fine... open it a few times over a table and have a look if you find small black plastic hooks... I was extremely disappointed when I had that happen.
I need to go back and check that out, hope that isn't the case. Thanks for the heads up.
@@txtoolcrib Thanks for replying! There's actually lots of reports out there of the velcro on the smaller black molle sheath getting worn out quickly, but I suspect most people don't realize it's *so bad* they're literally ripping out the small hooks. I also read that the other color (desert tan) doesn't have that issue... haven't tried it tho.
I also wanted to say, I just recently found your channel and I really appreciate the way you give your opinions on tools. It really helps me make up my mind and actually coming up with my own opinions on these tools. You're doing a great job, especially with minimal editing. Thanks for the effort!
Sometimes you repeat yourself a bit too much for my taste though, or rather, spend a bit too much time explaining a very simple thing (e. g. several sentences to say that a screwdriver has good reach). If you can tighten that up a bit I think watching your videos will be even more worthwhile.
Streamtronics always open to constructive criticism. I have been kind of playing it by ear. I’ll try to keep your suggestions in mind. I like to be as straight forward as possible, though I know I can ramble a bit. I’m like fine wine I hope, better with time.
@@txtoolcrib it's no big deal really! The way you go over the different tools/functions is already very well structured imo
Just ordered this tonight good video
I just want scissors on my old supertool, then it's perfect. I really like the prybar.
If they just ditch one of the flat head and put scissors. Oh man. Perfect. But guess its marketing to get the surge. Thats why I got both. Still I love the slimness of the 300.
And by the way, a military MT should include the saw
Someday maybe they will put a good pair of scissors in the 300.
This video is 2 years old?
I wish they would have added the punch like they have on the MUT.
thanks Ben!
On the standard extension, remove the spring and glue a neodinium magnet at the bottom, problem solved ;)
Yep.
Pete_SB where do you get a neodymium magnet?
@@TheAzurinBoyz2012 www.amazon.co.uk/neodymium-magnets/s?k=neodymium+magnetsor
equivalent on your local amazon
recomended size for the neodymium magnet?
Here in the US you can pick them up at many of the local hardware stores and lumber yards.
any update where can i find to buy the 300 M ?
What bits does it come with
I use the ST300, I purchased the bit adapter and it accepts standard 1/4 hex, that's the main reason I got it. It snaps on the built in Phillips. What did he mean by this is the first time Leatherman offered that?
It is the first time that Leatherman has offered an extension that will truly work with standard 1/4" bits. The old extension will, but the bits can very easily become stuck and quite difficult to remove.
@@txtoolcrib Oh I see. I did notice the flat Leatherman bits get stuck. I just use standard 1/4 that are a little longer and they pull right out. But for the compact bits that could be a deal breaker for a lot of people.
So glad I came across your channel, the content is always outstanding. Thanks for sharing.
That is very much appreciated. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch my videos.
i have one question about your name: what does tx mean? is it like a brand name like titanium xtreme, or something like that
Texas - my home state.
@@txtoolcrib cool, good to know. i'd love to visit texas one day
Honestly if they would took out the flat screwdriver, added a saw, and added a pair of scissors instead of the awl. It would be great. Nobody uses the awl.
I think that adapter Is the only good thing about this.
The problem comes in the fact that this is geared towards firearms maintenance yet included standard leatherman bits.
Standard drivers and guns do not mix,think they should have included Chapman firearms bits.
That’s a good suggestion. You should email Leatherman with that one.
@@txtoolcrib
I'm sure they can source some gun screw specific bits, but at $1.50-$1.85 depending on the bit they sure wouldn't go with Chapman regardless of how superior they are.
Great video!
How is the Cerakote holding on?
I mod a 300 eod a few years back and did some of the same things to it. I still like mine more
What did you add to yours?
Put in a M.U.T. plier head, Moded charge scissors, large bit drive, small bit driver. Left the awl, knife, 2 flat blade drivers, ( as scrappers and pries) t-handle saw, and c-4 punch witch has the same threading as a lot of firearm cleaning kits. Made a almost perfect multi tool.
4 months and still no updates?
Would you say this is better than Leatherman MUT?
I think for general use, yes. But if someone requires or desires a more weapon maintenance tool, then the MUT is clearly better.
@@txtoolcrib I guess you can get that adapter for $30.00 now on Leatherman website. The one that comes with the 300M super tool
Yes you can.
@@txtoolcrib maybe I’ll just keep my surge and buy extender. Save me $$ lol.
Thank you so much 🤩🤩🤩
Been waiting for this one I take it?
TX Tool Crib awesome video I waited for. I think for me, the black version is the better option.
Probably the black will work for most people. I got this model because I felt like it contrasted well. Kind of shows up a little better on camera too.
Notice a few “will updates” from 2 yrs ago…
Hello sir you have not yet reviewed Leatherman Carabiner Accessory will you do it..??
I will try to.
Does it come with the extra bits or do I have to buy that separate?
It will come with a single bit sleeve that provides a good selection of bits. It is not however the full set that you can get from Leatherman which will include 42 bits.
@@txtoolcrib thanks
on my super tool 300 m (black), the inch scale they have stamped on the side is off by 1/16" when going from one handle to the other. can anyone else confirm this, on their own 300 m? thanks
Thank you.
The supertool 300 is way better and has more options, hope they do the 300 in cerakote!
Well, for the average person yes. I think if I were military I would probably like this one better.
Can i take the wire cutters from the eod Version on the new 300m ?
Unfortunately, no. They designed them so that they could not be interchanged.