Supertool update

Dunc · **on:** November 07, 2008, 07:38:58 PM

Well I've been EDcing a Supertool for just over a month now and i have to be honest and say I got on just fine with it . The clumping was annoying at first but I did get used to it and being able to flick open the pliers one handed was a bonus . As I've said before I do have a soft spot for the old Leatherman tools and I went for years wanting a Supertool but never actually getting one . Getting the knife blade out was a bit of a chore and the serrated blade has a point so I don't really rate it but the screwdrivers were very good and I like the phillips alot more then the Swisstools .Pliers were very good and none of the tools let me down .
The Supertool does lack the refinement of the Swisstool and ease of use but It doesn't lack ability in any way and I will be adding it to my EDC rotation .
These tools deserve alot of respect as the early Leathermans shaped the tools we have today .

Dunc

Smitty44 · **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2008, 08:01:00 PM

I keep my Supertool,and adapter kit in my car at all times,its my backup to my EDC,and I too prefer the LM retired tools.

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2008, 08:14:04 PM

I completely agree Dunc.

It is a fine tool.

Magic Bus · **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2008, 09:30:41 PM

Yep, the Supertool is well liked in deepest, darkest Norfolk too. Keep expecting it to bite me though

Dunc · **Reply #4 on:** November 07, 2008, 09:42:13 PM

Quote from: Magic Bus on November 07, 2008, 09:30:41 PM

Yep, the Supertool is well liked in deepest, darkest Norfolk too. Keep expecting it to bite me though

I forgot your from Norfolk , Are you far from me ?

Dunc

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2008, 09:51:37 PM

Although I'm not a fan of the Supertool, I would agree that there retired tool's are a lot better than there new ones

Magic Bus · **Reply #6 on:** November 07, 2008, 09:55:38 PM

Quote from: dunc5 on November 07, 2008, 09:42:13 PM

Quote from: Magic Bus on November 07, 2008, 09:30:41 PM
Yep, the Supertool is well liked in deepest, darkest Norfolk too. Keep expecting it to bite me though

I forgot your from Norfolk , Are you far from me ?

Dunc

I live just inland of Crabtown

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #7 on:** November 07, 2008, 10:58:44 PM

I agree with you view of the "clumping" of the tools on a supertool. I sometimes think that was why they made the Wave/Surge series

NutSAK · **Reply #8 on:** November 07, 2008, 11:04:21 PM

I always viewed the clumping of tools on the Supertool as a feature. After all, the nail nicks are so poorly situated on most of the tools that it would be impossible to access them without clumping anyway.

It really is a pain in the arse after you get used to Swisstools or newer Leathermans.

Poncho65 · **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2008, 03:26:53 AM

Well in the last few week I have been lucky enough 2 get 2 of these big badboys

I really like this tool alot and I like the older LMs over the newer models 2

Magic Bus · **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2008, 07:33:22 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on November 08, 2008, 03:26:53 AM

Well in the last few week I have been lucky enough 2 get 2 of these big badboys I really like this tool alot and I like the older LMs over the newer models 2

I likey the older LM's too, but the Core is an interesting variation on the Supertool theme I reckon. Mind you it is a WIDE load

Poncho65 · **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:40:50 PM

Quote from: Magic Bus on November 08, 2008, 07:33:22 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on November 08, 2008, 03:26:53 AM
Well in the last few week I have been lucky enough 2 get 2 of these big badboys I really like this tool alot and I like the older LMs over the newer models 2

I likey the older LM's too, but the Core is an interesting variation on the Supertool theme I reckon. Mind you it is a WIDE load

Just got 1 of them (a Core) as well I like it very well I think I might EDC it since it's not discontinued yet

and yeah it is a bit wide

Poncho65 · **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:53:25 PM

Well I never did carry the Core much

to wide I guess

But I have been carrying 1 of the 2 SuperTools that I have for work use and really love it

It's just a beefier PST and that is right up my alley

Anybody regularly carry a SuperTool

I know a few here do but how many

DaveK · **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:46:15 AM

I tend to prefer the Core over the Supertool, but then again I don't really EDC it - I just use it around the house,

If I was going to carry it, I might think about the Supertool a bit more.

Dunc · **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:15:36 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on February 26, 2009, 11:53:25 PM

Well I never did carry the Core much to wide I guess

But I have been carrying 1 of the 2 SuperTools that I have for work use and really love it

It's just a beefier PST and that is right up my alley

Anybody regularly carry a SuperTool I know a few here do but how many

I do sometimes . Although its showing its age they are still very good tools .

Dunc

Magic Bus · **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:25:07 AM

I love/hate my Supertool. Probably hate it more because I don't use it. I just can't get used to the locks although they are very solid. I don't see the point of the point on the serrated blade either. Heresy I know

Gareth · **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:51:12 AM

As it was my first proper multi than I have a real soft spot for it. I carried it every day for about six years. As to the clumping and lock issue I found that I quickly got used to them and didn't really slow me down.

Poncho65 · **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2009, 01:59:41 PM

Quote from: Magic Bus on February 27, 2009, 08:25:07 AM

I love/hate my Supertool. Probably hate it more because I don't use it. I just can't get used to the locks although they are very solid. I don't see the point of the point on the serrated blade either. Heresy I know

Naw just a preference

I like the point can get in and cut tighter spots

But it has the tendency to be weaker

haven't broken mine yet though

Poncho65 · **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2009, 02:00:21 PM

Quote from: Gareth UK on February 27, 2009, 10:51:12 AM

As it was my first proper multi than I have a real soft spot for it. I carried it every day for about six years. As to the clumping and lock issue I found that I quickly got used to them and didn't really slow me down.

Yeah I don't seem to mind that either

Benner · **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:39:59 PM

I actually like clumping in a way. I find it's easier (especially in the cold) to get at tools that way.

Poncho65 · **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2009, 01:13:35 AM

Quote from: Benner on February 27, 2009, 11:39:59 PM

I actually like clumping in a way. I find it's easier (especially in the cold) to get at tools that way.

+1 on that comment as well

When it's really cold outside and you need something quick it's actually quicker than non clumping MTS

DaveK · **Reply #21 on:** February 28, 2009, 02:10:44 AM

I'm not a fan of clumping, but it isn't a deal breaker for me (good job I guess with all those PSTs

) I definitely do prefer the one at a time blade selection in the later models though.

Poncho65 · **Reply #22 on:** February 28, 2009, 04:58:25 AM

Quote from: DaveK on February 28, 2009, 02:10:44 AM

I'm not a fan of clumping, but it isn't a deal breaker for me (good job I guess with all those PSTs ) I definitely do prefer the one at a time blade selection in the later models though.

I like 1 tool at a time as well but with the 3 options ST ST200 and Core this has the same selection in a smaller package

Therefore I go with it

The Supertool is my work tool I usually carry some nonclumping tool on the weekend

That's is until you sent me that SideClip

No wait it doesn't clump does it

Never mind

Forgive the ramblings I should go to bed

Poncho65 · **Reply #23 on:** May 09, 2016, 08:07:33 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on February 28, 2009, 04:58:25 AM

Quote from: DaveK on February 28, 2009, 02:10:44 AM
I'm not a fan of clumping, but it isn't a deal breaker for me (good job I guess with all those PSTs ) I definitely do prefer the one at a time blade selection in the later models though.

I like 1 tool at a time as well but with the 3 options ST ST200 and Core this has the same selection in a smaller package Therefore I go with it

The Supertool is my work tool I usually carry some nonclumping tool on the weekend That's is until you sent me that SideClip No wait it doesn't clump does it Never mind

Forgive the ramblings I should go to bed

Arise thread of MTO past

I killed it now I am resurrecting it

zoidberg · **Reply #24 on:** May 10, 2016, 03:15:43 AM

You're having all the fun.

Gareth · **Reply #25 on:** May 10, 2016, 07:34:53 PM

Quote from: Gareth on February 27, 2009, 10:51:12 AM

As it was my first proper multi than I have a real soft spot for it. I carried it every day for about six years. As to the clumping and lock issue I found that I quickly got used to them and didn't really slow me down.

7 years ago. What have I done with my life? $:-\$

I really don't carry my venerable Supertool but I do still have a big soft spot for it.

I've changed my tune on clumping; unless it's a MT you're using day-in-day-out, then I'd much rather have nice independent opening tools.

Poncho65 · **Reply #26 on:** May 10, 2016, 10:08:28 PM

Quote from: Gareth on May 10, 2016, 07:34:53 PM

Quote from: Gareth on February 27, 2009, 10:51:12 AM
As it was my first proper multi than I have a real soft spot for it. I carried it every day for about six years. As to the clumping and lock issue I found that I quickly got used to them and didn't really slow me down.

7 years ago. What have I done with my life? $:-\$

I really don't carry my venerable Supertool but I do still have a big soft spot for it. I've changed my tune on clumping; unless it's a MT you're using day-in-day-out, then I'd much rather have nice independent opening tools.

It sure doesn't seem like it has been that many years ago

I still love my Supertool as well

Of course there has been several tools released since this thread was started and I have found myself carrying a few of those instead of it along the way

Poncho65 · **Reply #27 on:** May 10, 2016, 10:10:28 PM

I have been carrying it lately though and it still doesn't fail to do the tasks I put it to

NutSAK · **Reply #28 on:** July 28, 2016, 03:36:03 PM

A ST200 is still my go-to tool when working around the property. In fact, I just had it on my belt while working in the yard yesterday. Like most of my multis I don't use it that often, but it's a tough tool that always gets the job done when called upon! I never bothered to buy a Supertool.

Poncho65 · **Reply #29 on:** July 28, 2016, 04:09:46 PM

Quote from: NutSAK on July 28, 2016, 03:36:03 PM

A ST200 is still my go-to tool when working around the property. In fact, I just had it on my belt while working in the yard yesterday. Like most of my multis I don't use it that often, but it's a tough tool that always gets the job done when called upon! I never bothered to buy a Supertool.

If you have never had one I bet you would be surprised at how slim it is compared to the rest of the line

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