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zepla · **Reply #180 on:** June 10, 2009, 09:55:38 AM

Quote from: Benner on May 28, 2009, 11:54:42 AM

Quote from: prime77 on May 28, 2009, 08:08:59 AM
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If you read the first post it says shipping in Sep , so fingers crossed they don't do a Skeletool and delay it .

Dunc
The Freestyle came out in May like they said it would. Maybe a good sign for the ST300.

The ST300 is a completely new concept though and bound to be the usual 6 months late.

A completely new concept.....

The Skeley was a new concept, this...

It seems a step back from what Leatherman is producing at the moment. Just my thoughts...

hawkchucker · **Reply #181 on:** June 10, 2009, 11:12:53 AM

Some may look at it as a simple old design. However I look at it as them serving a small group of us users that really use and abuse the tools. I am willing to bet they have recieved a crapload of tools caked in grease and scratches.

Benner · **Reply #182 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:38:23 PM

Quote from: Chako on June 10, 2009, 02:05:54 AM

I will get one when they come out.

In fact, I found out that the local gun/archery shop can order any current production Leatherman, Gerber, Byrd, and a few SOGs. I am thinking of later ordering one model, wait till it comes in, order another, etc. Might be cheaper then eBay with the expensive shipping charges.

Seems odd to read that, as back when we could actually buy sharps on ebay, most things were well under half the price of shops here in the UK and that included shipping.

zepla · **Reply #183 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:40:40 PM

I'm sure you are right but I would get me a SURGE if I needed something sturdier than the wave. Not having OHO seems a real step back to me. Often in work situations I have one hand already in use.

ratslash7 · **Reply #184 on:** June 10, 2009, 02:13:57 PM

Quote from: zepla on June 10, 2009, 12:40:40 PM

I'm sure you are right but I would get me a SURGE if I needed something sturdier than the wave. Not having OHO seems a real step back to me. Often in work situations I have one hand already in use.

That happens to me all the time, and that is why I won't be getting a 300.

Dave

getpower · **Reply #185 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:01:34 AM

I know that when they come out, I'll be ordering one for sure.

This might even be something that I would actually carry all of the time and maybe even sell most of my older tools for.

Pacu · **Reply #186 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:54:00 PM

Quote from: ratslash7 on June 10, 2009, 02:13:57 PM

Quote from: zepla on June 10, 2009, 12:40:40 PM
I'm sure you are right but I would get me a SURGE if I needed something sturdier than the wave. Not having OHO seems a real step back to me. Often in work situations I have one hand already in use.

That happens to me all the time, and that is why I won't be getting a 300.

Dave

I always carry blade i can open with one hand whenever i carry anything but the wave(s).

gadgetman7 · **Reply #187 on:** June 12, 2009, 08:23:33 PM

Anybody know about blade length yet? I really hopebit's under 3 inches.

J-sews · **Reply #188 on:** June 15, 2009, 06:03:19 AM

Some nice new pictures posted of the ST300 on the Leatherman website.

Springs420 · **Reply #189 on:** June 15, 2009, 06:37:43 AM

Holy jumpin' Jesus! She's a beaut!

prime77 · **Reply #190 on:** June 15, 2009, 08:02:19 AM

Quote from: Springs420 on June 15, 2009, 06:37:43 AM

Holy jumpin' Jesus! She's a beaut!

That she is. Interesting plier head.

cliosguy · **Reply #191 on:** June 15, 2009, 08:07:53 AM

thanks def

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #192 on:** June 15, 2009, 09:44:47 AM

Love that slim yet squared off plier head.

WANT

Chako · **Reply #193 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:01:53 PM

I have done some checking, and the retail price is awfully close to the eBay price when you factor in shipping. A few dollars isn't much of a savings. I just ordered a pair of Freestyles from them to test the waters.

Now, if you can get a steal by bidding, then all bets are off.

That is a nice looking tool.

GMArthur · **Reply #194 on:** June 15, 2009, 01:37:55 PM

Looks sweet!!

Benner · **Reply #195 on:** June 15, 2009, 06:31:19 PM

Blackbeard · **Reply #196 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:57:00 AM

Looks like the blast & core were merged along with gerber carbide cutter....man it looks really big.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #197 on:** June 16, 2009, 03:14:24 AM

Either the guy in the pics has small hands or the handles are as big as a Vic Auto Tool.

Anthony · **Reply #198 on:** June 16, 2009, 03:33:08 AM

These new pics make the handles look fat (too fat IMO)...they SHOULD be no larger than those of the original Super Tool, but the locking mechanism may require extra room. I have no problem with the old Super Tool locking mechanism...slow (and potentially dangerous), yes...but it kept the tool slim while having a ton of full sized tools inside.

prime77 · **Reply #199 on:** June 16, 2009, 03:42:16 AM

Quote from: Corrugated on June 16, 2009, 03:33:08 AM

These new pics make the handles look fat (too fat IMO)...they SHOULD be no larger than those of the original Super Tool, but the locking mechanism may require extra room. I have no problem with the old Super Tool locking mechanism...slow (and potentially dangerous), yes...but it kept the tool slim while having a ton of full sized tools inside.

It's not the locking mechanism that makes the handles thicker it's the rounded metal edges for comfort like the ones on the ST 200. They add quite a bit of space and make the tool very fat.

Poncho65 · **Reply #200 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:42:38 AM

Quote from: prime77 on June 16, 2009, 03:42:16 AM

Quote from: Corrugated on June 16, 2009, 03:33:08 AM
These new pics make the handles look fat (too fat IMO)...they SHOULD be no larger than those of the original Super Tool, but the locking mechanism may require extra room. I have no problem with the old Super Tool locking mechanism...slow (and potentially dangerous), yes...but it kept the tool slim while having a ton of full sized tools inside.
It's not the locking mechanism that makes the handles thicker it's the rounded metal edges for comfort like the ones on the ST 200. They add quite a bit of space and make the tool very fat.

That's what I think as well $:-\$ but I still want 1

jzmtl · **Reply #201 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:47:42 AM

So any words on if core will be discontinued for this?

duckman1975 · **Reply #202 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:12:14 AM

The more I look at it the more I want it!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #203 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:04:50 PM

Quote from: jzmtl on June 16, 2009, 04:47:42 AM

So any words on if core will be discontinued for this?

Not yet, but I will let you know as soon as I find anything out.

Def

Gareth · **Reply #204 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:09:54 PM

Quote from: jzmtl on June 16, 2009, 04:47:42 AM

So any words on if core will be discontinued for this?

It seems likely doesn't it? With the ST300 and the Core having exactly the same tool line-up and being exactly the same size, my guess is that the Core's days are numbered.

entaro · **Reply #205 on:** June 16, 2009, 06:24:57 PM

Wow! I can't wait for this to be officially out in the market.

another classic in the making

Poncho65 · **Reply #206 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:39:57 PM

Quote from: Gareth on June 16, 2009, 01:09:54 PM

Quote from: jzmtl on June 16, 2009, 04:47:42 AM
So any words on if core will be discontinued for this?

It seems likely doesn't it? With the ST300 and the Core having exactly the same tool line-up and being exactly the same size, my guess is that the Core's days are numbered.

I would say that they will wait until the ST300 is ready for the market first

Then it will have to go to the MT old folks home

Leatherman123 · **Reply #207 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:07:51 PM

Personally, I don't think the Core will be discontinued. The SuperTool looks like a great multi (and I will have several), but it will be more expensive than the Core.

I thought the ST 300 looked a lot thinner than I expected. Sure, it's not as thin as an Original Supertool, but, I doubt it will be as thick as the Core.

Gareth · **Reply #208 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:14:26 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on June 16, 2009, 10:07:51 PM

Personally, I don't think the Core will be discontinued. The SuperTool looks like a great multi (and I will have several), but it will be more expensive than the Core.

I thought the ST 300 looked a lot thinner than I expected. Sure, it's not as thin as an Original Supertool, but, I doubt it will be as thick as the Core.

You think? perhaps a bit extra for having the cutters, but I don't know why else it would be more.

J-sews · **Reply #209 on:** June 17, 2009, 02:15:00 AM

I think the ST300 should be the same thickness as the ST200 (minus those silly lock release levers of course!)

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