ST 300 Review

RaptorMan · **on:** August 26, 2009, 03:17:33 AM

Well this is my first shot at a review so bear with me.

First off as you can see the tool is much thicker than its original counterpart. I could not compare a ST200 due to lack of one (for now).

The plier head is much beefier and stronger I have found than the original as well. The cutters have cut thru stranded wire and 12-2 electrical wire with absolutely zero resistance or hang ups.

The knife blade is very well sharpened however I havent had the chance to cut much other than a couple pieces of paracord. The awl is well lets just say its sharp and pointy.

The saw has a nice bite to it and the serrated blade seems as good as any I have come across.

My thoughts are its a great tool very strong and worth its weight.

I have listed the issues I have found with it so far.

1. The knife blade, file, awl and flatheads fall out when you tip the handles over. Its almost like its missing a washer. There is no resistance whatsoever the just all fall at once.
2. The serrated blade and saw seem to rub or have a gritty feel when they open, more annoying than anything.

3. The BO coating is not very good scratches very easily and also has a gritty feel to
it in your hands

This is as far as I have been able to go with it.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2009, 03:19:39 AM

I think that you may have gotten an early production run model. I when they are actually released they won't have any of the problems that you encountered.

Great job, BTW!

Poncho65 · **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2009, 03:27:17 AM

Thanks for the review RM

Can't wait to get my own

Glad somebody around here has 1 anyway

I believe that LM123 is right and it's an early 1 perhaps before the bugs were completely worked out hopefully all that will be fixed when they ship

Til then keep us updated on it

RaptorMan · **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2009, 03:28:53 AM

Yep I am kinda stuck wondering if when they come out I should send this back or keep it as a sentimental thing....

Thanks for the compliments on the review

Pacu · **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2009, 03:34:04 AM

Quote from: RaptorMan on August 26, 2009, 03:28:53 AM

Yep I am kinda stuck wondering if when they come out I should send this back or keep it as a sentimental thing....

Thanks for the compliments on the review

keep it! it's multitool.org museum material now

RaptorMan · **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2009, 03:36:29 AM

I agree gives me a reason to buy 2 more then doesnt it.

RaptorMan · **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:17:37 AM

I almost forgot the date code on it is 0609

Chako · **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:24:43 AM

You are not making my wait for the two that I ordered any easier.

I would keep it considering nobody else in your country has one yet.

PyroJames · **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:41:33 AM

Nice review and pics, RM!

cliosguy · **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2009, 06:13:00 AM

Thanks for the review man

i would keep it, the first ST300, thats special

AHB · **Reply #10 on:** August 26, 2009, 06:55:45 AM

Quote from: cliosguy on August 26, 2009, 06:13:00 AM

Thanks for the review man i would keep it, the first ST300, thats special

+10

Good mini review...

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #11 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:14:46 AM

Great review mate

Shame about the floppy tools mate $:-\$ , hopefully that'll be fixed before there all released

Magic Bus · **Reply #12 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:47:02 AM

Good review Raptor Man, don't worry about the downpoints, you got one before they're even forsale. How cool is that

prime77 · **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:53:05 AM

Good to hear your thoughts RM. Really to bad about loose tools. That can be very annoying.

Sea Monster · **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2009, 11:05:59 AM

Have they changed the tools at all, or is the same implements from the Core, in new handles with new plier head?

WhichDawg · **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2009, 12:23:52 PM

thx 4 the nice review

ya done good

Tinnie · **Reply #16 on:** August 26, 2009, 12:25:33 PM

Nice review mate

Nice looking tool...on the list

RaptorMan · **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2009, 01:06:31 PM

Quote from: Nomad on August 26, 2009, 11:05:59 AM

Have they changed the tools at all, or is the same implements from the Core, in new handles with new plier head?

I believe these are all new tools but I do not have a Core for comparison.

Gareth · **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2009, 02:52:27 PM

Nice review. That awl looks to be a great improvement on any of the Leathermans I have.

Chako · **Reply #19 on:** August 26, 2009, 03:20:14 PM

To compare the Super Tool 200 and Core to the Super Tool 300 using the Super Tool.

From left to right: Super Tool, Super Tool 200, Core.

Looks like it is a combination of the Super Tool 200 general shape and width with the blending of the Core tool locking system.

Loved the review.

The tools are exactly the same as the Core. The only difference I can see is the longer fingernail grooves on the main blades on the 300.

MultiMat · **Reply #20 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:45:13 PM

Nice one dinosaurman

.
Tools do look an awful lot like the ones in the Core.
I wonder if you tightened the fasteners , if that would fix the flop

RaptorMan · **Reply #21 on:** August 26, 2009, 06:32:31 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on August 26, 2009, 04:45:13 PM

Nice one dinosaurman .
Tools do look an awful lot like the ones in the Core.
I wonder if you tightened the fasteners , if that would fix the flop

I have attempted to do that however I cannot get the kick clip on it due to the bend in the clip. I dont want to alter the clip at this time. I was going to ask around to see if anyone had a set of the tools here in the states I could borrow to attempt to tighten them.

MultiMat · **Reply #22 on:** August 26, 2009, 06:33:51 PM

Bob/J-sews might be able to help out.

prime77 · **Reply #23 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:15:09 PM

Quote from: RaptorMan on August 26, 2009, 06:32:31 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on August 26, 2009, 04:45:13 PM
Nice one dinosaurman .
Tools do look an awful lot like the ones in the Core.
I wonder if you tightened the fasteners , if that would fix the flop

I have attempted to do that however I cannot get the kick clip on it due to the bend in the clip. I dont want to alter the clip at this time. I was going to ask around to see if anyone had a set of the tools here in the states I could borrow to attempt to tighten them.

The Kick clip won't fit the larger knurled screws on the ST300. They only work on the smaller tools. If you have a SAK with pliers they work good at gripping the screw. Just be careful not to slip and bugger up the screw and scratch the BO coating.

Benner · **Reply #24 on:** August 27, 2009, 12:11:02 AM

Thanks for the pics and the initial thoughts

J-sews · **Reply #25 on:** August 27, 2009, 03:23:47 AM

Thanks for the early insights on the 300 raptor! I'm looking forward to getting one of my own for comparison.

Quote from: RaptorMan on August 26, 2009, 06:32:31 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on August 26, 2009, 04:45:13 PM
Nice one dinosaurman .
Tools do look an awful lot like the ones in the Core.
I wonder if you tightened the fasteners , if that would fix the flop

I have attempted to do that however I cannot get the kick clip on it due to the bend in the clip. I dont want to alter the clip at this time. I was going to ask around to see if anyone had a set of the tools here in the states I could borrow to attempt to tighten them.

Let me know if prime77's plier idea doesn't work. I might be able to help.

scrappy · **Reply #26 on:** August 28, 2009, 05:32:45 AM

nice review

Smitty44 · **Reply #27 on:** August 28, 2009, 06:14:55 AM

Great review,and pictures Raptorman,if I get one,it will probably be a SS one,because it would a working tool.

RaptorMan · **Reply #28 on:** August 28, 2009, 06:09:48 PM

My next one will be a SS...just to have it might use it but really not sure yet.

bayoublade · **Reply #29 on:** April 23, 2015, 08:56:30 AM

Quote from: RaptorMan on August 26, 2009, 03:17:33 AM

Well this is my first shot at a review so bear with me.

My thoughts are its a great tool very strong and worth its weight.

I have listed the issues I have found with it so far.

1. The knife blade, file, awl and flatheads fall out when you tip the handles over. Its almost like its missing a washer. There is no resistance whatsoever the just all fall at once.
2. The serrated blade and saw seem to rub or have a gritty feel when they open, more annoying than anything.

3. The BO coating is not very good scratches very easily and also has a gritty feel to
it in your hands

This is as far as I have been able to go with it.

Rise thread, rise! Were you ever able to tighten up the tools and/or work out the grit?

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