ST 300 owners club

Chako · **Reply #210 on:** November 14, 2009, 12:56:33 AM

Just checked my 3, and yes, the 0s are missing on all of them, even on the BO 300.

All of my 3 are dates as: 07 9

Is it possible that this is a new format that Leatherman is using to date their tools? Either that or their date stamp wasn't working properly.

Anthony · **Reply #211 on:** November 18, 2009, 06:07:17 AM

The plier pivot on my 300 is nice and smooth now

The handles have really loosened up nicely also, now it's just the main blades I have to work in.

1jump2many · **Reply #212 on:** November 18, 2009, 03:05:15 PM

My date stamp is the same as Chako's. 07 9. On mine, if you look really close you can see a very slight impression of a 0 between the 7 & 9 but it's very slight.

RaptorMan · **Reply #213 on:** November 19, 2009, 01:22:58 AM

My BO date code is there but the "0" is slight as well.

AHB · **Reply #214 on:** November 26, 2009, 08:12:17 PM

Better late than never...

My Black Oxide 300 with Molle sheath arrived from J-Sews today...

Stamped 07 9 btw..

joebw · **Reply #215 on:** November 30, 2009, 12:47:20 AM

Hi,

Both my stainless and black oxide faintly show the "0" before the "9" leading me to believe that the so-called "missing 0" is a tooling problem.

Best - Joe

bluesoftail · **Reply #216 on:** December 15, 2009, 12:30:37 AM

Hi Guys, I got my 300 a few days ago. I've been a "Wave" owner for several years but being an electrician, the "crimper" and replaceable wire cutters on the 300 seemed like a dream for me. I love this thing. My Wave has been like my right arm and the 300 will be too. I've contacted Leatherman trying to find out which "flashlight combo" (mini mag version) sheath will fit the 300 but I don't think they understand what I want, they keep pointing me to "Surge" sheaths but there is no "flashlight combo" sheath listed for the Surge. I think I'm going to order a sheath for the "super tool 200".

Great site guys.

DaveK · **Reply #217 on:** December 15, 2009, 12:35:40 AM

Another Dave - cool. And welcome

I think what the LM guys meant by suggesting the Surge sheath, was that there are elasticated, bottomless pockets on the sides. You can get a Maglite solitaire in there, but nothing much bigger I wouldn't think.

This pic is actually of the smaller Charge sheath, but it has the elasticated side pockets with the Solitaire-sized Serac S1 in there so you can see what I mean:

Which Maglite do you have?

turnsouth · **Reply #218 on:** December 15, 2009, 03:43:41 AM

Quote from: DaveK on December 15, 2009, 12:35:40 AM

I think what the LM guys meant by suggesting the Surge sheath, was that there are elasticated, bottomless pockets on the sides. You can get a Maglite solitaire in there, but nothing much bigger I wouldn't think.

It looks like the cut-outs on the Surge sheath are designed for a AA size flashlight

Here is a couple of pictures of a Maglite sized Craftsman flashlight in a leather Surge Sheath

turnsouth · **Reply #219 on:** December 15, 2009, 03:56:59 AM

I forgot to mention that the Surge sheath is slightly wider than the ST300 sheath. While the tool will move around slightly, when it is alone in the sheath, it snugs up and makes a nice package when items are in the elastic pockets.

bluesoftail · **Reply #220 on:** December 15, 2009, 04:54:34 AM

That looks like it works great, I'll have to order one of those Surge sheaths.

Thanks alot!

Poncho65 · **Reply #221 on:** December 15, 2009, 05:25:04 AM

Welcome to the ST300 club and the forum bluesoftail

rp252 · **Reply #222 on:** December 15, 2009, 07:03:15 AM

WooHoo, now I'm part of the ST300 club...

Is the initiation painful?

AHB · **Reply #223 on:** December 15, 2009, 07:34:01 PM

Quote from: rp252 on December 15, 2009, 07:03:15 AM

WooHoo, now I'm part of the ST300 club...

Is the initiation painful?

Not much...

Get Him Guys...!!!

bluesoftail · **Reply #224 on:** December 15, 2009, 10:32:41 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on December 15, 2009, 05:25:04 AM

Welcome to the ST300 club and the forum bluesoftail

Thanks Poncho65, and what a fine group it is.

bluesoftail · **Reply #225 on:** December 15, 2009, 11:58:01 PM

I did a search that came up with no results so I'll ask here, does the "universal tool adapter" fit the ST 300?

DaveK · **Reply #226 on:** December 16, 2009, 01:08:43 AM

Quote from: bluesoftail on December 15, 2009, 11:58:01 PM

I did a search that came up with no results so I'll ask here, does the "universal tool adapter" fit the ST 300?

Yes it does, as does the Removable Bit Driver.

bluesoftail · **Reply #227 on:** December 16, 2009, 01:15:05 AM

Excellent! Thanks DaveK

bluesoftail · **Reply #228 on:** December 16, 2009, 02:00:14 AM

They offer two bit adapters, one for the "fuse" among others and one for the "core". Looking at the phillips driver on both tools it looks like the "core" phillips is the most similar to the 300.

DaveK · **Reply #229 on:** December 16, 2009, 02:03:52 AM

Yeah - the Removable Bit Adapter, fits over the Phillips and will fit the Kick, Fuse, Blast, Core, ST300, and some of the pruners and knives.

The Universal Adapter clamps between the handles on the 4 and 4.5 inch tools only.

I got some pics somewhere.....

EDIT: Here you go:

The top picture shows a Sideclip with the old "Standard" Tool adapter, but the Universal works and looks just the same really. Below that is the Removable Bit Driver on a Core (which has the same Phillips and tools as the ST300). The picture has them using the Leatherman "flat" bits, but they are 1/4" hex drivers in both cases.

This shows the Standard, Removable and Universal adapters in their carrying arrangements. In summary, the Universal Adapter is a bit more versatile, the Removable Adapter is more portable!

Hope that helps

bluesoftail · **Reply #230 on:** December 16, 2009, 03:04:13 AM

Nice collection Dave. I have a bit set for my Wave, I'm going to get the bit adapter for starters. The bits can be handy. I see my collection starting to grow..lol

DaveK · **Reply #231 on:** December 16, 2009, 03:08:46 AM

Hehe. That's not all of my adapters - just an example of each. I know, I know......

For what it's worth, the removable is my favourite adapter, but 9 times out of 10, the driver built into my Charge is sufficient. I do use the Removable adapter with the Core a fair bit though.

turnsouth · **Reply #232 on:** December 16, 2009, 03:34:32 AM

Quote from: bluesoftail on December 16, 2009, 02:00:14 AM

They offer two bit adapters, one for the "fuse" among others and one for the "core". Looking at the phillips driver on both tools it looks like the "core" phillips is the most similar to the 300.

Actually the difference I've found in the two available bit adapters, that fit on the Philips driver, is the sheath that comes with them. A Surge sheath comes with the adapter listed for the Core/ST300, and I am not sure which exact Sheath comes with the adapter for the 4" tools, but it will be one that has a rear pocket for the adapter kit.

Poncho65 · **Reply #233 on:** January 03, 2010, 06:24:54 AM

So the 300 has been out a few months now

Who is carrying it still and who still likes it

I am still carrying it and loving it so far it hasn't failed me in any task I have put it 2

Have the removable bit adapter mentioned above as well and all of that fits into my H502 LM nylon knife sheath

prime77 · **Reply #234 on:** January 03, 2010, 07:59:58 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on January 03, 2010, 06:24:54 AM

So the 300 has been out a few months now Who is carrying it still and who still likes it

I am still carrying it and loving it so far it hasn't failed me in any task I have put it 2 Have the removable bit adapter mentioned above as well and all of that fits into my H502 LM nylon knife sheath

To big of a tool for me to carry everyday. I went back to the Pulse. It does seem like a tool that can get any job done though.

DaveK · **Reply #235 on:** January 03, 2010, 12:51:57 PM

I'm similar to prime77, in that the ST300 is a bit too big for me to carry, but I'm using it for just about everything at home now.

It's safe to say that my Cores are retired!

David · **Reply #236 on:** January 03, 2010, 06:07:59 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on January 03, 2010, 06:24:54 AM

So the 300 has been out a few months now Who is carrying it still and who still likes it

I am still carrying it and loving it so far it hasn't failed me in any task I have put it 2 Have the removable bit adapter mentioned above as well and all of that fits into my H502 LM nylon knife sheath

I carry the ST 300 everyday at work but at home I carry alot of various MT`s.

cliosguy · **Reply #237 on:** January 03, 2010, 11:20:44 PM

still carrying and still loving it, good job leatherman

J-sews · **Reply #238 on:** January 04, 2010, 04:09:44 AM

I've got a stainless one coming next week. I'll give it a try on EDC duty and let you all know how it goes.

Poncho65 · **Reply #239 on:** January 04, 2010, 04:28:11 AM

Quote from: David on January 03, 2010, 06:07:59 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on January 03, 2010, 06:24:54 AM
So the 300 has been out a few months now Who is carrying it still and who still likes it

I am still carrying it and loving it so far it hasn't failed me in any task I have put it 2 Have the removable bit adapter mentioned above as well and all of that fits into my H502 LM nylon knife sheath

I carry the ST 300 everyday at work but at home I carry alot of various MT`s.

Yeah I carry it for work but at home I go for what's closest

and I mix it up on the weekends as well

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