Newbie from Tempe, Arizona...

Philabuster · **on:** December 07, 2009, 08:34:18 AM

Hello All,

I stumbled onto this site doing a Google search on SOG tools. I am a member of quite a few different forums over the past 10 years.

I have owned mainly Leatherman tools starting with the original PST in 1994. I later moved up to the SuperTool which felt like a real tool in my hand instead of a small toy. Later, the ST200 was a natural progression for me of course. I did not know LM had build dates on the handles until I started reading this forum yesterday.

After carrying the ST200 for years EDC (build date 0701), I bought a LM Crunch (0799). It is pretty neat and ingenious, but it is not a replacement for the ST200. I use this one as a backup wrench for the ST200. I keep this one in the truck when needed, but it doesn't get used much.

Later, I bought a LM Surge (0405), which is big and hefty (good thing IMHO), but I do not like it in my pocket because it feels sharp when folded. I do not use the sheaths--never have, never will--so the Surge just sits in the drawer.

Picked up a Victorinox Swiss Tool. The build quality is excellent, but again, it too sits in the drawer because I liked the ST200 better.

I also picked up a Schrade Tough Tool 21 from Ebay, but it did not feel very good, so again, in the drawer it goes unused.

After the Core came out, I was worried that Leatherman discontinued the ST200, so I purchased a few ST200s as spares when I found them (1102 and 0204). I liked the slimmed down handle near the pliers much better than the fat handle and plastic shims.

I liked the original SuperTool, but hated the sharp handles. I loved the radiused handles of the ST200, but hated the thumb locks. I ground off the thumb locks flush the day I got it so it functions the same as the original. I also modified the screwdriver bits to give me a little more reach and ground an angle on the sharp edge towards the bottom. I have carried the ST200 in my pocket next to my Nokia phone for years. I always check before leaving the house to make sure I have both!

I use my Leatherman ST200 several times a day--every day--for one thing or another. I purchased a spare when I considered sending my ST200 into LM to get repaired when the time eventually comes. I did not want to be without my ST200 for any length of time.

I do not know about you guys, but my GF said I needed to sew pockets on my boxer briefs so I am not without my ST200.

edap617 · **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2009, 08:54:19 AM

Welcome to MTO family.

Teofilo · **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2009, 09:50:23 AM

Welcome to the forums, Philabuster!

MultiMat · **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2009, 12:13:41 PM

gday too you mate

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You have stumbled into a great place

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I would be interested to see pics of your neutered

ST200. I was thinking you would probably like the Pulse , but you do not like those locks

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Should give a Pulse a go if not just for the cracking LM diamond file

GraysonK · **Reply #4 on:** December 07, 2009, 12:27:54 PM

Welcome to the insanity!

I never used the ST 200 but I'm a huge fan of the Pulse. The locks don't bother me much but like Multi Mat I'd love to see pics of yours. Sounds interesting.

MultiMat · **Reply #5 on:** December 07, 2009, 12:45:43 PM

I just found pics of your spaded ST200 here
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,14931.45.html

That looks very neat mate

, is it possible to still leaver open the ground down locks

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #6 on:** December 07, 2009, 03:37:39 PM

Welcome aboard mate

Zed · **Reply #7 on:** December 07, 2009, 04:16:37 PM

from one newbie to another , welcome,

paul

Gareth · **Reply #8 on:** December 07, 2009, 04:32:48 PM

Welcome to the forum Philabuster.

Nikos · **Reply #9 on:** December 07, 2009, 04:45:27 PM

Welcome mate!

PS: So many drawer queens... Ohhh Ben!

Freudian Frog · **Reply #10 on:** December 07, 2009, 05:07:03 PM

welcom

cliosguy · **Reply #11 on:** December 07, 2009, 05:26:44 PM

guelcom!

Sean · **Reply #12 on:** December 07, 2009, 05:39:32 PM

Sounds like your a goner pal just like the rest of us with a collection such as that.

Welcome
to the forum.

AHB · **Reply #13 on:** December 07, 2009, 07:34:36 PM

Welcome to MTO..

nuphoria · **Reply #14 on:** December 07, 2009, 10:14:05 PM

Good to have you with us mate.... I like the ideas about the briefs with a pocket in

Smitty44 · **Reply #15 on:** December 07, 2009, 10:47:24 PM

Welcome to the forums Philabuster,I carry my 200 in the car with adaptor kit,was in Tempe several times back in the 80's when I was still in the service,love in the winter,hate it in the summer.

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Benner · **Reply #16 on:** December 07, 2009, 11:10:36 PM

Welcome....

Now go use them tools quick!

Philabuster · **Reply #17 on:** December 07, 2009, 11:45:38 PM

Quote from: MultiMat on December 07, 2009, 12:45:43 PM

I just found pics of your spaded ST200 here
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,14931.45.html

That looks very neat mate , is it possible to still leaver open the ground down locks

The first version I just smoothed over the locks and it was still possible to use them. I misplaced my ST200 and obtained a second one within two days because I was going through LM withdrawls.

When I got the second ST200, I completely ground off the locks flush (as pictured) because I really did not use them. The first ST200 showed up a few days later.