War Of The MultiTool Warriors

by LongmanSex on Thursday, January 26, 2012

By Shepard Garnier


We compare the Leatherman Super Tool and Leatherman Charge lines from the world famous manufacturer of multitools. The Leatherman Supertool 300 is the latest version of Leatherman's original and ribbon winning multitool model from the 1990s. The Charge line consists of three models - the AL, ALX and TTi - and is quickly becoming popular as a reliable and robust tool set, the one you would choose to be with if you were found to be stranded on a desert island.

The Super Tool 300 is power packed with 19 tools for adventurers, construction workers, gadget lovers and outdoorsmen of all kinds. It's an all in one tool that will never let you down on any battle. It's very highly endorsed by Scouting Magazine, Military Times and Popular Science for its ruggedness and versatility. The centerpiece is its brilliantly crafted pliers head, around which the entire platform is built. The elegant tapered design gives it a elegant, streamlined feel. But more than looking sharp, the distinctive shape lets the pliers to reach into small places. The rolled slope-top handles ensure precision control and comfort even with all-day use.

The Charge family of multitools match up to the strength and versatility of the Super Tool, but packs all these in a lighter and more compact frame. The pliers have been re-designed to stand up to 133 percent more squeezing force than previous models. All the tools lock into place when opened, ensuring stability and leverage. The locks are easy to operate yet 50 percent stronger than lock mechanisms of older tools. Bronze bushings ensure that other tools work smoothly and open quickly. The Charge blades come with the longest and most durable cutting edges of any multitool in the market.

The Charge TTi exclusively features a S30V clip point knife, which is as good as it gets for a tool of this category. Both models come with the usual assortment of tools - blades, pliers, wire cutters, strippers and crimpers, screw drivers, scissors and a bunch more. When it comes to choosing between which of these two stellar multitools is the one for you, it's similar to being between a rock and a real hard spot. But regardless of which unit you choose, you know you're getting a great product either way.

The Leatherman 300 will probably not be your original choice if you want something you can easily carry around with you, but don't really need the super duty ruggedness. At a hefty 10 ounces, the 300 is not a dainty model to lug around. You may want the firepower and versatility of the Charge line, but if you're on a light budget, you're probably just as well off purchasing the Super Tool.

In the end, you can't go wrong when you choose either one. The Leatherman Super Tool and Charge are superb choices for multitools. Leatherman is famous for the strength and quality of their products. They are so sure of their products that they are willing to back this with a 25-year warranty against defects of workmanship.




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