Abused SuperTool 300.

[bluesy_92]

So, my high school body shop just got a new paint booth for water-borne paints, to comply with the soon-to-be industry standards.

We also got 7 new cabinets.

All this stuff ships in wooden crates and pallets, and they had to be disassembled to dispose of them. I was working on the paint booth pallets, and most of the shops saws were in use. When I had to charge the Sawzall battery, my Leatherman became my best friend.

I cut through many 2x4's with the woodsaw, pulled countless nails with the pliers, and cut a few 16-penny nails with the wire cutters. Pretty heavy work, especially since these are not dedicated tools, but rather a multi-tool. Most of my other tools I wouldn't use on anything larger than a 1 inch dowel or so, especially not constantly, and I would never cut a 16-penny nail with the wire cutters. This is more than most multitools should take.

And afterwards, I tightened 4 bolts with the pliers, not as abusive, but still pretty heavy use.

When I got home, I closely examined the Leatherman, praying to god I didn't end up killing my $70 investment within a week of buying it.

Other than some very slight dulling on the saw (you can only tell because the edge reflects some light) I have not noticed anything...no heavy wear, no bent tools, no play in the saw blade, anything.

If this thing dies, another SuperTool 300 (maybe 400 by the time it goes :D) will be my replacement. Nothing can live up to this thing, the rest of my multitools are about to start collecting dust :D

[DemskeetSkeet]

So, my high school body shop just got a new paint booth for water-borne paints, to comply with the soon-to-be industry standards.

We also got 7 new cabinets.

All this stuff ships in wooden crates and pallets, and they had to be disassembled to dispose of them. I was working on the paint booth pallets, and most of the shops saws were in use. When I had to charge the Sawzall battery, my Leatherman became my best friend.

I cut through many 2x4's with the woodsaw, pulled countless nails with the pliers, and cut a few 16-penny nails with the wire cutters. Pretty heavy work, especially since these are not dedicated tools, but rather a multi-tool. Most of my other tools I wouldn't use on anything larger than a 1 inch dowel or so, especially not constantly, and I would never cut a 16-penny nail with the wire cutters. This is more than most multitools should take.

And afterwards, I tightened 4 bolts with the pliers, not as abusive, but still pretty heavy use.

When I got home, I closely examined the Leatherman, praying to god I didn't end up killing my $70 investment within a week of buying it.

Other than some very slight dulling on the saw (you can only tell because the edge reflects some light) I have not noticed anything...no heavy wear, no bent tools, no play in the saw blade, anything.

If this thing dies, another SuperTool 300 (maybe 400 by the time it goes :D) will be my replacement. Nothing can live up to this thing, the rest of my multitools are about to start collecting dust :D

Leatherman warranty: 25 years.

You'll be fine.

[bobrip]

Where is the abuse? Sounds like normal use to me.

[bluesy_92]

Where is the abuse? Sounds like normal use to me.

Well, not abusive for a good quality tool.

But I once had a multitool with a can opener that broke, since it was somehow weaker than the can. So, you'd be suprised what some tools can't take. Leatherman can take alot.

BTW, 16 penny nails IS abuse. Alot of multitools would dull fast going through alot of those.