Thursday, January 26, 2012

Cahllenge Of The MultiTool Giants

By Shepard Garnier


We compare the Leatherman Super Tool and Leatherman Charge multi-tools from the world famous manufacturer of multitools. The Super Tool 300 is the current edition of Leatherman's original and award winning multitool model from the 90's. The Charge line consists of three models - the AL, ALX and TTi - and is quickly becoming known 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 super packed with 19 tools for adventurers, contractors, hand tool lovers and outdoorsmen of all kinds. It's an all in one tool that will never back down on any challenge. It's very highly recommended by Scouting Magazine, Military Times and Popular Science for its hardiness and versatility. The centerpiece is its excellently crafted pliers head, around which the entire platform is built. The elegant tapered design gives it a sleek, streamlined feel. But more than looking good, the distinctive shape allows the pliers to reach into tight places. The rolled slope-top handles ensure precision control and comfort even with every-day use.

The Charge family of multitools match up to the strength and versatility of the Super Tool, but crams all these in a lighter and more delicate frame. The pliers have been re-designed to withstand up to 133 % more squeezing force than older models. All the tools lock into place when in use, ensuring stability and leverage. The locks are easy to operate yet 50 percent stronger than lock mechanisms of older tools. Bronze bushings garauntee that interior tools work smoothly and open quickly. The Charge blades have the longest and most durable cutting edges of any multitool in the marketplace.

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 choices of tools - blades, pliers, wire cutters, strippers and crimpers, screw drivers, scissors and much more. When it it's time to choose between which of these two stellar multitools is the one for you, it's like being between a rock and a real hard spot. But regardless of which model you choose, you know you're getting a real good product either way.

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

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




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