I have had this knife since 2012 engraved with my name. Only multi I’ve ever owned, never let me down leatherman makes a awesome product.
@knifenut34794 жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these tonight. Thank you for the fine video.
@deceptionsdemise3 күн бұрын
Just ordered a set of EOD cutters and the hacksaw blade for my Surge. Regarding losing hard wire cutting capability, you still have the hard wire cutter at the bottom end of the plier head. It's a smaller cutter of course, but it'll work for wire hangers or wire smaller than that.
@Mr.PastGlory4 жыл бұрын
My favourite Multitool. Used mine a lot in my last job, almost daily. I did some modifications on my SuperTool 300 EOD, simply to make it more practical for the environment I used to work in (animal shelter). I've decided to get the EOD version due to the C4-punch, which I used as a Marlin spike and that was one of the most used tools, due to tangled and messed up dog leads. I replaced the pliers with regular SuperTool 300 pliers, as I needed that 'grippy part in the middle' instead of the detonator-crimper. We often had to repair fences and mess with wire, therefore the regular pliers appeared more practical for that purpose. Besides I replaced the combi-blade with a full drop point blade and the saw with a fully serrated blade. Partly serrated blades are ok, as long as the blade is long enough. [I own a Glauca B1 and the partly serrated blade on it is great, as it is long enough]. I often had to cut ropes in that job, therefore, - viewed from the point of form factor -, I needed to have a fully serrated blade. Side note: Who needs a woodsaw, a metal saw or a file if you already have an adapter for T-shank-jigsaw-blades on board? So I simply got myself such blades / files in form of T-shank-compatible blades and files. Last but not least: The SuperTool 300 platform is carry legal in my country. Therefore I do not have to worry to overlap with the 'law'. [Annotation: Any item containing a one-hand operated blade is illegal to carry in public my country]. Maybe the MUT EOD would have been a better choice out of the box, but it is not carry legal here. A Multi-Tool is that kinda item you wear on your belt and forget about it, as it is just there, like a passport, a drivers-license, keys, etc. That's why that factor of carry-legal is that important to me.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you built yourself the perfect multi tool for you application. Thanks for sharing.
@xlilnetx Жыл бұрын
Hello sir did u ever consider adding the flat bit holder from the 300m supertool? Also man I really want the 300 eod for that spike, Iv been looking for a tool with a marlin spike for years, is it really tat sturdy enough to be used as one without it breaking on you ?
@danielstocker63512 жыл бұрын
bought this in a promotion without looking too closely on what differs the EOD version, but after your presentation - I am happy I did. Thanks for the nice review.
@macgyverbryan13774 жыл бұрын
The C4 punch can undo knots. I carry an EOD ST 300 in my pack, a surge file can fit in the saw changer with some filing on the T shank. Additional saw can work in it too.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
I could see a lot of use from that C4 punch.
@yeshua11763 жыл бұрын
The c4 punch can be used to adjust the fsb on an ar as well much like the tip of a bullet
@timosborne81742 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, I’m an electrician and think this is a great tool set. Will pot one on my wish list
@grenpar39272 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. This one made me decided to buy the supertool eod
@DefMunkyYT4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thank you for the info on the wire cutter blades! I'll probably be replacing the blades on my Rebar now. The wire cutters are the only thing on them I wasn't super impressed with since I actually do a lot of copper wire cutting. I also think on this model that they could have dropped the single purpose saw since they have the replaceable saw as well and put in a full length Wharcliffe/sheepsfoot "safety" style serrated blade and left the other a full length plain edge. It just seems to me that a military themed multitool would benefit from having a good strap cutting capability. Plus, I'm also the type that if I want serrated, I want full length serrations, and if I want plain edge (my preferred), I want it full length as well.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, the EOD cutters will only fit on the EOD model tool. They are shaped a bit differently than the standard cutters. I didn’t realize that before posting the video. Apologies for the confusion.
@Streamtronics4 жыл бұрын
About the T-shank saw blade: How do you feel about getting a metal cutting jigsaw blade like the one on this tool for the Surge? Not just the one from leatherman, but any good brand blade? I'm not super familiar with jigsaws, but it looks like the T-shank blades usually don't have a hole in them and are relatively thin, so they'd also wiggle in the surge holder, right? Have you tried this before? Maybe it's possible to drill a hole into like a bosch jigsaw blade or something but it'd still be too thin to fill out the holder...Thanks for your input!
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
If the blade is thinner than the Surge holder, then you want them to be without the hole. The spring is designed to keep moderate pressure against the thinner aftermarket blades to help alleviate any rattle.
@RHz973 жыл бұрын
I wondering . Can I move the T shank metal saw from ST300 EOD to my Wave to make it a perfect multitool ?
@scorpionking1603 жыл бұрын
You can buy saw blades at your local hardware store that fit. Normal jigsaw blades fit well.
@evanbowen3979 Жыл бұрын
Any chance you can measure the thickness of the t-shank adapter? I'm wondering if it can directly sub out the eyeglass screwdriver on the leatherman wave...
@versacecoffee45713 ай бұрын
How do you close the leather man once you have opened it with the needle nose pliers ?
@Thallanthellas4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tool Crib, you mentioned signal and st300 saw. ST300 is Just a little bit longer. I am looking forward more vids.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
That would make sense I guess. I think the Signal is more along the size of the Wave with a pummel, where the ST300 is a 4 1/2" framed tool. Thanks for the observation.
@adamlee5814 жыл бұрын
So do the surge tools fit in this blade exchanger? Also if you do want to use jigsaw blades in your surge then some heat shrink tubing over the T shank tightens them up nicely
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
I don't know. I'll have to try it and get back with you.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
Adam Lee the Surge file and saw are just a bit too thick to fit into that exchanger. They would have to be surfaced down in order to work.
@adamargue684 жыл бұрын
I wonder why they dint fit?
@adamlee5814 жыл бұрын
Suspected as much. You'd definitely sand a surge file down fit though wouldn't you. Esp since the mutt sheath has an extra pocket. That is a damn nice tool though
@adamargue684 жыл бұрын
I’m wondering why the wire cutters won’t fit?
@BladeWalker774 жыл бұрын
Wow this is the quality I want from Leatherman. Impressed. I'm tempted from the standard ST300. Thank you Sir, I keep watching and learning from Your videos.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome.
@mvd3953 Жыл бұрын
The hard wire cutter is on the inside base of the hand grips just below the hinge.
@ace1gun2 жыл бұрын
Does the black finish come off that easily
@billsykes752 жыл бұрын
Is there a File attachment You can buy that fits in the Saw holder..?
@kevola57394 жыл бұрын
Just to clarify. When you mention soft vs hard wire cutters are you you referring to stranded vs solid gauge wire or the difference between cutting copper wire and chain link fence? There seems to be some confusion in the comments.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
I am referring to soft wire as copper and aluminum wire (solid or stranded). Hard wire would be things like chain link, nails, metal tie wire, coat hangers, etc......
@tylerexperience87044 жыл бұрын
Best tool I’ve seen I’m sold!!
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
Wish I had picked this one up before I did. It is pretty good.
@551taylor4 жыл бұрын
I used to use the USA and Canadian military issue EOD tool on UK detonators, and I found that the Crimping tool was a smaller diameter than our European detonators, which meant that I had to be careful to only use partial pressure when crimping my dets or I would cut right through the tube! I have to assume that these pliers would have the same issue, so buyer beware! Leatherman note: the replaceable wire cutter could incorporate a replaceable det crimper for different global markets... The C4/PE spike is universal, but I wonder if the threads, and the cleaning tool threads, would match NATO thread sizes?
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
Now we are getting into the realm where you are going to be more knowledgeable than I could ever hope to be. All great points to consider. Thanks for sharing.
@bricksanddirt1917 Жыл бұрын
Thought about getting this one and modifying the c4 punch to be a Marlin spike
@simonforget2804 жыл бұрын
You can stack two T-Shank style metal saws in the Leatherman Surge to get rid of any blade movement. Works flawlessly. Otherwise, you can cut the T-Shank of an old saw and use it as a spacer. Keep up your excellent work!
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@jamesiloveyou43273 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I'm a year and half late to the party but I bought this exact t-shank metal saw from the Leatherman website one day, hoping it would fit snugly in my Leatherman Surge, but it does not, sadly ): It has a little too much blade wobble for my liking. And same goes for every aftermarket metal saw i've tried too.. I wish they would just design a metal saw with a thicker t-shank, and hole for the tension spring.. that way we'd be able to use it in our other tools, like our beloved Surge for example D:
@mbcskitch2 жыл бұрын
Cannot remove the metal saw. Help please.
@mktoysreborn Жыл бұрын
Where you bought this saw adapter?
@tomcraig52232 жыл бұрын
Does the black molle sheath fit on a regular belt?
@Mr.PastGlory4 жыл бұрын
My favourite Multitool, for sure. Ok, my 300 EOD was slightly modified by myself for my personal needs. Besides mine looks really beaten up after years of use and abuse, but I like it that way. About the modifications: I've replaced the partly serrated blade with a regular Super-Tool 300 drop point blade. I've replaced the wood saw with a Super-Tool 300 fully serrated blade. (For what reason should I need a built-in woodsaw, if I can carry a set of replaceable, lightweight, easily available t-shank jigsaw blades for metal- / wood-cutting and grinding?). I've replaced the pliers with the standard Super-Tool 300 pliers. Why? Because I need the grippy part in the middle in my reality, instead of a crimper for priming charges. (I'm not doing EOD in a warzone ... just modified it for my warzone). :-) So why all that hassle? For what? Five reasons: 1. I need a Multitool that offers a tool that can be used as a Marlin-spike (the C4-punch). 2. I have to cut stuff ... I need a drop-point blade. 3. I have to cut ropes, therefore I need a fully serrated blade. 4. It has to be carry legal in my country, as I want to carry it anytime and anywhere. (Any tool / knife with one hand operated blades is not carry-legal in my country). 5. I needed something unique, something not available out of the box. Therefore I've made up my mind and simply built it on the basis of available, original parts (which I had to import). :-) / :-(
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
I like it. I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing and for your reasonings behind your modifications.
@neillbottley38493 жыл бұрын
Can you use the t shank from the surge in the super tool or use jigsaw t shanks
@txtoolcrib3 жыл бұрын
Not the one from the Surge. It has a different lockup. However, the 300 EOD does have a similar T-shank adapter for using aftermarket accessories.
@pauldunn11645 ай бұрын
What about scissors?
@magicdave934 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wire cutter info buddy. 👍🙂
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@patrickbledsoe217610 ай бұрын
I'd like to put that inside tshank adapter in my wave.. and that phillips driver..
@uiopuiop34723 жыл бұрын
that is beautiful, the only thing it's missing is the T-Shank saw as I don't see it being included
@themahones Жыл бұрын
Wait did you forget to crimp something?
@LacayoDe4 жыл бұрын
Hey! Would you recommend the black leatherman surge or the classic one?
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
Both, it's all a matter of your personal preference. I personally like the black/silver and silver versions myself.
@LacayoDe4 жыл бұрын
TX Tool Crib I was eyeing the black/silver model .. does the black in the blade wears out quickly ! ?
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
I guess it all depends on how much you use it. Mine wore out fairly quickly because I use mine almost every day.
@macgyverbryan13774 жыл бұрын
For more moist/wetter places the black oxide is more rust resistant having the BO on it. It's essentially pre rusted black.
@loveisthething4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video dedicated to the regular supertool 300?i have one but I'm curious to hear what you think of it.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
I do.
@jeffslaven4 жыл бұрын
Really loving the blade exchanger on this bad boy. I usually experience the same difficulty with my Surge's exchanger that I just witnessed you have. It is unforgiving with less than perfect t-shank placement. Not a deal breaker by any means, but this one is superior by far for ease of use.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
It is pretty nice to use, seems to hold those bits really solidly.
@shaneintegra4 жыл бұрын
The EOD is 154CM and I'm not exactly sure what the "premium" version is considering leatherman doesn't even specify they have different versions
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
0m3n thank you.
@macgyverbryan13774 жыл бұрын
The EOD cutter inserts do need to be lightly modded to fit non EOD pliers.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
I need to try this out.
@brenthobson48144 жыл бұрын
I just tried to swap out and found they are shaped a bit different. My ST300 EOD has MUT pliers so no go. Also, I removed the main blade and installed SOG wire strippers.
@michaelk4873 жыл бұрын
Cool
@vinishshetty8055 Жыл бұрын
You do realize you are not cutting the wires properly(using the blades on the surge properly) you have to place the wires at the very end of the surge tool for it to securely make a clean cut, In most heavy duty Leatherman tool there is also a hard wire cutter below the pliers were the two grab handles meet.
@arncj18Ай бұрын
wish it came in a non black color
@arncj18Ай бұрын
if it's HARD wire cutter why do people complain that it squishes soft wire. Means the EOD cutter won't do as good on HARD wire
@paigeproffitt44884 жыл бұрын
💚💚💚
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@tonnymalero63164 жыл бұрын
Trying hard not to put wire all the way in the wedge/best spot for cutting for model that is not for promotion today 7:05
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
Tonny Malero not really. Crushes soft wire pretty good if you use the hard wire cutting notch.