Leatherman Super Tool and Leatherman Blast are two of the worlds multi-tool models that demonstrate two distinct usage philosophies that Leatherman aims to focus on. The Leatherman is heavy duty and targeted at the working man. The Blast, in contrast, stresses comfort and simplicity to use. I believe Leatherman is saying that no matter what your multi-tool needs, they’ll have the best product for you.

The Super Tool 300 is the hero of super duty. Weighing in at just under 10 ounces, this award-winning multi tool will probably be too heavy for people who don’t need to saw off branches and such on a regular basis. It’s essentialy designed to unashamedly take on tough jobs and it’s got the hardware to do just that. The tool is really designed around the plier heads, which are handsomely streamlined. Besides the pleasing appearance, the Leatherman pliers are among the strongest in the marketplace, able to snip right through nails.

The designing has less to do with looking good than with being able to squeeze into the tightest of spaces. The manual says that you can actually remove the plier heads to sharpen or replace them. This is vitally important because these parts can wear down faster than the other models. The 300 is a reprise of the original and very popular Leatherman Super Tool which retailed from the 1990s to the early 2000s. The current version packs in 19 of the strongest tools inside the rolled handles, which give a comfortable grip even if you are wearing work gloves.

The Leatherman Blast is a mid-weight multi tool that weighs in a shade under 7 ounces, so it’s a bit more convenient to carry around than the Super Tool. The 420 HC clip point knife is not the best out there but it comes razor sharp. The blade length is 3 inches, so you can legally carry this anywhere. The Blast comes with a total of 16 tools and one bit packed in a frame that feels incredibly comfortable to handle. All the tools lock into place firmly when opened, providing very good leverage. The handles and pliers are designed so that they can take on tremendous squeezing loads, but still feel comfortable to grip.

The scissors are surprisingly small and dainty. They would be great for trimming a mustache. Some of the other Leatherman tools that are more compact than the Blast have scissors that are twice as large and look like they can cut right through steak. But Leatherman does make fantastic tools, and despite its diminutive size, the scissors in the Blast will get the job done. The pliers on the Blast, though not as large as that on the Leatherman 300, are still among the best in the market. The contoured head design provides exceptional grip for manuevering into tight corners, gripping objects and pulling them out.

The Leatherman Super Tool and Blast are both awesome multi-tools. The best one for you will depend upon what you plan to use it for. The Super Tool 300 will be ideal if you want to work with heavy duty construction related tasks on a daily basis. The Blast is perfect if you value comfort but still need enough power to get normal jobs done.

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