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Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Two Fantastic Tools Join Forces To Take On The Toughest Of Jobs

By Rick Goldman


The Leatherman Super Tool and Leatherman MUT are two workhorses designed to take on the toughest jobs in their respective fields. The Leatherman 300 is the multi-tool built for the working man. The MUT is called the shooter's side kick. Both multi tools are rugged, versatile, and are perfectly capable of getting things done, and done well.

After a brief hiatus, Leatherman has brought back its ribbon winning Super Tool lineup, first brought to market in the 90s. The Leatherman 300 is the newest version and it is one tough and uncompromising tool. The hub of this powerhouse gadget is its sleek, streamlined yet tough pliers, around which the rest of the multi tool is built. The pliers taper off to allow it to fit into small cracks and openings. The pliers head is removable so you can sharpen or replace it right on the job site. The entire body is made out of stainless steel, and feels heavy and durable when gripped.

Even while wearing gloves, it's simple to get at the tools embedded in the handle because of the generous side cutouts. The handles are rolled and are comfortable to hold. The Super Tool 300 comes with 19 components tucked inside the handles. There are two blades: a 420HC clip point knife and a 420HC Sheepsfoot serrated knife. Wire cutters, strippers and crimpers are standard, as are both regular and philips screwdrivers. Topping off the toolset are a saw, bottle openers, scratch awl and a file.

The military helped design and test the Leatherman MUT. It is the first multi tool designed to work for both military and civilian tactical shooters, and it proudly displays this military pedigree. A couple of spots on the MUT are threaded and intended for inserting cleaning rods and brushes, and all the screwdriver bits conform to US military and civilian sighting equipment standards. The MUT is also designed to be disassembled so that its most commonly used components can be replaced quickly and on the fly.

The Leatherman MUT was designed to be the multi-tool to go with your firearm, and is highly recommended for use with the M-1, M-16, and AR-15 platforms. The MUT offers the same functionality as the other multi tools in the Leatherman line. The external knife is a 420HC stainless steel combo straight and serrated blade. 18 tools make up its inventory, and since the MUT is a Leatherman you'll find a replaceable screwdriver tucked within the handle.

A genious idea is a replaceable cutter that can be used to rip through heavy rope, strapping, tie-wraps, flexicuffs and a wide range of other strapping materials. A carabiner clip and a can opener are also tucked conveniently inside the handle, in addition there is a small solid knob on one end that serves as a hammer. Even the MOLLE sheathe can be used as a 9 mm magazine clip. The Leatherman Super Tool and the MUT are exceptional tools, regardless of the working environment. They will naturally shine when used in the fields they were created for -- the Super Tool 300 for rugged outdoor work and the MUT as a neccesary tool for shooters.




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