Leatherman Super Tool 300 19-in-1 Multi-Tool (USA)

After receiving this tool I was quite pleased with the build quality and sturdiness. This is no lightweight and looks like it should give me many years of service. The pliers jaws while not massive can generate a very usable amount of clamping pressure while the needle nose portion is just the right size for most jobs I may encounter. The full size handles offer a good grip and are easy to manipulate. The replaceable wire cutters are sharp and easily handled some 10 gauge copper wire I found to test them on. The one complaint I have in this department is when applying enough force to turn a nut or crimp a terminal is the loose skin between your thumb and forefinger can get caught between the closed knife blade and the wall of the handle. This is in no way painful and merely kind of gently pinches it with very little pressure but can be annoying. While we're talking about minor cons I should mention the wire stripper, I would not want to rely on this feature if I was doing a lot of electrical work but for an emergency repair it is more than adequate. The screw driver selection leaves a little room for improvement too. There is a decent selection of standard blade drivers but just one phillips on the small side.
The sheath; 3 star at best. Its leather and mounts vertically with the top protruding about an inch and a half above my belt, which means it pokes me in the side. It also has just a snap to hold it closed and doesn't inspire an excess in confidence for securely holding it in place. Do yourself a favor and order the Ka-Bar Polyester Sheath for Mule Folders, Black. This sheath fits like a glove, has both velcro and a snap to secure it, and can be worn vertically or horizontally. Really nice sheath, much better than the one that comes with the tool.
I would have no problem recommending this tool to a friend.