Leatherman C305 Review
The C305 is a full-size 3-inch pocket knife that acts like a Swiss Army knife—if you’re into that sort of thing. It uses 420HC stainless steel for its blade, and the same glass-filled nylon handle; rubber is mixed with nylon in the C304/C305′s handle. The handle in itself is a looker and is built like a tank.
Like standard Leatherman nomenclature, the C304 has a straight edge blade, and the C305 has a combination straight/serrated edge blade.
Now for the Swiss knife-like functions (tools): a 1/4″ screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, and that bottle opener/carabiner clip—also seen in the E301. We know it’s not much, so the question left is: How are the screwdrivers? Typical, we could say. Have you tried “screwing” with a Swiss knife? It’s hard because you’re holding a non-round handle. But, sturdiness and strength in mind, the C305 can compete with the best of them.
The C304/C305 sells for about $40, so its really like buying $10 worth of screwdrivers—considering the E301 as a base price.
