I carry charge but for hard use I might say 300 or for sure the 98 swiss tool. the new ones do not open very wide and I found myself trying to use it and had to go get another tool because the jaw does not open wide enough. toughest pliers but less functional imo. the older swiss tool is amazing. as for schrade, the new ones are made in china and the lock is not ground as clean causing failures. the usa made model is better. I prefer the adjustable jaw schrade and believe it is the toughest multi ever made.