Strongman of the Tool Belt
19Tools In One
The Leatherman Core is the ultimate tool for your toughest jobs. One of two Leatherman 4.5" tools, the Core has our most powerful pliers, longer blades, and easy-to-use locks. It's also the first Leatherman to feature hollow-ground screwdrivers in the standard sizes that professionals use. The Core's comfortable handles are rounded to give even the biggest hands a firm grip on the toughest jobs.
Specs
Tools:
- 420HC Clip Point Knife with Straight Edge
- 420HC Sheepsfoot Serrated Knife
- Needlenose Pliers
- Regular Pliers
- Wire cutters
- Hard-wire cutters
- Stranded-wire cutters
- Wire Stripper
- Electrical Crimper
- 5/16" Screwdriver
- 7/32" Screwdriver
- 1/8" Screwdriver
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Wood/Metal File
- Saw
- Bottle Opener
- Can Opener
- 9 in | 22 cm
- Awl with Thread Loop
Features:
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Stainless Steel Body
- All Locking Blades and Tools
- Comfort-sculpted Handles
- Leather or Nylon Sheath
- 25-year Warranty
Measurements:
- 4.5 in | 11.5 cm (closed)
- 10.8 oz | 307 g
Tool Tales
Handyman
I purchased my Core 12-03-08 from home depot. Three days later, I was on a 30 foot ladder trimming tree branches with an electric saw. The saw broke before the branch was completely cut through. ...
Fair Day
A few years back I saved my Xmas money and bought the biggest and best Leatherman, the Core, at Big 5. It has saved me countless times pulling out teeth, fixing my friend’s dirt bike, ...
Leatherman Saves a Wedding
My wife’s sister was getting married and I was supposed to be just a spectator. But, nothing was like it was supposed to be.
The date of the wedding was June 14, 2008 ...
My Escape
Some time ago I was on my way to visit a friend who used to live in the southern part of Germany. On a lonely filling-station at the Autobahn I accidentally locked myself into the ...
Leatherman Core Fixes Cement Mixer
Being a cement truck driver in Massachusetts I’ve always had one of several Leatherman tools on me for the past 8 years. This week I was extremely lucky and had most likely the beefiest of ...
Thank You, Mom
It all began back in 2006 when my mother bought me a Leatherman Core. I had always carried a full-sized set of pliers with me and she thought this was a better idea.
My Core Saved My Day
At the end of the workday, I started my truck and the starter stuck on, running along with the engine. When I turned the key off, the starter was still turning the engine over! Knowing ...
Toolbox on My Belt
My Leatherman (Core) is a fairly recent acquisition, but already had some serious usage in the mining site at which I work. I've always carried a knife, and screwdriver, but since also carrying a pair ...
Day to Day
I work as a service technician in the South African mining industry and always have my Leatherman with me. It has helped me out of many a tight spot. The Leatherman Super Tool has cut ...
Most Valuable Tool I Own
I am an Ironworker (apprentice) by trade and have to say that my "Core" was the first tool that I bought for my job. I absolutely love it! I use it every day and I ...
Flint and Steel
I have a Core, recently received second-hand, for a case of beer off a friend who had upgraded to the Surge. Coming into Flint and Steel (the name of a rocky point in local waters) ...
Thanks Leatherman
As a mechanic I use this tool all the time repairing my vehicles. Why search for the "proper" screwdriver? My CORE has three real flathead bits on it and a real Philips head that work ...
Leatherman in Africa
I am a mechanical engineer by profession having worked 15 years as an expert in many countries throughout the African continent on major oilfields, construction and mining projects. I bought my first Leatherman (a Core ...
First time Leatherman user - A driller's tale
My name’s Paul I live in Western Australia and work as a driller, one of the toughest job out there. I've been wanting a Leatherman for about 10 years but always thought they were very ...
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Press Reviews
Quotes
"There are lots of multitools out there but the Leatherman [Core] is the most versatile."
— Alaska
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