multi-tools 101: a complete beginner’s guide
A multi-tool is like toolbox on the go. At Leatherman many of our multi-tools start with pliers and add on useful implements like a knife and screwdrivers. Think pocketknife but even more practical.
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Anatomy of the Skeletool CX
In 2007, Leatherman engineers set out to meet a new challenge: How to pack the most functionality possible into a 5 oz package. The answer: the Skeletool. By combining a skeletonized design with only the most essential tools they made the ultimate minimal multi-tool.
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enter the torture chamber: inside the leatherman testing lab
Before any Leatherman multi-tool design is put into production, it must run a gauntlet of stress tests. Some engineers call the room housing these machines the Testing Lab. Tim Leatherman himself has dubbed it something more colorful: the Torture Chamber. -
When CBS Sunday Morning Stopped By
CBS News recently stopped by to learn more about how the company was founded and how Leatherman multi-tools are made today. -
TALKING MAGNACUT® STEEL WITH DR. LARRIN THOMAS
The pinnacle of multi-tools, ARC® is finally here. This premium multi-tool combines fan favorite implements with innovative materials and design. One of the features getting the most attention is the use of MagnaCut steel for the primary blade. -
Wave Week
It went to space. And the Museum of Modern Art. Has had multiple cameos in movies and TV, including a hilarious one on the Simpsons. And has been making problems disappear magician style for years. Celebrate Wave Week with some of our favorite stories about this international bestseller.
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TOOL SPOTLIGHT: ARC®
After half a decade of development, the ARC is finally here, and there’s a lot to talk about. Let’s dig in and give you a closer look at seven standout features of the ARC. -
AN EDC FOR EVERYDAY WITH TEDDY COSCO
Psychologist Abraham Maslow is famously quoted as saying that “If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail”; if you have a selection of tools from which to choose, there’s often a better tool for the job. Multitools are no different. -
LEATHERMAN FACTORY TOUR WITH ESSENTIAL CRAFTSMAN
Join our friends at Essential Craftsman as they tour the manufacturing floor, meet our employees, and watch as a multi-tool goes from concept to completion. -
Top ten multi-tools of 2024
Which is the best Leatherman multi-tool? The one you have with you. As our biggest fans know, a multi-tool prepares you for the expected and unexpected—everything from life-or-death situations to everyday problem solving.
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Multitool vs Pocketknife
We know many Leatherman fans choose to carry both a full-sized multi-tool and a dedicated pocketknife. That way they’ll be ready for anything. -
Top 10 EDC MULTI-TOOLS
Everyday carry, or EDC, refers to the items you take with you on your way out the door. To earn a place in your pocket, the best EDC multi-tool should combine the functions you need to handle daily challenges with a weight that you can easily carry around. -
6 Essential Car Maintenance Tips for Summer Road Trips
Find out how to save money, maximize mileage, and get more from your car with just a few simple steps. -
Engineer Explains: The PST
This is the story of the tool that started it all, straight from the source.
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How to Maintain and Extend the Life of your Leatherman®
You invested in the multi-tool you’ve been drooling over. You get it dirty, use the tools, complete some projects, and feel good about it. Now it’s time to clean and maintain that tool so that it serves you for years to come. -
Engineer Explains: The Wave
The Wave® is the best-selling multi-tool of the Leatherman® brand and the best-selling multi-tool of all time. Don’t believe us? Just ask Ben Rivera.