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Coming October 6, 2026 from Ballantine Books
The Leatherman Book
Stories, lessons and advice from the inventor of America’s original multi-tool.
By Tim Leatherman
The inventor behind the Leatherman multi-tool presents his inspiring personal story as a practical how-to guide for entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives of all kinds who want to pursue their own big ideas.
On a budget trip to Europe in 1975, Tim Leatherman started making a list of ideas for what to do with the rest of his life. After months of fixing the plumbing in cheap hotels and toiling on his temperamental Fiat, Tim added to his list of ideas: “add pliers to pocketknife.” Little did he know he would spend the following four decades building an iconic American company that would go on to manufacture more than 90 million multi-tools in its Portland, Oregon, factory.
His latest multi-tool is a book.
POWELL'S BOOKS PRESENTS TIM LEATHERMAN
Join us on October 6th for an evening of conversation with Tim Leatherman and his latest invention, The Leatherman Book. Tim will be joined by Chris Kornelis, co-author of The Leatherman Book and Wall Street Journal reporter. The evening will be moderated by Bill Monrow, longtime outdoor writer for The Oregonian/OregonLive and the first journalist to write about Leatherman! This is a ticketed event, with admission including your ticket and a copy of The Leatherman Book.
Special Offers When You Pre-Order Today
Barnes & Noble Sweepstakes
Pre-order from Barnes & Noble for a chance to win an exclusive Leatherman prize pack.
One lucky winner will receive:
- Leatherman Wave® Alpha in Cascade
- Leatherman Micra® in Pumpkin Spice
- Leatherman Raptor® Rescue in Black
- Leatherman Ratchet Driver
- Leatherman Tool Pouch in Black
- Leatherman Pacific Northwest Trucker Hat
Approximate Retail Value: $429.75 USD
Receive a Free Leatherman OPNR
Pre-order a copy of The Leatherman Book and submit your receipt to receive a Leatherman OPNR, available to the first 1,000 eligible participants.
Compact, practical, and ready for everyday carry, the OPNR is a simple reminder that the best tools are the ones you reach for again and again.
Full details, eligibility, and submission deadlines are available in the Official Rules.
FAQs
You can pre-order The Leatherman Book through any of the select book retailers listed on this page.
The Leatherman Book will be officially released on October 6, 2026. Shipping timelines may vary depending on the retailer. Please refer to your order confirmation for delivery details.
Pre-order The Leatherman Book before October 5, 2026 and submit your receipt using the link on this page. The offer is limited to the first 1,000 participants. See Official Rules for full details and eligibility.