Leatherman

“This idea would prove more complicated than I initially imagined.” This documentary about  founder Tim Leatherman looks at the inspiration behind the first Leatherman tool, Tim’s years of experimentation, failure, and rejection, and testimonials from satisfied Leatherman owners.

A stainless steel pocket tool which won’t get you stopped by the TSA. It packs a scraper, bottle opener, 1/4″ hex driver, medium-size screwdriver, open wrench (English), box wrench (Metric), and a box opener. Plus, it really does look like an angry little fish with teeth.

Leatherman celebrates its 35th anniversary by releasing a limited edition replica of the original Pocket Survival Tool, which was designed by none other than founder Tim Leatherman. It has 14 tools and comes with a leather sheath, a wooden case, a coin and a t-shirt.

The newest version of Leatherman’s wearable multitool. The Tread Tempo has a water-, scratch- and corrosion-resistant stainless steel watch. Like the original Tread, you can adjust its fit and add or swap tools. It also has Pozidriv and Torx drivers.

When you’re looking for multifunctional pocket tools, you can’t do too much better than a Leatherman. But how do you pick the right item from their huge product catalog? Fortunately, our pals at Everyday Carry have slimmed down your choices to just great six tools.

Leatherman’s bestselling Signal Multi-tool is now available in a matte black finish. The outdoorsman’s tool comes with a firestarter, an emergency whistle, a sharpener, a combo knife, a saw, a hammer, a couple of wrenches and drivers, can and bottle openers and more.

A stainless steel multi-tool designed to be operable by one hand, the Leatherman OHT includes spring-loaded pliers and wire cutters, knives, strap cutters, screwdrivers and can and bottle openers.

Leatherman’s MUT (Military Utility Tool) is their first designed for both tactical and personal situations; it’s available in both 18-in-1 Utility and 17-in-1 EOD flavors. Thanks, Neil!

Leatherman’s new Style CS is a keychain-friendly version of the Skeletool; it measures 3″ long and includes scissors, a knife, screwdriver, carabiner, bottle opener, nail file, and tweezers.

We’ve been waiting for Leatherman’s Freestyle since 2007, but it’ll finally be available this month; it’s the lightest multi-tool with full-size pliers and a blade, weighing just 4.5 ounces.

Beauty may be only skin deep, but Leatherman’s versatile Skeletool looks just fine in its aluminum frame. The 5 oz. tool comes with a blade, bottle opener, bit driver and carabiner.