True Tales of Tools

A few days ago, I noticed my horizontal belt sheath's Velcro flap was open, and my perfectly-broken-in Leatherman Surge was missing; it obviously fell out somewhere in my travels. Where did I lose it, I ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I am a Medical Imaging service engineer. I've reduced my 50 lb. tool bag down to my New Wave, a multi-meter, my laptop, and some custom made attachments. A light weight pack for a 63 ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Last winter was pretty tough. Here in Alaska it gets pretty cold in Jan & Feb, but I still had to work with my horses. I dropped my Leatherman Wave tool (my Xmas present ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I got a Surge as a gift from my wife. Hours later I was using it to replace some wiring in my buddy's truck. His tail lights stopped working and we were out at night. ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Some twenty five or so years ago while camping in the wilds of Alaska, (where I purchased my first Leatherman) my son's camp trailer broke down. We were unable to tow it with a broken ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I’m 50 years old and have carried a knife of some kind on my belt or in my pants pockets since I was about 8 or 9 years old. I’m in the constructions business, ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Working as an Install Tech with the government, there's not a moment in the day a screw doesn’t need tweaking, a line cut or bolt held. It’s always a hoot when somebody asks for a ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Not the most exciting story ever, but it all started one Christmas morning when I ran downstairs to see if Santa had brought my Leatherman Surge that I asked for (bear in mind I am ... Read the Rest of This Story »

My son’s a Navy SeaBee Builder. Upon arrival in Afghanistan, one of the old guard guys, headed back to the U.S., handed him a belt pouch containing a Leatherman utility tool. My son said that ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I have had a Leatherman tool of various types for the last 15 or 16 years, and if I don't have one on my hip I have one in my vehicle. Last year I was ... Read the Rest of This Story »

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 ... Read the Rest of This Story »

We were attending a friend's wedding and i was included in the entourage. since its a formal occasion, i asked myself if im going to carry my Charge Ti and so i did. halfway in ... Read the Rest of This Story »

My youth group had just set up camp at Creation rock festival when I realized I needed my sleeping bag out of the truck. So I asked my youth leader for the keys since the ... Read the Rest of This Story »

A couple of years ago, I was in Bonners Ferry, Idaho near the Canadian border for work. We were clearing trees from railroad crossings to get them to specification. I was using a chainsaw to ... Read the Rest of This Story »

This story took place in November of 1994. I was deployed to Saudi Arabia with the 27th fighter squadron during operation Vigilant Warrior. Our squadron aircraft (F-15's) were doing approximately 300 combat sorties a month. ... Read the Rest of This Story »

In the beginning I was a sceptic on multiuse hand tools. My first tool was a cheapo and broke when i atempted to cut a number 8 softdrawn copper, the easiest cutting wire we work ... Read the Rest of This Story »

My mate and I were mustering cattle on motorbikes one day and we stopped for a while to take a break. He looked at the New Wave tool I had on my belt and began ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I bought my first Leatherman back in 1987 when I was managing a local camping equipment store called The Bike Shop in Honolulu. Back then I was lucky as I was able to purchase Leatherman ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I've been a charter coach mechanic for over five years now and have invested well in excess of $20,000 in Snap-On, Mac and Craftsman tools to enable me to do my job efficiently and effectively. ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I've owned my Leatherman for about 11yrs now, the last 6yrs were on a dairy and alfalfa ranch. My Leatherman has got me out of the worst of jams. I’ve fixed fences and farm equipment ... Read the Rest of This Story »

My Uncle got it into his head to drag me along so I could help him renovate this old house he bought. Well, to make a very long story short, my job was to rip ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I'm a single do-it-myself gal who's long relied on my trusty Leatherman for a plethora of jobs, both big and small. So when I bought my house I knew there'd be a lot of Leatherman ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Hi Leathermaners, I've always had multi tools, but a couple of years ago I was in Tallahassee, FL on sabbatical and bought a Charge Ti. That tool was used to fix cupboard doors in our ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Went to Peru on a medical humanitarian mission, and I was surprised with a special request... I was handed an artificial arm and introduced to Norma, an amputee. She did not know the new arm ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I grew up on a ranch in Montana. The Leatherman is a tool my father and many other cowboys have always had handy on them. I was raised with the idea that if you didn't ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Moving house. Never fun and never stress-free. This day was to be no different. I had borrowed a trailer, hitched it up and loaded it up with the entire household's clothing and other stuff for ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I have carried a Leatherman tool for around 15 years now and it has proved to be a "lifesaver" at times. You see, I’m a firefighter/paramedic. I have worked for a rural EMS service full ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Hello, I'm from Bucharest, Romania and unfortunately my story is a sad one. My first Leatherman tool was a gift from my brother; he gave me a PST about 10 years ago. First time I ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I carry a Wave every day and have since they hit the shelves. I have carried Leatherman for over 20 years now. First it was a PST, then a Super Tool, and then the Pulse. ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I've had my Leatherman FUSE for about two years now and it’s currently in Iraq fixing weapons and any other small job that comes along. I’ve used it on literally everything I’ve repaired. I’ve been ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I just returned from Iraq, and I can't tell you how many times I've used my Leatherman tools for various jobs, both major and minor, all throughout my deployment. One that stands out was a ... Read the Rest of This Story »

When one of our elderly residents lost his keys, he immediately called me because I never go to work without my Leatherman Super Tool. I finally cut out a piece of the wooden frame and ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I bought my first Leatherman when I was in high school, back in 1996. I've used it almost daily since (though I've lost one, upgraded to the Wave, then had it stolen, then upgraded to ... Read the Rest of This Story »

My son and daughter grew up in East Africa where we were missionaries for 13 years. Many of the men on the compound wore Leatherman tools. I used my Wave in my job as the ... Read the Rest of This Story »

It was a dark African night when on the way to the airport in Nairobi, Kenya, the gear shift knob suddenly flopped uselessly. Carjacking’s are very common in this part of the continent and the ... Read the Rest of This Story »

My son's girlfriend lives in a badly-managed apartment building. One night her cheaply made key broke off in the lock. As usual, the apartment manager was nowhere to be found. She needed to get into ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Several years ago I was driving from an event I worked and your kick-butt Leatherman saved the day...you see I’m an event production technician and a Leatherman is always strapped to my hip...anyway on with ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I have carried a Leatherman Wave for at least 10 years. I don't think that there has been a day goes by that I haven't used it for something. Through years of use it had ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I worked in a theater with several good friends, many of whom carried Leatherman tools with them at all times. We became very quick opening them, and whenever a problem presented itself, there was always ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Last year, my wife volunteered for a local business council's marketing roundtable. Little did she know it would involve so much of her time. At their 'thank you' dinner, each of the volunteer's received a ... Read the Rest of This Story »

While in operation in Iraq I had three multi tools and my being the armor (the one who fixes the weapons) I used all three like it was a religion. Well one day I had ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I have always had a Leatherman tool in my belt, ever since I was a student, and then when I started working. Every day there is a reason to use the tool, cutting a wire, ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Some years ago I was skiing with my dad, mom and my sister in northern Sweden. We had our family dog with us, a German Shepherd named Dino. After skiing a while, someone noticed a ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I have owned a couple of different Leatherman and used them for all sorts of things. Probably the funniest time I have though was during my wedding. The ceremony was going great right up until ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I have EDC (everyday carried) a Surge since 2005 when they were released. I have used a Surge to save lives, save my own life!, fix countless things, and I could just go on and ... Read the Rest of This Story »

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 ... Read the Rest of This Story »

My husband has one of the original Leatherman, one about 20 years old that he won't part with. Even though the awl did break about five years ago, and I suggested he trade it in ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Ever since I was old enough that my parents would let me carry a pocket knife, I always wanted a Leatherman. Finally, I bought myself one as a graduation present - 8 yrs ago now. ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Last year my girlfriend got a new apartment upstate New York. We live about 4 hours away so before she moved in, we drove up to do some painting. I didn't bring any tools with ... Read the Rest of This Story »

One weekend a couple of friends and I went to the North Carolina Cross Country State Meet and we went to cheer on our team. Before the meet had started our runners were checking their ... Read the Rest of This Story »

There isn't much to say about my Leatherman. No great single story stands out. Since 1995 I have had one on my belt. I have lost 1, electrocuted another, and am on my third. Without ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I am a missionary. I built two churches in Zambia, Africa. The tool that always goes with me is a Leatherman. This is a short story with a touching ending. A few years ago I ... Read the Rest of This Story »

Monday, Nov 19th, I'm shopping in the local WalMart when I realize I didn't bring my trusty Leatherman PST II with me when I flew to Reno. Knowing I'd be traveling across the barren wastes ... Read the Rest of This Story »

I've had my Leatherman (Wave) for about 7 to 9 years now. It was a birthday gift from my dad after constantly borrowing his Super Tool for projects and repairs. I've been in the IT ... Read the Rest of This Story »