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Tool Tales

January 2008

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 of pliers, saw, etc. My arsenal has increased to a full toolbox, all in one package. Most notably is the time I replaced a section of control cable, armed only with the Leatherman, in less time than it took to identify the fault and call for an electrician.

I started carrying the Leatherman because I saw it used on the site, but now more people use them outside of mechanical uses.


Des B.

South Hedland, Western Australia

Core®

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The Leatherman Core has our most powerful pliers, some of our longest blades, and easy-to-use locks.

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