A multi-tool is like a 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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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.

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.

It can take up to two years for a Leatherman multi-tool to move from concept to storefront. But you might be surprised to learn that the engineering doesn’t stop there.

This is the story of the tool that started it all, straight from the source. If you’ve ever wondered how the birth of the first American multi-tool began, listen as owner and creator Tim Leatherman recounts the early days of the Pocket Survival Tool® and the origins of how Leatherman® came to be.

There's nothing like a cozy campfire to warm you up, cook your food, and create a relaxing atmosphere. But starting a fire is not always easy, especially if you don't have the right tools or know-how.

If you live near a desert climate, or plan or exploring one this year, it’s important to understand the environment. Here are a few essential dessert survival tips that’ll keep you alive if you get off trail. Make sure you read to the end. You might be surprised to learn the biggest danger of a desert environment.

A survival bunker or underground shelter could mean the difference between life and death. Here’s what you should have in yours.

Inspired by the Paul Simon lyric, “Diamond on the soles of my shoes,” this is one of the many nuggets we heard from our founder, Tim Leatherman, when the marketing team asked him to meet up at headquarters to show us everything he carries in his pockets.

On the 41st anniversary of Leatherman’s founding, we asked our fans to share their stories. The submissions quickly poured in. We turned them over to founder Tim Leatherman, who reviewed each and every one. Below is a collection of his favorites.

The $500 Plymouth Fury is running. But will it gamble? Join the Leatherman crew as we once again take part in the world’s largest trail clean up, Oregon’s Gambler 500. The plan? Pick up trash, spend as much time in the dirt as possible and have a good time.