Leatherman

Just about everyone knows the name of Leatherman. Founded in 1983 by Tim Leatherman, the company has long dominated the game of multi-tools, becoming a household name early on.

The Leatherman Wave® is currently the most popular leatherman ever. Varying its use from boating, camping, fishing, hunting, emergency situations, and various trade crafts. With one use, you can tell why. 


The Wave itself, along with all of their other products, is designed for maximum effectiveness and usefulness along with lasting durability kept in the forefront. Let's be honest, who would ever want a multi-tool that breaks after a few uses? 


Boasting 17 tools, as well as 2 extra bits, it has the best value for what you are looking to get out of any Leatherman product.


Taken from their site, "The Leatherman Wave multi-tool is hands down our most popular model, made famous by its outside-accessible blades that can be deployed with just one hand. When we redesigned it in 2004, we gave the new Wave larger knives, stronger pliers, longer wire cutters, and all-locking blades. Perfect for any job, adventure, or everyday task, the Wave multi-tool is an international best-seller."


The exact specs for the tool are as follows:

Tools:

• Needlenose Pliers
• Regular Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Hard-wire Cutters
• 420HC Knife
• 420HC Serrated Knife
• Saw
• Scissors
• Wood/Metal File
• Diamond-coated File
• Large Bit Driver
• Small Bit Driver
• Medium Screwdriver
• Ruler (8 inch/19 cm)
• Bottle Opener
• Can Opener
• Wire Stripper

Features:

• Lanyard Ring
• 100% Stainless Steel
• All Locking Blades and Tools
• Leather or Nylon Sheath
• Stainless Steel Handles
• Black Oxide Version Available
• 25-year Warranty
• BIT KIT: Phillips #1-2 and Screwdriver 3/16", Phillips Eyeglass Screwdriver and Flat Tip

Measurements:

• 4 in | 10 cm (Closed)
• 8.5 oz | 241 g (Weight)
• 2.9 in | 7.37 cm (Blade Length)

With all of those tools, it is quite easy to see why this is the best selling multi-tool!

Along with making the Leatherman tools, the company was just awarded the 2011 Oregon Healthiest Employer Award. Additionally, they are known for sending their products to disaster relief efforts around the globe, including Haiti, Japan, and in Georgia (US). 

Simply put, if you want a reliable, American made product that has stood the test of time, Leatherman is the way to go.

**Information was obtained from www.leatherman.com including product info, company history, and disaster relief efforts.**