The Leatherman Story
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THE LEATHERMAN STORY TIM LEATHERMAN THE FACTORY - 2010 There is an actual Leatherman. Tim Leatherman. And he’s been the driving force behind Leatherman Tools for over 25 years. A native Oregonian, Tim received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University in 1970. After that, he held a variety of jobs, including positions as an English teacher and a helicopter mechanic. Time spent travelling abroad ultimately led to the Leatherman multi-purpose tool The first workshop....Tim’s garage! concept..... In 1975, Tim Leatherman was travelling across Europe when his car broke down, repeatedly. Although a competent mechanic, Tim realised his trusty scout knife couldn’t do the job. What he needed was something better, more versatile and completely reliable. Blade blanks alongside laser cutter Tim returned to the United States to launch one of the most successful garage start ups - Leatherman Tool Group was founded......today millions of do-it-yourselfers around the world reach for their trusty Leatherman whenever a project or problem arises. LEATHERMAN 2010 THEY HAVE A LEGACY FOR A REASON Leatherman have more than 500 There are Leatherman Multi-Tools designed employees at the manufacturing for all your jobs, hobbies, adventures and even plant and corporate headquarters the occasional tooth extraction. Leatherman in Portland, Oregon. This number Multi-Tools have found their way onto job sites, Robot processing a handle during manufacturing continues to grow as they fill a variety battlefields and movie sets. Whether it’s a of positions with motivated individuals current project or a future camping adventure who embody the Leatherman core you’re thinking about, Leatherman Multi-Tools values of quality, innovation, and will make sure you’re ready for whatever comes integrity. your way. Final tool assembly Leatherman Tool Group Inc, Portland USA - 2010 The famous paper cut test! 2 LEATHERMAN SPONSORSHIP THE ATLANTIC ADVENTURER Back in January 2010 we were proud to sponsor James Ketchel as he set off to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic - alone and un- aided. With only the deep blue ocean for company, James crossed from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean. Incredible as it might seem there has been more people sent into space and back than have across the Atlantic Ocean in a rowing boat. James successfully reached the finish line on the 26th April 2010 at 1.30pm after being at sea for 110 days. We are delighted to be supporting James again as he sets out to summit Everest in 2011. “Even in the harshest of environments my Leatherman multi-tool was perfect. After 110 days at sea nearly all of my equipment was rusty and fit for the bin. The only thing that was still like new was my Leatherman. I will be making an attempt to climb Everest in 2011 and the one bit of personal equipment I know I will carry for sure will be my Leatherman. A big thank you to Leatherman and Whitby & Co for supporting me!” The Big 5 Kayak Challenge is about a small team taking on 5 distinct and unique expeditions, paddling some of the most challenging water on the planet. 1. Kayaking Round Malta 2. Canoeing the Yukon 3. John O’Groats to the Orkney Islands 4. Scotland to Ireland 5. London to Marrakesh, cycling and kayaking At the end of October a small team of kayakers completed their epic journey from London to Marrakesh by kayak and cycle. The journey saw them start on the River Thames at Tower Bridge, cross the English Channel, the busiest shipping lane in the world, head through France including paddling some of the Bay of Biscay, cycle into Spain through the Western end of Pyrenees and kayak the Straits of Gibraltar and round part of Morocco’s North African Coast, before the last stage cycling into Marrakesh. The London to Marrakesh leg was the final expedition of the Big 5 Kayak Challenge and the 10th expedition in total. The 10 expeditions have included some of the most challenging sea kayaking on the planet, wild camping in remote wilderness and lots adventures and amazing wildlife. “The Big 5 Kayak Challenge Team are proud to be sponsored by Whitby & Co and genuinely find them a fantastic partner for our expeditions. In 2 years we have kayaked, canoed and cycled over 4,500 miles an have relied on their amazing range of world class products time and time again”. 3 KEYCHAIN TOOLS CUTE AND CLEVER ARE NOT MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE STYLETM NEW The Style keychain tool from Leatherman is no bigger than your house key and weighs even less. But don’t be fooled by its size. This little survival tool has four great features for everyday situations 5 and not-so-everyday emergencies. You want to carry less and the TOOLS Style lets you do that without sacrificing versatility. Tools: 420HC Knife Scissors Nail File LT30/B Flat/Phillips Screwdriver Tweezers LT30/P Measurements: 2.34 in | 5.94 cm (closed) .81 oz | 23.1 g 1.6 in | 4.06 cm (blade length) LT30/BL 25 Year Warranty LT30/R YOU SHOULD NEVER SACRIFICE FUNCTION STYLETM CS NEW The handy Style CS is a unique clip-on multi-tool. With spring- action scissors, a file, knife, tweezers, bottle opener and mini- screwdriver, you’ll never be without your most necessary tools. Fits in a pocket or clips on your pack or bag for easy portability. So 6 stylish it’s almost a shame it fits so easily in your pocket. TOOLS Tools: Spring-action Scissors 420HC Knife Nail File Flat/Phillips Screwdriver Carabiner/Bottle Opener Tweezers Measurements: 1.6 in | 4.06 cm (blade length) 1.45 oz | 41.1 g 2.98 in | 7.58 cm (closed) 25 Year Warranty LT35/B 4 KEYCHAIN TOOLS WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T HAVE IT ALL? ® NEW SQUIRT PS4 UPDATED MODEL For years our customers had to choose between the handy little pliers on the original Squirt P4 or the scissors on the Squirt S4. Now you can have both in one lightweight mini-tool that comes 9 in handy for everything from snipping fishing line to wrapping a TOOLS birthday present on the go. Tools: 420HC Clip Point Knife Spring-action Needlenose Pliers Regular Pliers Wire Cutters Scissors LT40/BL Medium Screwdriver Flat/Phillips Screwdriver Wood/Metal File Bottle Opener LT40/R Measurements: 2.25 in | 5.72 cm (closed) 1.9 oz | 56.4 g 1.6 in | 4.06 cm (blade length) 25 Year Warranty LT40/B NO NEED TO GET CROSS WITH YOUR WIRES ® SQUIRT ES4 NEW When the first Squirt E4 came out it seemed so specialised that we UPDATED MODEL sold it only at electronic stores. As time went on it became so popular and people (as with most Leatherman tools) found it to be so handy for all kinds of jobs. Now called the Squirt ES4 we added scissors to the tool making it even more versatile. 13 TOOLS Tools: 420HC Clip Point Knife Spring-action Needlenose Pliers Medium Screwdriver Flat/Phillips Screwdriver Wood/Metal File Wire Cutters Wire Strippers: 20GA, 18GA, 16GA, 14GA, and 12GA Scissors Bottle Opener Measurements: 2.25 in | 5.72 cm (closed) 1.9 oz | 56.4 g 1.6 in | 4.06 cm (blade length) 25 Year Warranty LT45/R 5 POCKET SIZE TOOLS FREESTYLETM The first thing you’ll notice with the Leatherman Freestyle is open- ing the outside-accessible blade is easy, just like a pocket knife. When you unfold it and use the pliers you’ll understand that when something is engineered correctly, power isn’t a matter of size, but a 5 matter of years of design expertise. Freestyle is great as a stand- TOOLS alone tool or a companion for those activity-specific tools that don’t feature pliers or a knife. Tools: 420HC Stainless Steel, Clip Point Combo Straight/Serrated Knife Needlenose Pliers Regular Pliers Wire Cutters Hard-wire Cutters Measurements: 3.45 in | 8.76 cm (closed) 4.5 oz | 127.57 g 2.6 in | 6.60 cm (blade length) 25 Year Warranty LT75 FREESTYLETM CX This little knife/tool hybrid is packing one heck of a material list. To start, the Leatherman Freestyle CX features DLC coating for scratch and corrosion resistance, making it great for those adventures that really put your gear to the test. Next the premium 154CM knife 5 blade holds its edge three-times as long as traditional stainless steel. TOOLS And finally with its powerful jaws, outside-accessible blade, and removable pocket clip, you can use it like a pocket knife, or a multi- tool. And while those last features aren’t really ‘materials,’ we think you’ll agree flexibility and adaptability are pretty much priceless any way you look at it. Tools: 154CM Stainless Steel, Clip Point Knife Needlenose Pliers Regular Pliers Wire Cutters Hard-wire Cutters Measurements: 3.45 in | 8.76 cm (closed) 4.5 oz | 127.57 g 2.6 in | 6.60 cm (blade length) LT80 25 Year Warranty 6 POCKET SIZE TOOLS JUICE® C2 The Leatherman Juice C2 is an extremely handy little devil. A true Leatherman, the C2 is well equipped with pliers, wire cutters, and four screwdrivers. The Juice C2 is the slimmest of the Juice models, but still has a corkscrew, so even those who travel lightest can enjoy the finer things in life. 12 Tools: TOOLS 420HC Clip Point Knife Needlenose Pliers Regular Pliers Wire Cutters Hard-wire Cutters Extra-small Screwdriver Measurements: LJC2/S Small Screwdriver 3.25 in | 8.25 cm (closed) Storm Grey Medium/Large Screwdriver 4.3 oz | 122 g Phillips Screwdriver 2.6 in | 6.60 cm (blade length) LJC2 Bottle Opener Inferno Red Can Opener 25 Year Warranty Corkscrew with Assist JUICE® CS4 The Leatherman Juice Cs4 is the second largest Juice model, and just like its bigger brother, it’s the perfect size for a purse, pocket, glove or tackle- box.