Just what you can do with a Leatherman pocket knife will depend chiefly on two things: the Leatherman in your possession and your ingenuity. All the same, here are some of the express purposes for which Leatherman pocket knives have actually been developed.

1.Tighten up the works

Obviously, many Leatherman pocket knives and multi-tools have a variety of screwdrivers and drive bits. Some even have socket wrenches and Torx bits, so if there’s a screw or nut loose, there’s a good chance there’s a Leatherman pocket knife that can help you tighten it.

2.Keep your knife sharp

You read that right. Some high-quality Leatherman multi-tools actually have diamond-coated sharpening rods. It’s the ultimate self-sustaining tool - you’ll never suffer a dull blade again!

3.Opening packages and envelopes, breaking down boxes

Obviously, most Leatherman tools have a blade, which can be instrumental in conquering countless daily tasks, from opening mail and packages to breaking down boxes. You can even keep your other knives sharp with a Leatherman!

4.Precision woodworking

Skilled woodworkers can make pretty impressive cuts and carvings with nothing but a knife. However, making very precise cross-grain cuts is a lot easier with a saw. Some Leatherman models come with a wood saw and some even come with a metal saw.

5.Removing burrs

Are there any splinters sticking up out of the woodwork? Perhaps some sharp edges along a piece of metal or a tool? No matter, many Leatherman tools feature steel files in addition to bit drivers and combo blades.

6.Start a fire

Some Leatherman tools contain ferrocerium rods that can be used to start a fire in a pinch. Just gather some good dry tinder and you’re set!

7.Get a grip

One of the central features of most Leather tools including the Leatherman MUT, the Leatherman Squirt, and the Leatherman Skeletool (among countless others) is the folding set of pliers. Whether you need to remove a hook or just get a sure grip on a small piece-of-anything-that’s-slippery, a pair of dependable pliers is a blessing in a pinch. Some even come with replaceable wire cutters.

8.Cut, strip, and crimp wires

Leatherman folding pliers usually have wire cutters at the base of their jaws, which can be used to cut wires and small nails. Some models even have dedicated wire stripping and crimping tools, so you can be sure of your electrical connections.

9.Fix a busted seam

Many Leatherman tools don’t just feature a pocket clip, aluminum handles, and a useful stainless steel blade. Some of them even have a sewing awl with an eye, so if you rip your pack or your jeans, you can conjure up a lock stitch in no time.

10.Open bottles and cans

Most Leatherman tools have both a can and a bottle opener, so you never have to fumble dangerously to access a can or bottle again - although some old salts can coax either a can or a bottle open with nothing more than a fixed straight blade!

11.Measure twice, cut once (with the same tool)

Many Leatherman tools are also marked with measurements, so you can be sure of your cuts and adjustments for those small projects. Of course, you can measure twice and cut once, in this case, with the same tool.

12.Food prep

Out in camp with no way to slice bread, spread mustard, and dice carrots? Just whip out the blade on your Leatherman and you’re the camp chef.

13.Clean fish and game

Most food needs to be prepared before it can actually be called “food.” You can break down small game and clean fish with a Leatherman pocket knife, even if it isn’t the most useful tool for the job. You know what they say - any port in a storm!

14.Field strip a gun for cleaning

The Leatherman MUT has a firearm disassembly punch that is removable, which means you can punch out pins and take down some firearms in the field for maintenance or cleaning. The same tool also features a bronze carbon scraper and an 8-32 cleaning brush adapter for cleaning.

15.Sight-in at the range

The Leatherman MUT mentioned above also features a front sight adjustment accessory so you can sight in at the range. For what it’s worth, you can also use a bit driver to adjust the windage and elevation knobs on some scopes.

16.Adjust an oxygen tank

Speciality Leatherman tools like the Leatherman Raptor Response Folding Shears sport unique tools like oxygen tank wrenches that can be used to loosen or tighten the regulators on oxygen tanks.

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