No one should ever be without an EDC knife or a multitool, because with one in your pocket or on your belt your life will be a lot easier. The basic idea is that whatever tools you carry should be able to take on the maximum number of jobs to make it easier for you to go about your life.

For this reason, many people carry an EDC knife, and we’re not suggesting you should part with your faithful EDC companion. We’re just saying that adding a Leatherman pocket knife to your rotation can bring with it a ton of benefits on its own. After all, one is none and two is one. Besides, if you don’t currently have an EDC knife and you’re looking for your first one, you can hardly go wrong with a Leatherman.

Leatherman is remarkable not only for its quality products that deliver results regardless of whether you need to open a can or cut up an apple. They are also made of premium quality materials and components. Their multitools are also amazingly ergonomic and functional in a wide variety of settings - but enough intro - here are four reasons to add a Leatherman pocket knife to your belt.

Far Ranging Utility

The first thing that comes with a Leatherman pocket knife is a ridiculous amount of utility. Even just carrying a minimal model like their Free K4 will amaze you at how much it can accomplish. That isn’t specific to a Leatherman - the point is that a pocket knife can cut and pry through plenty.

But then when you look at other models like their Leather Signal which includes 19 tools you’ve entered an entirely different arena. Most pocket knives are generally good at taking on basic tasks, but when you add a whole fleet of tools like a saw, a hammer, a can opener, and a bit driver, you start to really rack up the points in utility. This thing even has a diamond sharpening rod and a ferrocerium rod, so you can sharpen your other tools on it and even light a fire with it. It’s like a complete system.

Many of Leatherman’s other tools are similar, always managing to cram an impressive amount of tools and functions into a tiny package. This first point is clear, and it’s the strongest one. A Leatherman pocket knife is designed to take on as many odds as possible - and they do a good job of it.

Premium Construction

Leatherman tools are also remarkable for their construction, not only from premium materials but to the highest levels of quality. Their highest quality products are many from carefully heat-treated steels and often coated to stand strong in the face of the elements - and in the face of hard use.

Looking back at the Leatherman Signal, that model, for example, has been treated with a DLC coating for unbelievable wear resistance. A DLC, or diamond-like carbon coating, is basically a carbon-based structure that has all of the benefits of diamond - being extreme hardness and wear resistance. That’s just one example of the toughness of Leatherman products. Take a look through a catalog of their products and you'll see similar value adds all over the place.

Advanced Ergonomics

In the event that you haven’t noticed yet, Leatherman has spent years evolving and adapting their products while adhering to the simple but fundamental principles that guide their vision. In essence, they want to create simple tools that are effective without compromising on practicality.

Think of it this way. You could fill a backpack with tools and be prepared for a lot, but you’d be sacrificing a lot of practicality by the wayside. Leatherman’s approach has been to simplify the backpack of tools down to the essentials and then create a package that is comfortable to use and fits out of the way - as in, in a pocket. They have accomplished that masterfully.

You’ll Need to Carry Less Overall

This last reason couldn’t be more simple. Refer to our backpack full of tools analogy. You can carry around hundreds of tools and take up a lot of space, or you can carry the essentials. If you add a Leatherman to your belt (or that same backpack) you’ll end up with a smaller need for supporting gear.

Don’t get us wrong. A Leatherman is not going to replace your toolbox, and it isn’t meant to. It’s meant to be the best practical supplement, and we dare say it is a good one. Invest in one and you’ll be surprised how often you reach for it.

Take a look through our collection of Leatherman products to find the pocket knife or multi-tool that suits you best, and don’t forget that orders ship free. Also, we have a large network of vendors, so if you came looking for a specific model and don’t see it listed, reach out to us at WhiteMountainKnives@gmail.com and we’ll see if we can find it for you.