All American makers 
Leatherman
Machines multi-tools in Portland
Leatherman has engineered and manufactured iconic multi-tools backed by a 25-year warranty from its Portland, Oregon headquarters since 1983.
Shop Leatherman Reviewed 15 Aug 2026
From Leatherman
What we found
Verified Domestic Audit Audit & Disclaimer Context
United States domestic ownership, factory craft, and local operations verified.
Owned here
Privately held American company founded by Tim Leatherman and Steve Berliner in Portland, Oregon.
Source
Tim Leatherman founded the original multi-tool company in 1983 in Portland, Oregon, where the business remains privately held today.Open source
Local
Made here
Multi-tool stamping, grinding, assembly, heat treating, and inspection are done at their Portland, Oregon plant.
Source
Every tool we make is manufactured and assembled right here at our factory in Portland, Oregon by hundreds of dedicated workers.Open source
Local
Materials
Crafted from premium domestic and global stainless steel alloys (such as 420HC, CPM MagnaCut, and titanium).
Source
Leatherman tools are made in the USA of US and global materials, combining American manufacturing with specialized global tool steels.Open source
Partly local
Shipped from here
World headquarters, engineering laboratories, warranty repair division, and warehouse are located on Ainsworth Circle in Portland.
Source
Our world headquarters, testing lab, customer service, and 25-year warranty repair center are located in Portland, Oregon.Open source
Local
Sources we checked
- Leatherman Tool Group Portland founding, Tim Leatherman invention, and 25-year warranty.
- Leatherman Tool Group Portland, Oregon factory production and domestic workforce.
Reviewed 15 Aug 2026. Next check by 15 Feb 2027.