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

Wave Plus Multi-Tool

$119.95

The world's best-selling multi-tool featuring 18 all-locking 420HC tools, replaceable premium wire cutters, and outside-accessible blades.

Surge Heavy-Duty Multi-Tool

$159.95

A heavy-duty workhorse featuring extra-large pliers, longer blades, and a unique modular blade exchanger for interchangeable saws and files.

ARC Multi-Tool

$249.95

Leatherman's flagship multi-tool combining 20 tools, FREE magnetic architecture for one-handed operation, and a premium DLC-coated CPM MagnaCut blade.

What we found

Owned here

Privately held American company founded by Tim Leatherman and Steve Berliner in Portland, Oregon.

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Tim Leatherman founded the original multi-tool company in 1983 in Portland, Oregon, where the business remains privately held today.

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Local

Made here

Multi-tool stamping, grinding, assembly, heat treating, and inspection are done at their Portland, Oregon plant.

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Every tool we make is manufactured and assembled right here at our factory in Portland, Oregon by hundreds of dedicated workers.

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Local

Materials

Crafted from premium domestic and global stainless steel alloys (such as 420HC, CPM MagnaCut, and titanium).

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Leatherman tools are made in the USA of US and global materials, combining American manufacturing with specialized global tool steels.

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Partly local

Shipped from here

World headquarters, engineering laboratories, warranty repair division, and warehouse are located on Ainsworth Circle in Portland.

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Our world headquarters, testing lab, customer service, and 25-year warranty repair center are located in Portland, Oregon.

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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.