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Leatherman has announced their latest Garage Series product, the aptly named 40th Anniversary multi-tool.
Described as their most advanced multi-tool, the Leatherman 40th Anniversary Tool is built on their FREE technology platform and is built with a number of premium features.
As with the other Garage Series special edition tools that came before it, the new Leatherman 40th Anniversary multi-tool will only be available in limited quantities.
Leatherman’s Garage series is a sort of experimental platform, with limited edition tools that feature new materials or design innovations.
The brand says that this Batch #005 tool “pushes the boundaries of what is possible in a multi-tool with innovations that will no doubt be seen in future Leatherman products.”
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To start off, the Leatherman 40th Anniversary multi-tool features a premium MagnaCut steel blade, which is an industry first for multi-tools.
MagnaCut has emerged as a premium and high-performing stainless steel alloy for EDC (everyday) folding knives.
![Leatherman Garage 40th Anniversary Multi-Tool Batch 5 MagnaCut Knife Blade Closeup](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Leatherman-Garage-40th-Anniversary-Multi-Tool-Batch-5-MagnaCut-Knife-Blade-Closeup.jpg?resize=600%2C397&ssl=1)
Leatherman says:
Regarded as the best all-around steel for everyday carry knives, MagnaCut is first-class in terms of durability, edge retention, and corrosion resistance.
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This isn’t just the same typical Leatherman knife blade but made from MagnaCut steel. It’s thicker than their usual blades, by around 20%, has a new thumb stud, and features a Cerakote finish.
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All of the tools and features are one-hand operable, thanks to Leatherman’s FREE system pivot design.
Like the Leatherman FREE line of multi-tools, all of the tools and functions – except the pliers – are accessible from the outside of the tool.
I bought a Leatherman FREE multi-tool some time ago, and it’s indeed a fantastic multi-tool platform. In real-world use, it can be awkward to deploy some of the smaller tools with just one hand, but as effortless as can be with two.
![Leatherman Garage 40th Anniversary Multi-Tool Batch 5 Open Pliers](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Leatherman-Garage-40th-Anniversary-Multi-Tool-Batch-5-Open-Pliers.jpg?resize=600%2C363&ssl=1)
Opening the handles deploys the pliers, which features a spring-action mechanism and replaceable wire cutting blades.
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The removable pocket clip has also been given a Cerakote finish.
Here’s a full list of the 40th Anniversary Tool’s features:
- MagnaCut straight knife blade
- Spring-action needle nose and regular pliers
- Replaceable wire and hard-wire cutters
- Electrical Crimper
- Saw
- Spring-action scissors
- Package opener
- Awl
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- Wood/metal file
- Diamond-coated file
- Edge file
- Screwdriver bit drivers – small and large
- Small bit driver
- Extra-small screwdriver
- Pry tool
- Impact surface
Specs and Materials
Leatherman 40th Anniversary Tool | |
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Blade Length | 2.781 in |
Blade Steel | MagnaCut |
Tools | 420HC Stainless Steel |
Handles | White Cerakote |
Open Length | 6.46 in |
Closed Length | 4.25 in |
Width | 1.416 in |
Overall Thickness | 0.826 in |
Weight | 8.65 oz |
The tool comes with #1-2 and 3/16″ screwdriver bits.
Price and Availability
Price: TBA
ETA: July 5th, 2023
COO: Made in the USA
Note: The 40th Anniversary Tool will appear at the Leatherman Garage page after it launches.
Leatherman Garage Details
Name: 40th Anniversary Tool
Garage Series 005
Launch Date and Time: 7/5/2023 at 9am PST
Announced Quantity: 1983 units
Discussion
Even if you’re not a fan of Leatherman’s Garage series, or how the limited editions sell out very quickly, the 40th Anniversary tool paints a very exciting picture of Leatherman’s future.
I’m loving the look of the white Cerakote-finished handles and the contrast of the Cerakote-finished MagnaCut knife blade and belt clip.
The Leatherman FREE multi-tools are excellent, and I would expect no different from this one.
I bought two Leatherman Garage series tools so far – the Darkside and the Parts. The Darkside is okay, but I didn’t like the Parts and ultimately returned it to Leatherman for a refund.
If Leatherman’s 40th Anniversary multi-tool is as good as the FREE, it’ll surely be a top performer.
The latest Garage tool is undoubtedly going to cost a premium, like the four other special limited editions that came before it. We’ll find out the price when it launches next week.
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