Leatherman FREE K4 9-in-1 Multi-Tool

Part of Leatherman’s FREE series, the K4 is an even more capable version of the popular K2. Starting with its 3.3-inch blade made of 420HC stainless steel, it excels at slicing, piercing, skinning, peeling, and more. In addition to the blade, you’ll find a bevy of other tools, including a pry tool, bottle opener, awl, multiple screwdrivers, and most notably a pair of spring-action scissors. Each tool on the Free K4 can be opened and operated with one hand, giving you freedom to efficiently multitask. What’s more, everything is packed into a lightweight and strong slate aluminum body.

A mechanical engineer by trade, Tim Leatherman was always good with tools. But it wasn’t until a budget trip to Europe in 1975—when he had to constantly fix his old Fiat—that he realized just how lacking some could be. Upon returning home to Oregon, Leatherman began designing a tool that could fit in a pocket and tackle any job that came his way. After years of refinement (and unsuccessful business pitches), he finalized the design for the Original Leatherman Pocket Survival Tool: a mini toolkit built into a 5-ounce, 4-inch frame. The success of the PST laid the groundwork for dozens of tools to come, and paved the way for the pocket multi-tool’s rise to popularity. Today, all Leathermans are produced in Portland, Oregon; tested in the mountains and rivers of the Pacific Northwest; and backed by a 25-year guarantee.