Leatherman's Highly Rated Tools For Tackling Garden Projects
Although the Swiss Army Knife has been around for longer, Leatherman tools, which are usually based around a set of pliers rather than a penknife, have become the standard for tough, all-purpose multitools. Most are made from solid stainless steel, which is both strong and highly resistant to rust. In fact, their renowned durability makes them one of the most valuable tools to look out for at garage sales.
Leatherman's tools are popular with everyone from DIYers and contractors to hikers and first responders. Several of these highly rated tools can also be ideal for tackling garden projects. The variety of accessories included with each model can be used not just for trimming and pruning, but can also come in handy for some of the garden tool maintenance jobs you should be doing.
Leatherman lists three models under their gardening section: the Skeletool CX, which has seven tools; the Wingman, with 14 tools; and the Wave Plus, with 18 tools. A host of satisfied customers give ratings that vary from 4.6 to 4.8, underlining the high quality and durability. Let's take a look at what you get and what people are saying about them.
What is it that makes Leatherman tools popular with gardeners?
Each of the Leatherman multitools has features that gardeners will find useful. The knife and pliers on the Skeletool CX will always come in handy. The Wingman adds scissors and screwdrivers, and the Wave Plus (which is rated as one of the best holiday gifts for the handyman in your life) features a saw and hard-wire cutters. Most tools can be opened with one hand, even if you're wearing gloves, and knife blades lock in place so they can't fold back and trap your fingers.
Many customer comments focus on how good the Leatherman tools are for day-to-day tasks. The high quality of the tools is often mentioned too. Although the Leatherman gardening tools vary from $69.95 to $119.95, we didn't find any complaints about the prices. In fact, one buyer on the Leatherman website said they were "worth every penny."
Leatherman tools are typically larger and heavier than pocket knives and might be uncomfortable in a pants pocket if you're bending over a lot. If you wear dungarees or overalls while gardening, that won't be a problem. Belt sheaths are available and cost $20 for nylon or $30 for leather.