Product Description

Core is 1 solid tool for your toughest jobs. Leatherman's latest 4.5" tool has powerful new pliers, longer blades, and easy to use locks. Core is the first Leatherman to feature hollow ground screwdrivers in the standard sizes professionals use. Comfortab

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3440 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Leatherman
• Model: 830146
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 1.00" w x 5.00" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• Core pocket multi-tool packs 12 essential tools in one
• Hollow-ground screwdrivers in the standard sizes for professional use
• Made from stainless steel
• Includes 2 pliers, 2 wire cutters, 2 knives, 4 screwdrivers, crimper, wood/metal file, saw, ruler, bottle opener, wire strapper, and awl
• Leatherman's 25-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description

The Core Multitool from Leatherman

The Leatherman Core multitool packs 12 essential tools into one compact, versatile, heavy-duty device. This 4-1/2-inch multitool has powerful new pliers, longer blades, and easy-to-use locks to keep your tool secure and your fingers safe -- and it's the first Leatherman to feature hollow-ground screwdrivers in the standard sizes. The redesigned Core features comfortable handles that are rounded to ensure a firm grip, and stainless steel construction with bronze and steel bushings. This multitool comes with a lanyard ring and a leather sheath.

Key User Features

The Core features all-locking blades. They open easily with one hand -- just place your thumb at the base of the blade and rotate the knife until it's fully extended, which securely engages the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is marked with a padlock symbol on the tool, and to disengage it, just squeeze it towards the handle until the blade slides past the lock. It's a simple feature, but it's one that guarantees your safety.

To open and close the interior blades, just grip the handles and swing them open. Each interior blade can be lifted out by using the nail nicks or the thumb lifts. The Core features both straight and serrated knife blades; the straight blades can be sharpened with standard sharpening methods, so it's easy to maintain. The serrated blades are easy to sharpen too, but make sure you're using a sharpening system designed to accommodate the serrations.

The Core is the first Leatherman to feature hollow-ground screwdrivers in the standard sizes professionals use.

Expand your Core's capabilities with genuine Leatherman accessories like this removable bit driver (sold separately)

Multitool Capabilities:

• All-locking blades
• Needlenose pliers
• Regular pliers
• Wire cutters
• Hard-wire cutters
• Stranded-wire cutters
• Electrical crimper
• Clip-point knife
• Serrated knife
• Wood/metal file
• Saw
• 5/16-inch screwdriver
• 7/32-inch screwdriver
• 1/8-inch screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Awl with thread loop
• Ruler (9 inches/22 cm)
• Bottle/can opener
• Wire stripper
• Lanyard ring

Key Tech Specs:

• Stainless steel construction with bronze and steel bushings
• 4-1/2 inches long (closed)
• 3 wire-cutting surfaces
• Weighs 10.8 ounces

Optional Accessories (not included)

The removable bit driver adds versatility to your Core with 10 screw bit tips. The Universal Tool Adapter is a standard 1/4-inch hex drive that locks in three positions.

Warranty

All Leatherman products are covered by a 25-year limited warranty. If within 25 years from the purchase date of your genuine Leatherman tool you find any defect in material or workmanship, you can count on the manufacturer to make it right with fast warranty service. To obtain warranty service, return your tool to Leatherman Tool Group. Depending on the tool defect, they will decide whether to repair your tool or replace it with a product of equal or greater value. No variations, upgrades or refunds are offered.

The Leatherman Tool Group and its History of Quality

In 1975, Leatherman Tool Group founder Tim Leatherman was inspired by leaky pipes and a cranky car on a budget trip to Europe -- and thus the idea for his first pocket survival tool was conceived. Since then, Leatherman has become an internationally recognized company with hundreds of employees and a wide variety of durable, versatile, stylish products. Created with bold designs and truly rugged construction, Leatherman products are a perfect addition for tool kits, emergency sets, and glove compartments everywhere.

From the Manufacturer
19 features including leather sheath 12 essential tools in one

Customer Reviews

Built Like a Tank
I own quite a few of these (see my other reviews) and besides the Swiss Army multitool this Leatherman is pretty good also. I bought it for approximately $43.00 at a local Target and it is a great deal due to its quality and value. This tool feels like it can endure a lot of wear/tear and it does. I've used it to disassemble devices and torque screws very tightly. That kind of work usually leaves the poorer quality multitools in disrepair, but this one endured very well. You won't find the $43.00 deal on Target.com. It seems to be only available at the store itself. I am very happy with it and highly recommend it.

leatherman core
i have been using leatherman tools since the early 90's, and by far my favorites have been the supertools(supertool, supertool 200). the core is the latest in this tool line's evolution. when the supertool 200 came out, i thought, "wow!, they fixed all that was wrong(not much) with the supertool." the same can be said about the core. it is one more step in the constant evolution towards excellence. the core, as with all supertools, is the strongest in leathermna's tool lines, the wave line(wave, new wave, surge)being the most versitile. for me strength is were it's at. that being said, alot of versitility can coaxed from the core's tools. for instance, i routinely use the smallest flat head screw driver as an improvised drill bit on various wood working projects. improved and longer tools,and better lock system enhance performance on the core. i especially like the longer saw blade, as it makes it easier to cut larger diameter wood, a definite plus when in the woods and you need to cut tree branches, etc. other improvements include more comfortable grip, and when you pull open a tool(i.e. a screwdriver) you don't pull the rest of the tools with it. all in all this is an excellent tool, but check it out for your self. leatherman has such a good selection of tools, that if this one doesn't suit you, you are bound to find one that will.

Cleverly designed, the best just got better!
This tool is an evolution of the already excellent Super Tool 200. I own both and getting to love the Core by the day. No-nonsense, very practical and useful; if you want a strong and versatile can-do-all tool without having to pay the earth, then this is the tool for you. This is the best value for money. A must-have addition is the tool adapter -or- the bit driver as some call it, which gives you the ability to use any standard 1/4" hex drive bits, which considerably enhances the already large array of things that you can do with this tool.