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Leatherman Bond
#18 — Best Simple Multi-Tool

Leatherman Bond Review (2026)

Fourteen tools, no gimmicks, and nothing that will confuse you at camp

★★★★★
8.4/10
Reviewed by William • Updated August 2026 $70

The Bond is Leatherman returning to the original PST formula: pliers, wire cutters, a knife, a saw, a file, screwdrivers, and a can opener, all inside the handles, all requiring two hands. There is no bit driver, no magnetic architecture, and nothing to lose. For camping that simplicity is a feature — fixed screwdrivers are always there, whereas bit kits get left at home. At 5.4oz and $70 it is the lightest full-capability Leatherman here.

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What Works

  • Fixed screwdrivers — no bits to lose
  • 5.4oz — lightest full-size Leatherman here
  • Simple design with very little to fail
  • $70
  • Leatherman 25-year warranty

Limitations

  • All tools are inside-the-handle — two hands to open
  • No bit driver limits fastener versatility
  • 420HC blade steel
  • No one-handed blade access

At a Glance

Tools14
Main blade420HC, 2.6in
Weight5.4oz / 153g
OpeningInside-handle, two hands
DriverFixed screwdrivers
Closed length4.0in
WarrantyLeatherman 25-year

Score Breakdown

Value for Money
8.8
Build Quality
8.8
Edge Retention
7.8
Usability
7.8
Versatility
8.0

What Sets It Apart

Fixed screwdrivers beat bit drivers at camp for one reason: they are always attached. Bit kits live in a pouch that stays in the garage, and a bit driver with no bits is a hole in the tool. The Bond makes that failure mode impossible, which matters more on a Saturday morning at a campsite than tool count does.

Fourteen tools, no gimmicks, and nothing that will confuse you at camp

Who This Is For

Campers who want simplicity, anyone who has lost bits from a bit kit, weight-conscious buyers, and people buying a first multi-tool as a gift.

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Common Questions

Why buy this over the Curl?
Simplicity and weight. The Bond has fixed drivers that cannot be lost and weighs 1.3oz less.
Is two-handed opening a real drawback?
For frequent knife use, yes. For occasional camp tasks, most people never notice.