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Is This Any Way to Make Engraved Leatherman Tools?

How Not to Make Engraved Leatherman Tools
How Not to Make Engraved Leatherman Tools

Engraved Leatherman Tools were developed in the mind of Tim Leatherman in the 1970’s. That was way after the age of the caveman. But today’s Leatherman tools look a lot neater and professional than the original prototypes that Tim made in the late 70’s. He made the initial models in his garage, using the equipment and material that he was able to get at the time. Today his company is growing at a fast rate. His products are in demand around the world, only 40 years after they were first developed. Here are some examples of Tim’s first prototypes, which are on display in the front office of his Portland Oregon factory….

Engraved Leatherman Tools
Early Leatherman Prototype

 

 

 

 

Prototype engraved Leatherman Tools
Early Leatherman Prototype2
Early Engraved Leatherman Tools Prototype3
Early Leatherman Prototype3

 

 

 

 

Engraved Leatherman Tools Have Been Performing Since 1983

Prototype engraved Leatherman Tools
Early Leatherman Prototype2

Tim Leatherman has a story to tell about his famous company. Hi company is not very old, but it’s very famous world-wide. His story starts with necessity being the mother of invention. While on vacation, he had his scout knife, but he really needed a pair of pliers time after time. So in 1983 he invented a special pair of pliers that also had other tools built into the handle. It was called the PST, and debuted in Cabela’s that year. This tool had no competition at the time, so Tim patented  its design. Today, in 2021, engraved Leatherman tools can be found in many tool boxes, cars, trucks, boats, and workshops everywhere. Here’s an early prototype that is on display at the factory in Portland Oregon.