Are Leatherman multitools made in the USA?

Last checked Oct 16, 2026 · 3 picks · Level 2 · How we check origin

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Short answer. Leatherman says it builds its tools in Portland, Oregon, and labels them “Made in America (USA & global parts)”. So they are built in the US with some imported parts, which is why we tag them “Imported parts”.

This page sums up what Leatherman says about where its products are made, with a link to the maker’s own page, the caveats and the date we checked. We have not visited the factory or tested the product. Leatherman did not pay to be listed.

The origin receipts

Leatherman Raptor Rescue trauma shears with a red handle on burlapPhoto: Olgierd
Level 2 Source-checkedImported parts

Leatherman Raptor Rescue

Leatherman · Portland, OR

What the maker says
Leatherman says it builds and manufactures all of its tools in Portland, Oregon. Its home page labels them “Made in America (USA & global parts)”. Source: Leatherman: The Leatherman Story
Caveat
Leatherman says the tools are assembled and made in Portland from US and global parts. We label this one “mixed” for that reason.
Price
Leatherman listed the Raptor Rescue at $79.95 on Oct 16, 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy. The price on Amazon may differ.
Why it makes a good gift
Trauma shears plus a handful of tools in a folding body. A practical gift for nurses, EMTs, first responders and outdoor people.
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Leatherman Skeletool CX multitool open on a wooden surfacePhoto: Olgierd
Level 2 Source-checkedImported parts

Leatherman Skeletool CX

Leatherman · Portland, OR

What the maker says
Leatherman says it builds and manufactures all of its tools in Portland, Oregon. Its home page labels them “Made in America (USA & global parts)”. Source: Leatherman: The Leatherman Story
Caveat
US and global parts, built in Portland. That is why this is marked “mixed”.
Price
Leatherman listed the Skeletool CX at $99.95 on Oct 16, 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy. The price on Amazon may differ.
Why it makes a good gift
Pliers, a knife blade and a bit driver in a slim body. A good first multitool for someone who wants to carry one.
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Leatherman Wave multitool with its pliers, saw, knife, scissors and other tools fanned open on a dark surfacePhoto: brian.ch
Level 2 Source-checkedImported parts

Leatherman Wave+

Leatherman · Portland, OR

What the maker says
Leatherman says it builds and manufactures all of its tools in Portland, Oregon. Its home page labels them “Made in America (USA & global parts)”. Source: Leatherman: The Leatherman Story
Caveat
US and global parts, built in Portland.
Price
Leatherman listed the Wave+ at $129.95 on Oct 16, 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy. The price on Amazon may differ.
Why it makes a good gift
The full-size, do-everything multitool: a larger tool kit for a toolbox, truck or fishing bag.
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