Leatherman gives lockable swivel-plier multitool a grand finale
New Atlas: Technology-Innovation-Outdoor News [Unofficial]
June 4, 2026
Leatherman has become synonymous with the style of plier multitool it first brought to market in 1983. But not every single Leatherman plier tool has taken on the ubiquitous X-like form with plier teeth emerging simultaneously from split swiveling handles. The Crunch was a different breed of plier-based multitool with a set of angled pliers that emerged via a unique triple-folding action. It attracted its share of lovers and detractors over the years before retiring just a few years ago. Now it's back for one last run, and it's earned itself a military-grade promotion. Meet the Captain's Crunch.
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Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors
Tags: Leatherman, Multitools, Outdoors and Camping, Tools, DIY
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