Leatherman has introduced the first of three new multi-tools in its Free series. The P2 and P4 pliers-based models are available now, with the rest of the Free line scheduled for release this summer.
I previewed the Free collection at this year’s Outdoor Retailer show in Denver, and I’ve been eager to see these tools in everyday use. I carry a Leatherman Wave regularly and have enjoyed the simplicity of the Skeletool, but the Free P2 already feels like a strong contender for everyday carry.
The Leatherman Free represents the company’s largest product launch since the PST debuted 35 years ago. The collection includes three subseries: the P-Series, a pliers-based multi-tool; the T-Series, a compact pocket tool focused on everyday tasks; and the K-Series, a versatile knife. Each model was developed to rethink common multi-tool interactions while retaining Leatherman’s core capabilities.
Leatherman Free Series
Leatherman’s design team spent five years creating the Free series from the ground up, using customer feedback and long-term insight as the basis for each design choice. Multiple design patents protect the collection, which is manufactured in the USA at Leatherman’s Portland, OR factory, and it ships with the company’s industry-leading 25-year warranty.
What Makes It Different?
The Free series introduces a new internal architecture driven by integrated magnets that simplify opening, handling, and closing—eliminating the need for traditional nail nicks. An all-new elastomer-based internal locking system reduces wear on the implements, which improves long-term durability compared with previous designs.
The P-Series
The P-Series leads the launch and brings Leatherman’s classic pliers-based multi-tool into the Free architecture. Built from 420 stainless steel, these models offer a strong balance of lightweight feel and robust performance.
The exterior carries the Free series’ distinctive styling, while the interior utilizes the new magnetic system that lets each implement open and close smoothly. All tools are accessible from the outside and can be deployed one-handed—no fingernail required to access or unfold individual implements.
The magnetic architecture also produces satisfying haptics and a clear clicking sound that confirms when an implement is fully open and ready to use.
I’m looking forward to testing both P-Series versions in real-world conditions and to seeing the remainder of the Free series as it becomes available.
