Leatherman’s new Free series of multi-tools goes beyond traditionally-styled multi-tools, such as the Free P2 multi-tool featured in my recent hands-on review. Here, we’ll talk about the more compact T-series tools.
Shown above is the Leatherman Free T2, which the brand describes as being small but mighty. It’s their more compact Free-series multi-tool, designed to be small enough for pocket or purse carry.
The Leatherman Free T2 multi-tool is just 3.6″ closed, and weighs 3.3 oz. It has a 2.2″ blade length.
Features include Made in USA construction, one-handed operable tools that all lock into position for use, magnetic opening and closing, and frustration-free tool access. In other words, it shares much of the same features and mechanisms as the P-series multi-tools.
Leatherman T2 Tools
- 420HC plain edge knife
- Awl
- Bottle opener
- Pry tool
- Package opener
- Phillips screwdriver
- Medium screwdriver
- Extra-small screwdriver
Price: $40
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The Leatherman Free T4 multi-tool is similar to the T2, but adds tweezers, scissors, and a file.
It’s the same length as the T2, at 3.6″ long, but weights more, at 4.3 oz.
Leatherman T4 Tools
- 420HC plain edge knife
- Spring-action scissors
- Awl
- Bottle opener
- Pry tool
- Package opener
- Phillips screwdriver
- Medium screwdriver
- Small screwdriver
- Extra-small screwdriver
- Wood/metal file
- Tweezers
Price: $60
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First Thoughts
These new Free T2 and T4 multi-tools are something completely different from Leatherman. They’re not pliers-based multi-tools, and while they feature a good-sized knife, the knife is not the star of the show in the same way as in knife-based multi-tools.
As with the P-series tools, Leatherman manufacturers the T-series tools in the USA.
I like the idea of compact multi-tools. Leatherman describes the T2 as “an EDC multipurpose tool built for every hand,” and the T4 as providing “maximum utility, minimum space.”
It looks like both tools have a lanyard loop, but there’s no mention of a pocket clip.
