Company founder Tim Leatherman (yep, it’s called a Leatherman because that’s his name) has held a lot of different jobs, ranging from English teacher to helicopter mechanic. No wonder, then, that he would go on to create one of the definitive multi-purpose tools: the Leatherman Surge. Outdoor magazine Field & Stream named the Leatherman Surge its "Best of the Test" in 2006. What more need be said? Probably nothing, but we'll share a few tidbits anyhow since we have your attention. The tools in the... FULL REVIEW

Joseph Gerber, founder of an Oregon ad agency in 1910, hired a knife maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts one Christmas. They knives were so popular, Gerber ultimately left his agency and started Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939. Gerber has since built a renowned brand by producing some of the best outdoor knives and tools in the world. The Legend Multi-Plier 800 is no exception. Built to last the Legend sports the features you expect from Gerber including needlenose pliers, Fiskar... FULL REVIEW

Perhaps nothing says multi-purpose tool quite like the iconic Swiss Army Knife. It was, after all, MacGyver's tool of choice, right? Victorinox SwissMemory Laser multi-purpose workhorse can actually come in handy at work. Its distinguishing feature is that it comes with a 2 gigabyte memory stick that you can load up with work files or, if you're in a more playful mood, digital music or photos. The memory stick is both Windows and Mac compatible and removable, you'll never have to worry about your top-... FULL REVIEW