The Leatherman Tread is a first for Leatherman. Released in 2015. It is a bracelet multitool. Each link of this tool has at least 3 functions, the clasp has 2 functions. The Leatherman website lists that the Tread has 29 functions and only weighs 5.9 oz. making it the most feature dense (and lightest per the amount of features) tool that they have out at this time. The response for this tool is from one extreme to the other. People either love it or hate it. There are a few people in between about it as well but only time will tell how this piece of jewelry/tool will fair.
Jaws
- None.
Handles/Frame
- The bracelet is solid stainless steel with removable links and a clasp.
Blades and Tools
No. 1-2 Phillips1/4" Box Wrench
3/16" Screwdriver
6mm Hex Drive
10mm Box Wrench
5mm Hex Drive
1/4" Hex Drive
Oxygen Tank Wrench
3/16" Hex Drive
1/8" Hex Drive
3/16" Box Wrench
3/32" Hex Drive
3/32" Screwdriver
1/8" Flat Screwdriver
4mm Hex Drive
8mm Box Wrench
3mm Hex Drive
5/16" Screwdriver
3/8" Box Wrench
1/4” Flat Screwdriver
No. 1 Phillips
6mm Box Wrench
No. 2 Phillips
Carbide Glass Breaker
Pick/Sim Card Tool
Cutting Hook
1/4" Socket Drive
Bottle Opener
No. 2 Square Drive
Blade Characteristics
- There are 9 links and a clasp in this tool and it comes in a polished finish.
Locking Mechanism
- Has a clasp to close and open bracelet.
Sheath
- None.
Dimensions
- Circumference: 8.56 in | 21.74 cm
- Weight: 5.9 oz | 168 g
- Band Width: 1.2 in | 3.05 cm
Versions
- None.
Variations
The Leatherman Tread comes in stainless steel and black oxide. There is also a gold plated variation available from Texas Tool Crafters.Background
Introduced in mid 2015. Made in the USA. Still in production.Related Tools
- None. Leatherman
More Info
- New wearable multitool - in the Multitool.org forums
- Don't Tread on me. - in the Multitool.org forums
- Xelkos' Tread Review - Enprocess - in the Multitool.org forums
- Tread Owners Club - in the Multitool.org forums
- Tread Bracelet at Leatherman Website