Leatherman
Leatherman offers 1 product on RevWix across Automotive, with an average ethics score of 86/10 and recurring certifications including Rainforest Alliance, Eco-friendly Manufacturing.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Leatherman's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Labor95/10
- Sourcing88/10
- Environment88/10
- Transparency85/10
- Animal Welfare82/10
Categories covered
Where Leatherman shows up across our directory.
- Automotive1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Leatherman's products.
- ✓15-in-1 versatile multi-tool
- ✓Recycled plastic handles promote sustainability
- ✓Durable stainless steel construction
- ✓Compact and portable
- ✓25-year warranty
Sustainability commitments
"Recycled materials used in construction. Durable design reduces waste and replacements."
Leatherman scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sustainable Camping Multi-tool with Recycled Materials | 86 | 4.6(965) | $99.95 |
Products from Leatherman
The Leatherman Squirt PS4 Multi-Tool offers a sustainable option for outdoor enthusiasts in need of a versatile, portable tool for camping, hiking, or emergency situations. This compact tool features 15 useful functions, including pliers, wire cutters, and a seating. Its handles are made from recycled plastic, and the durable stainless steel construction ensures longevity, reducing waste.
How to read Leatherman's ethics scores
Each Leatherman product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on Leatherman's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If Leatherman's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying Leatherman
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against Leatherman's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying Leatherman with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is Leatherman an ethical brand?+
Leatherman's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is Leatherman certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do Leatherman products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to Leatherman?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the Leatherman product you were considering.