Review: Leatherman Blazer Folding Knife

Is the Leatherman Blazer Folding Knife Worth It?

Leatherman has long been synonymous with multi-tools, starting production in the USA more than 35 years ago. With literally dozens of multi-tool models in their repertoire, we wouldn’t argue with you if you said they perfected the formula. But what comes next? In 2025, Leatherman announced several new folding and fixed knives, a first for the brand. I got my hands on the new Leatherman Blazer folding knife to walk you through my experience.

Leatherman Blazer Folding Knife Blade

• Blade length: 3.15 inches
• Total length: 7.3 inches (open)
• Weight: 3.7 oz
• Blade hardness: 60-63 HRC
• Handle material: 416 Stainless Steel
• Handle finish: Cerakote
• Reversible pocket clip

The Leatherman Blazer has a hollow saber-ground drop point blade constructed of MagnaCut steel. This material is known for its toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention, making it ideal for any knife size. At just 3.15 inches in length, this blade is suitable for everyday carry applications, but be aware of local knife laws in case it’s just over the limit for your area.

For overall length, the knife measures just 4.15 inches when folded, and stretches to 7.3 inches with the blade open.

When it comes to blade deployment, Leatherman incorporated ambidextrous thumb studs. The studs are long and narrow with a textured overlay, enabling easy one-handed opening. A bearing system ensures that it’s a quick, smooth action.

To close the blade, Leatherman designed the Blazer knife with a Compression Wedge Lock, as opposed to a frame or liner lock found in most folding knives. I like the location of the lock button. It sits near where my right thumb naturally sits during use, but doesn’t feel in the way. It also seems to be in a natural location for lefties—when I had the knife in my left hand, the button was close to my index finger.

I worried that I might accidentally hit it enough to release the blade when making cuts, but so far, this has not happened. Once secured in the open position, the Compression Wedge Lock takes more than just a touch of pressure to release.

MagnaCut Steel

So, what’s so special about MagnaCut that Leatherman employed it in all of its knife blades?

Simply put, MagnaCut is tough, resists corrosion, and keeps the edge of your blade sharper for longer. It’s a widely used material in the knife design market because of its remarkable balance of characteristics compared to other super steels. However, as a premium material, it often comes with a higher price tag.

These new knives aren’t the first time Leatherman has included MagnaCut in its tools, though. The brand also uses it in the knife of its Arc multi-tool, which is the first multi-tool to include MagnaCut in its construction.

Leatherman Blazer Handle

For the Blazer folding knife, Leatherman turned to 416 stainless steel for the handle material rather than your typical glass-filled nylon, aluminum, or titanium options. We’ve seen stainless steel handles in other folding knives we’ve reviewed, such as the Kershaw Cannonball. It’s a long-lasting EDC choice that looks great but doesn’t have the texturing synthetic materials often employ.

Metal handles often make for heavier knives, and the story is the same with the Blazer. However, it’s not as heavy as I expected it to be at just 3.7 ounces. For reference, the Cannonball I referred to has a slightly larger 3.5-inch blade and a stainless steel handle but is noticeably heavier at 5.4 ounces.

Leatherman’s minimalist framework here helps keep the weight to a minimum. Including the blade, frame, and fasteners, it features just twelve components for a sleek, faceted design. Personally, I prefer the design of knives like the Blazer as opposed to more tactical, angled designs, and I think Leatherman knocked it out of the park here.

There are three handle colorways: Denim (the model I am reviewing), Alpine, and Stainless Steel. The two colored models feature a Cerakote finish for durability and scratch resistance. I also like the matte surface that Cerakote provides, offering a better grip than bare metal.

Leatherman Blazer Price

This knife retails for $299.95, and you can find it directly through Leatherman. Leatherman backs your purchase with a 25-year warranty.

Your MagnaCut knife also comes with free sharpening services for the life of the blade.

The Bottom Line

With Leatherman’s 35-year made-in-the-USA legacy, it’s no surprise that the Blazer knife is a hit. It takes everything we love about the brand’s multi-tools (and there’s a lot to love) and strips it down to a single premium tool. The Blazer is sleek, durable, and low-profile, which is everything I look for in a dependable EDC.

While it’s currently one of only two Leatherman folding knives so far, I’m looking forward to the brand building upon its dedicated knife repertoire in the coming years.