Leatherman Now Offers a Variety of Dedicated Fixed and Folding Knives
Since its inception around 35 years ago, Leatherman has been synonymous with multi-tools. The brand even has a few knife-forward multi-tools in its repertoire, like the Free series and Skeletool. From our point of view, it makes sense that the next step for Leatherman would be to offer dedicated pocket knives, which is exactly what they’ve announced for 2025. I’m walking you through each of Leatherman’s folding and fixed knives to see which one best suits your lifestyle.
Leatherman Folding Knives
New for 2025, Leatherman is introducing two different folding knives to its fresh pocket knife lineup. The Blazer and Glider knives are both designed for modern everyday carry.
Let’s take a look at each of their specs, features, and price points.
Blazer Folding Knife
Features:
- Handle construction: Machined 416 stainless steel
- Blade size: 3.15-inch
- Blade material: MagnaCut steel
- Blade style: Drop point
- Reversible square wire pocket clip
- Ambidextrous Compression Wedge Lock
- Lanyard and bead
- Available in three colorways: Denim, Alpine, and Stainless Steel (pictured above)
Price: $299.95
Glider Folding Knife
Features:
- Handle construction: Machined 416 stainless steel
- Blade size: 3-inch
- Blade material: MagnaCut steel
- Blade style: Modified sheepsfoot
- Reversible square wire pocket clip
- Ambidextrous Compression Wedge Lock
- Lanyard and bead
- Available in three colorways: Alpine, Jet Black, and Okra (pictured above)
Price: $299.95
Leatherman Fixed Knives
Along with the folding knives above, Leatherman is also introducing three fixed-blade knife models. Fixed blades are ideal for those who need a blade that’s larger than 3-inch folders.
Pioneer Fixed Knife
Features:
- Blade length: 5 inches
- Blade material: MagnaCut steel
- Blade style: Japanese Tanto
- Handle Material: G10
- Includes hybrid leather sheath
- Available in two colorways: Alpine and Orange Pop (pictured above)
Price: $299.95
Rustle Fixed Knife
Features:
- Blade length: 4 inches
- Blade material: MagnaCut steel
- Blade style: Santoku
- Handle Material: G10
- Includes Kydex sheath
- Available in three colorways: Alpine, Evergreen, and Vapor Gray (pictured above)
Price: $279.95
Trac Fixed Knife
Features:
- Blade length: 4.20 inches
- Blade material: MagnaCut steel
- Blade style: Drop-point
- Handle Material: G10
- Includes full-grain leather sheath
- Available in three colorways: Alpine, Jet Black, and Earth Brown (pictured above)
Price: $299.95
MagnaCut Steel
You may be wondering what makes MagnaCut steel so special that Leatherman would choose it for all of the knife blades in this launch. Well, the simple answer is that it’s a great material. According to BladeHQ, MagnaCut is special thanks to its toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention, making it ideal for any size of knife.
You won’t only find it on dedicated knives, though. Leatherman’s Arc multi-tool also features a MagnaCut steel knife blade, and Leatherman claims it’s the first-ever multi-tool to include it.
Should You Buy One (or More)?
Whether you’re new to Leatherman or you’re a multi-tool veteran, this new knife collection has something for everyone. I appreciate that Leatherman is presenting a variety of styles and functions all at once, rather than releasing them in phases. While I have no doubt they’ll continue adding to the knife lineup for years to come, it’s nice that they’re starting off strong with five different models to choose from.
As for the knives’ quality, I’m also confident that they live up to the Leatherman standard—a claim that is backed by the same 25-year warranty seen in all of their multi-tools.
There’s a premium price tag to go with their premium builds, though, and it’s understandable that you might want to see how they stack up against brands like Zero Tolerance, Spyderco, or Benchmade. I plan on getting my hands on a couple of these knives in the coming weeks, so be on the lookout for my first-hand experience if you’re interested in a more in-depth look.
