--- title: "A Pocket-Sized, Heirloom-Quality Gift for the Outdoorsman Who Has Everything" description: "Leatherman multi-tools, including the Leatherman ARC, Signal, and Micra, make the best heirloom-quality gifts." date: "2025-12-17" modified: "2025-12-17" authors: - name: "Katie Barton" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/katie-barton/" url: "https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/heirloom-quality-gift-leatherman/" categories: - "Hand Tools" - "Reviews" - "Tools & Materials" tags: - "2025 Gift Guides" - "Gift Guides" --- # A Pocket-Sized, Heirloom-Quality Gift for the Outdoorsman Who Has Everything ![Leatherman ARC multi-tool in use]() *Photo: Dick's Sporting Goods* What do you buy the person who has everything? If they’re an outdoorsman, DIYer, or trades professional, something from Leatherman might be the answer. Known for their plier-based multi-tools, Leatherman has earned a solid reputation for [quality hand tools](), with products built to last a lifetime and backed by a 25-year warranty. If you’re in search of a memorable gift, [Leatherman’s ARC multi-tool]() stands out. It has an easy-to-carry design and 20 integrated tools that’ll get plenty of everyday use. Aside from quality, one of the big draws to Leatherman multi-tools is their ease of use. The ARC is no exception. Each of its 20 tools can be opened and closed with one hand, thanks to a special magnetic architecture. In terms of functionality, it includes many of the brand’s most requested tools, such as pliers, scissors, a knife, wire cutters, a diamond-coated file, large and small bits, and more, making it useful for construction professionals, do-it-yourselfers, and everyone in between. - ![Leatherman ARC multi-tool in use for cutting wires]() *Photo: Dick's Sporting Goods* - ![Leatherman ARC multi-tool in use for camping]() *Photo: Dick's Sporting Goods* - ![Leatherman ARC multi-tool in use for repairing ]() *Photo: Dick's Sporting Goods* - ![Leatherman ARC multi-tool in use preparing the fishing bone]() *Photo: Dick's Sporting Goods* - ![Leatherman ARC multi-tool in use for multi purposes]() *Photo: Dick's Sporting Goods* - ![Leatherman ARC multi-tool close up]() *Photo: Dick's Sporting Goods* - ![Leatherman ARC multi-tool in use for fishing]() *Photo: Dick's Sporting Goods* [][][] All of Leatherman’s products are made from high-grade stainless steel, but [the ARC tool]() is the first to feature MagnaCut steel, which helps the knife blade maintain a sharp edge and increases the tool’s corrosion resistance. It’s available in two colors: black and stainless steel, or Talos, a warm bronze tone. At around $250, the Leatherman ARC isn’t cheap, but for the right person, it could be an indispensable gift that lasts a lifetime. If the price tag is too far outside your budget, but you still want to gift a Leatherman, the brand offers several other multi-tools, each with slightly different uses. The $140 [Leatherman Signal](), for example, is ideal for the weekend adventurer, featuring a built-in emergency whistle, saw, and hammer, among other tools. On the lower end of the spectrum is the $50 [Leatherman Micra](), which packs a knife and scissors along with personal care items like tweezers and a nail file, in a keychain-sized design. ## Author Katie Barton is a home improvement freelance writer based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. She has been writing for the BobVila.com team since July 2022 and specializes in topics such as cleaning, organizing, and gardening.