| The weight and overall construction of the tool is | | | | have anodized aluminum exterior handles which |
| what you first look at when you consider buying | | | | are extremely durable. Blades snap into place, so |
| a multi-purpose tool. Buying a cheaper brand might | | | | as to insure optimal safety. With a 3.2-inch frame, |
| save you some money, but you could rue your | | | | and weighing 6.8 ounces; the XE6 comes with a |
| buy, especially when you find that the blade | | | | 25-year limited warranty. |
| edges get dull, the tools get stuck, and the | | | | Its sixteen powerful, secure and easily accessible |
| handles break apart. What use is a tool that fails | | | | implements highlight the XE6 tool's utility: a saw, |
| when it is needed most? | | | | awl and diamond-coated file, along with pliers, wire |
| When you last went camping, what did you need | | | | cutters and four screwdrivers powerful enough |
| most? Was it a can opener, or a bottle opener, or | | | | for just about any driving application. |
| a pair of scissors? | | | | Both straight and serrated knife blades offer |
| So the price of a knife shouldn't be your primary | | | | unsurpassed cutting performance. Serrated |
| consideration when you look to buy one. Or else, | | | | scissors, a corkscrew, and a can/bottle opener |
| you could get end up buying one that gets stuck, | | | | are all easily accessible. As is a lanyard attachment |
| after just a bit of use. | | | | to keep all the tools close at hand. Powerful yet |
| Tim Leatherman, the manufacturer of the | | | | compact, the XE6 is protected by anodized |
| Leatherman XE6 army knife, claims that constant | | | | aluminum handles for optimal durability. |
| feedback from his customers about his products | | | | Wash your knife in your dish washer if your knife |
| sets his company apart from others and that | | | | gets rigid. Put all the tools of the knife in the |
| they accord priority to the quality of their | | | | utensils holder, after you open them. (Leave them |
| products. They rely on customer feedback and | | | | as it is, if you are not able to unfold them all.) |
| reward staff who innovate their product in line | | | | Put one or two drops of oil on the hinges of each |
| with customer needs. | | | | tool, after cleaning is done. Use 3-in-one oil which is |
| Leatherman multipurpose knifes are manufactured | | | | available at most hardware stores. With regular |
| in the USA. They come equipped with 16 | | | | cleaning and maintenance you keep your |
| implements. These include a serrated knife, a saw | | | | Leatherman XE6 working for decades. |
| blade, a diamond-coated file, and an awl which you | | | | It makes sense to buy your Leatherman XE6 |
| can use for a wide variety of applications. They | | | | from a credible source. |