Upon first glance, the new FREE P2 looks almost unrecognizable as a Leatherman tool with its shiny, new, futuristic design. It measures 4.25” long, 1.25” wide and about 0.6” thick, weighing in at 7.6 ounces. Compared to say, a Wave, it’s a bit longer but overall proportionally balanced and significantly lighter. Despite the lighter weight, the FREE P2 boasts 19 tools total—even more than the beloved Wave—all well-curated to handle most everyday tasks.
Leatherman’s beefy multi-functional pliers are the star of the show, of course, in their complete, top-of-the-line configuration: needlenose and regular pliers, replaceable 154CM steel hard wire cutters, the works. Next, your main cutting implements: a 2.76” long, 420HC stainless steel combo edge blade on one side and large, spring-action scissors on the other. Tucked behind them are your various screwdrivers, openers, and the like. Notice how nearly every implement boasts combined functions like individual one-piece multi-tools—it’s a master class in efficiency and consolidation.
These tools lie facing outwards on the handles, letting you access them without having to open up the pliers. Because of the innovative magnetic and cam lock mechanisms built into the chassis, all of these functions can be accessed and stowed away with ease.
If you’re looking for your first serious multi-tool, the P2 could be worth the price and learning curve as it’s on the cutting edge of technology and should last you decades. If you’re holding onto the same Leatherman at your side for years, the FREE P2’s overall improved experience alone might be worth the upgrade.
