TAKE CARE OF YOUR LEATHERMAN – SO IT CAN TAKE CARE OF YOU
A dull tools doesn’t necessarily mean you have to return your Leatherman. Sharpening its blade or giving it a proper clean might be all it needs. Here are tips from Leatherman SA on how to care and clean your Leatherman so that it never has to leave your side. THE LEATHERMAN WARRANTY EXPLAINED
Any Leatherman multi-tool has a 25-year limited warranty (for tools purchased for personal use only), and Leatherman SA is more than happy to repair tools that don’t qualify for the warranty, but broken parts will be charged for. Every now and then, however, returned “broken” tools don’t need to be replaced; they just need some TLC. Leatherman SA will gladly service tools at a minimal cost, but first prize would be to protect and maintain your Leatherman at home to ensure that it’s always ready for an adventure.
If you do need a repair or service, always send your tool directly to Leatherman SA instead of via a retailer. Click on the warranty link on our website (leatherman. co.za), complete and submit the warranty form and follow the courier instructions.
MAINTAIN YOUR KNIFE/MULTI TOOL AT HOME
Clean excess grime or dirt using water and a cleaning solvent. Avoid harsh detergents.
Dry the knife completely with a cotton or chamois cloth to remove water spots, moisture and fingerprints.
Spray or wipe down each joint of the knife with cleaning oil and spread it thoroughly over the knife’s surface (including the handle). Trisol (gun oil) works great.
Check your knife often for trouble spots.
You may not know that you’ve missed a spot until it shows up as rust oxidation, and tarnishing is common with knives made of carbon steel.
Remove any sticky residue with nail polish remover on a rag.
Clean inside the knife with toothpicks, cotton buds and cotton swabs. Search “how to clean a multi-tool” on YouTube.