7 Father’s Day Gifts For The Dad Who Lives To DIY
This year, give him what he really wants.
What do dads love best? Big hugs from their kid(s) and grandchildren sit high atop the list. The same goes for big wins for their favorite teams and rocking out to the music of their youth. And while those things are awesome, they’re famously difficult to wrap and give as Father's Day gifts. But if the dad in your life is also into awesome gear and always seems to be working on a new project, give him the gift of a Leatherman so he can tackle any job, in any situation, with a single multi-purpose tool.
I like to joke that my own dad didn't teach me how to build or repair things, but rather, he taught me how to write checks to the people who do. It's true: I'm not the handiest of men, but there's truly a Leatherman for everyone — even me! From the outdoor adventurer to the backyard DIY guy, Leatherman tools are pocket-sized dynamos capable of cutting, hammering, prying open, and so much more. And after the work is done, his handsome Leatherman will also help him crack open a well-deserved, ice-cold bottle of his favorite beverage.
Scroll on for seven practically perfect Leatherman gifts for Dad even if he, like me, has never once built anything correctly on the first try!
The best-selling Leatherman tool of all time is a stone-cold classic, just like the project-doing, furniture-building, everything-fixing father in your life. There are 18 finely tuned tools tucked into the stainless steel Wave+, many of which are accessible while folded. Included are wire cutters, a pair of pliers, knives, drivers with a trio of bits, and of course can and bottle openers to toast a job well done.
This powerful multi-tool is built for the outdoorsy dad who needs a firestarter to get the campsite blazing, a hammer to help securely pitch the tent, and a whistle to keep even the most rugged fella safe in the deep, dark woods. The Signal's pocket clip keeps this handy tool on his hip and one-hand functionality means he can reach for and use his Leatherman at a moment's notice.
Taking the iconic Leatherman shape to new heights in a compact 4-inch package, the Rebar features optimized pliers for added strength and replaceable wire cutters. When he's got a Rebar on him, he's also got two knives, an electrical crimper, a ruler, and more.
If there’s one thing dads love, it’s being prepared for anything. The Raptor Response is trusted by EMTs and other urgent care professionals since it’s easy to wear (via clip or lanyard), easy to access, easy to hold thanks to contoured grips, and easily handles nearly any emergency situation. The shears will slice open any type of fabric, and the wrench can even open oxygen tank valves if the situation requires.
Even though it weighs only five tiny ounces, this multi-tool is massive for hobbyists, cyclists, and any DIY dad who was born to play The Fixer. With 7 tools including a stainless steel knife blade, a pair of pliers, a bit driver, wire cutters, a bottle opener, and a carabiner, he'll have everything he needs in one sleek tool.
The dad in your life simply doesn't need another tie. What he can absolutely use, though, is the impossibly clever, keychain-sized Micra multi-tool. Tucked away inside this sleek and compact Leatherman are spring-action scissors, tweezers, two screwdrivers, a knife, and more — 10 tools in total! This multi-tool deserves a place in every Dad's backpack, tackle box, and glove compartment.
For the novice DIYer who still wants to be part of the action, the Bond is the ideal entry point into the world of Leatherman craftsmanship and versatility. This stainless steel multi-tool has a whopping 14 elements, including an awl, wire stripper, screwdrivers, and pliers, in a minimalist stainless steel package weighing less than six ounces.
This Father’s Day, make sure Dad is smothered in hugs, cheer on his teams alongside him, turn up his tunes, and then give him the Leatherman that’s every bit as reliable as he is.
