If strength comes in numbers, Leatherman multi-tools pack one hell of a punch.

The best-selling Wave+, for example, boasts a whopping 18 tools, ranging from needle-nose pliers to spring-action scissors — not to mention two distinct bit drivers, as well as a medium flathead screwdriver.

At least those are the ones Leatherman tells you about …

Leatherman multi-tool on concrete backdrop
According to the product page, the Wave+ comes with 18 tools. But there is extra functionality hidden in the handle.
Jack Seemer for Gear Patrol

Hidden utility

The truth is, a handful of popular Leatherman multi-tools, including the Wave+, have unspoken functionality built into the design, and you won’t find it on a product page.

In fact, you need to look really closely to pick up on one of the most useful tools of all.