Amazon Prime Day Offers Multitool Deals Up to 30% Off Ahead of June 23-26 Event

Q: How does Leatherman's removal of included sheaths alter the true value of its Prime Day discounts?

Leatherman’s discounts are worth less than they appear because the sale now applies to a stripped-down package. Since the company no longer includes a sheath—and in many cases no longer includes a bit pack either—the buyer must add those costs separately, raising the real total cost of ownership. That matters because a sheath is not a minor extra for many multitool users. It is the standard way to carry and protect a full-size tool, and some sheaths also add storage for bits or other accessories. If a Prime Day deal cuts 30 percent off a Leatherman tool, but the buyer then has to purchase a sheath separately, part of that savings is effectively erased. The impact is strongest on larger Leatherman models, where a belt sheath is often part of the expected everyday setup. A discount on the tool alone may still be real, but it is less generous than older promotions when the same purchase included more gear in the box. The same logic applies if a bit kit is also needed for full functionality. By contrast, competing deals from Gerber or Victorinox can look stronger on a like-for-like basis if they require fewer add-on purchases. So shoppers should compare the all-in price, not just the advertised markdown. In practical terms, Leatherman’s Prime Day discount may still be attractive, but its true value is lower than the headline percentage suggests because key accessories have been shifted from included items to separate purchases.

Q: With Gerber's mixed manufacturing, are the multitools discounted for Prime Day US-made or imported?

They are mixed: the Gerber multitools highlighted in the Prime Day coverage are not all US-made. Based on the available product information, the Gerber Dual-Force is imported from China. The supporting material explicitly identifies the Dual-Force as made in China, even though Gerber says it is designed and engineered in Oregon. The Gerber Dime is also imported; the additional material says its country of origin is China. That fits Gerber’s broader manufacturing pattern. Gerber, which is based in Portland, Oregon, makes many of its premium tools in the United States, but its entry-level and mid-range products are commonly produced in China. So a Gerber multitool being on sale does not by itself indicate it is US-made. For the specific Prime Day deals mentioned, the evidence points to the Gerber models being imported rather than made in the United States. By contrast, Leatherman is generally associated with US manufacturing, while Victorinox Swiss Army knives are made in Switzerland. The practical takeaway for shoppers is to check the individual Amazon product page or Gerber specifications for “country of origin,” because Gerber’s lineup includes both domestic and overseas production. For the two Gerber models named in this sale roundup, the available sourcing information indicates China.

2 articles · Updated · Popular Mechanics · Jun 10

Up to 30% discounts are already live on multitools from Leatherman, Gerber Gear and Victorinox before Amazon’s Prime Day sale begins June 23 and runs through June 26.
Gerber’s Dual-Force full-size multitool is marked 13% off, while smaller options including the Gerber Dime and Leatherman Free T2 are discounted 25% and 30%, respectively.
Budget-focused picks such as the Victorinox Explorer Swiss Army Knife and Leatherman Wingman are also selling at 30% off or more.
The early markdowns extend Prime Day’s broader push across categories from Apple devices and drones to power stations and Lego, with more deal changes expected during the event.