Tim Leatherman

Tim Leatherman invented the Leatherman multi-tool. He is co-founder, owner and chair of Leatherman Tool Group, and still an engaged part-time employee, signing tools and meeting fans at events worldwide. Before the tool that carries his name reached a single pocket, he spent years travelling, tinkering in a garage and hearing no from nearly every company he approached. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Chau, who backed the idea from the start.