Leatherman Bolster

Leatherman Bolster

Limited Data$ Budget$49.95

tldr; Budget knife-focused tool. Mediocre quality, limited usefulness. Better options exist at price point. Generally not recommended.

$49.95 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

38%Positive
Positive
38%
Neutral
52%
Negative
10%
Based on 29 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • A Leatherman for Everyone: For the last 40 years, Leatherman has been empowering millions to conquer the expected and unexpected, transforming everyday challenges into triumphant moments
  • Engineered to Withstand: From our Portland, Oregon factory and backed by our 25-year warranty, our multi-tools are built to last a lifetime, embodying the innovation & perseverance of our founder, Tim Leatherman
  • 13 Tools in One: Includes a wood/metal file, can opener, bottle opener, ruler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm), Phillips screwdriver, medium screwdriver, and small screwdriver.
  • Lanyard Ring: Attach the tool safely to a lanyard with the secure ring.
  • Outside-Accessible Knife: Access the 420HC knife and serrated knife without opening the tool.
  • ⚠️ Mediocre build quality
  • 🔪 Knife-focused design
  • 💰 Budget but not value

Sentiment Over Time

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Historical Price Data

Leatherman Bolster
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Leatherman Bolster
All-time low!

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Leatherman Bolster

Best Praise
+4 pts
Check out the Roxon Flex. It has spring loaded pliers and you can choose to insert whatever selection of tools you want. Also, if you or anyone you know has a Sam’s Club membership, you can get a Leatherman Bolster for just under $40, which is an excellent deal despite it being a budget Leatherman.
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Top Criticism
+4 pts
Every Leatherman tool has its loyal fans, the Wingman family of tools is no exception. That being said, i think the rev (and the wingman, sidekick, bolster are all pretty crappy. If I were you, I'd look at the bond, curl and rebar. All three are more expensive, but all three are much better tools. I'd argue they are a much better value.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Leatherman Bolster worth buying?
Budget knife-focused tool. Mediocre quality, limited usefulness. Better options exist at price point. Generally not recommended.
What do Redditors love about the Leatherman Bolster?
Redditors highlight: ⚠️ Mediocre build quality. 🔪 Knife-focused design. 💰 Budget but not value.
What are the downsides of the Leatherman Bolster?
Some criticisms include: "Every Leatherman tool has its loyal fans, the Wingman family of tools is no exception."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Leatherman Bolster has 29) tend to have more reliable scores.

29 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 5/20/2026