# Lockable Pliers Multitools The Leatherman Captain's Crunch Features 11 Functions By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-captains-crunch References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/knives-multitools/leatherman-gives-lockable-swivel-plier-multitool-a-grand-finale/) & [leatherman](https://www.leatherman.com/products/captain-crunch)  The [Leatherman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-garage-batch-005-40th-anniversary-tool) Captain's Crunch multitool has been debuted as the brand's Garage Batch #008 that builds on the design of the original to provide professional-grade capabilities for field users and beyond. The tool is based on the brand's original Crunch model from 1999 and features a [locking plier functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman) that promises a strong grip in a variety of scenarios. The tool is compact enough to be collapsed down into a [pocket-sized accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnipro-20) when not in use and will maximize its ability to be kept on hand for when it's needed most. The tool features a total of 11 functions to work as various types of pliers, wire cutters, hardwire cutters, a bit driver and more. The Leatherman Captain's Crunch multitool is priced at $250 and will reportedly be limited to 1,900 units worldwide. Image Credit: Leatherman ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.8/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 76% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Professional-grade Everyday Carry:** Compact multitools with field-ready locking mechanisms signal demand for pocketable gear that blends trade-level performance with daily preparedness. - **Limited-run Tool Drops:** Scarcity-driven releases create premium positioning for utilitarian products, turning functional hardware into collectible objects with enthusiast appeal. - **Modular Grip Tools:** Locking plier systems paired with drivers and cutters reflect an opportunity for adaptable hand tools that reduce kit size without sacrificing jobsite versatility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hand Tools:** Premium multitool formats are reshaping traditional tool categories by combining specialized plier performance, cutters, and bit compatibility in one portable design. - **Outdoor Gear:** Rugged pocket-sized equipment supports a growing market for preparedness products that serve campers, field workers, and mobile repair users in unpredictable environments. - **Consumer Hardware:** Heritage-inspired product revivals with modern functionality highlight how established brands can create high-value launches around nostalgia, utility, and exclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable 90s Era Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-wave-alpha.md) - [Chic Ceramic-Coated Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-skeletool-cx.md) - [Titanium Tool-Integrated Carabiners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-gadget-edrin.md) - [Adaptable Modular Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roxon-flex-titan.md) - [Titanium Key-Shaped Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keymaster-30.md) - [Heavy-Duty Multitool Carabiner Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-x-carabiner.md) - [Pocket Multi-Tool Evolutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metmo.md) - [Titanium Hammer Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hammer-multitool.md) - [Multitool Pliers Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bibury-multitool-pliers-pro.md)