# Multi-Purpose Man Gadgets The Leatherman Freestyle Tool Has Pliers, Carabineer, Wirecutter By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-purpose-leatherman-freestyle-tool References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/gear/leatherman-freestyle-tool/#more-4008) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001T82R4Y/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Leatherman Freestyle Tool has everything you need, and keeps the load weight to a minimum. Whether you need pliers, a wire-cutter, a combo [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lever-gear-edge-xt)/Flathead screwdriver, a straight blade or a [bottle opener/carabineer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-x-carabiner), you are sure to find it in this nifty [multi-purpose tool appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-skeletool-cx). The Leatherman Freestyle Tool may be handy, but it kind of reminds me of Edward Scissorhands. **Implications** - Gadgets that have more than one purpose are always useful. Businesses that create items that have more than one use are more likely to gain customer approval because of the need for all-in-one items in today's busy society. People give items that have more than one function a higher status than those that only have one purpose. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-purpose Gadgets:** Create innovative gadgets that serve multiple functions to meet the demand for all-in-one items in today's busy society. - **Customer-approved Items:** Design products with more than one use to gain customer approval and higher status in the market. - **Busy Society Solutions:** Develop solutions that provide convenience and efficiency through multi-purpose designs for the needs of a busy society. ### Where This Applies - **Home Improvement:** Explore multi-purpose tools and devices for home improvement projects to provide convenience and efficiency. - **Outdoor and Adventure:** Innovate multi-functional gadgets and gear for outdoor enthusiasts to enhance their experience. - **Travel and Tourism:** Craft versatile and compact travel accessories to cater to the needs of travelers seeking convenience and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Efficiently Engineered EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lever-gear-edge-xt.md) - [Pocket-Ready Multitool Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-prybrid.md) - [Metallic Retro-Inspired Mutlitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-rebar.md) - [Multitool Pliers Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bibury-multitool-pliers-pro.md) - [Ultra-Versatile Multi-Tool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitool-design.md) - [18-in-One Carabiner Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octo-multitool.md) - [Retro-Colored Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-x-topo-designs-skeletool.md) - [Precision Compact Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-armbar-scout.md) - [Stylish Titanium Multitool Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fulcrum-mini-titanium-pocket-tool.md)