Tim Leatherman visits South Africa

Listen to Tim Leatherman speak about the development of the Leatherman products and meet the man behind the concept of building a pocket knife around a pair of pliers.

Explorers are invited to bring along their Leatherman multi-tools for him to engrave (free of charge), turning your hard-working multi-tool into a collector's item.

Leatherman offers a few simple maintenance tips for your Leatherman multi-tool to ensure it lasts a lifetime:

-Clean, dry and re-oil your Leatherman product periodically to avoid rust and corrosion. Use a light machine or penetrating-type oil like WD-40 for oiling.
-Buff stained surfaces using a soft polishing cloth.
-After being exposed to salt water, rinse thoroughly in fresh water. Lubricate pivoting areas with a water-displacing product.
-Use standard equipment, including whetstones, rods and various kits to sharpen straight-edged blades; only use a sharpening system specifically designed to accommodate serrated edges for serrated blades.
-Remove debris and sticky substances that accumulate between blades by cleaning in a mild solution of detergent and water. re-oil after cleaning.

The dates, times and venues for signings by Tim Leatherman at Cape Union Mart stores are:

Tim Leatherman's Signing Dates
Date Time Comment
15 May 10.00-13.00 Cape Union Mart Mall of Africa
21 May 11.00-14.00 Cape Union Mart Centurion
28May 10.00-13.00 Cape Union Mart Canal Walk Adventure Centre

For these and other customer events, visit the 'Events' page on the Cape Union Mart website as well as their Facebook page. To discover more about Tim Leatherman, the Leatherman Company and their products, visit www.leatherman.com.

Date: 15 May 2016
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: Cape Union Mart Mall of Africa, Johannesburg
Cost: Free

Date: 28 May 2016
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
Venue: Cape Union Mart Centurion, Johannesburg
Cost: Free

Date: 28 May 2016
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: Cape Union Mart Canal Walk Adventure Centre, Cape Town
Cost: Free