The article lists 12 multitools that outshine Leatherman in price and features, with some of the best ones sporting unique features, lower price tags, and great reviews. The list also includes the Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD, a classic multitool from 1897, and the Amazon Basics 15-in-1, a small, easy-to-handle package that includes 15 useful tools in a small package. Gerber Gear, a Portland-based company that started out as advertising agency in 1939, introduced the Gerber LST in 1980, the LST, a knife with a blade that locked into its handle that opened its handle, and since 1992, the brand has gained a reputation for its well-made and well-designed tools.