First bracelet truly useful 'wearable'

Leatherman multi-tools can certainly come in handy, but they are one more thing that has to be stuffed in a pocket or hung on a belt. That's where the Leatherman Tread comes in. It's a stainless steel bracelet that incorporates 25 tools within its links. Additionally, because none of those tools are knives, it shouldn't cause problems going through airport security.

Some of the tools on offer include various types of screwdrivers, a cutting hook, hex drives, box wrenches, and a carbide glass breaker. The clasp also incorporates a bottle opener and #2 square drive. In order to use any of those, the Tread has to first be removed from the wrist and then folded back to expose the needed tool.

Leatherman plans to release the basic version of the Tread this summer (Northern Hemisphere) in silver or black, with a version that includes a Swiss-made waterproof watch coming in the fall. Official pricing has yet to be announced, although the company estimates that the stand-alone bracelet will sell for US$150 to $200. You can see it in use, in the video below:

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