Comparison Console
Leatherman ARC vs Leatherman Charge Plus
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$249.95Most expensive
US$189.95Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
235 g (8.29 oz)Lightest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)Longest
159 mm (6.26 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
20Most tools
19Fewest tools
Tools
MagnaCut Knife BladeNeedlenose PliersRegular PliersLarge Bit DriverDiamond-coated FileSmall Bit DriverWood/Metal FilePry ToolPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersImpact SurfaceLarge ScrewdriverBottle OpenerCan OpenerAwlSpring-action ScissorsSawWire StripperElectrical CrimperEdge File
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersPremium replaceable wire cuttersPremium replaceable hard-wire cuttersElectrical crimperWire stripperS30V knife blade420HC serrated knife blade with integrated cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in | 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall reversible Phillips/slotted driverFolding medium slotted bit driverRemovable pocket clip
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
Common praise
High blade quality and edge retention due to MagnaCut steelVersatile toolset with 20 locking toolsSmooth one-handed opening and operationDurable PVD/DLC coatingComfortable and secure handling
Versatile with many tools in a compact formPremium steel blades (S30V and 420HC)Locking mechanisms for safetyReplaceable wire cuttersComfortable in hand despite tool countDurable and backed by 25-year warranty
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models