Comparison Console
Leatherman ARC vs Leatherman Charge TTi
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge TTi 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 TTi 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 ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge TTi 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 TTi 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$190Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Lightest
252.19 g (8.90 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)Longest
158.75 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Widest
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Narrowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
19.3 mm (0.76 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 Cutting HookSawSpring Action ScissorsRuler (8 In / 19 Cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/metal FileDiamond Coated FileLarge Bit DriverSmall Bit DriverMedium ScrewdriverRemovable Pocket Clip
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Folding pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor WorkEveryday CarryRepair TasksHard Outdoor Jobs
EDC (every Day Carry)Automotive RepairsOutdoor And Backcountry UseHousehold FixesCamping And Trail Use
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
Wide Range Of Tools Covering Almost Any TaskPremium Materials Such As Titanium Handles And S30V Steel BladesReplaceable Wire Cutters For DurabilityLocking Mechanisms For Safety And StrengthCompact Size Despite Having Many ToolsVersatile Bit Driver System With Included Bits
Common complaints
No Sheath IncludedPremium Price Point Might Be High For Some Users
Relatively Heavy Compared To Smaller MultitoolsExpensive Price PointProprietary Bit Driver Design Limits Some Larger Bit CompatibilitySome Models Recalled For Knife Blade Closure DefectScissors Can Be Difficult And Somewhat Dangerous To Access
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