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Leatherman ARC vs Leatherman Crunch
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman ARC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch 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$249.95Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
196 g (6.91 oz)Lightest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)Longest
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
32 mm (1.26 in)Lowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thickest
13.2 mm (0.52 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
20Most tools
15Fewest 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
Locking pliersWire cuttersWire stripperPin viseSerrated knifeRulerBottle openerFilesHex bit driverSmall screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverWood and metal fileNail fileSaw blade
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Locking pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
High-torque jobsEDC versatilityTasks requiring locking pliers
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
Innovative locking pliers rarely found in multi-toolsVersatility with 15 integrated toolsSolid build with CNC-machined 420 stainless steelAll-locking tools for safety and securityIncludes removable scalpel tool and multiple bit drivers
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Complex plier opening mechanism requiring practiceRelatively heavy for a pocket multi-tool at about 196 gramsHigher price point as a limited-edition release
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