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Leatherman ARC vs Leatherman MUT
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 23% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman ARC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% 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$265Most expensive
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Lightest
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)Shortest
189.2 mm (7.45 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
38.1 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
20Most tools
16Fewest 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
PliersWire cutters with replaceable bladesElectrician's crimping pliersKnife with combined bladeSawCutting hookHammerBolt override toolBronze carbon scraperCleaning brush adapterFirearm disassembly punchLarge bit adapter
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Special military combination 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
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor 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
Durable and robust build qualityIncludes specialized firearm maintenance toolsOne-hand opening for ease of useIncludes replaceable wire cutter bladesVersatile with 16 tools in one
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Relatively heavy compared to smaller multitoolsLarger size may not be ideal for all-day carrySome specialized tools may be unnecessary for non-firearm users
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