Comparison Console
Leatherman ARC vs Leatherman Super Tool 300
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% 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 Super Tool 300 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 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 ARC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 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$119.95Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Lightest
272.15 g (9.60 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)Shortest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Lowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
19.304 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 CuttersStranded-wire CuttersElectrical CrimperWire Stripper420HC Knife420HC Serrated KnifeSawAwl w/ Thread LoopRuler (9 in | 22 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Large Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
Heavy duty tasksWork useTough jobs requiring multiple tools
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
Strong, large pliersAll locking tools for safetyComfortable handles with easy access even with glovesRemovable replaceable wire cuttersDurable construction with quality materials
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Sheath sold separately, not includedNo explicit mention of one-handed opening capabilityRelatively heavy compared to smaller multi-tools