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Leatherman ARC vs SOG Baton Q3
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 166% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 56% 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$94Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
16 mm (0.63 in)Lowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
20Most tools
13Fewest 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
AwlBottle openerFileKnifePliersScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerWire cutterRulerMetal fileNeedlenose pliersPhilips driver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
Everyday carryBasic wilderness and urban essentialsUrban emergency situations
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
Compact and slim design similar to an ink markerVaried, useful toolset for different tasksQuality aluminum handleDurable build with lifetime warranty
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Cannot be opened with one handMay lack tools for very heavy-duty tasks
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