Comparison Console
Leatherman ARC vs SOG Tellus MT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Tellus MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% 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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 153% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT 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 ARC stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 9% 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$98.85Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
193 g (6.81 oz)Lightest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)
108 mm (4.25 in)
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Widest
18 mm (0.71 in)Narrowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)
Unknown
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
PliersBladeSawFlat ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverAwlChiselTweezersScissorsFirestarterBottle OpenerFileSmall ScrewdriverTin OpenerWire Cutter
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor WorkEveryday CarryRepair TasksHard Outdoor Jobs
CampingEveryday CarrySurvivalTacticalOutdoor UseCampsite TasksAdventure Tasks
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 LightweightIncludes A Comprehensive Set Of Essential Outdoor ToolsDurable And Grippy G10 HandlesGood Cutting And Gripping Power Due To Compound LeverageEasy Tool Fold Away And Storage In Nylon Pouch
Common complaints
No Sheath IncludedPremium Price Point Might Be High For Some Users
No Pocket Clip Included
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