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Leatherman Blast vs Leatherman Bolster
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Blast stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% 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$90.3Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
197.6 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
35 mm (1.38 in)Highest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
Thickness
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
13Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersWire strippersLarge locking bladeWood sawMetal file and sawScissorsBottle/can opener with cutting notchPhillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriverSmall bit driverLanyard ringRuler (on body)
Spring-action needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC knifeSerrated knifeWood/metal fileCan openerBottle openerRuler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm)Phillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Full-sized multitool useComfortable grip with Zytel insertsHeavy duty buildAccess to a wide range of useful tools
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Common praise
Comfortable Zytel handle inserts for gripStrong and durable build with stainless steel and locking toolsWide range of practical tools with good lengthEffective lock system and sturdy pliers
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Common complaints
Discontinued model, no current direct replacementHeavier than minimalistic compact multitoolsSome users may find it Spartan or less innovative compared to newer designs
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
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