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Leatherman Blast vs Leatherman Crunch
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Blast stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Blast stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Blast stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 177% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 15% 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$90.3Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
197.6 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
196 g (6.91 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
35 mm (1.38 in)Highest
32 mm (1.26 in)Lowest
Thickness
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
13.2 mm (0.52 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
15Fewest 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)
Locking pliersWire cuttersWire stripperPin viseSerrated knifeRulerBottle openerFilesHex bit driverSmall screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverWood and metal fileNail fileSaw blade
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Locking pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
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
High-torque jobsEDC versatilityTasks requiring locking pliers
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
Innovative locking pliers rarely found in multi-toolsVersatility with 15 integrated toolsSolid build with CNC-machined 420 stainless steelAll-locking tools for safety and securityIncludes removable scalpel tool and multiple bit drivers
Common complaints
Discontinued model, no current direct replacementHeavier than minimalistic compact multitoolsSome users may find it Spartan or less innovative compared to newer designs
Complex plier opening mechanism requiring practiceRelatively heavy for a pocket multi-tool at about 196 gramsHigher price point as a limited-edition release
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