Comparison Console
Leatherman Blast vs Leatherman Freestyle CX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Leatherman Blast stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 750% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 750% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% 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$89.95Cheapest
Weight
197.6 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
35 mm (1.38 in)Highest
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
Thickness
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
2Fewest 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)
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Light to medium duty
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
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
EDC pocket carryLight to medium duty tasksQuick cutting tasks such as opening boxes and packagingWire cutting with integrated wire cutters
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 design with durable constructionConvenient pocket clip makes it easy to carryQuality 154CM blade with liner lock and one-handed openingGood ergonomics for a tool this size
Common complaints
Discontinued model, no current direct replacementHeavier than minimalistic compact multitoolsSome users may find it Spartan or less innovative compared to newer designs
Limited tool count compared to other multitoolsSmall pliers not suited for heavy duty tasksNo bit driver or carabiner like on the Skeletool series