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Leatherman Bolster vs Leatherman Style CS
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Style CS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Style CS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 318% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% 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$45Most expensive
US$27Cheapest
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
41 g (1.45 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Highest
20.7 mm (0.81 in)Lowest
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thickest
9.5 mm (0.37 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Spring-action needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC knifeSerrated knifeWood/metal fileCan openerBottle openerRuler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm)Phillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriver
Spring-action scissorsKnifeFlat screwdriverPhillips screwdriverNail fileTweezersBottle opener (combination with carabiner)
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Everyday carry (EDC) needsLight cutting tasksCompact multitool useKeychain carry
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Very compact and lightweight for everyday carryUseful spring-action scissorsGood quality stainless steel blade (420HC)Strong glass-filled nylon handle reduces weightConvenient keychain clip design
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Limited tool count and functions compared to larger multitoolsSmall blade size limits cutting tasksNo included sheathNot suitable for heavy-duty use
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