Comparison Console
Leatherman Bond vs Leatherman Curl
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Bond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% 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$59.95Cheapest
US$89.95Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
212 g (7.48 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
165 mm (6.50 in)
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
15 mm (0.59 in)
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire CuttersWire Stripper420HC BladeAwlCan OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverRuler (8-inch / 19-cm)
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersHard wire cuttersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC stainless steel knife (locking)Large screwdriver bit (Phillips/slotted)Scissors w/ spring actionDiamond-coated file (locking)Can openerBottle openerAwl with thread loopRuler (8-inch/19 cm)Wood/metal file (same as diamond-coated file, opposite face)Medium screwdriver
Plier type
Needlenose with Regular Pliers
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to medium general useUsers wanting common essential tools in a compact multi-tool
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
Common praise
Compact and lightweightIncludes most common essential toolsCustomizable handle colors and designsDurable 420HC stainless steel toolsGood value for the price
Affordable for first-time usersOutside-accessible knife blade and fileLightweight and thin designIncludes a large bit driver compatible with Leatherman bitsComes with sheath and pocket clip
Common complaints
Lacks specialty tools found on other Leatherman modelsNo included sheathOptional pocket clip costs extra
Lacks fully locking tools on many implementsMissing serrated blade and wood saw compared to WaveNon-replaceable wire cutter bladesOnly two outside-accessible tools compared to four on higher-end models