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Leatherman Bond vs Leatherman Freestyle

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bond stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Bond stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Bond stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Bond stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Bond stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% 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.

Leatherman Bond — Tool count: 14Leatherman Bond — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Bond — Weight: 176 g (6.21 oz)Leatherman Bond — Retail price: US$59.95Leatherman Freestyle — Tool count: 5Leatherman Freestyle — Closed length: 87.6 mm (3.45 in)Leatherman Freestyle — Weight: 127.57 g (4.50 oz)Leatherman Freestyle — Retail price: US$39.95Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.95Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
5Fewest 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 Cutters420HC Combo Knife
Plier type
Needlenose with Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to medium general useUsers wanting common essential tools in a compact multi-tool
Everyday carryLight to moderate multi-tool tasksUsers needing an outside-accessible blade
Common praise
Compact and lightweightIncludes most common essential toolsCustomizable handle colors and designsDurable 420HC stainless steel toolsGood value for the price
Lightweight and easy to carryFast and easy one-handed blade deploymentGood pliers grip for the size
Common complaints
Lacks specialty tools found on other Leatherman modelsNo included sheathOptional pocket clip costs extra
Limited number of tools for a multitoolNo included sheath