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Leatherman Bond vs Leatherman Tread
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Tread stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Tread stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Tread stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 42% 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$59.95Most expensive
US$46Cheapest
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
6 mm (0.24 in)
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
29Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire CuttersWire Stripper420HC BladeAwlCan OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverRuler (8-inch / 19-cm)
Slot screwdriverPhillips screwdriverHex drivers including 1/4 inch driverScribe toolCutting hookSIM card removal toolBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchCarbide glass breaker
Plier type
Needlenose with Regular Pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to medium general useUsers wanting common essential tools in a compact multi-tool
EDC users needing a wearable multitoolTravelers needing TSA-compliant toolsUsers wanting a customizable wearable tool bracelet
Common praise
Compact and lightweightIncludes most common essential toolsCustomizable handle colors and designsDurable 420HC stainless steel toolsGood value for the price
Innovative wearable designHighly customizable link systemTSA compliant for travelDurable 17-4 stainless steel constructionUseful variety of tools for everyday fixes
Common complaints
Lacks specialty tools found on other Leatherman modelsNo included sheathOptional pocket clip costs extra
Relatively heavy and bulky for a bracelet (about 170 g)Lack of pliers and scissors limits functionalitySome users find adjusting links trickyScrews can loosen over timeLess functionality compared to full-sized multitools
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