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Leatherman Charge Plus vs Leatherman Crunch
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the longest option for open 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$189.95Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Heaviest
196 g (6.91 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
32 mm (1.26 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
13.2 mm (0.52 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
15Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersPremium replaceable wire cuttersPremium replaceable hard-wire cuttersElectrical crimperWire stripperS30V knife blade420HC serrated knife blade with integrated cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in | 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall reversible Phillips/slotted driverFolding medium slotted bit driverRemovable pocket clip
Locking pliersWire cuttersWire stripperPin viseSerrated knifeRulerBottle openerFilesHex bit driverSmall screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverWood and metal fileNail fileSaw blade
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Locking pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
High-torque jobsEDC versatilityTasks requiring locking pliers
Common praise
Versatile with many tools in a compact formPremium steel blades (S30V and 420HC)Locking mechanisms for safetyReplaceable wire cuttersComfortable in hand despite tool countDurable and backed by 25-year warranty
Innovative locking pliers rarely found in multi-toolsVersatility with 15 integrated toolsSolid build with CNC-machined 420 stainless steelAll-locking tools for safety and securityIncludes removable scalpel tool and multiple bit drivers
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
Complex plier opening mechanism requiring practiceRelatively heavy for a pocket multi-tool at about 196 gramsHigher price point as a limited-edition release
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