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Leatherman Charge Plus vs Leatherman MUT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 19% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% 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$265Most expensive
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Lightest
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Shortest
189.2 mm (7.45 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
38.1 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
16Fewest 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
PliersWire cutters with replaceable bladesElectrician's crimping pliersKnife with combined bladeSawCutting hookHammerBolt override toolBronze carbon scraperCleaning brush adapterFirearm disassembly punchLarge bit adapter
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Special military combination pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor use
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
Durable and robust build qualityIncludes specialized firearm maintenance toolsOne-hand opening for ease of useIncludes replaceable wire cutter bladesVersatile with 16 tools in one
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
Relatively heavy compared to smaller multitoolsLarger size may not be ideal for all-day carrySome specialized tools may be unnecessary for non-firearm users
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