Comparison Console
Leatherman Charge Plus vs Leatherman OHT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% 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 OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% 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$189.95Most expensive
US$118.9Cheapest
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Lightest
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Shortest
168.275 mm (6.63 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)
Unknown
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)
Unknown
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
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersSpring-loaded wire cuttersHard-wire cuttersFine edge knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverPhillips head screwdriverCan openerBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchStrap cutterCleaning rod attachment
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
One-handed operationQuick access to multiple toolsOutdoor useOn-site jobsHome 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
Easy one-handed opening and tool deploymentSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueClear imprinted tool locations for quick identificationSecure tool locks for safetyVersatile tool set for various tasks
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
Some users find multitool weight somewhat heavyLimited information on blade steel quality beyond 420HC stainless steel