Comparison Console
Leatherman Charge Plus vs Leatherman PST
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 1% 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$189.95
Unknown
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Heaviest
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Highest
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Lowest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
14Fewest 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 pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
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
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
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
Versatile and compact toolset for everyday and survival tasksIconic design and durable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide range of useful tools in one package
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools