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Leatherman Charge Ti vs Leatherman Surge
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Charge Ti stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Surge stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Surge stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Ti stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Ti stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Ti stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Ti stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% 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$173Most expensive
US$159.95Cheapest
Weight
238 g (8.40 oz)Lightest
335 g (11.82 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
90 mm (3.54 in)
Thickness
Unknown
44 mm (1.73 in)
Tools
Tool count
19Fewest tools
21Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersWire Stripper154CM Stainless Steel Clip-Point Blade420HC Serrated BladeSawSpring-Action Scissors8 inch (19 cm) RulerCan OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FileDiamond-Coated FileLarge Bit DriverSmall Bit DriverLarge ScrewdriverWire CrimperFixed Lanyard Ring
Full-size lockable bladesRegular pliersNeedlenose pliersWire cuttersWire strippersScissorsCan openerBottle openerWood fileMetal fileLarge driver bitSmall driver bitPhillips #1-2 screwdriver bitsFlat tip screwdriver bitsExtra strong scissorsReplaceable 154CM wire cuttersOutside-opening bladesUnique blade exchanger for saw and fileFour outside-opening bladesLarge and small bit driversLanyard ring
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDC multitool useCamping and outdoor tasksBike touring and repairPrecision and durable cutting tasks
Heavy-duty multipurpose tasksHome improvementsCar workBike workSurvival tasksDIY tasksAdventurous explorers and survivalists
Common praise
Extensive tool set covering many functionsDurable titanium handle scales and stainless steel buildOne-handed accessibility to toolsIncludes premium 154CM steel main bladeCompact size with comparatively light weight for multitools
Large selection of toolsHigh build qualityStrong pliers and scissorsEasy-to-use locksInterchangeable saw and file bladesQuick access to outside-opening blades
Common complaints
Titanium handles provide no structural strength benefit, mainly aestheticSerrated blade uses standard stainless steel not premium steelScissors are smaller new generation design, some prefer older folding scissors design
Heavy weight relative to smaller multi-toolsLarge size may be bulky for some users