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Leatherman Charge TTi vs Leatherman Curl
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge TTi 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 Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the longest option for closed length.
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$190Most expensive
US$89.95Cheapest
Weight
252.19 g (8.90 oz)Heaviest
212 g (7.48 oz)Lightest
Closed length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
158.75 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30.48 mm (1.20 in)
Unknown
Thickness
19.3 mm (0.76 in)Thickest
15 mm (0.59 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 cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in / 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/Metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall bit driverMedium screwdriverRemovable pocket clip
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersHard wire cuttersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC stainless steel knife (locking)Large screwdriver bit (Phillips/slotted)Scissors w/ spring actionDiamond-coated file (locking)Can openerBottle openerAwl with thread loopRuler (8-inch/19 cm)Wood/metal file (same as diamond-coated file, opposite face)Medium screwdriver
Plier type
Folding pliers
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (every day carry)Automotive repairsOutdoor and backcountry useHousehold fixesCamping and trail use
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
Common praise
Wide range of tools covering almost any taskPremium materials such as titanium handles and S30V steel bladesReplaceable wire cutters for durabilityLocking mechanisms for safety and strengthCompact size despite having many toolsVersatile bit driver system with included bits
Affordable for first-time usersOutside-accessible knife blade and fileLightweight and thin designIncludes a large bit driver compatible with Leatherman bitsComes with sheath and pocket clip
Common complaints
Relatively heavy compared to smaller multitoolsExpensive price pointProprietary bit driver design limits some larger bit compatibilitySome models recalled for knife blade closure defectScissors can be difficult and somewhat dangerous to access
Lacks fully locking tools on many implementsMissing serrated blade and wood saw compared to WaveNon-replaceable wire cutter bladesOnly two outside-accessible tools compared to four on higher-end models
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