Leatherman Signal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Signal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Leatherman Signal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Leatherman Signal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Leatherman Signal stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Leatherman Signal stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 8% 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.
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters•Premium Replaceable Hard Wire Cutters•Electrical Crimper•Wire Stripper•S30V Knife Blade•420hc Serrated Knife Blade With Cutting Hook•Saw•Spring Action Scissors•Ruler (8 In / 19 Cm)•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Wood/metal File•Diamond Coated File•Large Bit Driver•Small Bit Driver•Medium Screwdriver•Removable Pocket Clip
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Replaceable 154CM Wire Cutters (standard And Hard Wire) With Integrated Wire Stripper•420hc Combo Blade (plain And Serrated)•420hc Saw•Hammer•Awl With Thread Loop•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•1/4" Hex Bit Driver•1/4" Box Wrench•3/16" Box Wrench•Carabiner With Spring Loaded Gate•Ferrocerium Fire Starting Rod•Emergency Whistle•Diamond Coated Rod Sharpener•Replaceable Bit Driver•Outside Accessible Blade And Saw•Removable Pocket Clip
Plier type
Folding pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC (every Day Carry)▣Automotive Repairs▣Outdoor And Backcountry Use▣Household Fixes▣Camping And Trail Use
✓Wide Range Of Tools Covering Almost Any Task✓Premium Materials Such As Titanium Handles And S30V Steel Blades✓Replaceable Wire Cutters For Durability✓Locking Mechanisms For Safety And Strength✓Compact Size Despite Having Many Tools✓Versatile Bit Driver System With Included Bits
✓Durable Stainless Steel Construction✓Comprehensive Toolset For Outdoor Needs✓Locking Tools For Safety✓Includes Survival Features Like Fire Starter And Whistle✓Outside Accessible Blade And Saw For Quick Use
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy Compared To Smaller Multitools⚠Expensive Price Point⚠Proprietary Bit Driver Design Limits Some Larger Bit Compatibility⚠Some Models Recalled For Knife Blade Closure Defect⚠Scissors Can Be Difficult And Somewhat Dangerous To Access
⚠Heavier Than Some Compact Multi Tools⚠Not Specialized For Heavy Workshop Tasks