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Leatherman Charge XTi 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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge XTi 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 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge XTi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge XTi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% 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 XTi stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge XTi stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 3% 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$130Most expensive
US$89.95Cheapest
Weight
235.4 g (8.30 oz)Heaviest
212 g (7.48 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
39 mm (1.54 in)
Unknown
Thickness
18.9 mm (0.74 in)Thickest
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
15Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersCrimper154 CM Clip-Point KnifeSerrated Knife with Gut HookSawWood/Metal FileDiamond-Coated FileTwo Large Bit DriversSmall Bit DriverLarge ScrewdriverRuler (8 inch / 203 mm)Bottle / Can OpenerWire StripperFixed Lanyard RingQuick-Release Lanyard RingRemovable Pocket ClipNine Double-Ended Bits
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
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Ambitious outdoorsmenDemanding professionalsEDC users wanting premium multitool features
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
Common praise
High quality titanium handle construction for better gripPremium 154CM steel blade with good cutting performanceComprehensive toolset including two bit drivers and crimperWell designed pocket clip that snaps in easily and stays secure
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
Crimper reduces surface area of needle nose pliers, limiting some functionalityTool may be heavier compared to standard Wave models
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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