Leatherman Signal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge XTi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Leatherman Charge XTi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Leatherman Signal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Leatherman Signal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Leatherman Charge XTi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Charge XTi 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 XTi stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 7% 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•Wire Cutters•Hard-Wire Cutters•Crimper•154 CM Clip-Point Knife•Serrated Knife with Gut Hook•Saw•Wood/Metal File•Diamond-Coated File•Two Large Bit Drivers•Small Bit Driver•Large Screwdriver•Ruler (8 inch / 203 mm)•Bottle / Can Opener•Wire Stripper•Fixed Lanyard Ring•Quick-Release Lanyard Ring•Removable Pocket Clip•Nine Double-Ended Bits
•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
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣Ambitious outdoorsmen▣Demanding professionals▣EDC users wanting premium multitool features
✓High quality titanium handle construction for better grip✓Premium 154CM steel blade with good cutting performance✓Comprehensive toolset including two bit drivers and crimper✓Well designed pocket clip that snaps in easily and stays secure
✓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
⚠Crimper reduces surface area of needle nose pliers, limiting some functionality⚠Tool may be heavier compared to standard Wave models
⚠Heavier than some compact multi-tools⚠Not specialized for heavy workshop tasks