Comparison Console
Leatherman Crunch vs Leatherman Signal
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Signal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Signal 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 Signal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% 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$250Most expensive
US$171Cheapest
Weight
196 g (6.91 oz)Lightest
213 g (7.51 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Open length
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
172 mm (6.77 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
32 mm (1.26 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
13.2 mm (0.52 in)Thinnest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
19Most tools
Tools
Locking pliersWire cuttersWire stripperPin viseSerrated knifeRulerBottle openerFilesHex bit driverSmall screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverWood and metal fileNail fileSaw blade
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersReplaceable 154CM wire cutters (standard and hard-wire) with integrated wire stripper420HC combo blade (plain and serrated)420HC sawHammerAwl with thread loopCan openerBottle opener1/4" hex bit driver1/4" box wrench3/16" box wrenchCarabiner with spring-loaded gateFerrocerium fire-starting rodEmergency whistleDiamond-coated rod sharpenerReplaceable bit driverOutside-accessible blade and sawRemovable pocket clip
Plier type
Locking pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
High-torque jobsEDC versatilityTasks requiring locking pliers
Outdoor enthusiastsCampersHikersOverlandersPreparedness-minded users
Common praise
Innovative locking pliers rarely found in multi-toolsVersatility with 15 integrated toolsSolid build with CNC-machined 420 stainless steelAll-locking tools for safety and securityIncludes removable scalpel tool and multiple bit drivers
Durable stainless steel constructionComprehensive toolset for outdoor needsLocking tools for safetyIncludes survival features like fire starter and whistleOutside-accessible blade and saw for quick use
Common complaints
Complex plier opening mechanism requiring practiceRelatively heavy for a pocket multi-tool at about 196 gramsHigher price point as a limited-edition release
Heavier than some compact multi-toolsNot specialized for heavy workshop tasks
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