Comparison Console
Leatherman Curl vs Leatherman Freestyle CX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the thinnest option for thickness, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the thickest option for thickness, with about a 7% 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$89.95
US$89.95
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Heaviest
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
33 mm (1.30 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
2Fewest tools
Tools
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
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Plier type
Combination pliers
Light to medium duty
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
EDC pocket carryLight to medium duty tasksQuick cutting tasks such as opening boxes and packagingWire cutting with integrated wire cutters
Common praise
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
Lightweight and compact design with durable constructionConvenient pocket clip makes it easy to carryQuality 154CM blade with liner lock and one-handed openingGood ergonomics for a tool this size
Common complaints
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
Limited tool count compared to other multitoolsSmall pliers not suited for heavy duty tasksNo bit driver or carabiner like on the Skeletool series