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
Lightest
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Fewest tools
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Most tools
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Thinnest
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the thinnest option for thickness, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Thickest
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.
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Hard Wire Cutters•Wire Cutters•Wire Stripper•420hc Stainless Steel Knife (locking)•Large Screwdriver Bit (phillips/slotted)•Scissors W/ Spring Action•Diamond Coated File (locking)•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Awl With Thread Loop•Ruler (8 Inch/19 Cm)•Wood/metal File (same As Diamond Coated File, Opposite Face)•Medium Screwdriver
•Pliers With Wire Cutters•Partly 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 Carry▣Beginners Looking For An Affordable Multi Tool▣Users Wanting Outside Accessible Knife And File Tools
▣EDC Pocket Carry▣Light To Medium Duty Tasks▣Quick Cutting Tasks Such As Opening Boxes And Packaging▣Wire Cutting With Integrated Wire Cutters
Common praise
✓Affordable For First Time Users✓Outside Accessible Knife Blade And File✓Lightweight And Thin Design✓Includes A Large Bit Driver Compatible With Leatherman Bits✓Comes With Sheath And Pocket Clip
✓Lightweight And Compact Design With Durable Construction✓Convenient Pocket Clip Makes It Easy To Carry✓Quality 154CM Blade With Liner Lock And One Handed Opening✓Good Ergonomics For A Tool This Size
Common complaints
⚠Lacks Fully Locking Tools On Many Implements⚠Missing Serrated Blade And Wood Saw Compared To Wave⚠Non Replaceable Wire Cutter Blades⚠Only Two Outside Accessible Tools Compared To Four On Higher End Models
⚠Limited Tool Count Compared To Other Multitools⚠Small Pliers Not Suited For Heavy Duty Tasks⚠No Bit Driver Or Carabiner Like On The Skeletool Series