Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl 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 Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 23% 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
•Needle nose pliers•Regular pliers•Hard-wire cutters•Wire cutters•420HC knife blade•Saw•Spring-action scissors•Awl•Can opener•Bottle opener•Corkscrew with assist•Phillips screwdriver•Medium screwdriver•Large screwdriver•Small screwdriver•Extra-small screwdriver
Plier type
Combination pliers
Needle nose pliers, regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
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
▣Everyday household and outdoor tasks▣Camping▣Hiking▣Light outdoor use▣General multi-tool needs
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
✓Compact size fits comfortably in pocket✓Includes a useful variety of 15 tools✓Good build quality with anodized aluminum handle✓Includes a reliable, sharp 420HC knife blade✓Corkscrew with assist is well regarded✓Safety lock near scissors provides secure use
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
⚠Multiple screwdrivers might be excessive for some users