Comparison Console
Leatherman Curl vs Leatherman OHT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Curl 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. Leatherman OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT 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$89.95Cheapest
US$118.9Most expensive
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Lightest
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
168.275 mm (6.63 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
16Most 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
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersSpring-loaded wire cuttersHard-wire cuttersFine edge knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverPhillips head screwdriverCan openerBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchStrap cutterCleaning rod attachment
Plier type
Combination pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
One-handed operationQuick access to multiple toolsOutdoor useOn-site jobsHome use
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
Easy one-handed opening and tool deploymentSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueClear imprinted tool locations for quick identificationSecure tool locks for safetyVersatile tool set for various tasks
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
Some users find multitool weight somewhat heavyLimited information on blade steel quality beyond 420HC stainless steel