Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Fewest tools
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Most tools
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% 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
•Folding shears•Strap cutter•Ring cutter•Carbide glass breaker•Oxygen tank wrench•Ruler
Plier type
Combination pliers
N/A
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
▣First responders▣Emergency medical personnel▣Firefighters▣Rescue situations
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
✓Functional design tailored for medical and rescue use✓Compact and durable✓Trusted by professionals on front lines
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