Comparison Console
Leatherman Curl vs Leatherman Raptor Response
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Raptor Response 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 275% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Raptor Response 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 expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the longest option for closed length, 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$89.95Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
43.2 mm (1.70 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
21.6 mm (0.85 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
4Fewest 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
Folding medical shearsRing cutter5 cm rulerOxygen tank wrench
Plier type
Combination pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
Emergency medical professionalsUniformed medical professionalsEMTsFire professionalsFirst respondersTactical users
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
Effective cutting shears with micro-serrations for gripVersatile and focused toolset for emergency medical tasksCompact and lightweight for easy carryRobust stainless steel blades resistant to corrosionUseful specialized tools such as ring cutter and oxygen tank wrench
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
Lack of a robust locking mechanism when foldedPotential safety concern of accidental deployment when carried in pocketShears feel slightly loose initially
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