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Leatherman Curl vs Leatherman Rebar
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Rebar stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 4% 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$99.95Most expensive
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Heaviest
189.94 g (6.70 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
159 mm (6.26 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
30 mm (1.18 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
16.5 mm (0.65 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
17Most 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 PliersPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersElectrical CrimperWire Stripper420HC Knife420HC Serrated KnifeSawAwl with Thread LoopRuler (8 in / 19 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Plier type
Combination pliers
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
Everyday carryDIYProfessional workTough jobs
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
Strong pliers with replaceable cuttersAll tools lock securelyComfortable handle even with glovesDurable stainless steel constructionVersatile toolset useful for professional and DIY 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
No One-Handed Opening for the Knife BladeNo ScissorsLack of Pocket ClipInside-Access Only: all tools fold inward