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Leatherman Curl vs SOG Baton Q3
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 65% 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$94Most expensive
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Heaviest
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
16 mm (0.63 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
13Fewest 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
AwlBottle openerFileKnifePliersScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerWire cutterRulerMetal fileNeedlenose pliersPhilips driver
Plier type
Combination pliers
Needle nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
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 carryBasic wilderness and urban essentialsUrban emergency situations
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
Compact and slim design similar to an ink markerVaried, useful toolset for different tasksQuality aluminum handleDurable build with lifetime warranty
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
Cannot be opened with one handMay lack tools for very heavy-duty tasks
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