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Leatherman Freestyle CX vs Leatherman Raptor Response
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% 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 Raptor Response stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% 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 Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% 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
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
184.2 mm (7.25 in)
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
43.2 mm (1.70 in)Highest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
21.6 mm (0.85 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
4Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Folding medical shearsRing cutter5 cm rulerOxygen tank wrench
Plier type
Light to medium duty
N/A
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryLight to medium duty tasksQuick cutting tasks such as opening boxes and packagingWire cutting with integrated wire cutters
Emergency medical professionalsUniformed medical professionalsEMTsFire professionalsFirst respondersTactical users
Common praise
Lightweight and compact design with durable constructionConvenient pocket clip makes it easy to carryQuality 154CM blade with liner lock and one-handed openingGood ergonomics for a tool this size
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
Limited tool count compared to other multitoolsSmall pliers not suited for heavy duty tasksNo bit driver or carabiner like on the Skeletool series
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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