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Leatherman Freestyle CX vs SOG Flash MT

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Flash MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Flash MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SOG Flash MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SOG Flash MT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

SOG Flash MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

SOG Flash MT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% 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.

Leatherman Freestyle CX — Tool count: 2Leatherman Freestyle CX — Closed length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Leatherman Freestyle CX — Weight: 127 g (4.48 oz)Leatherman Freestyle CX — Retail price: US$89.95SOG Flash MT — Tool count: 7SOG Flash MT — Closed length: 87 mm (3.43 in)SOG Flash MT — Weight: 133 g (4.69 oz)SOG Flash MT — Retail price: US$70Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$89.95Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
141 mm (5.55 in)
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)
Unknown
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
7Most tools
Tools
•Pliers With Wire Cutters•Partly Serrated Locking Blade
•Needlenose Pliers•Wirecutters•Center Drive Screwdriver•Bottle Opener•Pry Tool•Assisted Open Knife•Magnetic Bit Holder
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Pocket Carry▣Light To Medium Duty Tasks▣Quick Cutting Tasks Such As Opening Boxes And Packaging▣Wire Cutting With Integrated Wire Cutters
▣Everyday Carry▣Lightweight Multitool Use▣General Purpose Tasks
Common praise
✓Lightweight And Compact Design With Durable Construction✓Convenient Pocket Clip Makes It Easy To Carry✓Quality 154CM Blade With Liner Lock And One Handed Opening✓Good Ergonomics For A Tool This Size
✓Very Light For A Full Size Multitool✓Excellent Pliers With Good Leverage✓Practical And Thin Slicey Blade✓Deep Carry Pocket Clip That Balances Well
Common complaints
⚠Limited Tool Count Compared To Other Multitools⚠Small Pliers Not Suited For Heavy Duty Tasks⚠No Bit Driver Or Carabiner Like On The Skeletool Series
⚠Handle Is Less Comfortable Due To Tool Cavities⚠Small Driver May Not Work Well On Large Fasteners⚠Some Blade Play Due To Assisted Opening Mechanism

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