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Leatherman Freestyle vs Leatherman Tread
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 480% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 480% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 66% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$46Most expensive
Weight
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
220 mm (8.66 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
33 mm (1.30 in)
Thickness
Unknown
6 mm (0.24 in)
Tools
Tool count
5Fewest tools
29Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire Cutters420HC Combo Knife
Slot screwdriverPhillips screwdriverHex drivers including 1/4 inch driverScribe toolCutting hookSIM card removal toolBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchCarbide glass breaker
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to moderate multi-tool tasksUsers needing an outside-accessible blade
EDC users needing a wearable multitoolTravelers needing TSA-compliant toolsUsers wanting a customizable wearable tool bracelet
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carryFast and easy one-handed blade deploymentGood pliers grip for the size
Innovative wearable designHighly customizable link systemTSA compliant for travelDurable 17-4 stainless steel constructionUseful variety of tools for everyday fixes
Common complaints
Limited number of tools for a multitoolNo included sheath
Relatively heavy and bulky for a bracelet (about 170 g)Lack of pliers and scissors limits functionalitySome users find adjusting links trickyScrews can loosen over timeLess functionality compared to full-sized multitools
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