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Leatherman MUT vs Leatherman Surge
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman MUT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Surge stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Surge stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% 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$265Most expensive
US$159.95Cheapest
Weight
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Lightest
335 g (11.82 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Open length
189.2 mm (7.45 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
38.1 mm (1.50 in)Lowest
90 mm (3.54 in)Highest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
44 mm (1.73 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
21Most tools
Tools
PliersWire cutters with replaceable bladesElectrician's crimping pliersKnife with combined bladeSawCutting hookHammerBolt override toolBronze carbon scraperCleaning brush adapterFirearm disassembly punchLarge bit adapter
Full-size lockable bladesRegular pliersNeedlenose pliersWire cuttersWire strippersScissorsCan openerBottle openerWood fileMetal fileLarge driver bitSmall driver bitPhillips #1-2 screwdriver bitsFlat tip screwdriver bitsExtra strong scissorsReplaceable 154CM wire cuttersOutside-opening bladesUnique blade exchanger for saw and fileFour outside-opening bladesLarge and small bit driversLanyard ring
Plier type
Special military combination pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor use
Heavy-duty multipurpose tasksHome improvementsCar workBike workSurvival tasksDIY tasksAdventurous explorers and survivalists
Common praise
Durable and robust build qualityIncludes specialized firearm maintenance toolsOne-hand opening for ease of useIncludes replaceable wire cutter bladesVersatile with 16 tools in one
Large selection of toolsHigh build qualityStrong pliers and scissorsEasy-to-use locksInterchangeable saw and file bladesQuick access to outside-opening blades
Common complaints
Relatively heavy compared to smaller multitoolsLarger size may not be ideal for all-day carrySome specialized tools may be unnecessary for non-firearm users
Heavy weight relative to smaller multi-toolsLarge size may be bulky for some users
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