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Leatherman OHT vs Leatherman PST

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

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Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman PST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman OHT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman PST stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman PST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman OHT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% 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 OHT — Tool count: 16Leatherman OHT — Closed length: 114.3 mm (4.50 in)Leatherman OHT — Open length: 168.275 mm (6.63 in)Leatherman OHT — Weight: 280.99 g (9.91 oz)Leatherman OHT — Retail price: US$118.9Leatherman PST — Tool count: 14Leatherman PST — Closed length: 101 mm (3.98 in)Leatherman PST — Open length: 158 mm (6.22 in)Leatherman PST — Weight: 146 g (5.15 oz)Leatherman PST — Retail price: US$75Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$118.9Most expensive
US$75Cheapest
Weight
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Heaviest
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Open length
168.275 mm (6.63 in)Longest
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
26.5 mm (1.04 in)
Thickness
Unknown
12.6 mm (0.50 in)
Tools
Tool count
16Most tools
14Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersSpring-loaded wire cuttersHard-wire cuttersFine edge knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverPhillips head screwdriverCan openerBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchStrap cutterCleaning rod attachment
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
One-handed operationQuick access to multiple toolsOutdoor useOn-site jobsHome use
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
Common praise
Easy one-handed opening and tool deploymentSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueClear imprinted tool locations for quick identificationSecure tool locks for safetyVersatile tool set for various tasks
Versatile and compact toolset for everyday and survival tasksIconic design and durable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide range of useful tools in one package
Common complaints
Some users find multitool weight somewhat heavyLimited information on blade steel quality beyond 420HC stainless steel
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools