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Leatherman OHT vs Leatherman Surge
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman OHT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% 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 OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT 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 OHT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$118.9Cheapest
US$159.95Most expensive
Weight
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Lightest
335 g (11.82 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Open length
168.275 mm (6.63 in)Shortest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
90 mm (3.54 in)
Thickness
Unknown
44 mm (1.73 in)
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
21Most 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
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
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
One-handed operationQuick access to multiple toolsOutdoor useOn-site jobsHome use
Heavy-duty multipurpose tasksHome improvementsCar workBike workSurvival tasksDIY tasksAdventurous explorers and survivalists
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
Large selection of toolsHigh build qualityStrong pliers and scissorsEasy-to-use locksInterchangeable saw and file bladesQuick access to outside-opening blades
Common complaints
Some users find multitool weight somewhat heavyLimited information on blade steel quality beyond 420HC stainless steel
Heavy weight relative to smaller multi-toolsLarge size may be bulky for some users