Comparison Console
Leatherman PST vs Leatherman Raptor Response
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman PST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% 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$60Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Lowest
43.2 mm (1.70 in)Highest
Thickness
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
21.6 mm (0.85 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
4Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
Folding medical shearsRing cutter5 cm rulerOxygen tank wrench
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
No
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
Emergency medical professionalsUniformed medical professionalsEMTsFire professionalsFirst respondersTactical users
Common praise
Versatile and compact toolset for everyday and survival tasksIconic design and durable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide range of useful tools in one package
Effective cutting shears with micro-serrations for gripVersatile and focused toolset for emergency medical tasksCompact and lightweight for easy carryRobust stainless steel blades resistant to corrosionUseful specialized tools such as ring cutter and oxygen tank wrench
Common complaints
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
Lack of a robust locking mechanism when foldedPotential safety concern of accidental deployment when carried in pocketShears feel slightly loose initially
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