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Leatherman PST vs Leatherman Style CS
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Style CS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Style CS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 256% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 35% 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$60Most expensive
US$27Cheapest
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
41 g (1.45 oz)Lightest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Highest
20.7 mm (0.81 in)Lowest
Thickness
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thickest
9.5 mm (0.37 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
Spring-action scissorsKnifeFlat screwdriverPhillips screwdriverNail fileTweezersBottle opener (combination with carabiner)
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
Everyday carry (EDC) needsLight cutting tasksCompact multitool useKeychain carry
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
Very compact and lightweight for everyday carryUseful spring-action scissorsGood quality stainless steel blade (420HC)Strong glass-filled nylon handle reduces weightConvenient keychain clip design
Common complaints
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
Limited tool count and functions compared to larger multitoolsSmall blade size limits cutting tasksNo included sheathNot suitable for heavy-duty use
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