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Leatherman Raptor Response vs SOG Baton Q3
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 54% 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$79.95Cheapest
US$94Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
Open length
184.2 mm (7.25 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
43.2 mm (1.70 in)Highest
16 mm (0.63 in)Lowest
Thickness
21.6 mm (0.85 in)Thickest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
4Fewest tools
13Most tools
Tools
Folding medical shearsRing cutter5 cm rulerOxygen tank wrench
AwlBottle openerFileKnifePliersScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerWire cutterRulerMetal fileNeedlenose pliersPhilips driver
Plier type
N/A
Needle nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Emergency medical professionalsUniformed medical professionalsEMTsFire professionalsFirst respondersTactical users
Everyday carryBasic wilderness and urban essentialsUrban emergency situations
Common praise
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
Compact and slim design similar to an ink markerVaried, useful toolset for different tasksQuality aluminum handleDurable build with lifetime warranty
Common complaints
Lack of a robust locking mechanism when foldedPotential safety concern of accidental deployment when carried in pocketShears feel slightly loose initially
Cannot be opened with one handMay lack tools for very heavy-duty tasks
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