The best multitools
We rank 27 current multitools from Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox and others with one published formula: the tools you will use, weight, how easy the tools are to reach and lock, blade steel and warranty, and price. Every number comes from the maker's specifications, checked against a second source. We have not tested these tools side by side, and the page does not pretend otherwise.
Our picks
Best overallLeatherman Wave AlphaHighest all-round score (87/100): 16 functional tools, 8.3 oz, $199.95.Best value under $75Leatherman WingmanBest all-round score under $75 (85/100): 12 functional tools, 7.0 oz, $49.95.Best premium pickLeatherman ARCBest all-round score at $150 and up (86/100): 17 functional tools, 8.6 oz, $249.95.Best for everyday carryLeatherman Skeletool CXBest everyday-carry score at 7 oz or less (70/100): 7 functional tools, 5.0 oz, $99.95.Best for campingLeatherman SignalBest camping score (87/100): 16 functional tools, 7.5 oz, $149.95.Best for workLeatherman Wave PlusBest work-and-trades score (91/100): 17 functional tools, 8.5 oz, $129.95.Best keychain toolGerber DimeBest everyday-carry score among keychain tools (63/100): 8 functional tools, 2.2 oz, $34.99.
All-round ranking
All-round use weights the knife and pliers most, then wire cutters, scissors, a bit driver and a saw. Tools without pliers are listed but not ranked here; see everyday carry for those.
| # | Multitool | Score | Tools | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leatherman Wave Alpha | 87 | 16 | 8.3 oz | $199.95 |
| 2 | Leatherman ARC | 86 | 17 | 8.6 oz | $249.95 |
| 3 | Leatherman Wave Plus | 85 | 17 | 8.5 oz | $129.95 |
| 4 | Leatherman Wingman | 85 | 12 | 7.0 oz | $49.95 |
| 5 | Leatherman Sidekick | 83 | 13 | 7.0 oz | $69.95 |
| 6 | Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX | 77 | 17 | 7.3 oz | $150 |
| 7 | Leatherman Signal | 76 | 16 | 7.5 oz | $149.95 |
| 8 | Leatherman Skeletool CX | 75 | 7 | 5.0 oz | $99.95 |
| 9 | Nextool Flagship Pro | 74 | 15 | 8.7 oz | $59.98 |
| 10 | Leatherman Skeletool | 74 | 7 | 5.0 oz | $89.95 |
| 11 | Gerber Suspension-NXT | 71 | 13 | 6.7 oz | $54.99 |
| 12 | Gerber Truss | 71 | 15 | 8.4 oz | $64.99 |
| 13 | Roxon Phantom | 70 | 17 | 10.9 oz | $59.99 |
| 14 | Leatherman Rebar | 70 | 16 | 6.6 oz | $99.95 |
| 15 | Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X | 70 | 18 | 7.4 oz | $145 |
| 16 | Leatherman Surge | 68 | 18 | 12.5 oz | $159.95 |
| 17 | Gerber Stakeout Spark | 60 | 10 | 5.4 oz | $79.99 |
| 18 | Leatherman Super Tool 300 | 59 | 16 | 9.6 oz | $119.95 |
| 19 | Gerber Dime | 58 | 8 | 2.2 oz | $34.99 |
| 20 | Gerber Center-Drive | 54 | 8 | 9.5 oz | $154.99 |
| 21 | Victorinox Swiss Tool | 50 | 17 | 10.2 oz | $155 |
| – | Leatherman FREE T2 (no needlenose pliers) | 60 | 6 | 3.3 oz | $49.95 |
| – | Victorinox Swiss Champ (no needlenose pliers) | 59 | 22 | 6.5 oz | $115 |
| – | Gerber Armbar Drive (no needlenose pliers) | 58 | 7 | 3.1 oz | $52.99 |
| – | Victorinox Huntsman (no needlenose pliers) | 49 | 12 | 3.4 oz | $52 |
| – | Leatherman Micra (no needlenose pliers) | 47 | 8 | 1.8 oz | $49.95 |
| – | Gerber Dual-Force (no needlenose pliers) | 41 | 11 | 12.0 oz | $124.99 |
Rankings by use
- Best multitool for camping
- Best multitool for cycling
- Best multitool for everyday carry
- Best multitool for fishing
- Best multitool for hiking and backpacking
- Best multitool for work and trades
- Best Leatherman
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