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Best multitool for work and trades
For work and trades we weight the tools you are most likely to use: needlenose pliers, wire cutter, bit driver, regular pliers, hard-wire cutter. Tools up to 8.8 oz get full marks for portability, and the score drops to zero at 14.1 oz.A multitool without needlenose pliers and wire cutter is listed but not ranked.The full formula is on How we score.
Top pickLeatherman ARCHighest score for this use (92/100): 17 functional tools, 8.6 oz, $249.95.Best under $75Leatherman SidekickHighest score under $75 (82/100): 13 functional tools, 7.0 oz, $69.95.Lightest strong optionLeatherman Skeletool CXHighest score at 5.6 oz or less (77/100): 7 functional tools, 5.0 oz, $99.95.
Full ranking
| # | Multitool | Score | Tools | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leatherman ARC | 92 | 17 | 8.6 oz | $249.95 |
| 2 | Leatherman Wave Plus | 91 | 17 | 8.5 oz | $129.95 |
| 3 | Leatherman Wave Alpha | 90 | 16 | 8.3 oz | $199.95 |
| 4 | Leatherman Sidekick | 82 | 13 | 7.0 oz | $69.95 |
| 5 | Leatherman Wingman | 82 | 12 | 7.0 oz | $49.95 |
| 6 | Nextool Flagship Pro | 78 | 15 | 8.7 oz | $59.98 |
| 7 | Leatherman Signal | 78 | 16 | 7.5 oz | $149.95 |
| 8 | Leatherman Skeletool CX | 77 | 7 | 5.0 oz | $99.95 |
| 9 | Leatherman Skeletool | 76 | 7 | 5.0 oz | $89.95 |
| 10 | Roxon Phantom | 74 | 17 | 10.9 oz | $59.99 |
| 11 | Leatherman Rebar | 72 | 16 | 6.6 oz | $99.95 |
| 12 | Leatherman Surge | 72 | 18 | 12.5 oz | $159.95 |
| 13 | Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX | 72 | 17 | 7.3 oz | $150 |
| 14 | Gerber Truss | 69 | 15 | 8.4 oz | $64.99 |
| 15 | Leatherman Super Tool 300 | 68 | 16 | 9.6 oz | $119.95 |
| 16 | Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X | 67 | 18 | 7.4 oz | $145 |
| 17 | Gerber Suspension-NXT | 65 | 13 | 6.7 oz | $54.99 |
| 18 | Gerber Center-Drive | 60 | 8 | 9.5 oz | $154.99 |
| 19 | Victorinox Swiss Tool | 57 | 17 | 10.2 oz | $155 |
| 20 | Gerber Stakeout Spark | 56 | 10 | 5.4 oz | $79.99 |
| 21 | Gerber Dime | 50 | 8 | 2.2 oz | $34.99 |
| – | Leatherman FREE T2 (no needlenose pliers, wire cutter) | 56 | 6 | 3.3 oz | $49.95 |
| – | Victorinox Swiss Champ (no needlenose pliers) | 54 | 22 | 6.5 oz | $115 |
| – | Gerber Armbar Drive (no needlenose pliers, wire cutter) | 51 | 7 | 3.1 oz | $52.99 |
| – | Gerber Dual-Force (no needlenose pliers) | 50 | 11 | 12.0 oz | $124.99 |
| – | Leatherman Micra (no needlenose pliers, wire cutter) | 39 | 8 | 1.8 oz | $49.95 |
| – | Victorinox Huntsman (no needlenose pliers, wire cutter) | 36 | 12 | 3.4 oz | $52 |
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