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Leatherman ARC
Premium full-size multitool with MagnaCut blade, magnetic one-hand access to every tool and a pocket clip.
92/100 best score, for work and trades
- Weight
- 8.6 oz (244 g)
- Closed length
- 4.25 in (108 mm)
- Functional tools
- 17
- Blade steel
- MagnaCut®
- MSRP
- $249.95
Available as: Black DLC & Stainless Steel, Talos.
Strengths
- Blades open with one hand without unfolding the tool
- Tools lock open
- Premium blade steel (MagnaCut)
- Replaceable wire cutters
- Pocket clip included
Trade-offs
- Priced above most plier multitools
Strengths and trade-offs are worked out from the specifications and compared with similar tools in our database, not from hands-on testing.
Good for: everyday carry, general purpose. Not ideal for: tight budgets, ultralight carry.
Scores by use
| Use | Score | Tool fit | Portability | Usability | Durability | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work and trades | 92 | 89 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 66 |
| All-round use | 86 | 92 | 62 | 100 | 100 | 67 |
| Camping | 82 | 73 | 85 | 100 | 100 | 61 |
| Fishing | 80 | 83 | 54 | 100 | 100 | 64 |
| Everyday carry | 73 | 80 | 23 | 100 | 100 | 63 |
| Hiking and backpacking | 64 | 68 | 4 | 100 | 100 | 59 |
| Cycling | 58 | 55 | 4 | 100 | 100 | 54 |
Scores come from the data on this page. See the formula.
Tools (17 functions, 20 by the maker's count)
- Knife
- Needlenose pliers
- Regular pliers
- Bit driver ×2
- Diamond-coated file
- File ×2
- Pry bar / nail puller
- Wire cutterreplaceable
- Hard-wire cutterreplaceable
- Flathead screwdriver
- Bottle opener
- Can opener
- Awl / reamer
- Scissors
- Saw
- Wire stripper
- Crimper
Specifications
| Brand | Leatherman |
|---|---|
| Form | plier based, full |
| Weight | 8.6 oz (244 g) |
| Closed length | 4.25 in (108 mm) |
| Open length | 6.45 in (164 mm) |
| Width | 1.3 in (33 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.68 in (17 mm) |
| Blade steel | MagnaCut® |
| Blade length | 2.76 in (70 mm) |
| One-hand opening | Yes |
| Locking tools | Yes |
| Outside-accessible tools | Yes |
| Bit system | leatherman flat |
| Price band | 150–250 |
| Warranty | 25-year limited warranty |
| Made in | USA (with global parts) |
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How much does the Leatherman ARC weigh?
8.6 oz (244 g), and it is 4.25 in (108 mm) long closed and 6.45 in (164 mm) open.
How many tools does the Leatherman ARC have?
17 functional tools by our count; Leatherman counts 20. We count each kind of tool once, so three screwdriver sizes are one tool.
Does the Leatherman ARC have scissors and a saw?
It has scissors and a saw.
Can I take the Leatherman ARC on a plane?
Not in carry-on bags: it has a knife blade, and TSA does not allow knives in the cabin. Pack it in checked luggage.
What bits does the Leatherman ARC take?
It takes Leatherman's flat bits (the Bit Kit format).
What is the warranty on the Leatherman ARC?
25-year limited warranty.
Sources
Last verified 2026-11-01.
- www.leatherman.com (manufacturer, 2026-11-01)
- the-gadgeteer.com (review, 2026-11-01)