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Leatherman Rebar
Mid-size all-locking workhorse with replaceable wire cutters, saw and crimper at a mid-range price.
72/100 best score, for work and trades
- Weight
- 6.6 oz (189 g)
- Closed length
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Functional tools
- 16
- Blade steel
- 420HC
- MSRP
- $99.95
Available as: Burnt Sienna, Mossy Slate, Heathered Cranberry, Black, Stainless Steel, Coyote Tan.
Strengths
- Lighter than 85% of the plier multitools we list (6.6 oz)
- Tools lock open
- Replaceable wire cutters
Trade-offs
- You have to open the pliers to reach the blades
- No scissors
- No bit driver, only fixed screwdrivers
- Sheath sold separately on the maker's site
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: work and trades, home and DIY. Not ideal for: users who need scissors, one-hand use.
Scores by use
| Use | Score | Tool fit | Portability | Usability | Durability | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work and trades | 72 | 85 | 100 | 25 | 75 | 55 |
| All-round use | 70 | 82 | 95 | 25 | 75 | 54 |
| Fishing | 66 | 74 | 94 | 25 | 75 | 50 |
| Camping | 64 | 67 | 100 | 25 | 75 | 46 |
| Everyday carry | 52 | 60 | 57 | 25 | 75 | 43 |
| Hiking and backpacking | 44 | 50 | 38 | 25 | 75 | 38 |
| Cycling | 43 | 48 | 41 | 25 | 75 | 36 |
Scores come from the data on this page. See the formula.
Tools (16 functions, 17 by the maker's count)
- Needlenose pliers
- Regular pliers
- Wire cutterreplaceable
- Hard-wire cutterreplaceable
- Crimper
- Wire stripper
- Knife
- Serrated knife
- Saw
- Awl / reamer
- Ruler
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- File
- Phillips screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver ×2
Specifications
| Brand | Leatherman |
|---|---|
| Form | plier based, mid |
| Weight | 6.6 oz (189 g) |
| Closed length | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Open length | 6.25 in (159 mm) |
| Width | 1.18 in (30 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.65 in (17 mm) |
| Blade steel | 420HC |
| Blade length | 2.9 in (74 mm) |
| One-hand opening | No |
| Locking tools | Yes |
| Outside-accessible tools | No |
| Bit system | none |
| Price band | 50–100 |
| Warranty | 25-year limited warranty |
| Made in | USA (with global parts) |
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How much does the Leatherman Rebar weigh?
6.6 oz (189 g), and it is 4 in (102 mm) long closed and 6.25 in (159 mm) open.
How many tools does the Leatherman Rebar have?
16 functional tools by our count; Leatherman counts 17. We count each kind of tool once, so three screwdriver sizes are one tool.
Does the Leatherman Rebar have scissors and a saw?
It has no scissors and a saw.
Can I take the Leatherman Rebar 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 is the warranty on the Leatherman Rebar?
25-year limited warranty.
Sources
Last verified 2026-11-01.
- www.leatherman.com (manufacturer, 2026-11-01)
- www.adorama.com (retailer, 2026-11-01)