# Leatherman ARC

> Specification from MultiToolDB: https://www.multitooldb.com/leatherman/arc/. Every value cites a source below. A value marked "not verified" could not be checked against any source; it does not mean the tool lacks the feature. Last verified 2026-09-30. Quote any figure with a link to this page. The data as a whole is licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/); commercial reuse needs a separate licence from contact@strtly.com.

Leatherman's flagship at 244 g and 20 tools, with a MagnaCut blade hardened to 60-63 HRC, the hardest steel in the current range. Every feature is outside-accessible and locks, and the knife opens on a thumb stud. At USD 249.95 it lists at almost twice the Wave Plus for two more tools and the better blade steel.

## Specifications

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Manufacturer | Leatherman |
| Product family | FREE |
| Status | In production |
| Manufacturer item number | not verified |
| Release year | not verified |
| Country of manufacture | not verified |
| Weight | 244 g (8.6 oz) |
| Closed length | 107.9 mm (4.25 in) |
| Open length | 163.8 mm (6.45 in) |
| Width | 33 mm (1.30 in) |
| Thickness | 17.3 mm (0.68 in) |
| Tool count (manufacturer) | 20 |
| MSRP (USD) | $249.95 |
| Warranty | 25-year warranty |

## Tools

As the manufacturer lists them, in their order (the manufacturer counts 20):

- MagnaCut® Knife Blade
- Needlenose Pliers
- Regular Pliers
- Large Bit Driver
- Diamond-coated File
- Small Bit Driver
- Wood/Metal File
- Pry Tool
- Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters
- Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters
- Impact Surface
- Large Screwdriver
- Bottle Opener
- Can Opener
- Awl
- Spring-action Scissors
- Saw
- Wire Stripper
- Electrical Crimper
- Edge File

## Knife

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Blade steel | CPM MagnaCut stainless steel |
| Blade length | 70.1 mm (2.76 in) |
| Edge | plain |
| Blade profile | Modified Drop Point |
| Blade locks | yes |
| One-hand opening | yes |
| Opens with the tool closed | yes |

## Pliers

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | needlenose and regular |
| Wire cutters | yes |
| Replaceable cutters | yes |
| Hard-wire cutters | yes |
| Crimper | yes |

## Carry

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Pocket clip | yes |
| Lanyard attachment | not verified |
| Sheath included | no |

## In the box

As listed for SKU 833074.

- Bit: Phillips #1-2 & 3/16" Screwdriver

## What reviewers and owners report

From 10 independent reviewers across 10 sources, gathered 2026-08-26. A point counts as recurring when two or more reviewers make it. These are opinions with a count, kept apart from the specifications.

Praised:

- Blade uses high-quality MagnaCut steel (7 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU4sMvr6ORI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-yc31XTA_I, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SymGzp6oc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jk_oADOkOQ, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlX5IAEoKU
- One-handed opening and closing is easy (6 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU4sMvr6ORI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-yc31XTA_I, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SymGzp6oc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jk_oADOkOQ, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs
- Blade is competent for daily use (5 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU4sMvr6ORI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-yc31XTA_I, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlX5IAEoKU
- Scissors are high quality and spring-loaded (5 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SymGzp6oc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlX5IAEoKU
- File is useful and effective (5 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SymGzp6oc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlX5IAEoKU
- Tool is a favorite and recommended (5 reviewers, youtube and reddit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU4sMvr6ORI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-yc31XTA_I, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1vfiupd/treated_myself_to_a_leatherman_arc_wow_this_tool/
- Bit kit support is effective (4 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-yc31XTA_I, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SymGzp6oc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlX5IAEoKU
- Blade has excellent edge retention (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jk_oADOkOQ, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlX5IAEoKU
- Locking system is secure and intuitive (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-yc31XTA_I, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs
- Saw is useful and high quality (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlX5IAEoKU
- Micro driver is useful for small tasks (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlX5IAEoKU
- Awl is robust and practical (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SymGzp6oc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlX5IAEoKU
- Pry bar is useful for light tasks (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SymGzp6oc
- Sheath is high quality and liked (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jk_oADOkOQ
- Tool selection is practical and solid (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU4sMvr6ORI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-yc31XTA_I
- Tool is made in the USA (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs
- DLC coating is a nice touch (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SymGzp6oc
- Plier head is stout with good bite (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SymGzp6oc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs

Criticised:

- Price is high (4 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU4sMvr6ORI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jk_oADOkOQ, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs
- Wire cutters are prone to breaking (3 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU4sMvr6ORI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SymGzp6oc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlX5IAEoKU
- Wire cutters have a functional gap (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8SymGzp6oc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlX5IAEoKU
- Included bit kit is incomplete (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4
- Can opener is least useful tool (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl85fhZLlHw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4
- Tool is less comfortable than Charge (2 reviewers, youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jk_oADOkOQ, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSwPzF3llgs
- Locking mechanism prevents legal carry (2 reviewers, youtube and reddit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4KVdo2I-4, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1vhakln/leatherman_arc_german_carry_mod/

Problems owners reported with their own tool on Reddit. A count of distinct owners who posted about it, not a failure rate:

- Rust or corrosion (10 owners): https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1uxbdis/my_arcs_magnacut_blade_rusted_slightly/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1tsvysa/today_travel_edc_as_i_avoid_going_overseas_with/, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1pdkjqm/the_only_multitools_ill_use_around_salt_water/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1o0mp53/new_arc_is_this_rust/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1ndwe15/surface_rust/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1iecjte/salt_water_damage_arc/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1ibwpws/arc_rust/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1how1vc/arc_traces_of_rust/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1b08jdd/best_way_to_remove_rust/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/17gsbn5/arc_rust/
- Blade or another tool broke or chipped (4 owners): https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1teiq7q/broke_my_arc/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1meys25/how_does_this_even_happen/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1emoz5e/1wk_old_arc_today_the_can_opener_mech_breaks_wtf/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1bzu7uo/cuttergate_part_x/
- Play or wobble in a blade or tool (4 owners): https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1sp52v9/leatherman_arc_cable_cutters_catching_when/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1r62vsr/brand_new_leatherman_arc_scissors_failing_on_kite/, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1k9itg1/addicted/, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1glim6b/leatherman_quality_control_pretty_poor/
- Stiff, gritty or hard to open (4 owners): https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1ulko5h/any_fixes/, https://reddit.com/r/multitools/comments/1cnvuen/warranty_void_questions/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/18n9pax/got_a_problem_with_my_arc/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/17pij15/unfortunately_there_are_more_problems_with_the_arc/
- Pliers broke, bent or went loose (3 owners): https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1ppvk1h/arc_broken_in_less_than_7_days_of_barely_any_use/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1emoz5e/1wk_old_arc_today_the_can_opener_mech_breaks_wtf/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/17z47f5/broke_my_leatherman_arc_plier_tip/
- Pocket clip broke, loosened or fell off (3 owners): https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1wmurhr/anyone_else_have_issues_with_the_clip_on_your_arc/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1tjlmc3/leatherman_arc/, https://reddit.com/r/Leatherman/comments/1p2nv1i/clip_broke_on_arc/

## Sources

- Weight: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 8.6 oz; converted at 28.349523125 g/oz.
- Closed length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 4.25 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Open length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 6.45 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Width: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 1.3 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Thickness: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 0.68 in overall thickness. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Manufacturer tool count: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman states a tool count of 20.
- Tool list: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Mapped from the manufacturer tool list on the product page; manufacturer wording and order are preserved. Mapped from the manufacturer's own tool wording using the shared comparison categories.
- Tool list: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-10-03. Phillips screwdriver from the included bits: Phillips #1-2 & 3/16" Screwdriver
- Blade steel: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Product page specification "Blade Material: MagnaCut Stainless Steel"; blade hardness given as 60-63 HRC.
- Blade steel: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. States MagnaCut® Stainless Steel, which differs from the accepted value. Disagrees with the accepted value "CPM MagnaCut stainless steel". Page states: "Blade Material 
MagnaCut® Stainless Steel"
- Blade length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes a primary blade length of 2.76 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- MSRP (USD): [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. List price on leatherman.com, USD.
- Production status: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Listed and in the current catalogue on leatherman.com.
- Sheath included: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Product description states "Accessories and sheath sold separately."
- Pocket clip: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Listed as a product feature: "Removable Pocket Clip".
- Replaceable cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Tool list names "Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters" and "Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters".
- Country of manufacture: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-28. States USA, which differs from the accepted value. Page states: "Made in the USA -" Site-wide footer text, printed on every page of the site; not a statement about this product. Refused 2026-09-30.
- Edge type: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Blade Edge
Plain"
- Blade locking: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Blade Lock 
Yes"
- One-hand opening: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Every feature is outside-accessible, locks securely, and opens smoothly with one hand thanks to FREE® technology."
- Outside-accessible blade: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "Every feature is outside-accessible, locks securely, and opens smoothly with one hand thanks to FREE® technology."
- Wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "09 Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters"
- Hard-wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "10 Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters"
- Crimper: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "19 Electrical Crimper"
- Blade profile: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-01. Official specification states 'Blade Type: Modified Drop Point'.
- Pliers type: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Official tool list includes both needlenose and regular pliers.
- Included bits: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Included Bits * Phillips #1-2 & 3/16" Screwdriver"
- Warranty: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/arc), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "That’s why we offer our 25-year warranty, so you can be confident your Leatherman lasts for a lifetime."

## Not verified

No source confirmed these fields, so they are left blank rather than estimated: Release year, Lanyard attachment, Country of manufacture.