Leatherman Curl vs FREE P2
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 15 of 27 rows read the same on all of them; the ones that differ are what follows. A rust value is the better one in that row, grey is the worse, and a dash means we have not verified the field rather than that the tool lacks it.
The Curl weighs 213 g (7.5 oz) and the FREE P2 216 g (7.6 oz), so the Curl is 3 g lighter, 1% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Curl carries 15 tools and the FREE P2 19. Blade length is 73.7 mm (2.90 in) against 70.2 mm (2.76 in).
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Curl weighs 213 g (7.5 oz) and the FREE P2 216 g (7.6 oz), so the Curl is 3 g lighter, 1% less. Folded, the Curl is 101.6 mm (4.00 in) long and the FREE P2 107.8 mm (4.24 in).
Sources: Curl: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Curl: eu.leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-31), FREE P2: leatherman-hk.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Curl carries 15 tools and the FREE P2 19. Only the Curl has plain-edge knife, bit driver, diamond-coated file and awl. Only the FREE P2 has replaceable wire cutters, electrical crimper, combination-edge knife, package opener and pry bar.
Sources: Curl: eu.leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-31), Curl: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), FREE P2: leatherman-hk.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Blade
Blade length is 73.7 mm (2.90 in) against 70.2 mm (2.76 in). The blade locks open on the FREE P2 and not on the Curl.
Sources: Curl: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Curl: eu.leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-31), FREE P2: leatherman-hk.com (checked 2026-08-26)
What they share
Both carry needlenose pliers, regular pliers, hard-wire cutters, wire stripper, scissors, can opener, bottle opener, ruler, wood/metal file, flathead screwdriver, phillips screwdriver.
What reviewers say
Points raised by at least two independent reviewers on YouTube or Reddit, with how many made each one. The quotes behind every point are on the product pages.
Leatherman Curl
5 independent reviewers. All quotes
- ✓ Compact size and thin profile 2
- ✓ Versatility and modding capability 2
Leatherman FREE P2
No point was repeated by independent reviewers yet.
Questions
Which is better, the Curl or the FREE P2?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Curl if you need a tool only it carries (bit driver, diamond-coated file and awl) or you prefer a plain edge. Choose the FREE P2 if you need a tool only it carries (replaceable wire cutters, electrical crimper, package opener and pry bar), you prefer a combination edge or you want a blade that locks.
Which is lighter, the Curl or the FREE P2?
The Curl, at 213 g against 216 g for the FREE P2, by the manufacturers' published weights.
Is the Curl worth it?
The Curl lists at $89.95, $6.00 per counted tool. Among 5 independent reviewers, the most repeated praise is "Compact size and thin profile" (2 of 5).