Leatherman Raptor Rescue vs Rev
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 3 of 24 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 Raptor Rescue weighs 164 g (5.8 oz) and the Rev 167 g (5.9 oz), so the Raptor Rescue is 3 g lighter, 2% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Raptor Rescue carries 6 tools and the Rev 14. The blade steel is 420 Stainless Steel on the Raptor Rescue and 420HC Stainless Steel on the Rev.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Raptor Rescue weighs 164 g (5.8 oz) and the Rev 167 g (5.9 oz), so the Raptor Rescue is 3 g lighter, 2% less. Folded, the Raptor Rescue is 127 mm (5.00 in) long and the Rev 96.5 mm (3.80 in). The Rev is the slimmer in the pocket: 15 mm thick against 17 mm for the Raptor Rescue.
Sources: Raptor Rescue: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Rev: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Raptor Rescue carries 6 tools and the Rev 14. Only the Rev has needlenose pliers, regular pliers, hard-wire cutters, plain-edge knife, package opener, wood/metal file, can opener, bottle opener, phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver and wire stripper.
Sources: Raptor Rescue: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Rev: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Blade
The blade steel is 420 Stainless Steel on the Raptor Rescue and 420HC Stainless Steel on the Rev.
Sources: Raptor Rescue: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-28), Rev: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Pliers
The Raptor Rescue has no pliers.
Carry
The Raptor Rescue comes with a sheath; the Rev does not.
Sources: Raptor Rescue: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Rev: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Price and availability
At list price the Rev is $35 cheaper: $44.95 against $79.95 for the Raptor Rescue. Per counted tool that is $13.33 for the Raptor Rescue and $3.21 for the Rev.
Sources: Raptor Rescue: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Rev: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
What they share
Both carry ruler.
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 Raptor Rescue
No point was repeated by independent reviewers yet.
Leatherman Rev
8 independent reviewers. All quotes
- − Blade lacks a thumb push 2
Questions
Which is better, the Raptor Rescue or the Rev?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Raptor Rescue if you want a sheath in the box. Choose the Rev if price matters (it is $35 cheaper at list price), you need a tool only it carries (needlenose pliers, regular pliers, hard-wire cutters, package opener and 6 more) or you prefer a plain edge.
Which is lighter, the Raptor Rescue or the Rev?
The Raptor Rescue, at 164 g against 167 g for the Rev, by the manufacturers' published weights.
Is the Rev worth it?
The Rev lists at $44.95, $3.21 per counted tool. Among 8 independent reviewers, the most repeated criticism is "Blade lacks a thumb push" (2 of 8).