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Leatherman
In production Surge Surge
At 354 g and 114 mm closed this is the heaviest tool in Leatherman's current catalogue, with a 79 mm blade and 21 tools. The Blade Exchanger lets the saw and file positions swap inserts, and both the wire cutters and the hard-wire cutters are replaceable. Four features open from the outside.
354 g
Weight
21
Tools
114.3 mm
Closed
420HC stainless steel
Blade steel
78.7 mm
Blade
$159.95
MSRP
Specs verified 2026-09-01 · 1 source · 2 fields we could not verify, shown as —
Full specification
Dimensions & weight
- Weight
- 354 g
- Weight (imperial)
- 12.5 oz
- Closed length
- 114.3 mm
- Closed length (imperial)
- 4.50 in
- Open length
- 177.8 mm
- Width
- 43.2 mm
- Thickness
- 20.3 mm
General
- Manufacturer
- Leatherman
- Product family
- Surge
- Release year
- —
- Status
- In production
- Country of manufacture
- USA
- Tool count (manufacturer)
- 21
- Cost per tool
- $7.62
Knife
- Blade steel
- 420HC56-58 HRCThe workhorse stainless of the multitool world. It does not hold an edge for long, but it takes one back in seconds on almost anything.dulls quicklyvery rust-resistanteasy to sharpenYou will sharpen it more often than a premium steel, and you will find that easier than owning a premium steel that has gone blunt. Editorial guidance, not a measured specification.
- Blade length
- 78.7 mm
- Edge type
- plain
- Blade profile
- Modified Drop Point
- Locking
- Yes
- One-hand opening
- Yes
- Outside accessible
- Yes
Pliers
- Pliers type
- both
- Wire cutters
- Yes
- Replaceable cutters
- Yes
- Hard-wire cutters
- Yes
- Crimper
- Yes
Carry
- Pocket clip
- No
- Lanyard attachment
- Yes
- Sheath included
- No
Tool inventory · 21 mapped
Needlenose pliers Regular pliers Replaceable wire cutters Hard-wire cutters Wire cutters Electrical crimper Wire stripper Plain-edge knife Serrated knife Saw Scissors Awl Ruler Can opener Bottle opener Wood/metal file Diamond-coated file Bit driver Flathead screwdriver Stranded-wire cutters Blade exchanger
Needlenose Pliers · Regular Pliers · Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters · Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters · Stranded-wire Cutters · Electrical Crimper · Wire Stripper · 420HC Knife · 420HC Serrated Knife · Saw · Spring-action Scissors · Awl w/ Thread Loop · Ruler (8 in | 19 cm) · Can Opener · Bottle Opener · Wood/Metal File · Diamond-coated File · Blade Exchanger® · Large Bit Driver · Large Screwdriver · Small Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver Corkscrew Tweezers Toothpick
What owners say
Most reviewers praise the durable construction, customizable tools, effective scissors, comfortable grip, and quick one-handed access. The Leatherman Surge withstands heavy use while remaining easy to handle. Four of nine note the tool is heavy and bulky. This is the only shared criticism among the sources.
Read from 9 independent reviews (8 video, 1 reddit). A point becomes a pro or a con only when two or more reviewers made it.
What they agree is good
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Durable construction withstands heavy use 6/9
“this thing has not been bent it has not broken uh literally nothing has happened to it” Doody’s Daggers · video
“the Surge is the one you get when you want maximum toughness, maximum functionality” Heavy Pockets · video
“great for professional jobs or any job needing a heavy-duty tool” Leatherman · video
“the multi-tool does appear to be very durable stainless steel construction” Al's Homestead · video
“realworld heavyduty use, the Surge still reigns supreme” Roots and Rhymez · video
“some people have even referred to it as the king of multi-tools” NewAgainKnifeReviews · video
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Customizable and replaceable tool system 6/9
“gives you a chance to really customize your Leatherman which is so cool man” Doody’s Daggers · video
“unique blade changer system that lets you swap out the saw or file for other jigsaw style blades” Heavy Pockets · video
“blade exchanger is a t-shank adapter that allows you to customize your tool for the job at hand” Leatherman · video
“replaceable wire cutters, a very large pair of scissors, a saw, and two files” Roots and Rhymez · video
“One, it allows the customization between different types of saws for different materials. The other big benefit is if you wear it out or break it. It's no problem at all to just um replace it.” NewAgainKnifeReviews · video
“let's not forget the leatherman has these replaceable hard wire cutters” Jon Gadget · video
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Effective and ergonomic scissors 4/9
“these scissors are great I've cut through some pretty thick stuff with these” Doody’s Daggers · video
“my personal favorite are these really large springaction scissors” Heavy Pockets · video
“it's just safer and more convenient than trying to use the knife blade but also faster than going and grabbing a pair of scissors from somewhere else” Al's Homestead · video
“These scissors are good and sharp. And these aren't the kind of scissors you'd use to cut your mustache or do delicate tasks like this. These are harder use scissors.” NewAgainKnifeReviews · video
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Comfortable grip and handling 3/9
“definitely the most comfortable Leatherman I've ever gripped onto” Doody’s Daggers · video
“rounded to give you a comfortable and confident grip” Leatherman · video
“feels really good in the hand” Jon Gadget · video
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Quick one-handed tool access 3/9
“I love having tools accessible from the outside” Doody’s Daggers · video
“That makes it faster to use compared to cheaper multi-tools” Heavy Pockets · video
“So, all the tools are easily one hand accessible.” NewAgainKnifeReviews · video
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Secure locking mechanisms for tools 3/9
“everything on this uh multitool is completely locking which is great” Doody’s Daggers · video
“Each of these tools can be locked firmly into place while in use” Leatherman · video
“The liner lock works excellent. I got nothing bad to say about it.” NewAgainKnifeReviews · video
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Full-size pliers with good leverage 2/9
“you've got a full size pliers with a ton of leverage” Heavy Pockets · video
“it is bigger and chunkier and although they're both needle nosed the leatherman is longer with more reach” Jon Gadget · video
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Durable and well-fitting sheath 2/9
“Surge comes with a durable nylon sheath” Leatherman · video
“rides perfectly on my belt” Roots and Rhymez · video
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Comprehensive and reliable warranty 2/9
“all of our tools are backed by a 25-year warranty” Leatherman · video
“Leatherman has taken care of them and gotten their multi-tool fix right back up” Al's Homestead · video
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Blades are tough and easy to sharpen 2/9
“solid toughness, easy field sharpening, and great corrosion resistance” Roots and Rhymez · video
“I like the steel. It's easy to sharpen, and you can get it razor sharp.” NewAgainKnifeReviews · video
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Serrated blade cuts rope easily 2/9
“serrated blade that eats through rope like absolute butter” Roots and Rhymez · video
“now this has great serrations on it. And this is a great um tough hard use tool right here.” NewAgainKnifeReviews · video
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Leatherman allows single-handed blade opening 2/9
“it does have one trick up its sleeve that the victorinox doesn't have and that is single-handed blade opening” Jon Gadget · video
“certainly makes a difference deploying the main blade” u/theflinchburger · reddit
What they agree is not
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Tool is heavy and bulky 4/9
“it was bigger than I thought it was going to be it was quite big” Doody’s Daggers · video
“The only real downside is again the weight” Heavy Pockets · video
“this multi-tool is going to be kind of bulky to fit in some smaller spaces” Al's Homestead · video
“So, suffice it to say that the Leatherman Surge is a heavy tool.” NewAgainKnifeReviews · video
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Where this data comes from
25 source records back this page. 2 fields could not be verified against any of them and are shown as — above.
Show the 25-row source table
| Weight | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 12.5 oz; converted at 28.349523125 g/oz. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Closed length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 4.5 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Open length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 7 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Width | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 1.7 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Thickness | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 0.8 in overall thickness. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Manufacturer tool count | leatherman.com Leatherman states a tool count of 21. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Tool list | leatherman.com 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. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade steel | leatherman.com Product page specification "Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes a primary blade length of 3.1 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| MSRP (USD) | leatherman.com List price on leatherman.com, USD. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Production status | leatherman.com Listed and in the current catalogue on leatherman.com. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Sheath included | leatherman.com Product description states "Sheath sold separately." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Lanyard attachment | leatherman.com Listed as a product feature: "Lanyard Ring". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Pocket clip | leatherman.com Not listed among the product features; Leatherman sells a pocket clip for the Wave/Charge/Surge as a separate accessory. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Replaceable cutters | leatherman.com Tool list names "Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters" and "Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Country of manufacture | leatherman.com Page states: "Made in the USA -" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Edge type | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Edge
Plain" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade locking | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Lock
Yes" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| One-hand opening | leatherman.com Page states: "One-hand Operable Features
Open and use features with one hand, keeping your other hand free when you need it most." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Outside-accessible blade | leatherman.com Page states: "Outside-Accessible Features
Access essential tools without opening the multi-tool, even while it remains folded." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Hard-wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Crimper | leatherman.com Page states: "Electrical Crimper" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade profile | leatherman.com Official specification states 'Blade Type: Modified Drop Point'. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-09-01 |
| Pliers type | leatherman.com Official tool list includes both needlenose and regular pliers. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-09-01 |
Not verified: Release year, MSRP (EUR). Each renders as — above. We would rather show a gap than a number nobody stands behind.
Where it sits
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Heavier than 99% of the database. 7 tools match or beat its tool count at a lower weight.
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