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Leatherman Charge+ TTi vs The James Brand The Helton
Leatherman Charge+ TTi ($200) vs The James Brand The Helton ($169) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Charge+ TTi | The James Brand The Helton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $169 |
| Weight | 196g | 98.4g |
| Tools | 20 | 9, all locking |
| Blade | S30V steel main | VG-10, partially serrated |
| Handle | Titanium | 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum |
| Weight | 196g | 98.4g / 3.5 oz with clip |
| Pliers | Spring-action needle-nose | — |
| Warranty | 25 years | — |
| Drivers | — | Two, magnetic |
| Closed | — | 3.5" / 8.8cm |
| Extras | — | Chisel-tipped tweezers, scissors, file, bottle opener, metal pick, lanyard and bead |
Pros & Cons
Leatherman Charge+ TTi
- S30V blade on a multi-tool
- Titanium scales reduce weight
- 20 tools covers everything
- 25-year warranty Leatherman
- Spring-action pliers most practical
- $200 multi-tool investment
- 196g not lightweight
- Titanium not as durable as steel handles for prying
The James Brand The Helton
- Every tool locks, which is the real complaint about traditional multi-tools
- Magnetic drivers keep bits and screws where you put them
- No plastic, unusual at this size
- 3.5 inches closed carries like a pocket knife, not a multi-tool
- $169 is Swiss Army money several times over
- No pliers, which rules out a whole class of jobs
- VG-10 is good, not exceptional, at this price
- Some finishes list at $179
The James Brand The Helton is the better value at $169. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.