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Leatherman Core vs Leatherman Bit Kit #1

Leatherman Core (Retired) vs Leatherman Bit Kit #1 ($20) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.

Leatherman Core
Leatherman
Core
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Leatherman Bit Kit #1
Leatherman
Bit Kit #1
$20
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Spec-by-spec
SpecLeatherman CoreLeatherman Bit Kit #1
PriceRetired$20
Weight307g45.4g
Blade Length3.2 in / 8.1 cm—
Closed Length4.5 in / 11.5 cm—
StatusRetired—
Weight307g (10.8 oz, Leatherman Retired Products page)45.4g (Leatherman published)
Material—Double-ended driver bits
Pros & Cons

Leatherman Core

  • 4.5 inch closed length
  • Built for heavy jobs
  • Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new

Leatherman Bit Kit #1

  • 22 tips in 45.4 g
  • Covers Torx, Phillips, Pozi and Robertson
  • $20 for a full set
  • Useful mainly with a bit-driver tool
  • No handle included
Leatherman Core is the better value at Retired. If weight matters most, Leatherman Bit Kit #1 carries lighter at 45.4g. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.
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