The Leatherman Arc multi-tool is the iconic brand’s latest development, building upon their FREE series technology with new tools, features, and premium materials.
In this review, we’ll explore the Arc’s features and engineering, in a way that hopefully helps you determine whether it’s a right fit for your multi-tool needs.
Leatherman sent us an early test sample, and I plan to keep using it. I’ll update this post if I learn anything new, and of course please ask any questions you might have.
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What’s so Special About the Arc?
The Leatherman Arc is engineered with the brand’s FREE series multi-tool technology, and also incorporates years of user feedback and requests.
Most notably, the Arc features a MagnaCut knife blade with a DLC coating and a removable screwdriver bit driver.
Each tool and feature is 100% one-hand operable.
Technical Specs
- Closed length: 4.25″
- Open length: 6.45″
- Width: 1.3″
- Overall thickness: 0.68″
- Weight: 8.6 oz
- Blade length: 2.76″
Leatherman Arc Materials
- 420HC stainless steel
- 440C stainless steel
- MagnaCut steel (knife blade)
- DLC coating
Arc Tools & Features
- Needlenose Pliers
- Regular pliers
- Premium replaceable wire & hard-wire cutters
- MagnaCut Knife
- Spring-action scissors
- Saw
- Pry tool
- Awl
- Can opener
- Wire stripper
- Wood/metal file
- Diamond-coated file
- Edge file
- Bottle opener
- Electrical crimper
- Large screwdriver bit driver (modified 1/4″ hex)
- Small screwdriver bit driver
- Large screwdriver
- Impact surface
Leatherman’s First-Ever MagnaCut Knife Blade
MagnaCut is a relatively new knife steel that produces an excellent balance between edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.
Basically, heavier users don’t have to sharpen the knife blade as frequently, it’s tough and less susceptible to brittle failure such as chipping, and it’s resistant to rusting.
According to Leatherman, the MagnaCut knife is “perfect for everyday tasks as well as the harshest of environments.”
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The tradeoff is that MagnaCut knife blades are more complicated to manufacture than the ones Leatherman has made with other alloys, making this a more expensive component.
The plain edge knife blade features a thumb stud that allows for easy one-hand opening.
The factory edge is plenty sharp out of the box – I’ve got no complaints.
Some multi tool knife blades are excellent, and others are merely serviceable and only useful in a pinch.
As with Leatherman’s other multi-tools with outside-accessible knife blades, such as the FREE tools, Wave, Charge, and others, the Arc’s knife is easily accessible and feels built for use.
I can open and close the knife one-handed, but sometimes prefer two hands for closing the knife. That’s a habit that carried over from my time with Leatherman’s FREE series multi-tools.
Superb FREE-Style Pliers
The pliers are excellent. They are nearly identical to the pliers on the FREE multi-tools, but with a slightly more refined feel. The Arc pliers’ pivot feel even more broken-in, but that could be due to sample variability.
As with the FREE multi-tools, the Arc pliers are simply satisfying to open and close. They just snap into place, easily.
There’s retention keeping the pliers closed, and also retention keeping them open. Once you spread the handles apart a little, they can swing open. A final squeeze sets the passive locking mechanism in place.
I find that I can easily open the pliers with one hand, but it typically takes two for me to close them.
The pliers jaws appear identical to those on the FREE tools.
You get a fine gripping zone at the front, a wider gripping zone with coarser teeth for holding larger parts, the replaceable wire cutting jaws.
The replaceable cutters are one of the best improvements Leatherman has implemented in many of their modern multi-tool styles. I haven’t broken any yet, but it’s reassuring to know that worn or damaged wire cutting blades can be replaced and won’t permanently limit a tool’s functionality.
The Arc’s Other Tools & Functions
All of the tools and components are outside-accessible.
There’s a subtle but important change – the awl has been optimized for how most people are using it, which is for everything except for sewing. The typical hole was left out of the awl.
Leatherman says that the awl is shorter and now better for picking and prying.
They add that the prying tool is overbuilt and can handle a lot of abuse. Its tip is a bit thick – allowing it to serve double duty as a screwdriver.
Let’s not forget the eyeglass and modified hex-style screwdriver bit holders. The large driver works with existing Leatherman bit accessories and add-ons, such as their ratcheting adapter.
In a press discussion, Leatherman described their eyeglass tool as being useful for electronics fasteners, and also as a picker and poker. I should point out that Leatherman sells replacements, should you ever need one (or three).
The Arc carries over Leatherman’s fantastic FREE style tool deployment design.
I have yet to break a nail on the FREE or Arc series tools. You press the tab and fold the tools out. If you get more than one tool out at the same time, the unneeded tools can be easily pushed right back in. Gone are the days where you bend a nail and then struggle to separate a tool from its neighbors.
It’s as frustration-free to access the tools one-handedly as Leatherman advertises.
There are magnets inside the handle that help to retain the tools in place, and they work quite well. The tools swing out when you want them to, and don’t flop out on their own.
Leatherman says that some critics complain about the idea of magnets in a multi-tool, but that it has proven to be a non-issue. The magnets clean off easily, and it’s an easier process than if ferrous debris spreads around rather than having a place to collect.
I have yet to have any issues with my FREE tools, and don’t anticipate having any here with the Arc multi-tool.
On the inside of the handles, there’s slight magnetic action that keeps them together until I move to deliberately open the pliers.
There’s a slight nub near this area, but like the FREE tools it’s not something I ever notice in use. It looks like it should be uncomfortable, but it’s not.
The arrows in these images show where there’s magnetic retention.
This features map shows you where everything is.
What the Arc Comes with
The Arc comes with a nylon sheath, plus (9) extra double-ended bits, plus the two that are already inserted into the tool’s bit drivers.
- Phillips #1-2, Slotted 3/16″
- Miniature Phillips, Slotted
- Torx #10 & #15
- Torx #20 & #25
- Pozi #2 & #1
- Hex 1.5mm & 2mm
- Hex 2.5mm & 3mm
- Hex 4mm & 5mm
- Screwdriver 3/32” & 1/8”
- Robertson #1 & #2
- Robertson #2 & #3
Carrying Options
The sheath has four pockets – one for the multi-tool (with or without belt clip attached), one for the bit card, and two that look perfect for Leatherman’s 1/4″ hex bit extension adapter (not included) and maybe their bit ratchet as well (also not included).
Or maybe one of the side pockets is for the hex bit extension, and the other for a pen? It fits a Parker Jotter nicely.
It also comes with a belt clip, which can now be installed on either side of the tool for tip-up carry.
Early Impression and Opinion
I have only had the Leatherman Arc multi-tool for a short time, and I’m definitely impressed so far.
I’m familiar with the FREE series that the Arc is heavily based on. I have a P2 that Leatherman provided when the FREE tools launched, and a P4 that I purchased at retail.
The Arc absolutely feels like a better FREE, similar to how the Charge+ TTI is similar to the Wave+ but with upgrades in form and function.
Each tool opens smoothly, easily, and with one hand.
Most multi-tools have pliers, a knife blade (or two), and additional tools and features. Leatherman’s pliers are excellent, the MagnaCut knife blade has been excellent so far, and all of the other tools are fantastically accessible.
I’m happy that the Arc features removable bit holders.
I was worried I wouldn’t like the thumb stud over Leatherman’s hole-based knife deployment, but I took to it naturally.
The CPM MagnaCut knife blade is the only real “new to me” feature here. I have been testing other MagnaCut products, and it is proving to be an exceptional steel that deserves much of the hype it’s been getting.
The FREE series tools were robust hard-working multi-tools with exceptionally good user friendliness, and the Arc takes things to the next level.
Leatherman says that the Arc features everything their engineers wanted to incorporate into the tool, with no one telling them “no.” A MagnaCut knife? Done. Bit drivers? Of course. There’s also the updated awl, DLC coatings, an improved bottle open, and the pry bar, plus a file like the one built into the Wave+.
I very highly recommend the Arc – given my experiences with it thus far – but with the caveat that this multi-tool is priced to be used.
It’s made in the USA (but not the accessories it’s bundled with), and backed by Leatherman’s 25 year warranty.
Who Should Buy a Leatherman Arc Multi-Tool?
In no uncertain terms, this is the finest multi-tool I have ever used, by Leatherman or any other brand.
The only multi-tool that comes close is the Leatherman 40th anniversary multi-tool – a Garage series tool with very similar feature set to the Arc.
Leatherman says that the Arc is intended for every type of user. The Arc indeed has a very versatile feature set that I’m sure will serve most users’ broad and general purpose needs.
The user experience is simply phenomenal in every single way.
Leatherman says that the Arc “sets the standard for now and the future for premium multi-tools,” and they’re not wrong. I recently started testing a different multi-tool from another brand, and it’s really difficult to go from using the Arc back to anything else.
Who Shouldn’t Buy One?
The Arc is a pricey multi-tool – it will be launching on October 17, 2023 at $229.95.
For comparison, the FREE series P2 (19 tools) is priced at $129.95, and the P4 (21 tools) is $149.95. The Arc (20 tools) features a MagnaCut blade with DLC coating, upgraded aesthetics, and bit drivers, and it’s bundled with a new sheath and bit kit.
Is it worth an $80 premium over the P4? MagnaCut knives do carry a hefty premium compared to blades made from other steels, and so I don’t think it’s disproportionate for what you get.
Still, $230 is a lot of money for a multi-tool.
I think that the best approach would be to consider whether a Leatherman FREE platform multi-tool is right for you. Do you need a once-in-a-while tool on a budget, or a tool that solves common frustrations?
This tool is meant for EDC and frequent use, and might not be the best value if it’ll spend most of its days in a kitchen cabinet or glove box.
Pricing and Availability
Launch Date: October 17, 2023
Price: $229.95
Thank you to Leatherman for providing the test sample featured in this review.
ross
Do you know if magnacut can be sharpened with regular wet stones? Or do you need to get into diamond systems?
Stuart
I haven’t tried sharpening MagnaCut yet, but from what I’ve heard, it shouldn’t require diamond stones or systems; ceramic stones *should* suffice.
I’ve been meaning to buy a MagnaCut fixed blade knife specifically for the sake of exploring its sharpening characteristics, but it might be a while.
KG
I’ve seen diamonds and synthetic ceramics, like Shapton stones, recommended for Magnacut in plane blades. That’s the extent of my experience with it and I don’t think I’d want to sharpen those with oil stones.
That’s quite possibly a different heat treatment though and a whole lot more frequent sharpening than a knife. I’m sure anything will get it done eventually.
Eliot Truelove
Hey Stu, under the first knife subheading you say “MagnaCut is a relatively knife steel that produces…” where I think there should be a “new” after “relatively”.
My impressions: I have a Wave + that I’ve attached magnets to to hold the right angle and ratcheting bit drivers, and this seems a true successor to the Wave/Charge that everyone has been looking for.
The price is high, but for those who have wished for the bit drivers and a better knife, myself included, it seems we’ve gotten our wish. I haven’t tried the FREE series multitools, butbI played around with it in a store and although it was nice, the lack of those two things for me was a deal breaker.
Eric
How did you attach magnets?
Eliot Truelove
I attached the magnets with the rare earth magnets themselves, they aren’t glued or secured any other way.
The magnets slide around sometimes along the sides when I remove a ratchet attachment, but the whole attachment system is reversible that way.
To take out the outside tools I can shift the magnets and attachments to one side or the other depending on what I need to take out, and I can take off all the magnets and attachments if I need to use the pliers.
It’s extra work, but for me I can have everything on the pocket clip and not have to worry about a leather sheath or belt clip holster, just the third party titanium belt clip and ring lanyard (I removed the small internal lanyard from the other side so I can insert both).
RLS
This is everything I would expect from Leatherman. I have owned the original, soon after its release, two Waves. One wave was right after the first review and the second was a special engraved unit from the Grandkids. To me this one looks like a updated Wave. I have not handled any of the ARC series but the deployment of the tools is a welcomed addition.
My first Wave was ran over by a fork truck and was slightly twisted. I contacted Leatherman, sent it in and in around three weeks I received it back like new. In my opinion their CS is excellent.
I own a couple knives with Magnacut steel and I am a fan. It will hold a edge extremely well and can be sharpened to razor sharp, definitely a upgrade.
I will definitely check out the ARC, I am actually excited about the new tool deployment.
Pablo
The lack of bit drivers left me a bit disappointed with the Free multitool. I think they are some of most useful tools and set Leatherman apart. I’m slad they brough back them. I’m not enough of a blade steel to pay ton more for better steel, but i’m sure magnicut will help attract that crowd. They’re already paying $300 for fancy folding edc knives.
Jared
That’s a huge step forward from the steel that usually comes on a multi-tool. Happy to see it. I hope they carry it over into other tools like the Skeletool (8 oz is a bit much for me to pocket carry).
How thick is the blade steel? Is the primary bevel flat or hollow ground?
Overall this looks like an awesome full-featured tool. My only “complaint” is that I rarely carry tools that large, so it probably doesn’t make sense for me. Give me that blade on a lighter model though!
JonChicago
It looks like the Free P4 has been discontinued in favor of the ARC. It’s too bad because the P4 is also a great tool as well at a lower price point.
Stuart
I noticed the same – the P2 and P4 are both unavailable on Leatherman’s site, but it could just be temporary.
Tim D.
I see a lot of talk about Leatherman discontinuing models, just because they’re out of stock. The mut and crunch have been accused of this multiple times lately. Leatherman seems to do runs of models, and if they run out before the next run, the discontinued claims start up.
It would be helpful if Leatherman communicated their discontinuations better, as they’ve been guilty of just killing models without notice. This is likely a large part of everyone claiming models are discontinued when they’ve been unavailable for a while.
Bev Tillman
I agree totally! I have been waiting for the Mut to come back, as I want to get it, as a gift, for my US Marine nephew. I wonder if the Arc is as good for Marines as the Mut was mfg for?
Steve L
I recently got a new EDC knife with a MagnaCut blade, replacing a long time carry S30V blade from the same maker. Much much better edge retention.
i have not used a multi-tool for decades. Had Leatherman and SOG, thought they were a jack of all trades, master of none. Looks as if Leatherman did it right with the ARC enhancements.
Michael Pierce
What type of wire with this cut? Looking for a tool that will cut size 2 hooks.
Stuart
I’m not sure about fishing hooks.
It should have the same capacity as any of Leatherman’s tools with replaceable cutting blades. I’ll see what I can find out.
ca
How do those magnets clean off easy? They look like they’re recessed into the handle and would be impossible to clean without an air compressor.
Also, an awl with no hole was a poor choice in my opinion.
Kenny Watson
That was my exact thought as well regarding the magnets.
I had a work laptop with a “MagSafe” magnetic power connector, and when on work sites it was constantly filling full of filings and a real pain to clean, and it was more accessible that these appear to be.
You don’t realize just how many filings are around a job site until you have something magnetic that you can’t have collecting filings.
For people using this for general EDC in a more “office” type environment it might be fine I guess but magnets inside a multitool would be a deal breaker for me.
Tim D.
I’ve been carrying a free for a few years now, and have used the file a fair amount. I have not had an issue with metal shavings on the magnet. It would likely be an issue if you worked in a machine shop, or used a grinder all day. I don’t think its an issue for normal use.
ca
Yeah my iPhone with MagSafe and my airpods pick up metal shavings every time I enter my workshop, so I’m pretty wary about things with magnets. Especially tools.
Stuart
I’d have to practically dip my FREE series tool into a bucket of steel dust and shavings to get anything in there. I tested dust removal on my first FREE with a cotton swab. I suppose you can also air blast it (protect your eyes!) but I don’t like to use air on metal shavings or particulates.
The handle retention magnets are much more exposed, and they wipe easily clean.
I haven’t heard about any issues with the FREE. The worry about magnets collecting dust tends to be more of a pre-sale concern.
Keep in mind that if you’re getting metal shavings inside the deepest parts of the tool, they’ll still get in there even without the magnet. The magnet’s not strong enough to attract particulates that aren’t already in there.
It’s a valid concern, but not a big deal in real world applications, at least not that I’ve seen.
Have you ever used a multi-tool awl for sewing applications? The awl tends to be used as a pick, for prying, or scraping, so they optimized it for such.
ca
I’ve used a multi-tool awl for sewing once in my entire life, to fix a bridle with some baler twine. I’m not saying it’s a must have feature, but I’d sure like knowing it was there.
John
I hate pliers without the spring.
James
I dislike any pliers WITH a spring, although I do have one tiny pair of Klein needle nose with a spring that come in handy for very rare tasks.
Jim
Stuart, If you do a follow up review please comment on the action and functionality of the scissors.
Specifically, would you compare them to the most excellent SAK scissors.
I carry a pioneer X for my volunteer patrols at the Grand Canyon. The scissors are used often for shaping first aid material to use on blisters.
On a different note. IMO, the replaceable cutting jaws are the only way to go.
I had to return a Skeletool that I received at Xmas because the cutting jaws wouldn’t cut string trimmer line!
The warranty repairs (or replacement) yielded an acceptable cutter but my original should never have left the factory.
Phranq
Looks promising. I’ll check it out in the store anyway.
Eric
“MagnaCut is a relatively knife steel” – relatively new?
Stuart
Sorry – yes, relatively new.
G. Greene
“MagnaCut is a relatively knife steel that produces…”
A relatively (what) steel? Soft, hard, durable, etc?
Thanks!
Stuart
Sorry – relatively new.
It’s hard, which makes it wear resistant and helps resist dulling, tough, which prevents chipping and breaking, and corrosion and rust resistant.
Robert
Stuart, thank you for the excellent illustrated narrative. Helped me understand the functions of EDCs in general better. $230 is too steep for my first EDC, if I even want a master of none gadget. But still appreciate the Stuart User Manual. I remember Consumer Reports saying one time they cover very high end cars very few consumers can buy because it gives a preview of features that will migrate down the product lines in future years.
Stuart
This is definitely not ideal for one’s first EDC or multi-tool in my opinion. It can be, but I believe the “do I need or will I use a multi-tool?” question is better answered with a more budget-friendly tool.
Tim D.
I’d be in for a free p2 width Version of the arc. Although it would be hard to give up the file or the scissors.
frobo
I might just have to splurge for one of these. It combines the best features of the Wave Plus and the Free P4 (exchangeable bits and full-size file from the Wave Plus, along with more robust scissors and magnetic technology from the Free P4). Better knife material is the icing on the cake.
Joe71
It might finally be time to replace my Victorinox Swisstool Spirit X. This Arc is conveniently released around the corner from my birthday.
Will have to make the bits fit into the tool pouch somehow.
Use my multitool daily if there’s something quick that needs adjusting on the job. Not ideal for some tasks but beats a long walk back to the toolbox or forward cabinet.
David Vande Berg
Just sell me the plain ol’ original at a reasonable price please. Extra doodads don’t make it worth more. But I am a traditionalist I guess. I carried the original as a Airman and it did everything I needed it to do. Of course there are lots more different screw heads out there I suppose……
Mark M.
I’ve had all kinds of Leatherman tools, from the originals to the Skeletool to the Rebar, mini ones, I’ve lost count. Even the ones that didn’t quite meet my expectations end up in a glovebox somewhere, so not a total letdown. But I have to say my all-time favorite is the vintage Sideclip. Not much heavier than a pocketknife, no extraneous crap or bits to lose. The pivots on mine are so loose it can now be flung open like a butterfly knife! I have yet to find another form factor that I like as much as that old one.
Alan McMillan
In the UK, knife blades with locking ability are illegal. I suppose this is a problem?
Stuart
That’s a question for your local law enforcement authority. From what I have read, UK knife laws and restrictions also apply to multi-tools.
Alan McMillan
OK, to put another way, does it have locking blades?
Stuart
Sorry; it does have a locking knife blade.
Charlie J
No, knives with a locking blade are not illegal in the UK. It is only illegal to be carrying one without what the law defines as “good reason”, such as for work.
JoeM
So… It’s a Properly Named version of their awful series, except… it’s effectively an advanced cross between the recently-discontinued OHT, and a Surge? So… A Surge OHT, Mark II (ARC)… For that? I’d be sold, Especially for the fact that it Isn’t called a “Free” in any way. With the excellent advancements of the locking systems from the bad line, without the ridiculous name attached.
I’m putting this on a wishlist. Signal, Crunch, Wave+ Black Oxide, Skeletool KB Black Oxide, Skeletool CX (Or whichever one has the straight edge, not the combo edge.), and then this new ARC model.
Lightyear
Stuart, could you offer me a comparison in size between the ARC and the Surge? Bigger? Smaller? Do you think a custom leather holster for my Surge would accommodate the new ARC? Thank you, sir! 👍🏼
Stuart
Arc: Closed length: 4.25″ | Width: 1.3″ | Overall thickness: 0.68″
Surge: Closed length: 4.5″ | Width: 1.7″ | Overall thickness: 0.8″
I don’t have my Surge close enough to check. (Or rather, I know kind of where it is, but have no hope of finding it quickly.) I would have guessed the Surge was a little bulkier, but the dimensional specs suggest the Surge is larger in every dimension.
Joe A
I wish I was a fan of the flat bit holder, but I’m not. I mainly use Philips and security torx bits, so that bit holder has always been a nonstarter.
James
yeah same. I just can’t wrap my head around proprietary bits when I have 1/4″ hex bits ready to go.
Stuart
Leatherman has had their flattened 1/4″ hex bits for a long time now.
It comes down to space saving. You can add full 1/4″ hex bit compatibility to this tool with an accessory about the size of a golf pencil.
There are some multi-tools with built-in 1/4″ hex bit compatibility – from other brands – and they have their own compromises.
JoeM
Don’t forget, there’s also the “Removable Bit Driver” for those who don’t like the flat bits. It used to go over the Philips bit, back before the flat bits came into being. I believe (but am not positive if) the new Awl is the right size to put the removable hex bit driver on, so those who don’t want to stray from standard 1/4″ bits can still use them efficiently.
I know, I know… extra purchase just for a “maybe”… But I do feel their worries when it comes to the flat bit issue. There isn’t always room for the bit extenders or the ratchet. The Removable Bit Driver comes in at… about half the length of the extender and ratcheting extender? (A guess, because the site doesn’t list its length, just that it fits over a tool.) plus its flat plate storage has room for holding, what appears to be, approximately 6 standard hex bits along side five included flat bits.
I don’t know if this is a wise suggestion, or not… It needs a fixed tool on a Leatherman tool to function. Says, right now, that it’s compatible with Rebar, Heritage Rebar, Super Tool 300, and “Bond”… Since the ARC is new, maybe they didn’t realize it fits on it? Maybe there’s a workaround? Don’t know if it’s wise to suggest it, since I’m staring at the page right now, and it’s $33.95 CAD… So… $25.95 USD? Stuart, if you had one from an older Surge or Charge, Pre-Bit-Changer, maybe it would be worth checking if it fits on any of the ARCs tool blades?
Stuart
My first Leatherman was a Wave purchased in 2007, and it came with a removable bit holder. My 2007 Charge ALX also a removable bit holder. I’m not familiar with Leatherman accessories going back more than 16 years.
Pete
I can’t understand the appeal of having a bit holder on the tool. I carry a mini ratchet + standard 1/4″ bits (actually from the swisstool) alongside my P4 and frequently use the P4 pliers to hold a nut while ratcheting a bolt head from the other side.
I want to continue doing this and for my use case a proprietary bit driver is just a waste of space.
JML
About 20 years ago, I emailed Leatherman (Tim himself) asking for upgraded steel knife blades. He thought they’d be too expensive and would not sell. Time has proven me right. I should have kept those old emails so I could resend them to him and ask for an ARC.
JoeM
Sadly, Tim himself isn’t in charge anymore. He’s alive, don’t worry! He just does blade shows and signs autographs now. He’s no longer the President or CEO of Leatherman. It’s now a company owned under the name of “Leatherman Tool Group”…
Lee D Gisvold
Is there a auto window glass breaking tool on board?
Thanks,
Lee
Stuart
No, there is no designated tool for this.
Shocked
The current Leatherman Raptor Rescue tool includes a break glass tip.
Leatherman used to make the Z-Rex, which had a break glass tool on one end and a seatbelt cutter on the other. There were also holes to open an oxygen tank valve and another for a 1/4″ hex screw. The tool was flat, thin, and about 6.5″ long.
Brian Sheehan Sr
Not on the tool but they sell one that fits in the large bit holder on the website for $5.
Dan Huff
The wave has been one of my EDC tools for over twelve years. I think I might give this a shot. Magnacut has some outstanding results that I have read up on. I think this will make a great tool.
Matthew
You’re going to live this Arc. I’ve carried the wave with bit driver since it launched. This Arc is way above and beyond in quality than the Wave.
Matthew
Having been apart of the beta testing I often found myself using the Arc as a fidget device lol. I just love how the handles and tools snap/click. One of leathermans best yet.
JDsantos
Just received mine and all the tools/blades are incredibly stiff. I’ve heard Leathermans sometimes need breaking in, but it’s strange for a $200 tool with easy-opening as one of its core value props to be so difficult to open.
RobbieG
I was able to purchase the Arc for a 30% discount ($161.00) by using the Leatherman’s Military Discount Program. They also offer a Student Discount Program. You’ll have to get verified but it was instantaneous for me. Just Google whichever program applies to you and the page link should pop up. Merry Christmas.