To those complaining about the price of the Arc, allow me to share my perspective. I own 2 Magnacut steel knives, one folding and the other fixed. They were 230.00 and 250.00 respectively. The blades are only slightly bigger than the Arc. This multi tool gives me a high quality, similar blade with 19 other really useful tools for 239.00. I know that's more expensive than a Wave or Surge or Free P4, but it's a fair price for those who understand blade steels, pricing and value. If the price stops you from pulling the trigger, that's OK, but don't disparage the tool for it. I think the Arc is a bold step forward and I applaud Leatherman for listening to it's customers and giving us more useful tools with a premium blade.

@El_Famous_W01f

2 ай бұрын

I agree, I have a wave+ and love it. I've used it all over the USA and carry it daily while working as a network engineer. The price is high, but when you put it into perspective and consider the technology and materials, it's actually a great value. I ordered mine through the custom shop and look forward to the new toolset and technology. I think they knocked it out the park with this one. It may be the perfect multitool. Another thing to consider with price. I personally do not like to carry cheap junk. If I'm gonna buy something and edc, I buy the best and wear it out. I've owned several brands of multitool. Leatherman is the best hands down. You get what you pay for! I still own an 11-year-old Wingman and a 5 year old Wave+. Great tools that will last a lifetime.

@phebiusmcgilvery

2 ай бұрын

Well said

@rj_ofb

2 сағат бұрын

Man. This is usually at sale around 337 dollars, 3600 SEK. (Swedish money) and at full price it is 3990 kr. Lets say almost 400 dollars. Thats expensive as fuck. But I just ordered it today, pretty much the same as USD price and thats quite fair for this!! Alot of knives are cheaper in the US really and wish those prices were the same in EU. 😅

This is a great company. I returned a leatherman for repair as I had broken the main blade, I explained that I was not expecting it to be repaired under warranty as I had abused it. They sent me a brand new upgraded leatherman at no charge. The products and service are superb.

@petermorris3665

9 ай бұрын

Not my experience at all with this company!

@jammaschan

2 ай бұрын

​@@petermorris3665that's interesting cuz they replaced my squirt ps4 with a wingman whem I broke mine. Still wish the squirt wasn't discontinued but they did give me an upgrade no questions asked.

It looks and sounds wonderful, but the $229 price tag will keep it on the shelf for me. I'm still enjoying the Wave I purchased back in 2007. Leatherman sure does make a great product.

@RJT80

9 ай бұрын

Maybe one day I'll take out a second mortgage and get one. Hopefully they still make them then. I have a 6" fixed blade in Magnacut that was $30 cheaper.

@menacer26

9 ай бұрын

@@dyu4634 Ditto.

@seanc2550

9 ай бұрын

@@RJT80so you think this is overpriced but you’re ok with a $200 knife that is just a knife? I feel like I’m the crazy one. It’s 50 more than a charge and it’s better steel and a better tool. It seems to be priced right with magnacut in my mind.

@RJT80

9 ай бұрын

@@seanc2550 I use a fixed blade far more than I use my Charge that I got for $130 a decade ago. I don't see how this is $100 more useful.

@sloanNYC

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, a MagnaCut knife alone goes for at least $150 on sale, so it is expensive, but a great value. It is a great blade steel.

I absolutely love Leatherman. I carry a Charge TTi daily. The price tag for that was steep but I felt like it is worth it. I can’t believe how expensive the ARC is. I can’t justify the price.

@jeffdur1330

9 ай бұрын

It's cheaper now 😂

Nice to see this video not fuzzy. Are you going to have the other half of the bit kit available on release?

@K_cz_PL

9 ай бұрын

you are fast

@DBD120

9 ай бұрын

It doesn't look like it according an email I just got from them. In the email, it says that it comes with 8 double bits.

@mrdlewis22

9 ай бұрын

On holiday in Florida for two weeks go back today and they drop this. It’s gonna be the equivalent of over 300 bucks in the UK 😩

@monkeylife2318

9 ай бұрын

​@@mrdlewis22300€ here in France😱😱☠️☠️

@lestagez

9 ай бұрын

bro you know the answer to that, just say you think they should add both bit kits in there.

Very cool. For those asking, release date is Oct 17, 2023.

@hoodrooster224

9 ай бұрын

I know. I too immediately went the the Leatherman website to purchase and was disappointed.

I've had my Leatherman wave for over 20 years now. It was one of the first gifts I received from my wife and I've used it extensively all these years. I finally had to replace the snap on the case and just last year I torqued the darn smallest flathead which snapped. (Interestingly I still use that as a tiny pry bar) It's been a phenomenal tool for me - and yes, I'm wearing it right now as I swype this comment 😉. Thanks to the Leatherman team! 🎉

@dumptonpark

8 ай бұрын

I also have a wave ( not legal carry in the UK ) but I wouldn't swap it for an Arc. ❤️ From London UK.

@shaffti7701

3 ай бұрын

They will gladly fix your broken tip. The down side is the couple weeks without it! The process is pretty easy online. I've had mine repaired twice. The cost is shipping.

Hey Leatherman! Just wanted to let you know that my WAVE, my wife bought me in 1999…has been the best tool I’ve owned. I’ve had a few other multi tools from you guys, dispersed throughout different gear…but the wave has always been on my hip. Even the leather pouch patina gets a compliment now and then! Anyhow, just thought you’d like the feedback. Now almost 25 years later, I think I might give it a tune up😊

@JewishBanker420

9 ай бұрын

Don't it's got a defective gap in the hardwire cutters.

I've had my Wave for about 10 Years now and just bought a Wingman and a Sidekick for some buddies as gifts. The ARC looks amazing! Can't wait to get it!

@howardjang1846

9 ай бұрын

I used my wave for 27 years and got a p4 1year ago loved the wave ❤

@clandestinetactical

8 ай бұрын

Just picked up the Arc today … things amazing , before this .. I’ve had a Wave for about 15 years , heavily used though 😅

this is awesome! I used my Wingman a ton at work and this looks so much better! Good job everyone on this new one, gonna have to save up haha

BTW , I was among the earlier adopters of the PST here in Canada , so I go back a long way with you guys ! I’ve also used your Products as gifts to friends and Co Workers !

Wish I could afford one. To pricy for the average folks.

Getting one for Christmas and I am so stoaked!

@Leatherman... This is what I call excellence, since the Wave + (side note: my 25th Birthday present.. I'm 28 now) In my opinion this just like the Wave + are the reason you are the best in the world! I wear mine everyday and honored to own and use one of your amazing products! You've out done yourself with this one. I'm saving up for the ARC! 🎉 Thank you.

Made the upgrade to the ARC from my wave+. The tool accessibility is a huge convenience, especially when on a ladder. I do love the blade. I no longer feel the need to carry a secondary blade as I did with the wave. Don’t leave my bedroom without the ARC.

If this had a serrated blade with a gut hook (that's what needed better steel) I'd definitely upgrade from my Charge+. Can't understand not putting a ruler on the inside of this either, that was way more useful than I ever thought it would be and takes up no room. The Free p4 lacked interchangeable bits and this lacks a serrated blade. I really hope there will eventually be a Leatherman multi-tool that combines the one handed use and outside accessable tools with all the tools available on the Charge series

got mine from the early REI stock a few weeks ago. gotta say I absolutely love this tool. however I wish the pliers were spring-loaded like the garage 05, and I wish the scissors opened by themselves when deployed. everything else is pretty awesome, especially that magnacut blade! I loosened the pivot just a hair and it has a nice, smooth action. being able to operate the whole tool one-handed is amazing. nice work leatherman!

@DenyTheZeitgeist

9 ай бұрын

You know, I somewhat agree on the spring loaded pliers, but I also don’t like adding complexity to a tool that’s already complex.

@Spanky8402

9 ай бұрын

I am glad that they are not spring loaded. It's harder to use the bit driver with the multi tool in a L shape, for extra torque. Plus the spring can break over time or weaken, which then you have to open it anyways. Smaller multitools, I like the spring but I would rather not have the spring on a full size one.

@Spanky8402

9 ай бұрын

Are the scissors not spring loaded? If it does have the spring, you might not have the scissors fully open and locked.

@frogturtle

9 ай бұрын

scissors have a spring. when open and fully locked, it requires an additional push of the thumb to open them. might be a safety feature?@@Spanky8402

I got issued a surge at my last duty station and I've used it almost daily both at work and at home since I got it. This might just be the replacement I've wanted. The ability to not have to fiddle with stuff and just open everything with one hand is badass

@jeffdur1330

9 ай бұрын

Where at?

@Proggish

9 ай бұрын

I was at kadena. I worked amxs support for a year and some change after I was on the flight line for a while

I'm not sure i'll be able to get my hands on one at the first drop BUT i can't wait to get my hands on one !!!! So freakin' cool !! 🤟

I will definitely have to order one of these to add to my growing Leatherman collection.

@UncleFjester

8 ай бұрын

Not at this price, I have a growing collection of $100 bills that hookers like more than knives.

Best yet! Glad to see you listening to the feedback. I finally have one I can’t complain about! Now just make one smaller. Juice size!

Stoked for the ARC they finally listened. I might have to pull a mortgage on my house to get one but these are sacrifices we all make.

Very excited for this one and getting one for sure.

Dying to add this to my collection!

Gotta add this to the collection... Straight up!

What a wonderful tool! Quality is its main characteristic! :)

Looking forward to my 5th leatherman!!

Nice, been waiting for this release, lets go !!!

Next level blade, looks like you mafe yet another beautiful multitool.

When (hopefully soon) I get my Arc .. The first mod I make is swapping the bottle opener (Which in my opinion should not be in any EDC tool as you can open a bottle with ANYTHING)... for "My house key! .. it's an easy swap!

excited to *maybe* buy one, incredibly content with my skeletool CX, i really want to see Leatherman make a flipper knife though

@mihaidragnea9785

9 ай бұрын

Wild idea but a flipper knife-based SAK like multitool would be insane. How did no one think of that.

In my opinion for the money this is the best you can get. Well engineered!!!

Cool, can't wait.

This looks awesome!!

Awesome! This will join my Wave, soon.

all i want is the keychain pliers line back the moment my squirt ps4 breaks ill be lost

@---Michael---

9 ай бұрын

Check out the nextool mini Flagship

In my honest opinion, this is the best leatherman for someone who DOESNT have a leatherman. It’s got a great toolset, a fantastic blade steel, and sure it’s 230 but if you plan on having one tool I think this is a great option.

I wish badly that like the limited garage they made the pliers spring loaded for a better single hand use tool. If it had that ONE feature I’d for sure get it but now it’s more of a do I really need it with that high price point.

Please listen to your customers even more closely and bring back the Juice

First multitool I've seen that makes an effort towards style. Very nice to look at.

Cool. But more than magnets, I just need something with needle nose side cutters and electricians snips. In AV/IT we're constantly having to wedge in side cutters to cut tightly cinched cable ties. I use the scissors on my leatherman daily for this. But it feels like the tool could break at any moment due to how I have to twist to apply enough leverage to cut the ties.

Very excited for this! It addresses so many gripes I (and many others) had with the Free P4. I noticed this one's got a properly pointy awl, unlike the Garage 5 or the P4. Awesome! Appears it still has an integrated wire stripper? No sewing eyelet, so that should make it a bit tougher. I've never made use of a sewing eyelet on an awl. It does have the tanto style file we've seen in leaks, unlike the flat-tipped version on the Garage 5. Awesome, having a tiny bit more file surface is appreciated. The bottle opener flathead no longer has an integrated package opener like on the Garage 5. Eh, no biggie, it's probably a tiny bit more sturdy this way. The big loss is the adjustable plier pivot on the Garage 5. I'd like to see that one day become a standard feature but I think I understand why we're not there yet. I'm not too bothered by the lack of spring-loaded pliers, I don't always want those. Tools are arranged in a different order than the Garage 5. Not sure why that is, the Garage 5's setup made slightly more sense to me. Could it be that the blade is a different thickness which requires a tool re-arrangement?

It´s so nice. The truly handy multi tool

Oooooh take my money already, I use the wingman extensively at work, and this answers all the shortcomings. I can’t wait to get this in my pocket

Whoa! Magnacut! Impressive!

Great looking tool. I wish the blade was as large, with the same profile as the garage release.

Love The Light of God in Background..

this is the tool ive been looking for

Finally ❤️

¡Super Multitool! 👍🏻🙏🏼

FINALLY!

My next must have tool.

The free swinging handles and Magnacut blade got me very excited but the lack of a 2nd blade and placement of the pocket clip makes it a no from me. I love both blades on my charge TTi. I keep the plain edge sharp sharp for your usual edc cutting tasks and the serrated blade is the beater for when I don’t want to take chunks out of my plain edge. If you released a more premium version with titanium scales and a secondary blade in a super tough steel that would be an instant purchase. Oh and the pocket clip is ok for the knife and tool use but it’s the equivalent of tip down for the pliers.

Wow, never really looked back, but I've had Leatherman tools now for over 30 years. Pretty sure my grandpa had the earliest one on top of his microwave; that's how I learned of them. Had many since, thanks Pete from High School who quietly stole them every time they fell out of my pocket, buffed off my engraved name on them and did god knows what with them...at least 5 of them in the early 90's. Lol. Using the Titanium now. Might switch to this one.

Finally YEAH!

from experience with my Wave, the scissors here would be the selling point since it's outside accessible. good design.

Free technology with DLC coating. There's always a catch

Really love to buy this tool, it seems to me the perfect multitool. Not sure where Leatherman can go after this. Shame about the price, I simply could not justify the purchase of one on my income. Not saying it isn't worth the money though. An amazing bit of kit.

I carry a Charge tti heavily modded though. T118 adapter instead of the original saw, M390 blade, Flame oxidized Ti scales with glow in the dark superluminova BGW9 + CA glue inlay. No titanium Hardware nor hook knife on the arc? Maaaan if I get hands on a MagnaCut replacement blade for my Charge this thing outperforms your newest flagship model with ease. So... when MagnaCut replacement blade for your old line-up? ❤❤❤

It looks definetly better then Free, more like updated Wave 👌🏻. It seems to bee little bit bigger than wave, whats my only issue - my wave is always on my belt. I will definetly try it, good work Leatherman!

I need one asap

It is the ARC De Triomphe of Multi Tools.

@monkeylife2318

9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣👍👍." Arc-en-ciel"😂

Hopefully you also make a non magnacut bladed version maybe 154cm steel?

It seems to be a sucessor to wave+. That micro driver, bits, diamond file, + all what I loved on wave. I see my next love on my belt. No ruller though, I used it sometimes.

@MrJtrot90

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for highlighting that fact about the ruler. It's another reason the wave/charge and surge are still better tools.

What happens to the tool when it comes into contact with metal dust that is magnetic? I’m asking because I work in blasting technology, and there is a lot of metal dust there.

It’s good to see you don’t need fingernails to open this as I can see from the first shot in the video that you have bruised yours 😇 I will be buying one of these 🫶

Magnacut! So should only be a few thousand bucks, great lol

Looks good. Should’ve put an eye on the awl though.

Very great i will purchase one

Can't seem to find the customer feedback section on your website.

Love the look! But I wish you had added the removable diamond file from the Leatherman Surge, that would make this the best multitool ever! But because of its ability to sharpen that blade with the built in diamond file, the Surge is unfortunately still the king.

The link takes you to the Website but does not appear to be working. I am having trouble finding arc anywhere on the website… help!!!

@darkghost_2634

9 ай бұрын

SAME HELP

@Fiber64

9 ай бұрын

It releases Oct. 17

Impact surface?? I've always used my surge and charge+ tti as hammers but the ends aren't nice and flat like that. Glad to see it officially recognized as another use.

Can you use the spine of the saw or awl to strike a Ferro rod?

hmmm by any chance are any of those files available for the charge titanium.... I wish this thing had better files on it and could lose the useless saw... I still have yet to know anyone that uses the saws wish they were optional

This looks amazing and checks all my personal must have boxes- knife, scissors, files, saw, screwdrivers. BUT... For $100 I might have considered upgrading from my 2001 Wave which I carry ALWAYS, but over $200??? no thanks!

300 EUR the morning of the release. Arrived today - on of plastic magnet protector is absent, pliers head shaft is loose. I with it has an adjustable shaft screw as Garage have, but rather now should ask and wait for the replacement.

Disappointed the spring loaded pliers from the garage version didn't make it to the arc. I will stick with my P4 until that happens I think

i need one

I'm so glad you used a real awl instead of a screwdriver!

@mjnz

9 ай бұрын

True but now has wasted space, could/should have been longer. It’s silly short and no sewing hole. Can’t win

@mlambert1

9 ай бұрын

What are you using an awl for??

Love your tools just wish this came in a 2h version like the wave did because Germany 😂

So the arc is basically a combination between the freep4 and wave plus

So, MANY of us SURGE EDC men carry $600 knives, $150 pens, $150 flashlights ad infinitum, ad nauseum for the uninitiated. Many knowing Magnacut very well. Want us to buy a new one? Perhaps even leave a knife at home a time or two? Give what was your most expensive multitool in the lineup Magnacut. No redesign - it works. No Magnets - bad call. Before another manufacturer notices the gap. Thank you if you read this.

You should make an EU version 3" or sub 3" non-locking blade

Like the majority of the updates to the tools. Only disappointment is the inclusion of the micro screwdriver taking the place of a more substantial tool. Doesn’t seem outside of the price to have created a bit adapter that would hold the micro screwdriver, which is included in other Leatherman but kits and can be purchased separately. There is also space in the plastic housing of the bit kit for the adapter.

When is it due for release in Australia, thanks.

I have always prefered the size of the Surge but I want the better blade steel like the Charge+ TTI. I have always wished for a premium Surge like the Wave has with the Charge. But a larger Arc would be even better!

mine came without the small knob for the magnacut knife... sent them an email after 5 minutes I received from the shipping company, been 5 days, haven't heard ANYTHING... is this normal Leatherman's customer service?

I've been an avid Leatherman fan for years now. When are we gonna see some lefty mulitools? As a lefty myself this would be much appreciated

@user-on7eq4oo5l

4 ай бұрын

same here

Very expensive for a multi-tool, but great value for a MagnaCut knife with a multi-tool.

A warranty doesn’t mean anything if you no longer make the model years from now and replace it with a subpar tool because it’s the closest thing currently being produced at that time. Just had this happen to me and am very disappointed with the warranty service I received from Leatherman.

let's gooooooooo, I want it(shame that it's not available in Poland)

@topreview3791

9 ай бұрын

Why can’t you get it?

@K_cz_PL

9 ай бұрын

@@topreview3791 we don’t have leatherman retail store in Poland and the importer of leatherman multitools doesn’t import all of them. Which makes them almost impossible to get.

Leatherman ARC Huge tool

If I'm not mistaken, does the bit holder also have a lock like the Skeletor?

@voffbe

9 ай бұрын

this exact bit holder was first implemented on Batch #5, but yeah it's the same idea. It does lock.

Can the wire cutters cut through a coat hanger without chipping?

This what the p4 should have been!!!

I hope to see one soon ( even at $ 300.00 + “ Beaver Bucks ) !

Leatherman used to (probably still does) source parts from an Indian company called Indo MIM. Grapewine has it that Indo MIM has set up a green-field plant in USA and supplying MIM parts for Leatherman ARC. Can someone confirm the above....

will this be replacing the free series or is it a whole new lineup altogether?

I like Leatherman tools but I am curious as to why there is such a gap in your sheaths? I recently purchased a second Wave as the Arc was unfortunately not in stock at the time of purchase. The multi tool arrived with the usual nylon sheath. When closing the sheath there is still a considerable gap(a good 30mm) between the top of the tool and inside of the sheath closing/securing strap allowing the tool to move too freely once the sheath has broken in. This is the case with all 3 of my multi tools. My only solution is to go for another hook and loop replacement sheath making this a third unusable sheath. The gap is not for bit kits, they will not fit in these sheaths with the tool. Just seems a waste.