Leatherman is perhaps the best-known brand in the world of multitools. I first got my hands on a Leatherman Wave 15 years ago, and despite the massive amount of use and abuse it's seen, the multitool functions just as well today as it did in 2010 (aside from a blade in need of sharpening).

While the Wave represents one of the brand's mid-tier offerings, the Leatherman Arc sits at the top of the pile as its flagship, tough-built model. Priced at $249 — double — that of the Wave, I wanted to find out if the extra cost is actually worth it.

To find out, I spent several weeks with the Leatherman Arc in the new Talos colorway, using it as my primary tool whenever possible for everything from house repairs to DIY projects to trimming back thorn bushes.

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