Leatherman ARC unboxing and impressions

I received and began using the Leatherman Arc, the company’s new FLAGSHIP multi-tool introduced in late 2023. It is the best multi-tool I’ve ever owned. It incorporates the “Free” Balisong-like magnetic closure one-hand opening mechanism along with the very trending MagnaCut supersteel of Larrin Thomas. It’s feature-set is very rich and robust and has displaced my Sebenza MagnaCut for now.

20 Tools on ARC: MagnaCut steel knife PVD coated and w/flick-open thumbstud, needlenose pliers, regular pliers, large bit driver, diamond-coated file, small bit driver, wood/metal file, pry tool, replaceable wire cutters, replaceable hard-wire cutters, impact hammer surface, large screwdriver, bottle opener, can opener, awl, springed scissors, saw, wire stripper, electrical crimper, edge file – all with locking features, with removable pocket clip - made in USA Portaland, OR.

SPECS:
MSRP: $229.95 W/FREE SHIPPING
• WEIGHT: 8.6 oz. | 243.8 g.
• CLOSED LENGTH: 4.25 in. | 10.78 cm.
• OPEN LENGTH: 6.45 in. | 16.39 cm.
• BLADE LENGTH: 2.76 in. | 7.02 cm.
• BLADE HARDNESS: 60-63 HRC
• WIDTH: 1.3 in. | 3.4 cm.
• OVERALL THICKNESS: .68 in. | 1.7 cm.
• INCLUDES: Nylon Sheath, Partial Bit Kit
• MATERIALS: 420 Stainless Steel, 440C Stainless Steel, DLC Coat, MagnaCut Steel, PVD Coat
• INCLUDED BITS:
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