I had both tools. Originally had the Charge TTi but gave it to my dad when the P4 came out because I thought I would like the P4 better. Big mistake. I missed the bit driver more than I thought. I also used the hook on the serrated blade quite a bit. I ended up given my P4 to my step son and bought another TTi.

Leatherman Free P4 v Leatherman Charge +TTI You cannot watch any KZfaq videos on multitools without claims that the P4 or the TTI is the best everyday carry. So, since I have both TTI + multi flat driver bit set (will call this the “set”), and the P4, I decided to carry both in leather pouches on my belt, and use them both for the same tasks. TTI: Weighs 351g with pouch and set. P4: Weighs 296g with pouch. Task 1. Walking dog in open paddock. Noticed that the screw bolt in a small shackle on collar was loose. a) TTI to rescue. 1. Step on dog lead to keep dog there. 2. Open pouch. 3. Remove TTI. 4. Use two hands to open the handles. 5. Look to see which handle had the screwdriver bit holder. 6. Use finger nail to open the (locking) bit holder. 7. Pull out flat head/phillips bit to see the FH driver on other end. 8. Note that the FH driver was too big. 9. Put this bit in pocket. 10. Extract “set” from pouch. 11. Locate small FH driver bit. 12. Extract this bit. 13. Put set into pouch 14. Insert into bit holder 15. Tighten screw. Done! 16. Remove small FH driver bit from bit holder. 17. Retrieve set from pouch. 18. Replace small FH driver in set. 19. Place set into pouch. 20. Retrieve FH/Phillips bit from pocket 21. Replace this into bit holder. 22. Two hands to unlock bit holder. 23. Fold bit holder into handle. 24. Two hands to close handles. 25. Replace TTI into pouch. 26. All done. Ready to move on. b) P4 to rescue. 1. Hold shackle with L hand. 2. Open pouch and remove P4 (One hand only. = OHO) 3. With R hand thumb flip up 4 small tools. (OHO) 4. Select small FH driver. (OHO) 5. Open fully to lock position. (OHO) 6. Tighten screw. 7. Release lock and replace small driver. (OHO) 8. Replace P4 in pouch. 9. All done. Ready to move on. WINNER FOR TASK 1: P4, by a huge margin. Task 2: Removing cloth label from towel. a) TTI to rescue 1. Open pouch, remove TTI. 2. Open handles to access tools. (Two hand operation = THO) 3. Identify handle with scissors. 4. Use thumbnail to open scissors to lock position. 5. Rotate scissors from fully open to operating position (THO) 6. Use scissors to cut label. 7. Rotate scissors to fully open position. 8. Unlock scissors, fold into handle. (THO) 9. Close handles (THO) 10. Replace TTI in pouch. 11. All done. Ready to move on. b) P4 to rescue. 1. Open pouch, remove P4 2. Identify scissors. 3. Open scissors. (OHO) 4. Open blades with thumb. 5. Cut label 6. Fold scissors into handle (OHO) 7. Replace P4 in pouch. 8. All done. Ready to move on. WINNER: P4, easily. Task 3. Opening lid of tin of contact cement. TTI went through most of the stages of Task 1 to extract the large FH driver/pry bar. This was largely a two hand operation. Steps 1-8. P4: open pry bar (OHO), use, replace. Steps 1-5, OHO. WINNER: P4. Easily. So, which one would I want to carry for all those little ordinary jobs that one encounters all day long?? In other words, which one for every day carry? ANSWER, AND EASY WINNER: P4. Briefly, why: • P4: one handed operation. • All tools accessible from outside of handles, so don’t have to open the handles to get at tools. • All tools needed are all ready to use. NO fiddling with tool set. • No tearing at little nail hooks to open the tools. Just flip up with thumb. • Both are Leatherman tools, so both have excellent build quality. • P4 much lighter. See weights at top. • TTI is 2mm narrower than P4. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I hope that this helps you to make a decision on your everyday carry.

The saw on the Charge is no joke. I have cut 5" diameter trees by rotating around the trunk. fast and sharp, with good pull-cut and chip ejection.

Exceptional video. Very detailed. Thank you.

Great video and comparison. I have been trying to decide which one to buy and this video helped me make my decision. Going with the Charge + tti.

I wish Leatherman would release upgrades for the Free series. Like a tti model with an s30v or 154cm main blade + titanium handles. A cerakoted model would also be great.

nice comparsion. Very detailed. After a year I didnt notice this line hook on charge TTI :D When choosing multitool one of the most important question is - what kind of tools we need. On charge TTI the only tool i dont use is serrated blade. Love it, never leave house without it

Outstanding review. Tried many multi tools. Always went back to the Leatherman Wave and Wave+. Nothing fit the bill for me like the Wave so I upgraded to the Charge TTI. Can't leave home without it.

Love my p4. With little practice can open every tool with one hand. When first got it, broke tip on knife first week. Replaced it with no problem. It'd be nice if p4 had s30v steel blade.

I've had the charge Ti (without the crimpers) for years. Can open it one handed too. I hope they update the the P4 to have less hotspots, add a Bit driver, a black dlc version.

Buy both of them ❤

Good comp review.

You didn't mention / notice that the friction on opening the pliers of the Charge actually is also pushing a cam into place to lock the blades in the handle.

Made this decision a few weeks ago. Decided on the Free P4 because I preferred the locking mechanism of the tools. Mods from people like Zapwizard will fill in the slight gap in tools. The knife steel made no difference to me because I almost always have a pocket knife anyway. Would sure love a factory titanium Free with a replaceable diamond file and bit driver...

The tool I have used the most after the pliers is the file. The Free P4’s nail file seems mostly useless. The Charge Plus TTi has some real improvements over my old Wave like opening the pliers locks the main tools in, Better knife steel and the bit drivers. The P4 has fancy opening but actually is mostly a down grade from the look of it. If you have many situations where one handed plier opening is important or need a heavier duty pliers but can’t fit a surge in your pocket, then it may be good.

Maaan, that quality of the video. Stunning. Do you mind sharing what do you shoot on? Very nice. All tools looks like Rolex items ;-) Thank you.

I much prefer and purchased the Charge plus.

Good work, thanks for your effort. Great channel.

That one blade on the surge is definitely a clip point and on the P4 looks like a drop point to me if it was a one cliff it wouldn't have any tip at all just saying great video

I have every Learherman buy the Charge tti you will be much happier with your purchase. The Free series in my opinion isnt as solid as the Wave, Charge , Supertool 300 and the champion of all the Surge

I have busted the removable belt clip from the charge a bunch of times. Caught it on a seatbelt once, also caught it on some random object I was walking by. The lip at the entry point is raised a fair amount, and catches easily. It's thinner steel, and the narrow, hourglass-like top concentrates flex forces, as the thicker steel around it resists the bending. I am no engineer, but I suspect the straight steel of the Free clip would distribute the load FAR better.

I have a little bit of trouble getting to my pliers one handed. I always feel like I'm doing something wrong or that I'm about to break the tool, because there's a little bit of play in the handles. How can I fix it? The pinch doesn't seem to work

I have the charge tti for.over 10 years never leave without it. Best multitool

If edc i use p4, camping use charge tti, at home and work i use surge, all i like, thanks review

The p4 there is a video you can add the bit adapter But just wanted to give my opinion on the p4, I thought it was too big so I got the p2 and love it, I do hvac and a one handed multitool is amazing

So s30v knife blade vs 420hc? What's the difference? Can I put a bit change on the p4?

Ruler is good for measuring bolt heads and tires tread wear

I actually like the blade shape better on the free

I went with P4 and removed saw and installed diamond cut file . Don't like the antiquated fingernail opening method on tti.

i have p4 but now i want plus ti too :)

P4 is flawed should be no friction in plier joint you should be able to hold horizontally and tool should fold shut with no assistance. TTI only flexes until contact with underside stuff, crimps come out fine. So called weakening hole,is for hooking any kind of wire that will fit in it. It does this well do to chamfered edges. 😉

The more you open the charge the more free it will move, with a little oil it’ll flip like the p4 as does my super tool 300 after a year of hard use

Thank you for the review. It was helpful. Its a good review but could be better(at least for me) if you put more emphasis on comparing 'like features or tools' rather than comparing dissimilar features that share the same unit position. Maybe tool position within the unit is important to some folks - but I don't see much benefit. Also, that small scale on the P4 would be good for measuring internal lengths - for example a blind hole depth or similar - whereas the scale on the Charge is good only for measuring external lengths. But again, I appreciate your review. - Thanks

of corsa this isa very gooda video aa

I have both of these. I like the free series better than the charge titanium.

i like my old TTI and it has the better Tools in it…

Victorinox spirit the best!

Are there anyone here carry both of these at the same time?

Mechanics and welders wont like it, becouse p4 magnet will atrack metal debris and its not easy to clean it. In my opinion.

Tti kicks the free into the dirt. The free is a toy the tti is a tool. Oh this is my second post lol

In my opinion the charge is a horrendous waste of money!! The surge trumps it in all aspects… but that’s just me

the p4 small tools are just garbage, like who needs 5 tools that are just small paint can openers, why didnt they put a proper metal/diamond file on it like most others.

Surge and tti are the only two I will ever need, I don't see the point of the free series just like the tread both are a failure

Maybe move the mic away some, the smacking and mouth sounds really bother me. Otherwise a great review and awesome quality.

Those nubs on the P4 make it useless for any sustained hard use. Stupidest design flaw of any Leatherman. I tried really hard to get over those things digging into my hands, but having to grip down on them for any task that was more than a dainty little task, particularly if I had to repeat multiple times made the pliers painful. Made the P4's main tool junk. Went back to my big old Surge, which if you need your tool to be hard use instrument, is amazing and damn near perfect.