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Gerber Armbar Scout vs Victorinox Super Tinker

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Gerber Armbar Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber Armbar Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Gerber Armbar Scout stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Gerber Armbar Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Gerber Armbar Scout — Tool count: 7Gerber Armbar Scout — Closed length: 92 mm (3.62 in)Gerber Armbar Scout — Weight: 88 g (3.10 oz)Gerber Armbar Scout — Retail price: US$50Gerber Armbar Scout — Width: 18 mm (0.71 in)Victorinox Super Tinker — Tool count: 14Victorinox Super Tinker — Closed length: 91 mm (3.58 in)Victorinox Super Tinker — Weight: 84 g (2.96 oz)Victorinox Super Tinker — Retail price: US$45Victorinox Super Tinker — Width: 26 mm (1.02 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$50Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
Closed length
92 mm (3.62 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
18 mm (0.71 in)Lowest
26 mm (1.02 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
17 mm (0.67 in)
Tools
Tool count
7Fewest tools
14Most tools
Tools
KnifePry barBottle openerHammerScissorsCan openerSaw
Large bladeSmall bladeCan opener3 mm screwdriver6 mm screwdriverBottle openerWire stripperReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Unknown
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight outdoor useCampingBackpackingGeneral utility tasks
Everyday carryDIY tasksCampingTravel
Common praise
Compact and slim designReliable frame lock for safe blade useIncludes a practical set of seven essential toolsLightweight and comfortable for everyday carryStainless steel construction with pocket clip
Versatile set of 14 useful toolsSolid, reliable build qualityCompact and lightweight designIncludes handy scissors and Phillips screwdriver
Common complaints
Limited to light-duty tasks due to small sizeBlade steel quality and edge retention not specified in detail
Non-locking blades can be less safe for heavy tasksNo one-hand opening blade features