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Gerber Dime vs Victorinox Evolution S17
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Gerber Dime stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Dime stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Dime stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Dime stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$31.1Cheapest
US$45Most expensive
Weight
62.3 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
Open length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
20 mm (0.79 in)Lowest
23 mm (0.91 in)Highest
Thickness
14.2 mm (0.56 in)Thinnest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
12Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
PliersSpring-loaded scissorsFine edge blade (bull nosed)Phillips screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverWire cuttersPackage openerBottle openerTweezersFileKeychain ring
Large bladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverCap lifterLarge locking screwdriverWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyringScale
Plier type
Spring-loaded mini pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Compact everyday carryKeychain multi-tool useLight to medium everyday tasksEmergency minor repairsPackaging openingBottle opening
Everyday carryWoodworking tasksSmall repairsCamping
Common praise
Very compact and lightweightIncludes useful spring-loaded pliersSpring-loaded scissors and functional bladesBottle opener accessible without opening toolMulti-functional for its small size
Compact and ergonomic design with wooden handleMulti-functionality with 15 toolsLightweight and easy to carryQuality Swiss stainless steel blade
Common complaints
Small size makes some tools awkward to useLimited by size for heavy-duty tasksSmall keychain ring can be fiddly
Lack of detailed specification on locking mechanism and opening methodNo pocket clip or sheath included noted
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