Comparison Console
Gerber Lockdown Pry vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Lockdown Pry stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Lockdown Pry stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Lockdown Pry stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Lockdown Pry stands out as the thinnest option for thickness, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the thickest option for thickness, with about a 29% 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$69.99Most expensive
US$54Cheapest
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
14.2 mm (0.56 in)
Unknown
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
10
10
Tools
Plain edge bladeReplaceable #11 utility bladeScissorsFile with chisel edgeCast pry barBottle openerLarge flathead driverSmall flathead driverNail puller
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
N/A
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC problem solvingCampingFishingOutdoor useSmall gear repairsTasks needing pry bar functionality
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Compact and slim designUseful array of essential toolsDurable aluminum handle with textured gripFrame lock for blade securityWell-suited for everyday carry and outdoor use
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
Weight at 170 g may be heavier than minimalists preferLack of pocket clip noted in some sourcesSome find blade length limited for larger tasks
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks
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