Comparison Console
Leatherman ARC vs Victorinox Bantam
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1566% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 639% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% 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$249.95Most expensive
US$15Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
33 g (1.16 oz)Lightest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)Longest
148 mm (5.83 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)
Unknown
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thickest
6 mm (0.24 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
20Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
MagnaCut Knife BladeNeedlenose PliersRegular PliersLarge Bit DriverDiamond-coated FileSmall Bit DriverWood/Metal FilePry ToolPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersImpact SurfaceLarge ScrewdriverBottle OpenerCan OpenerAwlSpring-action ScissorsSawWire StripperElectrical CrimperEdge File
Large bladeCan openerBottle openerScrewdriverTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor adventuresLight repair tasks
Common praise
High blade quality and edge retention due to MagnaCut steelVersatile toolset with 20 locking toolsSmooth one-handed opening and operationDurable PVD/DLC coatingComfortable and secure handling
Compact and lightweightReliable for basic everyday tasksGood quality blade steel and durable handleIconic and attractive Swiss Army style
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Lacks pliers and some tools present in larger multitoolsNo locking mechanism beyond slipjointNo pocket clip included