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Leatherman ARC 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 66% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 455% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman ARC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 190% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman ARC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% 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.

Leatherman ARC — Tool count: 20Leatherman ARC — Closed length: 108 mm (4.25 in)Leatherman ARC — Weight: 244 g (8.61 oz)Leatherman ARC — Retail price: US$249.95Leatherman ARC — Width: 33 mm (1.30 in)Leatherman ARC — Thickness: 17 mm (0.67 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)Victorinox Super Tinker — Thickness: 17 mm (0.67 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceWidthThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$249.95Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
26 mm (1.02 in)Lowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)
17 mm (0.67 in)
Tools
Tool count
20Most tools
14Fewest 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 bladeSmall bladeCan opener3 mm screwdriver6 mm screwdriverBottle openerWire stripperReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
Everyday carryDIY tasksCampingTravel
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
Versatile set of 14 useful toolsSolid, reliable build qualityCompact and lightweight designIncludes handy scissors and Phillips screwdriver
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Non-locking blades can be less safe for heavy tasksNo one-hand opening blade features