Comparison Console
Leatherman ARC vs Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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$150Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
208 g (7.34 oz)Lightest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)
17 mm (0.67 in)
Tools
Tool count
20Fewest tools
24Most 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
Needle-nose pliersWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRcBlade, largeCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScrewdriver 2 mmReamer, punchPulling hookScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 1/2Chisel 7 mm and scraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterWire stripper and scraperLanyard holeCoupling for corkscrew
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
Everyday carryDIY useCamping and hikingOutdoor tasksTrade and crafts
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
Solid build quality with durable stainless steel constructionComprehensive toolset with practical and well-balanced toolsSmooth locking mechanisms and one-hand opening featureIncluded sheath fits wide belts securelySharp blades and sturdy saw teeth
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Handles can be slippery when wet due to all stainless steel constructionInitial tool deployment requires familiarization