Comparison Console
Leatherman ARC vs Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman ARC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% 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 X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet 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$249.95Cheapest
US$289Most expensive
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Lightest
330 g (11.64 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)Shortest
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
16 mm (0.63 in)Lowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
35 mm (1.38 in)Thickest
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
Reinforced Box OpenerBottle OpenerCan OpenerPliers2mm screwdriver3mm screwdriver5.5mm screwdriver8mm screwdriverPhillips 1-2WrenchFine and soft wire cutter up to 40 hrcRigid Wire CutterWire StripperWire BenderChisel 7mmLanyard HoleLarge BladeLarge Serrated BladeMetal SandpaperPunchWire ScraperRuler (cm)Ruler (Inch)Wood Saw
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
General-purpose useOutdoor tasksEveryday carry requiring multiple tools
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
High tool count and versatilitySolid build and Swiss made qualityIncludes pliers, multiple screwdrivers and large blades
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Relatively heavy at 330 gramsNo explicit one-handed opening mentionedLack of pocket clip reduces ease of carry
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