Comparison Console
Leatherman ARC vs Victorinox Work Champ
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ 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$95Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
228 g (8.04 oz)Lightest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
32 mm (1.26 in)Lowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
29 mm (1.14 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
20Fewest tools
21Most 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
Blade, largeCorkscrewMini screwdriver 1.5 mmCan opener with screwdriver 3 mmBottle opener, lockable with screwdriver 7 mmWire stripperReamer, punchScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 0/1, longPhillips screwdriver 1/2Combination pliersWire cuttersWire crimperKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle opener, lockableCan opener
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
CampingHikingDIY tasksEmergency repairsGeneral purpose multitasking
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
Extensive tool assortment covering many tasksHigh quality and durable constructionErgonomic handle providing comfortable grip despite sizeLarge, lockable blade for safety and improved cutting leverageVersatility suitable for outdoor and repair tasks
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Too large and heavy for comfortable pocket carryNo pocket clip includedSome users may find the blade locking mechanism initially unfamiliar