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Leatherman Bolster vs Victorinox Explorer
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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$45Cheapest
US$65Most expensive
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
26 mm (1.02 in)Highest
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
22 mm (0.87 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
Spring-action needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC knifeSerrated knifeWood/metal fileCan openerBottle openerRuler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm)Phillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriver
Blade, largeBlade, smallCorkscrewReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookMagnifying glassKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle openerCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmScrewdriver 6 mmWire stripper
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
General everyday tasksLight repairsCamping and outdoor exploration
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Versatile toolset with 16 useful functionsCompact and well-built with Swiss qualityIncludes unique magnifying glass toolComes with a leather pouch (at some retailers)
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Blade not lockable, safety concerns for some usersNo one-hand opening mechanismSome find tool deployment a bit stiff
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