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Leatherman Bolster vs Victorinox Handyman
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Handyman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman 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$75Most expensive
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
155 g (5.47 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
90.9 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
27.5 mm (1.08 in)Highest
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
28 mm (1.10 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
24Most 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
BladeSmall bladeCap lifter with 5 mm screwdriverWire stripperCan opener with 3 mm screwdriverCorkscrewReamer punch and sewing awlScissorsMulti purpose hookWood sawChisel2 mm screwdriverNail file with metal fileMetal sawNail cleanerPliers with wire cuttersWire crimperTweezersToothpickKey ring
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
CampingDIY tasksEveryday carryWood sawingCordage cuttingElectronic repairs
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Several tools integrated for versatile useCompact and well-made Swiss Army KnifeGood balance of tools including pliers and blades
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Somewhat heavy at 155 gramsNo one-handed opening mechanismSlipjoint lock rather than locking blade
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