Comparison Console
Leatherman Bolster vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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$54Most expensive
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)
Unknown
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
10Fewest 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
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks