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Leatherman Bolster vs Victorinox Super Tinker

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Narrowest

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Widest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 2% 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.

Leatherman Bolster — Tool count: 13Leatherman Bolster — Closed length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Leatherman Bolster — Weight: 171.3 g (6.04 oz)Leatherman Bolster — Thickness: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)Leatherman Bolster — Width: 25.4 mm (1.00 in)Leatherman Bolster — Retail price: US$45Victorinox Super Tinker — Tool count: 14Victorinox Super Tinker — Closed length: 91 mm (3.58 in)Victorinox Super Tinker — Weight: 84 g (2.96 oz)Victorinox Super Tinker — Thickness: 17 mm (0.67 in)Victorinox Super Tinker — Width: 26 mm (1.02 in)Victorinox Super Tinker — Retail price: US$45Tool countClosed lengthWeightThicknessWidthRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$45
US$45
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
84 g (2.96 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
17 mm (0.67 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
14Most 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 bladeSmall bladeCan opener3 mm screwdriver6 mm screwdriverBottle openerWire stripperReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Everyday carryDIY tasksCampingTravel
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Versatile set of 14 useful toolsSolid, reliable build qualityCompact and lightweight designIncludes handy scissors and Phillips screwdriver
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Non-locking blades can be less safe for heavy tasksNo one-hand opening blade features