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Leatherman Bolster vs Victorinox Tinker
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 176% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Tinker stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Tinker 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$45Most expensive
US$33.99Cheapest
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
91 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
26 mm (1.02 in)Highest
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
14 mm (0.55 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
12Fewest 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 bladePhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerWire stripperReamerPunchKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
CampingEveryday carryDIYOutdoor use
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Versatile with many useful tools in compact sizeReliable Swiss qualityGood for outdoor and DIY tasks
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Blade is not lockableNo one-handed opening
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