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Leatherman Bolster vs Victorinox Waiter

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

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Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 389% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Bolster 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.

Leatherman Bolster — Tool count: 13Leatherman Bolster — Closed length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Leatherman Bolster — Open length: 152 mm (5.98 in)Leatherman Bolster — Weight: 171.3 g (6.04 oz)Leatherman Bolster — Retail price: US$45Leatherman Bolster — Thickness: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)Victorinox Waiter — Tool count: 9Victorinox Waiter — Closed length: 85 mm (3.35 in)Victorinox Waiter — Open length: 149 mm (5.87 in)Victorinox Waiter — Weight: 35 g (1.23 oz)Victorinox Waiter — Retail price: US$23Victorinox Waiter — Thickness: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$45Most expensive
US$23Cheapest
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
35 g (1.23 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
149 mm (5.87 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)
25.4 mm (1.00 in)
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)
12.7 mm (0.50 in)
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
9Fewest 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 bladeCorkscrewCap lifterScrewdriverCan openerWire stripperKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Everyday carryCampingWine and beverage openingLight cutting tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Compact and lightweight designVersatile set of tools for everyday tasksIconic Victorinox quality and durabilityAffordable price point
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksNo locking blade making it less safe for some usersLack of pocket clip or sheath