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Leatherman Bond vs Victorinox Explorer
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Explorer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% 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$59.95Cheapest
US$65Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Highest
26 mm (1.02 in)Lowest
Thickness
Unknown
22 mm (0.87 in)
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire CuttersWire Stripper420HC BladeAwlCan OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverRuler (8-inch / 19-cm)
Blade, largeBlade, smallCorkscrewReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookMagnifying glassKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle openerCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmScrewdriver 6 mmWire stripper
Plier type
Needlenose with Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to medium general useUsers wanting common essential tools in a compact multi-tool
General everyday tasksLight repairsCamping and outdoor exploration
Common praise
Compact and lightweightIncludes most common essential toolsCustomizable handle colors and designsDurable 420HC stainless steel toolsGood value for the price
Versatile toolset with 16 useful functionsCompact and well-built with Swiss qualityIncludes unique magnifying glass toolComes with a leather pouch (at some retailers)
Common complaints
Lacks specialty tools found on other Leatherman modelsNo included sheathOptional pocket clip costs extra
Blade not lockable, safety concerns for some usersNo one-hand opening mechanismSome find tool deployment a bit stiff
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