Comparison Console
Leatherman Bond 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 27% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bond stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% 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$59.95Most expensive
US$54Cheapest
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
18 mm (0.71 in)
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
10Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire CuttersWire Stripper420HC BladeAwlCan OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverRuler (8-inch / 19-cm)
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
Needlenose with Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to medium general useUsers wanting common essential tools in a compact multi-tool
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Compact and lightweightIncludes most common essential toolsCustomizable handle colors and designsDurable 420HC stainless steel toolsGood value for the price
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
Lacks specialty tools found on other Leatherman modelsNo included sheathOptional pocket clip costs extra
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks