Comparison Console
Leatherman Charge Plus vs Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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$189.95Most expensive
US$150Cheapest
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Heaviest
208 g (7.34 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
19Fewest tools
24Most tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersPremium replaceable wire cuttersPremium replaceable hard-wire cuttersElectrical crimperWire stripperS30V knife blade420HC serrated knife blade with integrated cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in | 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall reversible Phillips/slotted driverFolding medium slotted bit driverRemovable pocket clip
Needle-nose pliersWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRcBlade, largeCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScrewdriver 2 mmReamer, punchPulling hookScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 1/2Chisel 7 mm and scraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterWire stripper and scraperLanyard holeCoupling for corkscrew
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
Everyday carryDIY useCamping and hikingOutdoor tasksTrade and crafts
Common praise
Versatile with many tools in a compact formPremium steel blades (S30V and 420HC)Locking mechanisms for safetyReplaceable wire cuttersComfortable in hand despite tool countDurable and backed by 25-year warranty
Solid build quality with durable stainless steel constructionComprehensive toolset with practical and well-balanced toolsSmooth locking mechanisms and one-hand opening featureIncluded sheath fits wide belts securelySharp blades and sturdy saw teeth
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
Handles can be slippery when wet due to all stainless steel constructionInitial tool deployment requires familiarization