Comparison Console
Leatherman Charge Plus vs Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X 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 X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X 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 12% 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 X 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 X 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$145Cheapest
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Heaviest
210 g (7.41 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
35 mm (1.38 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
18 mm (0.71 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 pliersCap crimperWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRcHard wire cutterLarge bladeCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScrewdriver 2 mmReamer, punchPulling hookScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 1/2Chisel 7 mm and scraperWire stripper and scraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterLanyard hole
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
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
EDC use requiring multiple integrated toolsPocket tool for quick fixes and adjustmentsElectronics, cable and wire cutting or stripping tasks
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
Highly functional with many quality toolsErgonomic and compact designDurable steel constructionIncludes locking blade for safetyComes with a practical leather pouch
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
Does not support one-hand blade openingTools may be smaller compared to full-size counterpartsNot a replacement for a full toolkit