Comparison Console
Leatherman Charge Plus vs Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% 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 X Plus Ratchet 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 X Plus Ratchet 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$189.95Cheapest
US$289Most expensive
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Lightest
330 g (11.64 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Shortest
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Highest
16 mm (0.63 in)Lowest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
35 mm (1.38 in)Thickest
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
Reinforced Box OpenerBottle OpenerCan OpenerPliers2mm screwdriver3mm screwdriver5.5mm screwdriver8mm screwdriverPhillips 1-2WrenchFine and soft wire cutter up to 40 hrcRigid Wire CutterWire StripperWire BenderChisel 7mmLanyard HoleLarge BladeLarge Serrated BladeMetal SandpaperPunchWire ScraperRuler (cm)Ruler (Inch)Wood Saw
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
General-purpose useOutdoor tasksEveryday carry requiring multiple tools
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
High tool count and versatilitySolid build and Swiss made qualityIncludes pliers, multiple screwdrivers and large blades
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
Relatively heavy at 330 gramsNo explicit one-handed opening mentionedLack of pocket clip reduces ease of carry
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