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Leatherman Charge Plus vs Victorinox Waiter

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 726% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 571% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% 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.

Leatherman Charge Plus — Tool count: 19Leatherman Charge Plus — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Charge Plus — Open length: 159 mm (6.26 in)Leatherman Charge Plus — Weight: 235 g (8.29 oz)Leatherman Charge Plus — Retail price: US$189.95Leatherman Charge Plus — Thickness: 19 mm (0.75 in)Victorinox Waiter — Tool count: 9Victorinox Waiter — Closed length: 85 mm (3.35 in)Victorinox Waiter — Open length: 149 mm (5.87 in)Victorinox Waiter — Weight: 35 g (1.23 oz)Victorinox Waiter — Retail price: US$23Victorinox Waiter — Thickness: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$189.95Most expensive
US$23Cheapest
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Heaviest
35 g (1.23 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
149 mm (5.87 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Highest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
9Fewest 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
Large bladeCorkscrewCap lifterScrewdriverCan openerWire stripperKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
Everyday carryCampingWine and beverage openingLight cutting 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
Compact and lightweight designVersatile set of tools for everyday tasksIconic Victorinox quality and durabilityAffordable price point
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksNo locking blade making it less safe for some usersLack of pocket clip or sheath