Comparison Console
Leatherman Charge Plus vs Victorinox Work Champ
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ 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$189.95Most expensive
US$95Cheapest
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Heaviest
228 g (8.04 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
32 mm (1.26 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
29 mm (1.14 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
19Fewest tools
21Most 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
Blade, largeCorkscrewMini screwdriver 1.5 mmCan opener with screwdriver 3 mmBottle opener, lockable with screwdriver 7 mmWire stripperReamer, punchScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 0/1, longPhillips screwdriver 1/2Combination pliersWire cuttersWire crimperKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle opener, lockableCan opener
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
CampingHikingDIY tasksEmergency repairsGeneral purpose multitasking
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
Extensive tool assortment covering many tasksHigh quality and durable constructionErgonomic handle providing comfortable grip despite sizeLarge, lockable blade for safety and improved cutting leverageVersatility suitable for outdoor and repair tasks
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
Too large and heavy for comfortable pocket carryNo pocket clip includedSome users may find the blade locking mechanism initially unfamiliar