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Leatherman Curl vs Victorinox Work Champ

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

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Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Curl stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Curl stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

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.

Leatherman Curl — Tool count: 15Leatherman Curl — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Curl — Weight: 212 g (7.48 oz)Leatherman Curl — Retail price: US$89.95Leatherman Curl — Thickness: 15 mm (0.59 in)Victorinox Work Champ — Tool count: 21Victorinox Work Champ — Closed length: 111 mm (4.37 in)Victorinox Work Champ — Weight: 228 g (8.04 oz)Victorinox Work Champ — Retail price: US$95Victorinox Work Champ — Thickness: 29 mm (1.14 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$89.95Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Lightest
228 g (8.04 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
32 mm (1.26 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
29 mm (1.14 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
21Most tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersHard wire cuttersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC stainless steel knife (locking)Large screwdriver bit (Phillips/slotted)Scissors w/ spring actionDiamond-coated file (locking)Can openerBottle openerAwl with thread loopRuler (8-inch/19 cm)Wood/metal file (same as diamond-coated file, opposite face)Medium screwdriver
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
Combination pliers
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
CampingHikingDIY tasksEmergency repairsGeneral purpose multitasking
Common praise
Affordable for first-time usersOutside-accessible knife blade and fileLightweight and thin designIncludes a large bit driver compatible with Leatherman bitsComes with sheath and pocket clip
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
Lacks fully locking tools on many implementsMissing serrated blade and wood saw compared to WaveNon-replaceable wire cutter bladesOnly two outside-accessible tools compared to four on higher-end models
Too large and heavy for comfortable pocket carryNo pocket clip includedSome users may find the blade locking mechanism initially unfamiliar