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Leatherman Freestyle CX vs Victorinox Explorer
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Explorer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Explorer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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$89.95Most expensive
US$65Cheapest
Weight
127 g (4.48 oz)Heaviest
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
26 mm (1.02 in)Lowest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
22 mm (0.87 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Blade, largeBlade, smallCorkscrewReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookMagnifying glassKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle openerCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmScrewdriver 6 mmWire stripper
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryLight to medium duty tasksQuick cutting tasks such as opening boxes and packagingWire cutting with integrated wire cutters
General everyday tasksLight repairsCamping and outdoor exploration
Common praise
Lightweight and compact design with durable constructionConvenient pocket clip makes it easy to carryQuality 154CM blade with liner lock and one-handed openingGood ergonomics for a tool this size
Versatile toolset with 16 useful functionsCompact and well-built with Swiss qualityIncludes unique magnifying glass toolComes with a leather pouch (at some retailers)
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to other multitoolsSmall pliers not suited for heavy duty tasksNo bit driver or carabiner like on the Skeletool series
Blade not lockable, safety concerns for some usersNo one-hand opening mechanismSome find tool deployment a bit stiff
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