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Leatherman Freestyle CX vs Victorinox Ranger Grip 78

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

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Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 52% 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 Freestyle CX — Tool count: 2Leatherman Freestyle CX — Closed length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Leatherman Freestyle CX — Weight: 127 g (4.48 oz)Leatherman Freestyle CX — Retail price: US$89.95Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 — Tool count: 12Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 — Closed length: 131 mm (5.16 in)Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 — Weight: 163 g (5.75 oz)Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 — Retail price: US$69.49Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$89.95Most expensive
US$69.49Cheapest
Weight
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
163 g (5.75 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
131 mm (5.16 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
226 mm (8.90 in)
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)
Unknown
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
12Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
AwlBottle openerCorkscrewKeyringKnifeSawScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerToothpickTweezersWire stripper
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
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
CampingOutdoor tasksEveryday carry
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
Durable constructionErgonomic gripVersatile tool setLocking blade with one hand opening
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
No pocket clipNo sheath included