Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle CX vs Victorinox Skipper
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Skipper stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 800% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 800% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$120Most expensive
Weight
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
181 g (6.38 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
35 mm (1.38 in)Highest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Locking serrated bladeMarlin spikeShackle openerPliersCorkscrewCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle opener (lockable)Screwdriver 7 mmWire stripperReamer punchPhillips screwdriver 1/2Wire cutterWire crimperKey ringTweezersToothpickLanyard
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
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
Boating and sailing tasksHandling ropes, knots and riggingMarine and outdoor use
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 18 tools suitable for boating and outdoor useDurable Swiss-made quality with locking blade for safetyCompact and portable design with integrated key ring and lanyard
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 one-handed blade opening capability
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online