Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle CX vs Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 1100% 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 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 1100% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% 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$145Most expensive
Weight
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
210 g (7.41 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 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
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
24Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Needle-nose pliersCap crimperWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRcHard wire cutterLarge bladeCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScrewdriver 2 mmReamer, punchPulling hookScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 1/2Chisel 7 mm and scraperWire stripper and scraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterLanyard hole
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
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
EDC use requiring multiple integrated toolsPocket tool for quick fixes and adjustmentsElectronics, cable and wire cutting or stripping tasks
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
Highly functional with many quality toolsErgonomic and compact designDurable steel constructionIncludes locking blade for safetyComes with a practical leather pouch
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
Does not support one-hand blade openingTools may be smaller compared to full-size counterpartsNot a replacement for a full toolkit