Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle vs Victorinox Evolution S17
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$45Most expensive
Weight
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Closed length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
150 mm (5.91 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
23 mm (0.91 in)
Thickness
Unknown
23 mm (0.91 in)
Tools
Tool count
5Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire Cutters420HC Combo Knife
Large bladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverCap lifterLarge locking screwdriverWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyringScale
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to moderate multi-tool tasksUsers needing an outside-accessible blade
Everyday carryWoodworking tasksSmall repairsCamping
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carryFast and easy one-handed blade deploymentGood pliers grip for the size
Compact and ergonomic design with wooden handleMulti-functionality with 15 toolsLightweight and easy to carryQuality Swiss stainless steel blade
Common complaints
Limited number of tools for a multitoolNo included sheath
Lack of detailed specification on locking mechanism and opening methodNo pocket clip or sheath included noted
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