Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% 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$54Most expensive
Weight
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
18 mm (0.71 in)
Tools
Tool count
5Fewest tools
10Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire Cutters420HC Combo Knife
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
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
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carryFast and easy one-handed blade deploymentGood pliers grip for the size
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
Limited number of tools for a multitoolNo included sheath
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks