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Leatherman Kick vs Victorinox Bantam

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

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Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Kick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Kick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Kick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 357% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Kick stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Kick stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% 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 Kick — Tool count: 9Leatherman Kick — Closed length: 103 mm (4.06 in)Leatherman Kick — Open length: 159 mm (6.26 in)Leatherman Kick — Weight: 150.7 g (5.32 oz)Leatherman Kick — Retail price: US$29.5Leatherman Kick — Thickness: 14 mm (0.55 in)Victorinox Bantam — Tool count: 6Victorinox Bantam — Closed length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Victorinox Bantam — Open length: 148 mm (5.83 in)Victorinox Bantam — Weight: 33 g (1.16 oz)Victorinox Bantam — Retail price: US$15Victorinox Bantam — Thickness: 6 mm (0.24 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$29.5Most expensive
US$15Cheapest
Weight
150.7 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
33 g (1.16 oz)Lightest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
148 mm (5.83 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30.5 mm (1.20 in)
Unknown
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thickest
6 mm (0.24 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
9Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverBottle / Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard AttachmentRuler
Large bladeCan openerBottle openerScrewdriverTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Users needing a compact multitool with essential toolsEveryday carry with a pocket clip optionLightweight but strong multitool
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor adventuresLight repair tasks
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designStrong and functional pliersUseful set of essential toolsComfortable grip due to Zytel inserts
Compact and lightweightReliable for basic everyday tasksGood quality blade steel and durable handleIconic and attractive Swiss Army style
Common complaints
Blade and tools do not lock openSome users find it less versatile compared to more complex multitoolsMay partially open in pocket if not clipped securely
Lacks pliers and some tools present in larger multitoolsNo locking mechanism beyond slipjointNo pocket clip included