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Leatherman Kick vs Victorinox Ranger Grip 78

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

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Leatherman Kick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Kick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Kick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 136% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Kick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Kick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Kick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 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.

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$29.5Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 — Tool count: 12Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 — Closed length: 131 mm (5.16 in)Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 — Open length: 226 mm (8.90 in)Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 — Weight: 163 g (5.75 oz)Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 — Retail price: US$69.49Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$29.5Cheapest
US$69.49Most expensive
Weight
150.7 g (5.32 oz)Lightest
163 g (5.75 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
131 mm (5.16 in)Longest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Shortest
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30.5 mm (1.20 in)
Unknown
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
9Fewest tools
12Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverBottle / Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard AttachmentRuler
AwlBottle openerCorkscrewKeyringKnifeSawScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerToothpickTweezersWire stripper
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
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
CampingOutdoor tasksEveryday carry
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designStrong and functional pliersUseful set of essential toolsComfortable grip due to Zytel inserts
Durable constructionErgonomic gripVersatile tool setLocking blade with one hand opening
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
No pocket clipNo sheath included