Comparison Console
Leatherman Kick vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Kick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Kick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Kick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Kick stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Kick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% 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$29.5Cheapest
US$54Most expensive
Weight
150.7 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30.5 mm (1.20 in)
Unknown
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
9Fewest tools
10Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverBottle / Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard AttachmentRuler
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
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
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designStrong and functional pliersUseful set of essential toolsComfortable grip due to Zytel inserts
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
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
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks