Comparison Console
Leatherman Leap 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 37% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Leap 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Leap 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 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Leap stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Leap stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Leap stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% 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$39.97Cheapest
US$45Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Closed length
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
Open length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
51 mm (2.01 in)Highest
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
Thickness
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Thickest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersHard-wire cuttersWire cuttersKnifeSawSpring-action scissorsRulerTweezersBottle openerPhillips screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriver
Large bladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverCap lifterLarge locking screwdriverWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyringScale
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Introducing kids to multitool useSafe skill developmentLight outdoor and craft tasks
Everyday carryWoodworking tasksSmall repairsCamping
Common praise
Excellent safety features suitable for childrenGood variety of tools for basic tasksDurable build with a 25-year warranty
Compact and ergonomic design with wooden handleMulti-functionality with 15 toolsLightweight and easy to carryQuality Swiss stainless steel blade
Common complaints
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksKnife blade requires adult installation for safetyNo included sheath
Lack of detailed specification on locking mechanism and opening methodNo pocket clip or sheath included noted
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