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Leatherman Micra vs Victorinox Waiter

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

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Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Micra stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Micra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Micra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Micra stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Micra stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 33% 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 Micra — Tool count: 10Leatherman Micra — Closed length: 64 mm (2.52 in)Leatherman Micra — Open length: 107 mm (4.21 in)Leatherman Micra — Weight: 51 g (1.80 oz)Leatherman Micra — Retail price: US$49.95Leatherman Micra — Thickness: 9 mm (0.35 in)Victorinox Waiter — Tool count: 9Victorinox Waiter — Closed length: 85 mm (3.35 in)Victorinox Waiter — Open length: 149 mm (5.87 in)Victorinox Waiter — Weight: 35 g (1.23 oz)Victorinox Waiter — Retail price: US$23Victorinox Waiter — Thickness: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$49.95Most expensive
US$23Cheapest
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Heaviest
35 g (1.23 oz)Lightest
Closed length
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
Open length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
149 mm (5.87 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Highest
Thickness
9 mm (0.35 in)Thinnest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
10Most tools
9Fewest tools
Tools
420HC KnifeSpring-action ScissorsFlat/Phillips ScrewdriverRuler (4.7 in / 12.0 cm)Nail CleanerTweezersBottle OpenerNail FileMedium ScrewdriverExtra-small Screwdriver
Large bladeCorkscrewCap lifterScrewdriverCan openerWire stripperKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
N/A
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry for small tasksPrecision cutting and light repairsKeychain or pocket carryPersonal grooming
Everyday carryCampingWine and beverage openingLight cutting tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and ultracompactHigh-quality spring-action scissorsVersatile toolset for small fixes and groomingDurable stainless steel construction
Compact and lightweight designVersatile set of tools for everyday tasksIconic Victorinox quality and durabilityAffordable price point
Common complaints
Tools feel less robust compared to generalist multitoolsCompact size limits usability for larger hands or heavy tasksNo pliers included, limiting its utility for some users
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksNo locking blade making it less safe for some usersLack of pocket clip or sheath