Comparison Console
Leatherman MUT vs Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% 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$265Most expensive
US$150Cheapest
Weight
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Heaviest
208 g (7.34 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
189.2 mm (7.45 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
38.1 mm (1.50 in)Highest
38 mm (1.50 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
24Most tools
Tools
PliersWire cutters with replaceable bladesElectrician's crimping pliersKnife with combined bladeSawCutting hookHammerBolt override toolBronze carbon scraperCleaning brush adapterFirearm disassembly punchLarge bit adapter
Needle-nose pliersWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRcBlade, largeCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScrewdriver 2 mmReamer, punchPulling hookScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 1/2Chisel 7 mm and scraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterWire stripper and scraperLanyard holeCoupling for corkscrew
Plier type
Special military combination pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor use
Everyday carryDIY useCamping and hikingOutdoor tasksTrade and crafts
Common praise
Durable and robust build qualityIncludes specialized firearm maintenance toolsOne-hand opening for ease of useIncludes replaceable wire cutter bladesVersatile with 16 tools in one
Solid build quality with durable stainless steel constructionComprehensive toolset with practical and well-balanced toolsSmooth locking mechanisms and one-hand opening featureIncluded sheath fits wide belts securelySharp blades and sturdy saw teeth
Common complaints
Relatively heavy compared to smaller multitoolsLarger size may not be ideal for all-day carrySome specialized tools may be unnecessary for non-firearm users
Handles can be slippery when wet due to all stainless steel constructionInitial tool deployment requires familiarization
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