Comparison Console
Leatherman MUT vs Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X 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 X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X 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 51% 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 X stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X 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$145Cheapest
Weight
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Heaviest
210 g (7.41 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
35 mm (1.38 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
18 mm (0.71 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 pliersCap crimperWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRcHard wire cutterLarge bladeCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScrewdriver 2 mmReamer, punchPulling hookScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 1/2Chisel 7 mm and scraperWire stripper and scraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterLanyard hole
Plier type
Special military combination pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor use
EDC use requiring multiple integrated toolsPocket tool for quick fixes and adjustmentsElectronics, cable and wire cutting or stripping tasks
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
Highly functional with many quality toolsErgonomic and compact designDurable steel constructionIncludes locking blade for safetyComes with a practical leather pouch
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
Does not support one-hand blade openingTools may be smaller compared to full-size counterpartsNot a replacement for a full toolkit
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