Comparison Console
Leatherman MUT vs Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman MUT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman MUT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman MUT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% 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 X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet 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$265Cheapest
US$289Most expensive
Weight
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Lightest
330 g (11.64 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
189.2 mm (7.45 in)Shortest
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
38.1 mm (1.50 in)Highest
16 mm (0.63 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
35 mm (1.38 in)Thickest
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
Reinforced Box OpenerBottle OpenerCan OpenerPliers2mm screwdriver3mm screwdriver5.5mm screwdriver8mm screwdriverPhillips 1-2WrenchFine and soft wire cutter up to 40 hrcRigid Wire CutterWire StripperWire BenderChisel 7mmLanyard HoleLarge BladeLarge Serrated BladeMetal SandpaperPunchWire ScraperRuler (cm)Ruler (Inch)Wood Saw
Plier type
Special military combination pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor use
General-purpose useOutdoor tasksEveryday carry requiring multiple tools
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
High tool count and versatilitySolid build and Swiss made qualityIncludes pliers, multiple screwdrivers and large blades
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
Relatively heavy at 330 gramsNo explicit one-handed opening mentionedLack of pocket clip reduces ease of carry
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