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Leatherman PST vs Victorinox Handyman
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman PST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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$60Cheapest
US$75Most expensive
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
155 g (5.47 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
90.9 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Lowest
27.5 mm (1.08 in)Highest
Thickness
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
28 mm (1.10 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
24Most tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
BladeSmall bladeCap lifter with 5 mm screwdriverWire stripperCan opener with 3 mm screwdriverCorkscrewReamer punch and sewing awlScissorsMulti purpose hookWood sawChisel2 mm screwdriverNail file with metal fileMetal sawNail cleanerPliers with wire cuttersWire crimperTweezersToothpickKey ring
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Pliers
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
CampingDIY tasksEveryday carryWood sawingCordage cuttingElectronic repairs
Common praise
Versatile and compact toolset for everyday and survival tasksIconic design and durable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide range of useful tools in one package
Several tools integrated for versatile useCompact and well-made Swiss Army KnifeGood balance of tools including pliers and blades
Common complaints
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
Somewhat heavy at 155 gramsNo one-handed opening mechanismSlipjoint lock rather than locking blade
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