Comparison Console
Leatherman PST vs Victorinox Hiker
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Hiker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Hiker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 121% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker 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$75Most expensive
US$34Cheapest
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
26.5 mm (1.04 in)
Unknown
Thickness
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
16.5 mm (0.65 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
13Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
Large bladeSmall bladePhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerScrewdriverWire stripperReamerPunchSewing awlWood sawToothpickTweezersKey ring
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
HikingCampingBushcraftOutdoor adventures4 wheel drivingGeneral outdoor use
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
Versatile toolset ideal for outdoor activitiesLightweight and compact designSolid Swiss craftsmanshipEffective wood saw and reliable blades
Common complaints
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
Non-locking blades may limit heavy-duty cuttingNo pocket clip included