Comparison Console
Leatherman PST vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the thinnest option for thickness, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the thickest option for thickness, with about a 43% 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
Unknown
US$54
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
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
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
10Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
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
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks