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Leatherman PST vs Victorinox Spartan
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 147% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Spartan stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Spartan 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$60Most expensive
US$34Cheapest
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
91 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)Highest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
Thickness
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
15.2 mm (0.60 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
12Fewest 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 bladeCorkscrewReamer/punchKey ringTweezersToothpickCan openerBottle opener3 mm screwdriverWire stripper6 mm screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
Beginners to experts outdoor useCampingSurvival basicsEveryday carryTravelHikingDIY tasks
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
Robust construction with impressive lifespanLegendary Swiss quality and reliabilityVersatile with many useful functionsCompact and easy to carryExcellent value for money
Common complaints
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
Main blade a bit short for heavy tasksLacks specialized tools like wood saw or pliersNot designed for very intensive or heavy duty work
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