Comparison Console
Leatherman Raptor Response vs Victorinox Evolution S17
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% 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$79.95Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Closed length
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
43.2 mm (1.70 in)Highest
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
Thickness
21.6 mm (0.85 in)Thinnest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
4Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
Folding medical shearsRing cutter5 cm rulerOxygen tank wrench
Large bladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverCap lifterLarge locking screwdriverWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyringScale
Plier type
N/A
N/A
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Emergency medical professionalsUniformed medical professionalsEMTsFire professionalsFirst respondersTactical users
Everyday carryWoodworking tasksSmall repairsCamping
Common praise
Effective cutting shears with micro-serrations for gripVersatile and focused toolset for emergency medical tasksCompact and lightweight for easy carryRobust stainless steel blades resistant to corrosionUseful specialized tools such as ring cutter and oxygen tank wrench
Compact and ergonomic design with wooden handleMulti-functionality with 15 toolsLightweight and easy to carryQuality Swiss stainless steel blade
Common complaints
Lack of a robust locking mechanism when foldedPotential safety concern of accidental deployment when carried in pocketShears feel slightly loose initially
Lack of detailed specification on locking mechanism and opening methodNo pocket clip or sheath included noted
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