Comparison Console
Leatherman Signal vs Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Signal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Signal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Signal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% 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$171Cheapest
US$289Most expensive
Weight
213 g (7.51 oz)Lightest
330 g (11.64 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
16 mm (0.63 in)Lowest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
35 mm (1.38 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
19Fewest tools
24Most tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersReplaceable 154CM wire cutters (standard and hard-wire) with integrated wire stripper420HC combo blade (plain and serrated)420HC sawHammerAwl with thread loopCan openerBottle opener1/4" hex bit driver1/4" box wrench3/16" box wrenchCarabiner with spring-loaded gateFerrocerium fire-starting rodEmergency whistleDiamond-coated rod sharpenerReplaceable bit driverOutside-accessible blade and sawRemovable pocket clip
Reinforced Box OpenerBottle OpenerCan OpenerPliers2mm screwdriver3mm screwdriver5.5mm screwdriver8mm screwdriverPhillips 1-2WrenchFine and soft wire cutter up to 40 hrcRigid Wire CutterWire StripperWire BenderChisel 7mmLanyard HoleLarge BladeLarge Serrated BladeMetal SandpaperPunchWire ScraperRuler (cm)Ruler (Inch)Wood Saw
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor enthusiastsCampersHikersOverlandersPreparedness-minded users
General-purpose useOutdoor tasksEveryday carry requiring multiple tools
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionComprehensive toolset for outdoor needsLocking tools for safetyIncludes survival features like fire starter and whistleOutside-accessible blade and saw for quick use
High tool count and versatilitySolid build and Swiss made qualityIncludes pliers, multiple screwdrivers and large blades
Common complaints
Heavier than some compact multi-toolsNot specialized for heavy workshop tasks
Relatively heavy at 330 gramsNo explicit one-handed opening mentionedLack of pocket clip reduces ease of carry
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