Comparison Console
Leatherman Signal vs Victorinox Work Champ
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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$171Most expensive
US$95Cheapest
Weight
213 g (7.51 oz)Lightest
228 g (8.04 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Open length
172 mm (6.77 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
32 mm (1.26 in)Lowest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
29 mm (1.14 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
19Fewest tools
21Most 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
Blade, largeCorkscrewMini screwdriver 1.5 mmCan opener with screwdriver 3 mmBottle opener, lockable with screwdriver 7 mmWire stripperReamer, punchScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 0/1, longPhillips screwdriver 1/2Combination pliersWire cuttersWire crimperKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle opener, lockableCan opener
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor enthusiastsCampersHikersOverlandersPreparedness-minded users
CampingHikingDIY tasksEmergency repairsGeneral purpose multitasking
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
Extensive tool assortment covering many tasksHigh quality and durable constructionErgonomic handle providing comfortable grip despite sizeLarge, lockable blade for safety and improved cutting leverageVersatility suitable for outdoor and repair tasks
Common complaints
Heavier than some compact multi-toolsNot specialized for heavy workshop tasks
Too large and heavy for comfortable pocket carryNo pocket clip includedSome users may find the blade locking mechanism initially unfamiliar