Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs Victorinox Bantam
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 366% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 330% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 72% 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$69.95Most expensive
US$15Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
33 g (1.16 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
148 mm (5.83 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)
Unknown
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thickest
6 mm (0.24 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
6
6
Tools
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Large bladeCan openerBottle openerScrewdriverTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor adventuresLight repair tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Compact and lightweightReliable for basic everyday tasksGood quality blade steel and durable handleIconic and attractive Swiss Army style
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
Lacks pliers and some tools present in larger multitoolsNo locking mechanism beyond slipjointNo pocket clip included