Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs Victorinox Ranger Grip 78
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Ranger Grip 78 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$69.95Most expensive
US$69.49Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
163 g (5.75 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
131 mm (5.16 in)Longest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)
Unknown
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
12Most tools
Tools
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
AwlBottle openerCorkscrewKeyringKnifeSawScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerToothpickTweezersWire stripper
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
CampingOutdoor tasksEveryday carry
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Durable constructionErgonomic gripVersatile tool setLocking blade with one hand opening
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
No pocket clipNo sheath included