Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 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$69.95Most expensive
US$54Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)
Unknown
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
10Most tools
Tools
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
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
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks