Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs Victorinox Waiter
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 204% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 306% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% 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$23Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
35 g (1.23 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
149 mm (5.87 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Highest
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thickest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
9Most tools
Tools
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Large bladeCorkscrewCap lifterScrewdriverCan openerWire stripperKey ringTweezersToothpick
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 carryCampingWine and beverage openingLight cutting 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 lightweight designVersatile set of tools for everyday tasksIconic Victorinox quality and durabilityAffordable price point
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksNo locking blade making it less safe for some usersLack of pocket clip or sheath