Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs Victorinox Work Champ
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 38% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 250% 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 Work Champ 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$69.95Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
228 g (8.04 oz)Heaviest
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)Lowest
32 mm (1.26 in)Highest
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
29 mm (1.14 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
21Most tools
Tools
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
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 Plier
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
CampingHikingDIY tasksEmergency repairsGeneral purpose multitasking
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
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
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
Too large and heavy for comfortable pocket carryNo pocket clip includedSome users may find the blade locking mechanism initially unfamiliar