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Leatherman Skeletool RX vs Victorinox Bantam

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 573% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 348% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 3% 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.

Leatherman Skeletool RX — Closed length: 105 mm (4.13 in)Leatherman Skeletool RX — Open length: 153 mm (6.02 in)Leatherman Skeletool RX — Weight: 148 g (5.22 oz)Leatherman Skeletool RX — Retail price: US$101Leatherman Skeletool RX — Thickness: 19 mm (0.75 in)Leatherman Skeletool RX — Tool count: 6Victorinox Bantam — Closed length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Victorinox Bantam — Open length: 148 mm (5.83 in)Victorinox Bantam — Weight: 33 g (1.16 oz)Victorinox Bantam — Retail price: US$15Victorinox Bantam — Thickness: 6 mm (0.24 in)Victorinox Bantam — Tool count: 6Closed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThicknessTool count
Price & carry
Retail price
US$101Most expensive
US$15Cheapest
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
33 g (1.16 oz)Lightest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Open length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
148 mm (5.83 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)
Unknown
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
6 mm (0.24 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
6
6
Tools
BitholderBottle openerGlass breakerKnife (154CM blade steel)PliersScrewdriverWire cutter
Large bladeCan openerBottle openerScrewdriverTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Regular pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency responseFirst responders
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor adventuresLight repair tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSpecialized tools for emergency scenariosHigh quality 154CM blade steelIncludes practical tools like pliers and a screwdriver
Compact and lightweightReliable for basic everyday tasksGood quality blade steel and durable handleIconic and attractive Swiss Army style
Common complaints
Sheath not includedLimited tool count compared to larger multitools
Lacks pliers and some tools present in larger multitoolsNo locking mechanism beyond slipjointNo pocket clip included