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Leatherman Skeletool RX vs Victorinox Explorer
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Explorer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Explorer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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$101Most expensive
US$65Cheapest
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
153 mm (6.02 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Highest
26 mm (1.02 in)Lowest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
22 mm (0.87 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
BitholderBottle openerGlass breakerKnife (154CM blade steel)PliersScrewdriverWire cutter
Blade, largeBlade, smallCorkscrewReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookMagnifying glassKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle openerCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmScrewdriver 6 mmWire stripper
Plier type
Regular pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency responseFirst responders
General everyday tasksLight repairsCamping and outdoor exploration
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSpecialized tools for emergency scenariosHigh quality 154CM blade steelIncludes practical tools like pliers and a screwdriver
Versatile toolset with 16 useful functionsCompact and well-built with Swiss qualityIncludes unique magnifying glass toolComes with a leather pouch (at some retailers)
Common complaints
Sheath not includedLimited tool count compared to larger multitools
Blade not lockable, safety concerns for some usersNo one-hand opening mechanismSome find tool deployment a bit stiff
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