Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool RX vs Victorinox Hiker
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Hiker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Hiker stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 197% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker 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$34Cheapest
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 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)
Unknown
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
16.5 mm (0.65 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
13Most tools
Tools
BitholderBottle openerGlass breakerKnife (154CM blade steel)PliersScrewdriverWire cutter
Large bladeSmall bladePhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerScrewdriverWire stripperReamerPunchSewing awlWood sawToothpickTweezersKey ring
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
HikingCampingBushcraftOutdoor adventures4 wheel drivingGeneral outdoor use
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSpecialized tools for emergency scenariosHigh quality 154CM blade steelIncludes practical tools like pliers and a screwdriver
Versatile toolset ideal for outdoor activitiesLightweight and compact designSolid Swiss craftsmanshipEffective wood saw and reliable blades
Common complaints
Sheath not includedLimited tool count compared to larger multitools
Non-locking blades may limit heavy-duty cuttingNo pocket clip included