Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool RX vs Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 23% 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$101Cheapest
US$150Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
208 g (7.34 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)
105 mm (4.13 in)
Open length
153 mm (6.02 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
24Most tools
Tools
BitholderBottle openerGlass breakerKnife (154CM blade steel)PliersScrewdriverWire cutter
Needle-nose pliersWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRcBlade, largeCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScrewdriver 2 mmReamer, punchPulling hookScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 1/2Chisel 7 mm and scraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterWire stripper and scraperLanyard holeCoupling for corkscrew
Plier type
Regular pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency responseFirst responders
Everyday carryDIY useCamping and hikingOutdoor tasksTrade and crafts
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSpecialized tools for emergency scenariosHigh quality 154CM blade steelIncludes practical tools like pliers and a screwdriver
Solid build quality with durable stainless steel constructionComprehensive toolset with practical and well-balanced toolsSmooth locking mechanisms and one-hand opening featureIncluded sheath fits wide belts securelySharp blades and sturdy saw teeth
Common complaints
Sheath not includedLimited tool count compared to larger multitools
Handles can be slippery when wet due to all stainless steel constructionInitial tool deployment requires familiarization