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Leatherman Skeletool SX vs Victorinox Handyman
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Handyman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 299% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% 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$299Most expensive
US$75Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
155 g (5.47 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
90.9 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
27.5 mm (1.08 in)Lowest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
28 mm (1.10 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
8Fewest tools
24Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
BladeSmall bladeCap lifter with 5 mm screwdriverWire stripperCan opener with 3 mm screwdriverCorkscrewReamer punch and sewing awlScissorsMulti purpose hookWood sawChisel2 mm screwdriverNail file with metal fileMetal sawNail cleanerPliers with wire cuttersWire crimperTweezersToothpickKey ring
Plier type
Needle nose and regular pliers
Pliers
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
CampingDIY tasksEveryday carryWood sawingCordage cuttingElectronic repairs
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Several tools integrated for versatile useCompact and well-made Swiss Army KnifeGood balance of tools including pliers and blades
Common complaints
Does not support one-handed opening
Somewhat heavy at 155 gramsNo one-handed opening mechanismSlipjoint lock rather than locking blade
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