Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool SX vs Victorinox Swiss Tool
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 32% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 338% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 338% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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$222Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
210 g (7.41 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)
Unknown
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
8Fewest tools
35Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
CorkscrewNeedle-nosed pliersWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRCHard wire cutterLarge bladePhillips screwdriver 1/2ReamerPunchMultipurpose hookCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal fileScrewdriver 2 mmChisel 7 mmScraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterWire stripper and scraperLanyard holeBit caseBit Phillips 0 (Pozidrive)Bit Phillips 3Bit Torx 10Bit Torx 15Bit Hex 3Bit Hex 4Bit wrenchMini screwdriver
Plier type
Needle nose and regular pliers
Needle-nosed pliers
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Everyday carryDIYOutdoor useTradesmen
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
High quality stainless steel constructionSolid and well madeVery practical and handyTools fold out effortlessly35 functions cover broad use casesSwiss-made reliability
Common complaints
Does not support one-handed opening
No one-handed opening for bladeHeavier compared to small pocket knives
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