Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool SX vs Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% 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 Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX 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.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX stands out as the widest option for width, 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
Unknown
US$150
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
208 g (7.34 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)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
17 mm (0.67 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
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
Needle nose and regular pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Everyday carryDIY useCamping and hikingOutdoor tasksTrade and crafts
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
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
Does not support one-handed opening
Handles can be slippery when wet due to all stainless steel constructionInitial tool deployment requires familiarization