Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool SX vs Victorinox Waiter
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 318% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 306% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% 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$96.12Most expensive
US$23Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
35 g (1.23 oz)Lightest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
149 mm (5.87 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
8Fewest tools
9Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Large bladeCorkscrewCap lifterScrewdriverCan openerWire stripperKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Needle nose and regular pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Everyday carryCampingWine and beverage openingLight cutting tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Compact and lightweight designVersatile set of tools for everyday tasksIconic Victorinox quality and durabilityAffordable price point
Common complaints
Does not support one-handed opening
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksNo locking blade making it less safe for some usersLack of pocket clip or sheath