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Leatherman Style CS vs Victorinox Bantam

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Style CS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Style CS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Style CS stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Style CS stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 25% 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.

Leatherman Style CS — Closed length: 75 mm (2.95 in)Leatherman Style CS — Open length: 118 mm (4.65 in)Leatherman Style CS — Weight: 41 g (1.45 oz)Leatherman Style CS — Retail price: US$27Leatherman Style CS — Thickness: 9.5 mm (0.37 in)Leatherman Style CS — Tool count: 6Victorinox Bantam — Closed length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Victorinox Bantam — Open length: 148 mm (5.83 in)Victorinox Bantam — Weight: 33 g (1.16 oz)Victorinox Bantam — Retail price: US$15Victorinox Bantam — Thickness: 6 mm (0.24 in)Victorinox Bantam — Tool count: 6Closed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThicknessTool count
Price & carry
Retail price
US$27Most expensive
US$15Cheapest
Weight
41 g (1.45 oz)Heaviest
33 g (1.16 oz)Lightest
Closed length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Open length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
148 mm (5.83 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
20.7 mm (0.81 in)
Unknown
Thickness
9.5 mm (0.37 in)Thickest
6 mm (0.24 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
6
6
Tools
Spring-action scissorsKnifeFlat screwdriverPhillips screwdriverNail fileTweezersBottle opener (combination with carabiner)
Large bladeCan openerBottle openerScrewdriverTweezersToothpick
Plier type
N/A
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC) needsLight cutting tasksCompact multitool useKeychain carry
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor adventuresLight repair tasks
Common praise
Very compact and lightweight for everyday carryUseful spring-action scissorsGood quality stainless steel blade (420HC)Strong glass-filled nylon handle reduces weightConvenient keychain clip design
Compact and lightweightReliable for basic everyday tasksGood quality blade steel and durable handleIconic and attractive Swiss Army style
Common complaints
Limited tool count and functions compared to larger multitoolsSmall blade size limits cutting tasksNo included sheathNot suitable for heavy-duty use
Lacks pliers and some tools present in larger multitoolsNo locking mechanism beyond slipjointNo pocket clip included

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