Comparison Console
Leatherman Style CS vs Victorinox Evolution S17
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Style CS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Style CS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% 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$27Cheapest
US$45Most expensive
Weight
41 g (1.45 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
Open length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
20.7 mm (0.81 in)Lowest
23 mm (0.91 in)Highest
Thickness
9.5 mm (0.37 in)Thinnest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
Spring-action scissorsKnifeFlat screwdriverPhillips screwdriverNail fileTweezersBottle opener (combination with carabiner)
Large bladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverCap lifterLarge locking screwdriverWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyringScale
Plier type
N/A
N/A
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 carryWoodworking tasksSmall repairsCamping
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 ergonomic design with wooden handleMulti-functionality with 15 toolsLightweight and easy to carryQuality Swiss stainless steel blade
Common complaints
Limited tool count and functions compared to larger multitoolsSmall blade size limits cutting tasksNo included sheathNot suitable for heavy-duty use
Lack of detailed specification on locking mechanism and opening methodNo pocket clip or sheath included noted
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