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Leatherman Style CS 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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Style CS stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% 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 Waiter 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$27Most expensive
US$23Cheapest
Weight
41 g (1.45 oz)Heaviest
35 g (1.23 oz)Lightest
Closed length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
Open length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
149 mm (5.87 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
20.7 mm (0.81 in)Lowest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Highest
Thickness
9.5 mm (0.37 in)Thinnest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
9Most tools
Tools
Spring-action scissorsKnifeFlat screwdriverPhillips screwdriverNail fileTweezersBottle opener (combination with carabiner)
Large bladeCorkscrewCap lifterScrewdriverCan openerWire stripperKey ringTweezersToothpick
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 carryCampingWine and beverage openingLight cutting 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 lightweight designVersatile set of tools for everyday tasksIconic Victorinox quality and durabilityAffordable price point
Common complaints
Limited tool count and functions compared to larger multitoolsSmall blade size limits cutting tasksNo included sheathNot suitable for heavy-duty use
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksNo locking blade making it less safe for some usersLack of pocket clip or sheath
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