Comparison Console
Leatherman Surge vs Victorinox Hiker
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Hiker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 370% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 335% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge 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$159.95Most expensive
US$34Cheapest
Weight
335 g (11.82 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
177.8 mm (7.00 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
90 mm (3.54 in)
Unknown
Thickness
44 mm (1.73 in)Thickest
16.5 mm (0.65 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
21Most tools
13Fewest tools
Tools
Full-size lockable bladesRegular pliersNeedlenose pliersWire cuttersWire strippersScissorsCan openerBottle openerWood fileMetal fileLarge driver bitSmall driver bitPhillips #1-2 screwdriver bitsFlat tip screwdriver bitsExtra strong scissorsReplaceable 154CM wire cuttersOutside-opening bladesUnique blade exchanger for saw and fileFour outside-opening bladesLarge and small bit driversLanyard ring
Large bladeSmall bladePhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerScrewdriverWire stripperReamerPunchSewing awlWood sawToothpickTweezersKey ring
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty multipurpose tasksHome improvementsCar workBike workSurvival tasksDIY tasksAdventurous explorers and survivalists
HikingCampingBushcraftOutdoor adventures4 wheel drivingGeneral outdoor use
Common praise
Large selection of toolsHigh build qualityStrong pliers and scissorsEasy-to-use locksInterchangeable saw and file bladesQuick access to outside-opening blades
Versatile toolset ideal for outdoor activitiesLightweight and compact designSolid Swiss craftsmanshipEffective wood saw and reliable blades
Common complaints
Heavy weight relative to smaller multi-toolsLarge size may be bulky for some users
Non-locking blades may limit heavy-duty cuttingNo pocket clip included