Comparison Console
Leatherman Surge vs Victorinox Swiss Tool
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Surge stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Surge stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% 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$159.95Cheapest
US$222Most expensive
Weight
335 g (11.82 oz)Heaviest
210 g (7.41 oz)Lightest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
90 mm (3.54 in)
Unknown
Thickness
44 mm (1.73 in)Thickest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
21Fewest tools
35Most 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
CorkscrewNeedle-nosed pliersWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRCHard wire cutterLarge bladePhillips screwdriver 1/2ReamerPunchMultipurpose hookCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal fileScrewdriver 2 mmChisel 7 mmScraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterWire stripper and scraperLanyard holeBit caseBit Phillips 0 (Pozidrive)Bit Phillips 3Bit Torx 10Bit Torx 15Bit Hex 3Bit Hex 4Bit wrenchMini screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nosed pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty multipurpose tasksHome improvementsCar workBike workSurvival tasksDIY tasksAdventurous explorers and survivalists
Everyday carryDIYOutdoor useTradesmen
Common praise
Large selection of toolsHigh build qualityStrong pliers and scissorsEasy-to-use locksInterchangeable saw and file bladesQuick access to outside-opening blades
High quality stainless steel constructionSolid and well madeVery practical and handyTools fold out effortlessly35 functions cover broad use casesSwiss-made reliability
Common complaints
Heavy weight relative to smaller multi-toolsLarge size may be bulky for some users
No one-handed opening for bladeHeavier compared to small pocket knives