Comparison Console
Leatherman Surge vs Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Surge stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Surge stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet 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$289Most expensive
Weight
335 g (11.82 oz)Heaviest
330 g (11.64 oz)Lightest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
190 mm (7.48 in)
Dimensions
Width
90 mm (3.54 in)Highest
16 mm (0.63 in)Lowest
Thickness
44 mm (1.73 in)Thickest
35 mm (1.38 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
21Fewest tools
24Most 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
Reinforced Box OpenerBottle OpenerCan OpenerPliers2mm screwdriver3mm screwdriver5.5mm screwdriver8mm screwdriverPhillips 1-2WrenchFine and soft wire cutter up to 40 hrcRigid Wire CutterWire StripperWire BenderChisel 7mmLanyard HoleLarge BladeLarge Serrated BladeMetal SandpaperPunchWire ScraperRuler (cm)Ruler (Inch)Wood Saw
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty multipurpose tasksHome improvementsCar workBike workSurvival tasksDIY tasksAdventurous explorers and survivalists
General-purpose useOutdoor tasksEveryday carry requiring multiple tools
Common praise
Large selection of toolsHigh build qualityStrong pliers and scissorsEasy-to-use locksInterchangeable saw and file bladesQuick access to outside-opening blades
High tool count and versatilitySolid build and Swiss made qualityIncludes pliers, multiple screwdrivers and large blades
Common complaints
Heavy weight relative to smaller multi-toolsLarge size may be bulky for some users
Relatively heavy at 330 gramsNo explicit one-handed opening mentionedLack of pocket clip reduces ease of carry
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