Comparison Console
Leatherman Surge vs Victorinox Work Champ
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Work Champ stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Surge stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 181% 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$95Cheapest
Weight
335 g (11.82 oz)Heaviest
228 g (8.04 oz)Lightest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Open length
177.8 mm (7.00 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
90 mm (3.54 in)Highest
32 mm (1.26 in)Lowest
Thickness
44 mm (1.73 in)Thickest
29 mm (1.14 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
21
21
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
Blade, largeCorkscrewMini screwdriver 1.5 mmCan opener with screwdriver 3 mmBottle opener, lockable with screwdriver 7 mmWire stripperReamer, punchScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhillips screwdriver 0/1, longPhillips screwdriver 1/2Combination pliersWire cuttersWire crimperKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle opener, lockableCan opener
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty multipurpose tasksHome improvementsCar workBike workSurvival tasksDIY tasksAdventurous explorers and survivalists
CampingHikingDIY tasksEmergency repairsGeneral purpose multitasking
Common praise
Large selection of toolsHigh build qualityStrong pliers and scissorsEasy-to-use locksInterchangeable saw and file bladesQuick access to outside-opening blades
Extensive tool assortment covering many tasksHigh quality and durable constructionErgonomic handle providing comfortable grip despite sizeLarge, lockable blade for safety and improved cutting leverageVersatility suitable for outdoor and repair tasks
Common complaints
Heavy weight relative to smaller multi-toolsLarge size may be bulky for some users
Too large and heavy for comfortable pocket carryNo pocket clip includedSome users may find the blade locking mechanism initially unfamiliar