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Leatherman Tread vs Victorinox Evolution S17

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Tread stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Tread stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Tread stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 71% 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.

Leatherman Tread — Tool count: 29Leatherman Tread — Closed length: 145 mm (5.71 in)Leatherman Tread — Open length: 220 mm (8.66 in)Leatherman Tread — Weight: 170.1 g (6.00 oz)Leatherman Tread — Retail price: US$46Leatherman Tread — Thickness: 6 mm (0.24 in)Victorinox Evolution S17 — Tool count: 15Victorinox Evolution S17 — Closed length: 85 mm (3.35 in)Victorinox Evolution S17 — Open length: 150 mm (5.91 in)Victorinox Evolution S17 — Weight: 88 g (3.10 oz)Victorinox Evolution S17 — Retail price: US$45Victorinox Evolution S17 — Thickness: 23 mm (0.91 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$46Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Closed length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
Thickness
6 mm (0.24 in)Thinnest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
29Most tools
15Fewest tools
Tools
Slot screwdriverPhillips screwdriverHex drivers including 1/4 inch driverScribe toolCutting hookSIM card removal toolBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchCarbide glass breaker
Large bladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverCap lifterLarge locking screwdriverWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyringScale
Plier type
N/A
N/A
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
EDC users needing a wearable multitoolTravelers needing TSA-compliant toolsUsers wanting a customizable wearable tool bracelet
Everyday carryWoodworking tasksSmall repairsCamping
Common praise
Innovative wearable designHighly customizable link systemTSA compliant for travelDurable 17-4 stainless steel constructionUseful variety of tools for everyday fixes
Compact and ergonomic design with wooden handleMulti-functionality with 15 toolsLightweight and easy to carryQuality Swiss stainless steel blade
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and bulky for a bracelet (about 170 g)Lack of pliers and scissors limits functionalitySome users find adjusting links trickyScrews can loosen over timeLess functionality compared to full-sized multitools
Lack of detailed specification on locking mechanism and opening methodNo pocket clip or sheath included noted

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