Comparison Console
Leatherman Tread vs Victorinox Waiter
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 222% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 386% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Tread stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 222% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$46Most expensive
US$23Cheapest
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
35 g (1.23 oz)Lightest
Closed length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
149 mm (5.87 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
Thickness
6 mm (0.24 in)Thinnest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
29Most tools
9Fewest tools
Tools
Slot screwdriverPhillips screwdriverHex drivers including 1/4 inch driverScribe toolCutting hookSIM card removal toolBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchCarbide glass breaker
Large bladeCorkscrewCap lifterScrewdriverCan openerWire stripperKey ringTweezersToothpick
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 carryCampingWine and beverage openingLight cutting tasks
Common praise
Innovative wearable designHighly customizable link systemTSA compliant for travelDurable 17-4 stainless steel constructionUseful variety of tools for everyday fixes
Compact and lightweight designVersatile set of tools for everyday tasksIconic Victorinox quality and durabilityAffordable price point
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
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksNo locking blade making it less safe for some usersLack of pocket clip or sheath
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