Comparison Console
Leatherman Wingman vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wingman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wingman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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$49.95Cheapest
US$54Most expensive
Weight
198.4 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
32.3 mm (1.27 in)
Unknown
Thickness
14.2 mm (0.56 in)Thinnest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
10Fewest tools
Tools
Spring-action Needlenose PliersSpring-action Regular PliersSpring-action Wire CuttersWire Stripper420HC Combo KnifeSpring-action ScissorsPackage OpenerRuler (3.8 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingWork projectsHome repairLight to medium-duty tasks
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Spring-action pliers work smoothly and are practicalBlade sharpness and ease of one-hand openingLightweight and portable with pocket clipGood value for the price
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
Some minor blade playWire cutters do not fully closeScissors not suitable for heavy cutting
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks
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