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SOG Flash MT 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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Flash MT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% 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$70Most expensive
US$54Cheapest
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
141 mm (5.55 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
18 mm (0.71 in)
Tools
Tool count
7Fewest tools
10Most tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersWirecuttersCenter-drive screwdriverBottle openerPry toolAssisted-open knifeMagnetic bit holder
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
Compound leverage pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight multitool useGeneral purpose tasks
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Very light for a full-size multitoolExcellent pliers with good leveragePractical and thin slicey bladeDeep-carry pocket clip that balances well
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
Handle is less comfortable due to tool cavitiesSmall driver may not work well on large fastenersSome blade play due to assisted opening mechanism
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks
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