Comparison Console
Victorinox Evolution S17 vs Victorinox Explorer
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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$45Cheapest
US$65Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
26 mm (1.02 in)Highest
Thickness
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
22 mm (0.87 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
Large bladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverCap lifterLarge locking screwdriverWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyringScale
Blade, largeBlade, smallCorkscrewReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookMagnifying glassKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle openerCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmScrewdriver 6 mmWire stripper
Plier type
N/A
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWoodworking tasksSmall repairsCamping
General everyday tasksLight repairsCamping and outdoor exploration
Common praise
Compact and ergonomic design with wooden handleMulti-functionality with 15 toolsLightweight and easy to carryQuality Swiss stainless steel blade
Versatile toolset with 16 useful functionsCompact and well-built with Swiss qualityIncludes unique magnifying glass toolComes with a leather pouch (at some retailers)
Common complaints
Lack of detailed specification on locking mechanism and opening methodNo pocket clip or sheath included noted
Blade not lockable, safety concerns for some usersNo one-hand opening mechanismSome find tool deployment a bit stiff
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