Comparison Console
Victorinox Evolution S17 vs Victorinox Spartan
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Spartan stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 25% 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 Spartan 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$45Most expensive
US$34Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Closed length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Highest
Thickness
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
15.2 mm (0.60 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
12Fewest tools
Tools
Large bladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverCap lifterLarge locking screwdriverWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyringScale
Large bladeSmall bladeCorkscrewReamer/punchKey ringTweezersToothpickCan openerBottle opener3 mm screwdriverWire stripper6 mm screwdriver
Plier type
N/A
N/A
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWoodworking tasksSmall repairsCamping
Beginners to experts outdoor useCampingSurvival basicsEveryday carryTravelHikingDIY tasks
Common praise
Compact and ergonomic design with wooden handleMulti-functionality with 15 toolsLightweight and easy to carryQuality Swiss stainless steel blade
Robust construction with impressive lifespanLegendary Swiss quality and reliabilityVersatile with many useful functionsCompact and easy to carryExcellent value for money
Common complaints
Lack of detailed specification on locking mechanism and opening methodNo pocket clip or sheath included noted
Main blade a bit short for heavy tasksLacks specialized tools like wood saw or pliersNot designed for very intensive or heavy duty work
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