Comparison Console
Victorinox Evolution S17 vs Victorinox Waiter
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 151% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Waiter stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Evolution S17 stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 1% 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$23Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
35 g (1.23 oz)Lightest
Closed length
85 mm (3.35 in)
85 mm (3.35 in)
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
149 mm (5.87 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Highest
Thickness
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
9Fewest tools
Tools
Large bladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverCap lifterLarge locking screwdriverWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyringScale
Large bladeCorkscrewCap lifterScrewdriverCan openerWire stripperKey ringTweezersToothpick
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
Everyday carryCampingWine and beverage openingLight cutting tasks
Common praise
Compact and ergonomic design with wooden handleMulti-functionality with 15 toolsLightweight and easy to carryQuality Swiss stainless steel blade
Compact and lightweight designVersatile set of tools for everyday tasksIconic Victorinox quality and durabilityAffordable price point
Common complaints
Lack of detailed specification on locking mechanism and opening methodNo pocket clip or sheath included noted
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksNo locking blade making it less safe for some usersLack of pocket clip or sheath
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