Comparison Console
Victorinox EvoWood 17 vs Victorinox Explorer
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox EvoWood 17 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 EvoWood 17 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox EvoWood 17 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$55Cheapest
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
149 mm (5.87 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
28 mm (1.10 in)Highest
26 mm (1.02 in)Lowest
Thickness
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
22 mm (0.87 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
BladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverLarge locking screwdriverCap lifterWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyring
Blade, largeBlade, smallCorkscrewReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookMagnifying glassKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle openerCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmScrewdriver 6 mmWire stripper
Plier type
Unknown
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
General everyday carryLight outdoor tasksCamping and hiking supportSmall cutting tasks
General everyday tasksLight repairsCamping and outdoor exploration
Common praise
Well made with quality materialsElegant walnut wood handle adds classSharp blade and reliable scissorsCompact toolset with many practical functionsComfortable ergonomic handle design
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
Tool thickness notable for pocket carryNo pocket clip includedTools require two hands to openWood handle may be sensitive to water exposure
Blade not lockable, safety concerns for some usersNo one-hand opening mechanismSome find tool deployment a bit stiff
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