Comparison Console
Victorinox EvoWood 17 vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
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 32% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 30% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 31% 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$55Most expensive
US$54Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
149 mm (5.87 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
28 mm (1.10 in)
Unknown
Thickness
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
10Fewest tools
Tools
BladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverLarge locking screwdriverCap lifterWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyring
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
Unknown
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
General everyday carryLight outdoor tasksCamping and hiking supportSmall cutting tasks
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Well made with quality materialsElegant walnut wood handle adds classSharp blade and reliable scissorsCompact toolset with many practical functionsComfortable ergonomic handle design
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
Tool thickness notable for pocket carryNo pocket clip includedTools require two hands to openWood handle may be sensitive to water exposure
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks