Comparison Console
Victorinox Handyman vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 140% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% 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$75Most expensive
US$54Cheapest
Weight
155 g (5.47 oz)Heaviest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
90.9 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
27.5 mm (1.08 in)
Unknown
Thickness
28 mm (1.10 in)Thickest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
24Most tools
10Fewest tools
Tools
BladeSmall bladeCap lifter with 5 mm screwdriverWire stripperCan opener with 3 mm screwdriverCorkscrewReamer punch and sewing awlScissorsMulti purpose hookWood sawChisel2 mm screwdriverNail file with metal fileMetal sawNail cleanerPliers with wire cuttersWire crimperTweezersToothpickKey ring
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
CampingDIY tasksEveryday carryWood sawingCordage cuttingElectronic repairs
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Several tools integrated for versatile useCompact and well-made Swiss Army KnifeGood balance of tools including pliers and blades
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
Somewhat heavy at 155 gramsNo one-handed opening mechanismSlipjoint lock rather than locking blade
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks
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