Comparison Console
Victorinox Hiker vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Hiker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Hiker 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 Hiker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% 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 Hiker stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker 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$34Cheapest
US$54Most expensive
Weight
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
16.5 mm (0.65 in)Thinnest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
10Fewest tools
Tools
Large bladeSmall bladePhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerScrewdriverWire stripperReamerPunchSewing awlWood sawToothpickTweezersKey ring
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
HikingCampingBushcraftOutdoor adventures4 wheel drivingGeneral outdoor use
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Versatile toolset ideal for outdoor activitiesLightweight and compact designSolid Swiss craftsmanshipEffective wood saw and reliable blades
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
Non-locking blades may limit heavy-duty cuttingNo pocket clip included
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks