Comparison Console
Victorinox Locksmith 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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Locksmith stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Locksmith stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Locksmith stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Locksmith stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the thinnest option for thickness, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Locksmith stands out as the thickest option for thickness, with about a 19% 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$74.43Most expensive
US$54Cheapest
Weight
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)
111 mm (4.37 in)
Open length
201 mm (7.91 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)
Unknown
Thickness
21.5 mm (0.85 in)Thickest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
10Fewest tools
Tools
Blade, largeReamer, punchCan openerScrewdriver, 3mmBottle openerScrewdriver 5mm, lockableWire stripperWood sawMetal sawMetal filePhilips screwdriver 1/2Key ringToothpickTweezers
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
N/A
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact multitool with multiple functionsPortable useLight sawing and cutting tasks
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Compact and versatile tool with many integrated functions.Liner lock system for safety.Wood saw is effective for wood and plastic.Quality stainless steel blades and tools.
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
No scissors included unlike similar models.Weight is around 153 grams which may be heavy for some users.No sheath or pocket clip information available from sources.
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks
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