Comparison Console
Victorinox Skipper vs Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Skipper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Skipper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 141% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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$120Cheapest
US$289Most expensive
Weight
181 g (6.38 oz)Lightest
330 g (11.64 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
190 mm (7.48 in)
Dimensions
Width
35 mm (1.38 in)Highest
16 mm (0.63 in)Lowest
Thickness
23 mm (0.91 in)Thinnest
35 mm (1.38 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
18Fewest tools
24Most tools
Tools
Locking serrated bladeMarlin spikeShackle openerPliersCorkscrewCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle opener (lockable)Screwdriver 7 mmWire stripperReamer punchPhillips screwdriver 1/2Wire cutterWire crimperKey ringTweezersToothpickLanyard
Reinforced Box OpenerBottle OpenerCan OpenerPliers2mm screwdriver3mm screwdriver5.5mm screwdriver8mm screwdriverPhillips 1-2WrenchFine and soft wire cutter up to 40 hrcRigid Wire CutterWire StripperWire BenderChisel 7mmLanyard HoleLarge BladeLarge Serrated BladeMetal SandpaperPunchWire ScraperRuler (cm)Ruler (Inch)Wood Saw
Plier type
Combination pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Boating and sailing tasksHandling ropes, knots and riggingMarine and outdoor use
General-purpose useOutdoor tasksEveryday carry requiring multiple tools
Common praise
Versatile 18 tools suitable for boating and outdoor useDurable Swiss-made quality with locking blade for safetyCompact and portable design with integrated key ring and lanyard
High tool count and versatilitySolid build and Swiss made qualityIncludes pliers, multiple screwdrivers and large blades
Common complaints
No one-handed blade opening capability
Relatively heavy at 330 gramsNo explicit one-handed opening mentionedLack of pocket clip reduces ease of carry
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