Comparison Console
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 vs Victorinox Spartan
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Spartan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Spartan stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Spartan 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 Spartan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Spartan stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Spartan 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$54Most expensive
US$34Cheapest
Weight
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
160 mm (6.30 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
25.4 mm (1.00 in)
Thickness
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
15.2 mm (0.60 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
10Fewest tools
12Most tools
Tools
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Large bladeSmall bladeCorkscrewReamer/punchKey ringTweezersToothpickCan openerBottle opener3 mm screwdriverWire stripper6 mm screwdriver
Plier type
Unknown
N/A
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Beginners to experts outdoor useCampingSurvival basicsEveryday carryTravelHikingDIY tasks
Common praise
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Robust construction with impressive lifespanLegendary Swiss quality and reliabilityVersatile with many useful functionsCompact and easy to carryExcellent value for money
Common complaints
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks
Main blade a bit short for heavy tasksLacks specialized tools like wood saw or pliersNot designed for very intensive or heavy duty work
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