Comparison Console
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 vs Victorinox Swiss Tool
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 39% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 250% 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 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 311% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 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$54Cheapest
US$222Most expensive
Weight
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Lightest
210 g (7.41 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
18 mm (0.71 in)
18 mm (0.71 in)
Tools
Tool count
10Fewest tools
35Most tools
Tools
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
CorkscrewNeedle-nosed pliersWire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRCHard wire cutterLarge bladePhillips screwdriver 1/2ReamerPunchMultipurpose hookCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmCrate openerWire benderScissorsWood sawMetal sawMetal fileScrewdriver 2 mmChisel 7 mmScraperCable cover longitudinal cutterCable cover crossways cutterWire stripper and scraperLanyard holeBit caseBit Phillips 0 (Pozidrive)Bit Phillips 3Bit Torx 10Bit Torx 15Bit Hex 3Bit Hex 4Bit wrenchMini screwdriver
Plier type
Unknown
Needle-nosed pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Everyday carryDIYOutdoor useTradesmen
Common praise
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
High quality stainless steel constructionSolid and well madeVery practical and handyTools fold out effortlessly35 functions cover broad use casesSwiss-made reliability
Common complaints
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks
No one-handed opening for bladeHeavier compared to small pocket knives