CarryCrew Network
← Back

Comparison Console

Victorinox SwissChamp XAVT vs Victorinox Swiss Tool

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

Add gear
Command Brief

Recommended read

Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox SwissChamp XAVT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Victorinox SwissChamp XAVT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Victorinox SwissChamp XAVT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Victorinox SwissChamp XAVT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox SwissChamp XAVT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Victorinox Swiss Tool stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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.

Victorinox SwissChamp XAVT — Tool count: 81Victorinox SwissChamp XAVT — Closed length: 91 mm (3.58 in)Victorinox SwissChamp XAVT — Weight: 350 g (12.35 oz)Victorinox SwissChamp XAVT — Retail price: US$489Victorinox Swiss Tool — Tool count: 35Victorinox Swiss Tool — Closed length: 105 mm (4.13 in)Victorinox Swiss Tool — Weight: 210 g (7.41 oz)Victorinox Swiss Tool — Retail price: US$222Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Specification
Victorinox SwissChamp XAVT
Victorinox Swiss Tool
Price & carry
Retail price
US$489Most expensive
US$222Cheapest
Weight
350 g (12.35 oz)Heaviest
210 g (7.41 oz)Lightest
Closed length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
65 mm (2.56 in)
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
18 mm (0.71 in)
Tools
Tool count
81Most tools
35Fewest tools
Tools
•Large Blade•Small Blade•Corkscrew•Can Opener•Slotted Screwdriver 3 mm (also suitable for Philips)•Bottle Opener•Slotted Screwdriver 6 mm•Wire Stripper•Key Ring•Tweezers•Toothpick•Scissors•Multipurpose Hook•Wood Saw•Fish Scaler with Hook Disgorger and Ruler (cm + inches)•Nail File•Metal File•Nail Cleaner•Metal Saw•Slotted Screwdriver 2 mm•Wood Chisel•Combination Pliers with Wire Cutter•Cable Lug Crimper•Phillips Screwdriver•Universal Wrench•Ballpoint Pen with Dip-Switch Adjuster•Needle•Mini Slotted Screwdriver (fits in corkscrew)•Sewing Eye (in broader)•Bit Holder•Bit Screwdriver with Inbus bit•Philips bit 0•Philips bit 1•Slotted Bit 4 mm•Philips bit 2•Allen Key Bit•Torx Bit 8•Torx Bit 10•Torx Bit 15•LED White Light•Magnifier (5x magnification, diameter 18mm)•Pruning Knife•Electrician’s Knife with Wire Dismantling Section•Spatula•Cap Lifter•Watch Case Opener•Clock Altimeter•Barometer•Alarm•Countdown Timer•Timer•Thermometer C/F Degrees
•Corkscrew•Needle-nosed pliers•Wire cutter for thin and soft wire up to 40 HRC•Hard wire cutter•Large blade•Phillips screwdriver 1/2•Reamer•Punch•Multipurpose hook•Can opener•Screwdriver 3 mm•Bottle opener•Screwdriver 6 mm•Crate opener•Wire bender•Scissors•Wood saw•Metal saw•Metal file•Screwdriver 2 mm•Chisel 7 mm•Scraper•Cable cover longitudinal cutter•Cable cover crossways cutter•Wire stripper and scraper•Lanyard hole•Bit case•Bit Phillips 0 (Pozidrive)•Bit Phillips 3•Bit Torx 10•Bit Torx 15•Bit Hex 3•Bit Hex 4•Bit wrench•Mini screwdriver
Plier type
Combination pliers
Needle-nosed pliers
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣Collectors seeking extensive functionality▣Users wanting an all-in-one multi-tool▣People requiring many integrated tools in one device
▣Everyday carry▣DIY▣Outdoor use▣Tradesmen
Common praise
✓Exceptional tool variety and integration✓High build quality and precise craftsmanship✓Versatility for many uses beyond typical pocket knives✓Durable and reliable construction
✓High quality stainless steel construction✓Solid and well made✓Very practical and handy✓Tools fold out effortlessly✓35 functions cover broad use cases✓Swiss-made reliability
Common complaints
⚠Heavy and bulky for pocket carry⚠Pliers have ergonomics issues⚠Not suitable for one-handed opening⚠May be overwhelming for users needing fewer functions
⚠No one-handed opening for blade⚠Heavier compared to small pocket knives