Leatherman and Victorinox make great multi-tools. I
like both companies for different reasons, but if I had to pick a favorite, it’d
have to be Victorinox.
Victorinox just has a lot more options that fit my tastes.
Their 58mm models are the perfect size for my EDC, plus they come in a ton of
variations. I also think the fit and finish on Victorinox tools is more
impressive. I’ve never had a problem with one of my Victorinoxs, but I have had
a few quality issues with Leathermans. Victorinox tools have hands down the
best scissors on any multi-tool I’ve tried. They cut through everything with
such ease. The Leatherman scissors are terrible except for the ones on the
Micra since those are dedicated scissors. The blade steel that Leatherman uses
is usually 420HC or 440 if I remember correctly. I hate that steel, and
Leatherman does a chisel grind on all their blades, which just makes for a
horrible blade in my opinion. I have no clue what steel Victorinox uses, but it
performs phenomenally. While I don’t use tweezers all that often, I do prefer
the ones on the Victorinox tools. Both companies make small and keychain sized
tools, yet Victorinox has a lot more options in those categories. The 58mm and
the Cadet sized tools come to mind. Leatherman mostly produces their full-sized
multi-tools, which are great, but they just aren’t what I need personally. If I
do need a plier-based multi-tool, obviously Leatherman is the way to go. The
Squirt P4 is the best keychain multi-tool with pliers that I’ve tried.
Leatherman and Victorinox are widely recognized companies
that make great quality tools, but if I could only carry one, it’d have to be a
Victorinox. Which company do you prefer? Thanks for looking!
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