NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro vs Victorinox Climber
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 7 of 28 rows read the same on all of them; the ones that differ are what follows. A rust value is the better one in that row, grey is the worse, and a dash means we have not verified the field rather than that the tool lacks it.
The NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro weighs 81 g (2.9 oz) and the Victorinox Climber 82 g (2.9 oz), so the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro is 1 g lighter, 1% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro carries 12 tools and the Victorinox Climber 14. The blade steel is 8Cr14MoV on the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro and Martensitic stainless steel on the Victorinox Climber.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro weighs 81 g (2.9 oz) and the Victorinox Climber 82 g (2.9 oz), so the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro is 1 g lighter, 1% less. Folded, the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro is 67.3 mm (2.65 in) long and the Victorinox Climber 91 mm (3.58 in). The NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro is the slimmer in the pocket: 16.1 mm thick against 18 mm for the Victorinox Climber.
Sources: Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-09-30), Climber: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro carries 12 tools and the Victorinox Climber 14. Only the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro has needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, file, phillips screwdriver and sim eject pin. Only the Victorinox Climber has small blade, corkscrew, reamer / punch, multipurpose hook, key ring, tweezers, toothpick, can opener and wire stripper.
Sources: Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-09-30), Climber: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Blade
The blade steel is 8Cr14MoV on the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro and Martensitic stainless steel on the Victorinox Climber.
Sources: Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-09-30), Climber: victorinox.com (checked 2026-09-01)
Pliers
The Victorinox Climber has no pliers.
Price and availability
At list price the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro is $15.01 cheaper: $29.99 against $45 for the Victorinox Climber. Per counted tool that is $2.50 for the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro and $3.21 for the Victorinox Climber.
Sources: Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-09-30), Climber: victorinox.com (checked 2026-09-01)
What they share
Both carry plain-edge knife, scissors, bottle opener, flathead screwdriver.
What reviewers say
Points raised by at least two independent reviewers on YouTube or Reddit, with how many made each one. The quotes behind every point are on the product pages.
NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro
6 independent reviewers. All quotes
- ✓ General satisfaction and favorable initial impression 3
- ✓ File is fine and effective 2
Victorinox Climber
No point was repeated by independent reviewers yet.
Questions
Which is better, the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro or the Victorinox Climber?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro if price matters (it is $15.01 cheaper at list price) or you need a tool only it carries (needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, file and 2 more). Choose the Victorinox Climber if you need a tool only it carries (small blade, corkscrew, reamer / punch, multipurpose hook and 5 more).
Which is lighter, the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro or the Victorinox Climber?
The NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro, at 81 g against 82 g for the Victorinox Climber, by the manufacturers' published weights.
Is the NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro worth it?
The NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro lists at $29.99, $2.50 per counted tool. Among 6 independent reviewers, the most repeated praise is "General satisfaction and favorable initial impression" (3 of 6).