Victorinox Compact vs Swiss Champ
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 17 of 29 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 Compact weighs 64 g (2.3 oz) and the Swiss Champ 185 g (6.5 oz), so the Compact is 121 g lighter, 65% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Compact carries 15 tools and the Swiss Champ 33. The Compact has no pliers.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Compact weighs 64 g (2.3 oz) and the Swiss Champ 185 g (6.5 oz), so the Compact is 121 g lighter, 65% less. The Compact is the slimmer in the pocket: 16 mm thick against 33 mm for the Swiss Champ.
Sources: Compact: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26), Swiss Champ: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Compact carries 15 tools and the Swiss Champ 33. Only the Swiss Champ has small blade, reamer / punch, wood saw, phillips screwdriver, magnifying glass, chisel, fish scaler, regular pliers, metal saw, metal file, nail cleaner, electrical crimper, wire cutters, hook disgorger and ruler.
Sources: Compact: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26), Swiss Champ: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Pliers
The Compact has no pliers.
Price and availability
At list price the Compact is $56 cheaper: $59 against $115 for the Swiss Champ. Per counted tool that is $3.93 for the Compact and $3.48 for the Swiss Champ.
Sources: Compact: victorinox.com (checked 2026-09-01), Swiss Champ: victorinox.com (checked 2026-09-01)
What they share
Both carry plain-edge knife, corkscrew, flathead screwdriver, bottle opener, can opener, wire stripper, scissors, multipurpose hook, nail file, key ring, sewing pin, tweezers, toothpick, ballpoint pen.
Questions
Which is better, the Compact or the Swiss Champ?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Compact if weight matters (it is 121 g lighter) or price matters (it is $56 cheaper at list price). Choose the Swiss Champ if you need a tool only it carries (small blade, reamer / punch, wood saw, phillips screwdriver and 11 more).
Which is lighter, the Compact or the Swiss Champ?
The Compact, at 64 g against 185 g for the Swiss Champ, by the manufacturers' published weights.