Victorinox Deluxe Tinker vs Explorer
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 20 of 26 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 Explorer weighs 101 g (3.6 oz) and the Deluxe Tinker 123 g (4.3 oz), so the Explorer is 22 g lighter, 18% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Deluxe Tinker carries 17 tools and the Explorer 16. The Explorer has no pliers.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Explorer weighs 101 g (3.6 oz) and the Deluxe Tinker 123 g (4.3 oz), so the Explorer is 22 g lighter, 18% less.
Sources: Deluxe Tinker: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26), Explorer: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Deluxe Tinker carries 17 tools and the Explorer 16. Only the Deluxe Tinker has regular pliers, wire cutters and electrical crimper. Only the Explorer has corkscrew and magnifying glass.
Sources: Deluxe Tinker: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26), Explorer: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Pliers
The Explorer has no pliers.
What they share
Both carry plain-edge knife, small blade, can opener, flathead screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, reamer / punch, scissors, phillips screwdriver, multipurpose hook, key ring, tweezers, toothpick.
Questions
Which is better, the Deluxe Tinker or the Explorer?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Deluxe Tinker if you need a tool only it carries (regular pliers, wire cutters and electrical crimper). Choose the Explorer if weight matters (it is 22 g lighter) or you need a tool only it carries (corkscrew and magnifying glass).
Which is lighter, the Deluxe Tinker or the Explorer?
The Explorer, at 101 g against 123 g for the Deluxe Tinker, by the manufacturers' published weights.