Victorinox Ranger 55 Grip vs Swiss Tool X
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 12 of 27 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 Ranger 55 Grip weighs 166 g (5.9 oz) and the Swiss Tool X 290 g (10.2 oz), so the Ranger 55 Grip is 124 g lighter, 43% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Ranger 55 Grip carries 12 tools and the Swiss Tool X 26. The Ranger 55 Grip has no pliers.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Ranger 55 Grip weighs 166 g (5.9 oz) and the Swiss Tool X 290 g (10.2 oz), so the Ranger 55 Grip is 124 g lighter, 43% less. Folded, the Ranger 55 Grip is 130 mm (5.12 in) long and the Swiss Tool X 115 mm (4.53 in). The Swiss Tool X is the slimmer in the pocket: 21 mm thick against 22 mm for the Ranger 55 Grip.
Sources: Ranger 55 Grip: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26), Swiss Tool X: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Ranger 55 Grip carries 12 tools and the Swiss Tool X 26. Only the Ranger 55 Grip has key ring and corkscrew. Only the Swiss Tool X has needlenose pliers, hard-wire cutters, electrical crimper, flathead screwdriver, wire bender, scissors, metal saw, metal file, phillips screwdriver, ruler, chisel, chisel scraper, wire stripper, wire scraper and crate opener.
Sources: Ranger 55 Grip: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26), Swiss Tool X: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Pliers
The Ranger 55 Grip has no pliers.
What they share
Both carry reamer / punch, bottle opener, can opener, plain-edge knife, wood saw.
Questions
Which is better, the Ranger 55 Grip or the Swiss Tool X?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Ranger 55 Grip if weight matters (it is 124 g lighter) or you need a tool only it carries (key ring and corkscrew). Choose the Swiss Tool X if you need a tool only it carries (needlenose pliers, hard-wire cutters, electrical crimper, flathead screwdriver and 11 more).
Which is lighter, the Ranger 55 Grip or the Swiss Tool X?
The Ranger 55 Grip, at 166 g against 290 g for the Swiss Tool X, by the manufacturers' published weights.