Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Victorinox Huntsman comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about buyers who want a classic pocket multi-tool without pliers — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Armbar Drive is the screwdriver pick — Gerber's compact multi-tool with spring-loaded driver.
The Huntsman is the classic Swiss pick — Victorinox's 15-function classic for pocket comfort.
Spring-loaded driver. Compact. Fewer tools.
Classic Swiss design. 15 functions. No pliers.
| Spec | Gerber Armbar Drive | Victorinox Huntsman |
|---|---|---|
| Tools | 7 | — |
| Feature | Spring-loaded driver | — |
| Weight | 2.9 oz | 3.4 oz |
| Brand | Gerber | Victorinox |
| Functions | — | 15 |
| Size | — | 91mm |