Gossamer Gear Backpacking Pocket Knife vs Victorinox Classic SD Swiss Army Knife

The two weigh within 1 g of each other — weight will not decide this one.

Backpacking Pocket Knife lists for $3.97 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, Backpacking Pocket Knife costs less: $25.76/oz against $32.35/oz.

Where to buy

Backpacking Pocket Knife

Classic SD Swiss Army Knife

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

Backpacking Pocket Knife

Gossamer Gear

Classic SD Swiss Army Knife

Victorinox

Weight
0.8 oz
0.7 oz
MSRP
$19.99
$23.96
Price per ounce
$25.76/oz
$32.35/oz
Retailers
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Which one to choose

  • Choose the Gossamer Gear Backpacking Pocket Knife if value per ounce carried decides it ($25.76/oz against $32.35/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Gossamer Gear Backpacking Pocket Knife lighter than the Victorinox Classic SD Swiss Army Knife?
The two weigh within 1 g of each other — weight will not decide this one.
Which has the lower list price, the Gossamer Gear Backpacking Pocket Knife or the Victorinox Classic SD Swiss Army Knife?
Backpacking Pocket Knife lists for $3.97 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).
Which is better value per ounce, the Gossamer Gear Backpacking Pocket Knife or the Victorinox Classic SD Swiss Army Knife?
Per ounce carried, Backpacking Pocket Knife costs less: $25.76/oz against $32.35/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Backpacking Pocket Knife

The Classic SD has everything you need and nothing you don't! The Swiss Army Classic SD Knife is compact enough to fit in your pocket or hook to your keys. With its seven implements, is functional enough to save the day. The perfect sidekick in your ultralight backpacking kit. Don't leave home without it!

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Classic SD Swiss Army Knife

The 58 mm, 21-gram Swiss Army Knife that has been the ultralight community's default cutting tool for decades: a small blade, surprisingly capable scissors, tweezers, and a nail file with screwdriver tip. For most backpackers it covers 100% of real trail cutting tasks.

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