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Gerber Dime vs Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD is the lighter option — 37 g lighter than the Gerber Dime (65% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Gerber Dime Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD
Weight 57 g · 0.057 kg · 0.13 lb 20 g · 0.020 kg · 0.04 lb
Brand Gerber Victorinox
Category Tools Tools
Gerber Dime
57 g

Small but complete multi-tool with pliers and 12 tools.

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Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD
20 g

Popular ultralight Swiss Army knife. Essential tools at minimal weight for backpacking.

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Gerber Dime vs Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD wins — at 20 g it is 37 g (65%) lighter than the Gerber Dime (57 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest tools page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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