NexTool Black Knight vs Mini Sailor S11 Pro
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 14 of 25 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 Mini Sailor S11 Pro weighs 81 g (2.9 oz) and the Black Knight 203 g (7.2 oz), so the Mini Sailor S11 Pro is 122 g lighter, 60% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Black Knight carries 11 tools and the Mini Sailor S11 Pro 12. The blade steel is 5Cr15MoV on the Black Knight and 8Cr14MoV on the Mini Sailor S11 Pro.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Mini Sailor S11 Pro weighs 81 g (2.9 oz) and the Black Knight 203 g (7.2 oz), so the Mini Sailor S11 Pro is 122 g lighter, 60% less. Folded, the Black Knight is 106 mm (4.17 in) long and the Mini Sailor S11 Pro 67.3 mm (2.65 in). The Mini Sailor S11 Pro is the slimmer in the pocket: 16.1 mm thick against 21 mm for the Black Knight.
Sources: Black Knight: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Black Knight: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-08-26), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Black Knight carries 11 tools and the Mini Sailor S11 Pro 12. Only the Black Knight has hard-wire cutters, saw, metal file, bit driver and knot untie tool. Only the Mini Sailor S11 Pro has sim eject pin.
Sources: Black Knight: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Black Knight: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-09-30), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Blade
The blade steel is 5Cr15MoV on the Black Knight and 8Cr14MoV on the Mini Sailor S11 Pro. Blade length is 77 mm (3.03 in) against 43 mm (1.69 in). The blade locks open on the Black Knight and not on the Mini Sailor S11 Pro.
Sources: Black Knight: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Black Knight: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-08-26), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Carry
The Black Knight comes with a sheath; the Mini Sailor S11 Pro does not.
Sources: Black Knight: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Black Knight: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-09-30), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Price and availability
At list price the Mini Sailor S11 Pro is $10 cheaper: $29.99 against $39.99 for the Black Knight. Per counted tool that is $3.64 for the Black Knight and $2.50 for the Mini Sailor S11 Pro.
Sources: Black Knight: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Black Knight: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-09-30), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolworld.com (checked 2026-08-26), Mini Sailor S11 Pro: nextoolstore.com (checked 2026-09-30)
What they share
Both carry needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, plain-edge knife, scissors, bottle opener, flathead screwdriver, phillips screwdriver.
What reviewers say
Points raised by at least two independent reviewers on YouTube or Reddit, with how many made each one. The quotes behind every point are on the product pages.
NexTool Black Knight
No point was repeated by independent reviewers yet.
NexTool Mini Sailor S11 Pro
6 independent reviewers. All quotes
- ✓ General satisfaction and favorable initial impression 3
- ✓ File is fine and effective 2
Questions
Which is better, the Black Knight or the Mini Sailor S11 Pro?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Black Knight if you need a tool only it carries (hard-wire cutters, saw, metal file, bit driver and 1 more), you want a blade that locks or you want the longer blade (34 mm longer). Choose the Mini Sailor S11 Pro if weight matters (it is 122 g lighter), price matters (it is $10 cheaper at list price) or you need a tool only it carries (sim eject pin).
Which is lighter, the Black Knight or the Mini Sailor S11 Pro?
The Mini Sailor S11 Pro, at 81 g against 203 g for the Black Knight, by the manufacturers' published weights.
Is the Mini Sailor S11 Pro worth it?
The Mini Sailor S11 Pro lists at $29.99, $2.50 per counted tool. Among 6 independent reviewers, the most repeated praise is "General satisfaction and favorable initial impression" (3 of 6).