No, I don't think that it's just "name." I try a lot of brands but keep coming back to the Leathermans. I use them hard, and expect results. The Victorinox line are pretty decent, as a second choice, but never seem to "fit the bill" as well.
Could you elaborate on that? I've never heard this particular claim before.
Do you mean you miss the one-handed opening blades and/or other unique features offered by Leatherman tools?