Comparison Console
Leatherman Blast vs Victorinox Electrician Alox
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Blast stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 143% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 143% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Blast stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$90.3Most expensive
US$55.95Cheapest
Weight
197.6 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
35 mm (1.38 in)Highest
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
Thickness
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
12 mm (0.47 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
7Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersWire strippersLarge locking bladeWood sawMetal file and sawScissorsBottle/can opener with cutting notchPhillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriverSmall bit driverLanyard ringRuler (on body)
Blade, largeElectrician's blade with wire scraperBottle opener with 7 mm screwdriverWire stripperReamer, punch
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Full-sized multitool useComfortable grip with Zytel insertsHeavy duty buildAccess to a wide range of useful tools
Professional electriciansWire stripping and cable maintenanceCompact everyday carry in trades
Common praise
Comfortable Zytel handle inserts for gripStrong and durable build with stainless steel and locking toolsWide range of practical tools with good lengthEffective lock system and sturdy pliers
Lightweight and compact designHigh-quality stainless steel bladesSpecialized electrician functions such as wire stripper and scraperDurable Alox handle with textured grip
Common complaints
Discontinued model, no current direct replacementHeavier than minimalistic compact multitoolsSome users may find it Spartan or less innovative compared to newer designs
Blade is not lockableNo one-handed opening mechanismNot suitable for dishwasher cleaning