Comparison Console
Leatherman Bolster vs Victorinox Bantam Alox
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 491% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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$45Most expensive
US$36.57Cheapest
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
29 g (1.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Highest
23.55 mm (0.93 in)Lowest
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thickest
6.85 mm (0.27 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
5Fewest tools
Tools
Spring-action needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC knifeSerrated knifeWood/metal fileCan openerBottle openerRuler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm)Phillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriver
Large bladeCombination opener (bottle/can opener with 5 mm screwdriver)Wire stripper
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Everyday carryEDCLightweight and compact useBasic multifunction tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Ultralight and slim profileMulti-functional 84/91 Combo tool with opener, screwdriver, and wire stripperHigh quality stainless steel bladeDurable anodized aluminum handle scalesExcellent value for price
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
No locking blade, slipjoint onlyLimited tool count and functions compared to larger multitoolsNo back tools such as tweezers or toothpickScrewdriver tip limited to flathead and not ideal for Phillips