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Leatherman Bolster vs Victorinox Electrician Alox

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 148% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Bolster stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% 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.

Leatherman Bolster — Tool count: 13Leatherman Bolster — Closed length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Leatherman Bolster — Weight: 171.3 g (6.04 oz)Leatherman Bolster — Retail price: US$45Leatherman Bolster — Thickness: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)Leatherman Bolster — Width: 25.4 mm (1.00 in)Victorinox Electrician Alox — Tool count: 7Victorinox Electrician Alox — Closed length: 93 mm (3.66 in)Victorinox Electrician Alox — Weight: 69 g (2.43 oz)Victorinox Electrician Alox — Retail price: US$55.95Victorinox Electrician Alox — Thickness: 12 mm (0.47 in)Victorinox Electrician Alox — Width: 23 mm (0.91 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceThicknessWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$45Cheapest
US$55.95Most expensive
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Highest
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thickest
12 mm (0.47 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
7Fewest 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
Blade, largeElectrician's blade with wire scraperBottle opener with 7 mm screwdriverWire stripperReamer, punch
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Professional electriciansWire stripping and cable maintenanceCompact everyday carry in trades
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Lightweight and compact designHigh-quality stainless steel bladesSpecialized electrician functions such as wire stripper and scraperDurable Alox handle with textured grip
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Blade is not lockableNo one-handed opening mechanismNot suitable for dishwasher cleaning