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Leatherman Charge Plus 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 71% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 171% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 239% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 241% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 171% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Charge Plus 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.

Leatherman Charge Plus — Tool count: 19Leatherman Charge Plus — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Charge Plus — Weight: 235 g (8.29 oz)Leatherman Charge Plus — Retail price: US$189.95Leatherman Charge Plus — Thickness: 19 mm (0.75 in)Leatherman Charge Plus — Width: 30 mm (1.18 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$189.95Most expensive
US$55.95Cheapest
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Heaviest
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Highest
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
12 mm (0.47 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
7Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersPremium replaceable wire cuttersPremium replaceable hard-wire cuttersElectrical crimperWire stripperS30V knife blade420HC serrated knife blade with integrated cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in | 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall reversible Phillips/slotted driverFolding medium slotted bit driverRemovable pocket clip
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
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
Professional electriciansWire stripping and cable maintenanceCompact everyday carry in trades
Common praise
Versatile with many tools in a compact formPremium steel blades (S30V and 420HC)Locking mechanisms for safetyReplaceable wire cuttersComfortable in hand despite tool countDurable and backed by 25-year warranty
Lightweight and compact designHigh-quality stainless steel bladesSpecialized electrician functions such as wire stripper and scraperDurable Alox handle with textured grip
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
Blade is not lockableNo one-handed opening mechanismNot suitable for dishwasher cleaning