Comparison Console
Leatherman Curl 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 86% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% 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 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 146% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 631% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% 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$89.95Most expensive
US$36.57Cheapest
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Heaviest
29 g (1.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
23.55 mm (0.93 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
6.85 mm (0.27 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
5Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersHard wire cuttersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC stainless steel knife (locking)Large screwdriver bit (Phillips/slotted)Scissors w/ spring actionDiamond-coated file (locking)Can openerBottle openerAwl with thread loopRuler (8-inch/19 cm)Wood/metal file (same as diamond-coated file, opposite face)Medium screwdriver
Large bladeCombination opener (bottle/can opener with 5 mm screwdriver)Wire stripper
Plier type
Combination pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
Everyday carryEDCLightweight and compact useBasic multifunction tasks
Common praise
Affordable for first-time usersOutside-accessible knife blade and fileLightweight and thin designIncludes a large bit driver compatible with Leatherman bitsComes with sheath and pocket clip
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 fully locking tools on many implementsMissing serrated blade and wood saw compared to WaveNon-replaceable wire cutter bladesOnly two outside-accessible tools compared to four on higher-end models
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