Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% 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 Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 114% 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 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 207% gap from the closest alternative.
Fewest tools
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Most tools
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 114% 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 Curl 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.
•Needlenose pliers•Regular pliers•Hard wire cutters•Wire cutters•Wire stripper•420HC stainless steel knife (locking)•Large screwdriver bit (Phillips/slotted)•Scissors w/ spring action•Diamond-coated file (locking)•Can opener•Bottle opener•Awl with thread loop•Ruler (8-inch/19 cm)•Wood/metal file (same as diamond-coated file, opposite face)•Medium screwdriver
•Blade, large•Electrician's blade with wire scraper•Bottle opener with 7 mm screwdriver•Wire stripper•Reamer, punch
Plier type
Combination pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Beginners looking for an affordable multi-tool▣Users wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
▣Professional electricians▣Wire stripping and cable maintenance▣Compact everyday carry in trades
Common praise
✓Affordable for first-time users✓Outside-accessible knife blade and file✓Lightweight and thin design✓Includes a large bit driver compatible with Leatherman bits✓Comes with sheath and pocket clip
✓Lightweight and compact design✓High-quality stainless steel blades✓Specialized electrician functions such as wire stripper and scraper✓Durable Alox handle with textured grip
Common complaints
⚠Lacks fully locking tools on many implements⚠Missing serrated blade and wood saw compared to Wave⚠Non-replaceable wire cutter blades⚠Only two outside-accessible tools compared to four on higher-end models
⚠Blade is not lockable⚠No one-handed opening mechanism⚠Not suitable for dishwasher cleaning