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Leatherman Freestyle CX vs Victorinox Bantam Alox

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

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Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% 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. Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 146% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 338% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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 Freestyle CX — Tool count: 2Leatherman Freestyle CX — Closed length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Leatherman Freestyle CX — Weight: 127 g (4.48 oz)Leatherman Freestyle CX — Retail price: US$89.95Leatherman Freestyle CX — Thickness: 14 mm (0.55 in)Leatherman Freestyle CX — Width: 33 mm (1.30 in)Victorinox Bantam Alox — Tool count: 5Victorinox Bantam Alox — Closed length: 84 mm (3.31 in)Victorinox Bantam Alox — Weight: 29 g (1.02 oz)Victorinox Bantam Alox — Retail price: US$36.57Victorinox Bantam Alox — Thickness: 6.85 mm (0.27 in)Victorinox Bantam Alox — Width: 23.55 mm (0.93 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceThicknessWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$89.95Most expensive
US$36.57Cheapest
Weight
127 g (4.48 oz)Heaviest
29 g (1.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
23.55 mm (0.93 in)Lowest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thickest
6.85 mm (0.27 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
5Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Large bladeCombination opener (bottle/can opener with 5 mm screwdriver)Wire stripper
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryLight to medium duty tasksQuick cutting tasks such as opening boxes and packagingWire cutting with integrated wire cutters
Everyday carryEDCLightweight and compact useBasic multifunction tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and compact design with durable constructionConvenient pocket clip makes it easy to carryQuality 154CM blade with liner lock and one-handed openingGood ergonomics for a tool this size
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
Limited tool count compared to other multitoolsSmall pliers not suited for heavy duty tasksNo bit driver or carabiner like on the Skeletool series
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