Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle CX vs Victorinox Electrician Alox
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% 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. Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% 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$55.95Cheapest
Weight
127 g (4.48 oz)Heaviest
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
93 mm (3.66 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thickest
12 mm (0.47 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
7Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Blade, largeElectrician's blade with wire scraperBottle opener with 7 mm screwdriverWire stripperReamer, punch
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
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
Professional electriciansWire stripping and cable maintenanceCompact everyday carry in trades
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
Lightweight and compact designHigh-quality stainless steel bladesSpecialized electrician functions such as wire stripper and scraperDurable Alox handle with textured grip
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
Blade is not lockableNo one-handed opening mechanismNot suitable for dishwasher cleaning