Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle CX vs Victorinox Farmer X Alox
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Farmer X Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Farmer X Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Farmer X Alox stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Farmer X Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Farmer X Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Farmer X Alox stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 400% 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 Farmer X 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$54.23Cheapest
Weight
127 g (4.48 oz)Heaviest
109 g (3.84 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)Thinnest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
10Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Large bladeWood sawReamer/punchCan opener3 mm screwdriverBottle opener7.5 mm screwdriverWire stripperScissorsKey ring
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
CampingDIYEveryday 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
Compact and lightweight designDurable Alox scalesMultiple useful tools in a slim profileSwiss precision and qualityGood grip with textured handle
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 pocket clip includedNo locking mechanism on toolsDoes not feature one-hand opening