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Leatherman Freestyle 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 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% 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 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 340% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% 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 — Closed length: 87.6 mm (3.45 in)Leatherman Freestyle — Weight: 127.57 g (4.50 oz)Leatherman Freestyle — Retail price: US$39.95Leatherman Freestyle — 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 — Tool count: 5Closed lengthWeightRetail priceTool count
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.95Most expensive
US$36.57Cheapest
Weight
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
29 g (1.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
23.55 mm (0.93 in)
Thickness
Unknown
6.85 mm (0.27 in)
Tools
Tool count
5
5
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire Cutters420HC Combo Knife
Large bladeCombination opener (bottle/can opener with 5 mm screwdriver)Wire stripper
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to moderate multi-tool tasksUsers needing an outside-accessible blade
Everyday carryEDCLightweight and compact useBasic multifunction tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carryFast and easy one-handed blade deploymentGood pliers grip for the 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 number of tools for a multitoolNo included sheath
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