Comparison Console
Leatherman OHT 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 75% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 129% 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 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 113% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 307% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% 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$118.9Most expensive
US$55.95Cheapest
Weight
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Heaviest
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Open length
168.275 mm (6.63 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
23 mm (0.91 in)
Thickness
Unknown
12 mm (0.47 in)
Tools
Tool count
16Most tools
7Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersSpring-loaded wire cuttersHard-wire cuttersFine edge knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverPhillips head screwdriverCan openerBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchStrap cutterCleaning rod attachment
Blade, largeElectrician's blade with wire scraperBottle opener with 7 mm screwdriverWire stripperReamer, punch
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
One-handed operationQuick access to multiple toolsOutdoor useOn-site jobsHome use
Professional electriciansWire stripping and cable maintenanceCompact everyday carry in trades
Common praise
Easy one-handed opening and tool deploymentSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueClear imprinted tool locations for quick identificationSecure tool locks for safetyVersatile tool set for various tasks
Lightweight and compact designHigh-quality stainless steel bladesSpecialized electrician functions such as wire stripper and scraperDurable Alox handle with textured grip
Common complaints
Some users find multitool weight somewhat heavyLimited information on blade steel quality beyond 420HC stainless steel
Blade is not lockableNo one-handed opening mechanismNot suitable for dishwasher cleaning