Comparison Console
Leatherman PST 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 53% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% 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$75Most expensive
US$55.95Cheapest
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Highest
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
Thickness
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thickest
12 mm (0.47 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
7Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
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
No
No
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
Professional electriciansWire stripping and cable maintenanceCompact everyday carry in trades
Common praise
Versatile and compact toolset for everyday and survival tasksIconic design and durable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide range of useful tools in one package
Lightweight and compact designHigh-quality stainless steel bladesSpecialized electrician functions such as wire stripper and scraperDurable Alox handle with textured grip
Common complaints
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
Blade is not lockableNo one-handed opening mechanismNot suitable for dishwasher cleaning