Comparison Console
Leatherman Signal 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 49% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Farmer X Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Signal stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 90% 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 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 215% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Farmer X Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Farmer X Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Farmer X Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Signal 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$171Most expensive
US$54.23Cheapest
Weight
213 g (7.51 oz)Heaviest
109 g (3.84 oz)Lightest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Open length
172 mm (6.77 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
10Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersReplaceable 154CM wire cutters (standard and hard-wire) with integrated wire stripper420HC combo blade (plain and serrated)420HC sawHammerAwl with thread loopCan openerBottle opener1/4" hex bit driver1/4" box wrench3/16" box wrenchCarabiner with spring-loaded gateFerrocerium fire-starting rodEmergency whistleDiamond-coated rod sharpenerReplaceable bit driverOutside-accessible blade and sawRemovable pocket clip
Large bladeWood sawReamer/punchCan opener3 mm screwdriverBottle opener7.5 mm screwdriverWire stripperScissorsKey ring
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor enthusiastsCampersHikersOverlandersPreparedness-minded users
CampingDIYEveryday tasks
Common praise
Durable stainless steel constructionComprehensive toolset for outdoor needsLocking tools for safetyIncludes survival features like fire starter and whistleOutside-accessible blade and saw for quick use
Compact and lightweight designDurable Alox scalesMultiple useful tools in a slim profileSwiss precision and qualityGood grip with textured handle
Common complaints
Heavier than some compact multi-toolsNot specialized for heavy workshop tasks
No pocket clip includedNo locking mechanism on toolsDoes not feature one-hand opening