Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx 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 51% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 106% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% 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$69.95Most expensive
US$55.95Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
23 mm (0.91 in)Highest
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thickest
12 mm (0.47 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
7Most tools
Tools
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Blade, largeElectrician's blade with wire scraperBottle opener with 7 mm screwdriverWire stripperReamer, punch
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Professional electriciansWire stripping and cable maintenanceCompact everyday carry in trades
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Lightweight and compact designHigh-quality stainless steel bladesSpecialized electrician functions such as wire stripper and scraperDurable Alox handle with textured grip
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
Blade is not lockableNo one-handed opening mechanismNot suitable for dishwasher cleaning