Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool SX vs Victorinox Bantam Alox
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 390% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% 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$96.12Most expensive
US$36.57Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
29 g (1.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
23.55 mm (0.93 in)Lowest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
6.85 mm (0.27 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
8Most tools
5Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Large bladeCombination opener (bottle/can opener with 5 mm screwdriver)Wire stripper
Plier type
Needle nose and regular pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Everyday carryEDCLightweight and compact useBasic multifunction tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
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
Does not support one-handed opening
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