Comparison Console
Leatherman Wave Plus vs Victorinox Bantam Alox
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 260% 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 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 255% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 731% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% 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$130Most expensive
US$36.57Cheapest
Weight
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
29 g (1.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Open length
158.8 mm (6.25 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
23.55 mm (0.93 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
6.85 mm (0.27 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
18Most tools
5Fewest tools
Tools
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Large bladeCombination opener (bottle/can opener with 5 mm screwdriver)Wire stripper
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Everyday carryEDCLightweight and compact useBasic multifunction tasks
Common praise
Durable and built to lastIncludes a comprehensive set of toolsVersatile for a wide range of tasksSpring-action pliers and replaceable wire cutters appreciated
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
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
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