Comparison Console
Leatherman Wingman 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 85% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wingman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 180% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 584% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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$49.95Most expensive
US$36.57Cheapest
Weight
198.4 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
29 g (1.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Open length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
32.26 mm (1.27 in)Highest
23.55 mm (0.93 in)Lowest
Thickness
14.22 mm (0.56 in)Thickest
6.85 mm (0.27 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
5Fewest tools
Tools
Spring-action Needlenose PliersSpring-action Regular PliersSpring-action Wire CuttersWire Stripper420HC Combo KnifeSpring-action ScissorsPackage OpenerRuler (3.8 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Large bladeCombination opener (bottle/can opener with 5 mm screwdriver)Wire stripper
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingWork projectsHome repairLight to medium-duty tasks
Everyday carryEDCLightweight and compact useBasic multifunction tasks
Common praise
Spring-action pliers work smoothly and are practicalBlade sharpness and ease of one-hand openingLightweight and portable with pocket clipGood value for the price
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
Some minor blade playWire cutters do not fully closeScissors not suitable for heavy cutting
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