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Victorinox Bantam vs Victorinox Bantam Alox

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Bantam stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 144% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Bantam Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Victorinox Bantam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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.

Victorinox Bantam — Tool count: 6Victorinox Bantam — Closed length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Victorinox Bantam — Weight: 33 g (1.16 oz)Victorinox Bantam — Retail price: US$15Victorinox Bantam — Thickness: 6 mm (0.24 in)Victorinox Bantam Alox — Tool count: 5Victorinox Bantam Alox — Closed length: 84 mm (3.31 in)Victorinox Bantam Alox — Weight: 29 g (1.02 oz)Victorinox Bantam Alox — Retail price: US$36.57Victorinox Bantam Alox — Thickness: 6.85 mm (0.27 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$15Cheapest
US$36.57Most expensive
Weight
33 g (1.16 oz)Heaviest
29 g (1.02 oz)Lightest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Open length
148 mm (5.83 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
23.55 mm (0.93 in)
Thickness
6 mm (0.24 in)Thinnest
6.85 mm (0.27 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Most tools
5Fewest tools
Tools
Large bladeCan openerBottle openerScrewdriverTweezersToothpick
Large bladeCombination opener (bottle/can opener with 5 mm screwdriver)Wire stripper
Plier type
Unknown
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor adventuresLight repair tasks
Everyday carryEDCLightweight and compact useBasic multifunction tasks
Common praise
Compact and lightweightReliable for basic everyday tasksGood quality blade steel and durable handleIconic and attractive Swiss Army style
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
Lacks pliers and some tools present in larger multitoolsNo locking mechanism beyond slipjointNo pocket clip included
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