Comparison Console
Victorinox Electrician Alox vs Victorinox Explorer
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 32% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 129% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Explorer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$55.95Cheapest
US$65Most expensive
Weight
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
93 mm (3.66 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
23 mm (0.91 in)Lowest
26 mm (1.02 in)Highest
Thickness
12 mm (0.47 in)Thinnest
22 mm (0.87 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
7Fewest tools
16Most tools
Tools
Blade, largeElectrician's blade with wire scraperBottle opener with 7 mm screwdriverWire stripperReamer, punch
Blade, largeBlade, smallCorkscrewReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookMagnifying glassKey ringTweezersToothpickBottle openerCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmScrewdriver 6 mmWire stripper
Plier type
Unknown
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Professional electriciansWire stripping and cable maintenanceCompact everyday carry in trades
General everyday tasksLight repairsCamping and outdoor exploration
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designHigh-quality stainless steel bladesSpecialized electrician functions such as wire stripper and scraperDurable Alox handle with textured grip
Versatile toolset with 16 useful functionsCompact and well-built with Swiss qualityIncludes unique magnifying glass toolComes with a leather pouch (at some retailers)
Common complaints
Blade is not lockableNo one-handed opening mechanismNot suitable for dishwasher cleaning
Blade not lockable, safety concerns for some usersNo one-hand opening mechanismSome find tool deployment a bit stiff
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