Comparison Console
Victorinox Electrician Alox vs Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08
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 46% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Electrician Alox stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Soldier's Knife 08 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% 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$55.95Most expensive
US$54Cheapest
Weight
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
128.5 g (4.53 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
93 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
23 mm (0.91 in)
Unknown
Thickness
12 mm (0.47 in)Thinnest
18 mm (0.71 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
7Fewest tools
10Most tools
Tools
Blade, largeElectrician's blade with wire scraperBottle opener with 7 mm screwdriverWire stripperReamer, punch
Large lock blade with wavy edgeReamer/punchBottle opener5 mm screwdriver (lockable)Wire stripperWood sawPhillips screwdriver 1/2Can opener3 mm screwdriverKey ring
Plier type
Unknown
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Professional electriciansWire stripping and cable maintenanceCompact everyday carry in trades
Outdoor tasksMilitary useGeneral everyday carrySawing woodStripping wire
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designHigh-quality stainless steel bladesSpecialized electrician functions such as wire stripper and scraperDurable Alox handle with textured grip
Solid build qualityVersatile toolsetGood blade steel (1.4110)Effective one-hand opening bladeComfortable grip handles
Common complaints
Blade is not lockableNo one-handed opening mechanismNot suitable for dishwasher cleaning
Lack of pocket clipNo included sheathBlade may be small for heavy cutting tasks