Comparison Console
Gerber Crucial vs Leatherman Skeletool KBx
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Gerber Crucial stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Gerber Crucial stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Crucial stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Crucial stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Crucial stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 81% 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$70Most expensive
US$69.95Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)
142 g (5.01 oz)
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
19 mm (0.75 in)
Thickness
Unknown
13 mm (0.51 in)
Tools
Tool count
8Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersSemi-Serrated Blade (Blunt Tip for Prying & Scraping)V-Cut Wire CuttersStrap CutterPhillips ScrewdriverFlat Head ScrewdriverCarabiner Clip (in some versions)Pocket Clip
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Plier type
Needlenose
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useGeneral utility tasksOutdoor activities
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Common praise
Compact size yet full featuredErgonomic handles for a good gripReliable stainless steel toolsLiner-lock blade for safetyGood weight-to-functionality ratio
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Common complaints
Blade edge can be a blunt tip so less suitable for fine cuttingNo included sheathSome versions lack strap cutter or carabiner clip
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath