Comparison Console
Leatherman ARC vs Leatherman Skeletool SX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman ARC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% 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$249.95Cheapest
US$299Most expensive
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)
33 mm (1.30 in)
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thickest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
20Most tools
8Fewest tools
Tools
MagnaCut Knife BladeNeedlenose PliersRegular PliersLarge Bit DriverDiamond-coated FileSmall Bit DriverWood/Metal FilePry ToolPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersImpact SurfaceLarge ScrewdriverBottle OpenerCan OpenerAwlSpring-action ScissorsSawWire StripperElectrical CrimperEdge File
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Common praise
High blade quality and edge retention due to MagnaCut steelVersatile toolset with 20 locking toolsSmooth one-handed opening and operationDurable PVD/DLC coatingComfortable and secure handling
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Common complaints
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Does not support one-handed opening
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