Comparison Console
Leatherman Bolster 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 lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% 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$45Cheapest
US$69.95Most expensive
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Highest
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
13 mm (0.51 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Spring-action needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC knifeSerrated knifeWood/metal fileCan openerBottle openerRuler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm)Phillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverSmall screwdriver
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath