Comparison Console
Leatherman Bolster vs Leatherman Skeletool SX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool SX 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 SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bolster stands out as the longest option for open 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$45
Unknown
Weight
171.3 g (6.04 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Open length
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
8Fewest 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
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
OutdoorsCampingHomeWorkEveryday carryLightweight useGeneral purpose tasks
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designVersatile 13 tools in oneDurable 420HC stainless steel constructionLocking blade for safetyIncluded nylon sheathAffordable price point
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Common complaints
Lacks some specialized tools found in higher-end modelsSome users wish for smaller size or additional blades
Does not support one-handed opening