Comparison Console
Leatherman Bond 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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bond stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 54% 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$59.95Cheapest
US$69.95Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Highest
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
Thickness
Unknown
13 mm (0.51 in)
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire CuttersWire Stripper420HC BladeAwlCan OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverRuler (8-inch / 19-cm)
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Plier type
Needlenose with Regular Pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to medium general useUsers wanting common essential tools in a compact multi-tool
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Common praise
Compact and lightweightIncludes most common essential toolsCustomizable handle colors and designsDurable 420HC stainless steel toolsGood value for the price
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Common complaints
Lacks specialty tools found on other Leatherman modelsNo included sheathOptional pocket clip costs extra
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath