Comparison Console
Leatherman Bond 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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Bond stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Bond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX 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 SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Bond stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX 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$59.95Cheapest
US$96.12Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
16 mm (0.63 in)
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
8Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire CuttersWire Stripper420HC BladeAwlCan OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverRuler (8-inch / 19-cm)
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Needlenose with Regular Pliers
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
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
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Common praise
Compact and lightweightIncludes most common essential toolsCustomizable handle colors and designsDurable 420HC stainless steel toolsGood value for the price
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Common complaints
Lacks specialty tools found on other Leatherman modelsNo included sheathOptional pocket clip costs extra
Does not support one-handed opening