Comparison Console
Leatherman Charge Plus 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 40% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus 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$189.95Cheapest
US$299Most expensive
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
8Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersPremium replaceable wire cuttersPremium replaceable hard-wire cuttersElectrical crimperWire stripperS30V knife blade420HC serrated knife blade with integrated cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in | 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall reversible Phillips/slotted driverFolding medium slotted bit driverRemovable pocket clip
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Common praise
Versatile with many tools in a compact formPremium steel blades (S30V and 420HC)Locking mechanisms for safetyReplaceable wire cuttersComfortable in hand despite tool countDurable and backed by 25-year warranty
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Common complaints
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
Does not support one-handed opening
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