Comparison Console
Leatherman Charge TTi 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 44% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge TTi 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 TTi 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 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 78% 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 TTi stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge TTi 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$190Cheapest
US$299Most expensive
Weight
252.19 g (8.90 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Open length
158.75 mm (6.25 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
19.3 mm (0.76 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 cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in / 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/Metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall bit driverMedium screwdriverRemovable pocket clip
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Folding pliers
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (every day carry)Automotive repairsOutdoor and backcountry useHousehold fixesCamping and trail use
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Common praise
Wide range of tools covering almost any taskPremium materials such as titanium handles and S30V steel bladesReplaceable wire cutters for durabilityLocking mechanisms for safety and strengthCompact size despite having many toolsVersatile bit driver system with included bits
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Common complaints
Relatively heavy compared to smaller multitoolsExpensive price pointProprietary bit driver design limits some larger bit compatibilitySome models recalled for knife blade closure defectScissors can be difficult and somewhat dangerous to access
Does not support one-handed opening
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