Comparison Console
Leatherman Curl 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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl 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$89.95Most expensive
US$69.95Cheapest
Weight
212 g (7.48 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
Unknown
19 mm (0.75 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersHard wire cuttersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC stainless steel knife (locking)Large screwdriver bit (Phillips/slotted)Scissors w/ spring actionDiamond-coated file (locking)Can openerBottle openerAwl with thread loopRuler (8-inch/19 cm)Wood/metal file (same as diamond-coated file, opposite face)Medium screwdriver
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Plier type
Combination pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Common praise
Affordable for first-time usersOutside-accessible knife blade and fileLightweight and thin designIncludes a large bit driver compatible with Leatherman bitsComes with sheath and pocket clip
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Common complaints
Lacks fully locking tools on many implementsMissing serrated blade and wood saw compared to WaveNon-replaceable wire cutter bladesOnly two outside-accessible tools compared to four on higher-end models
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath