Comparison Console
Leatherman Curl vs Leatherman Skeletool SX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX 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 SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl 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$89.95Cheapest
US$96.12Most expensive
Weight
212 g (7.48 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
Unknown
33 mm (1.30 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
8Fewest 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
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Combination pliers
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
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
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
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 compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
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
Does not support one-handed opening