Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle CX vs Leatherman Skeletool KBx
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% 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 Skeletool KBx stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% 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 Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% 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
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
254 mm (10.00 in)
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thickest
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
6Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryLight to medium duty tasksQuick cutting tasks such as opening boxes and packagingWire cutting with integrated wire cutters
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and compact design with durable constructionConvenient pocket clip makes it easy to carryQuality 154CM blade with liner lock and one-handed openingGood ergonomics for a tool this size
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to other multitoolsSmall pliers not suited for heavy duty tasksNo bit driver or carabiner like on the Skeletool series
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath