Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle vs Leatherman Skeletool KBx
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$69.95Most expensive
Weight
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
254 mm (10.00 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
19 mm (0.75 in)
Thickness
Unknown
13 mm (0.51 in)
Tools
Tool count
5Fewest tools
6Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersHard-wire CuttersWire Cutters420HC Combo Knife
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight to moderate multi-tool tasksUsers needing an outside-accessible blade
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carryFast and easy one-handed blade deploymentGood pliers grip for the 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 number of tools for a multitoolNo included sheath
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath