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Leatherman Juice XE6 vs Leatherman Skeletool KBx
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Juice XE6 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Juice XE6 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Juice XE6 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Juice XE6 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Juice XE6 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% 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$87Most expensive
US$69.95Cheapest
Weight
190 g (6.70 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
32 mm (1.26 in)Highest
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
Thickness
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
18Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Needle-nose pliersRegular pliersHard wire cuttersRegular wire cuttersPlain knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawMetal saw/diamond fileAwlScissorsCorkscrewBottle openerCan openerFilesExtra small screwdriverSmall screwdriverMedium/large screwdriverPhillips screwdriverLanyard ring
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Plier type
Needle-nose and regular pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAngling/fishing useCompact multi-function tool use
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Common praise
Excellent tool selectionScissors are tightly bladed and sharpDiamond-coated file qualityComfortable wide handlesDurable stainless steel and aluminum construction
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Common complaints
Relatively heavy/bulky for a small toolTools can be stiff to open when newWood saw warps and jamsLack of tool locking mechanismNo included sheath
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
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