Comparison Console
Leatherman PST 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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% 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$75Most expensive
US$69.95Cheapest
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Highest
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
Thickness
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
13 mm (0.51 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
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
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Common praise
Versatile and compact toolset for everyday and survival tasksIconic design and durable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide range of useful tools in one package
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Common complaints
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath