Comparison Console
Leatherman PST vs Leatherman Skeletool RX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% 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 PST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% 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$75Cheapest
US$101Most expensive
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Lightest
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
153 mm (6.02 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Lowest
31 mm (1.22 in)Highest
Thickness
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
19 mm (0.75 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
BitholderBottle openerGlass breakerKnife (154CM blade steel)PliersScrewdriverWire cutter
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Regular pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
Everyday carryEmergency responseFirst responders
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 compact designSpecialized tools for emergency scenariosHigh quality 154CM blade steelIncludes practical tools like pliers and a screwdriver
Common complaints
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
Sheath not includedLimited tool count compared to larger multitools