Comparison Console
Leatherman PST vs Leatherman Skeletool SX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman PST stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX 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 SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman PST stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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$96.12Most expensive
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
26.5 mm (1.04 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
12.6 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
8Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cuttersClip-point knifeMetal/wood fileRuler (8in/20cm)Can openerBottle openerExtra-small screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwl/punch
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySurvival situationsMulti-functional tasks
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
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 designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Common complaints
No locking mechanism on toolsTool clumping during useSome may find it outdated compared to modern multi-tools
Does not support one-handed opening