Comparison Console
Leatherman Raptor Rescue vs Leatherman Skeletool KBx
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the lightest option for weight. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% 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$79.95Most expensive
US$69.95Cheapest
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
48.3 mm (1.90 in)Highest
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thickest
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
7Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Folding shearsStrap cutterRing cutterCarbide glass breakerOxygen tank wrenchRuler
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Plier type
N/A
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
First respondersEmergency medical personnelFirefightersRescue situations
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Common praise
Functional design tailored for medical and rescue useCompact and durableTrusted by professionals on front lines
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Common complaints
Unknown
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
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