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Leatherman Raptor Response 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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% 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 Response stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
43.2 mm (1.70 in)Highest
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
Thickness
21.6 mm (0.85 in)Thickest
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
4Fewest tools
6Most tools
Tools
Folding medical shearsRing cutter5 cm rulerOxygen tank wrench
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Plier type
N/A
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Emergency medical professionalsUniformed medical professionalsEMTsFire professionalsFirst respondersTactical users
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Common praise
Effective cutting shears with micro-serrations for gripVersatile and focused toolset for emergency medical tasksCompact and lightweight for easy carryRobust stainless steel blades resistant to corrosionUseful specialized tools such as ring cutter and oxygen tank wrench
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Common complaints
Lack of a robust locking mechanism when foldedPotential safety concern of accidental deployment when carried in pocketShears feel slightly loose initially
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
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