Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs Leatherman Skeletool RX
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% 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 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 66% 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$69.95Cheapest
US$101Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
153 mm (6.02 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
31 mm (1.22 in)Highest
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6
6
Tools
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
BitholderBottle openerGlass breakerKnife (154CM blade steel)PliersScrewdriverWire cutter
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Everyday carryEmergency responseFirst responders
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Lightweight and compact designSpecialized tools for emergency scenariosHigh quality 154CM blade steelIncludes practical tools like pliers and a screwdriver
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
Sheath not includedLimited tool count compared to larger multitools