Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs Leatherman Skeletool SX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 74% 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$69.95
Unknown
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)
142 g (5.01 oz)
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)Narrowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Widest
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
8Most tools
Tools
PliersCombo Knife BladeBottle OpenerWire CuttersBit DriverCarabiner
Needle Nose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard Wire Cutters420hc Combo Knife BladeCarabiner/bottle OpenerDiamond Coated FileLarge Bit Driver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLight Outdoor UseOccasional Cutting Tasks
SnowboardersOutdoor UseEveryday Carry
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 DesignWell Selected Range Of Useful ToolsBlade Locks Firmly For SafetyUseful For Snowboarding And General Outdoor Use
Common complaints
Limited Tool Count Compared To Larger MultitoolsNot Suitable For Heavy Duty TasksLack Of Included Sheath
Does Not Support One Handed Opening
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