Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs Leatherman Wingman
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 28% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wingman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wingman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% 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$69.95Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
198.4 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
32.26 mm (1.27 in)Highest
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
14.22 mm (0.56 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
14Most tools
Tools
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Spring-action Needlenose PliersSpring-action Regular PliersSpring-action Wire CuttersWire Stripper420HC Combo KnifeSpring-action ScissorsPackage OpenerRuler (3.8 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Spring-action 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 carryCampingWork projectsHome repairLight to medium-duty tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Spring-action pliers work smoothly and are practicalBlade sharpness and ease of one-hand openingLightweight and portable with pocket clipGood value for the price
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
Some minor blade playWire cutters do not fully closeScissors not suitable for heavy cutting