Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs SOG Baton Q1
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG Baton Q1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Baton Q1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% 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
SOG Baton Q1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q1 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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q1 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 49% 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$54Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)Highest
14 mm (0.55 in)Lowest
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Most tools
4Fewest tools
Tools
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Bottle openerScissorsScrewdriverBallpoint pen
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Office and administrative tasksTravel environmentEveryday carry
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
Compact and lightweight, easily fits in pocketIncludes practical everyday tools suited for office useTravel friendly and TSA compliant due to lack of bladeGood build quality with aluminum handle
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
Limited tool count compared to full multitoolsNo pliers includedNot suitable for heavy or outdoor tasks
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