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Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs SOG Baton Q3
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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% 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 26% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 65% 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$94Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)Highest
16 mm (0.63 in)Lowest
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
13Most tools
Tools
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
AwlBottle openerFileKnifePliersScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerWire cutterRulerMetal fileNeedlenose pliersPhilips driver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
Everyday carryBasic wilderness and urban essentialsUrban emergency situations
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 slim design similar to an ink markerVaried, useful toolset for different tasksQuality aluminum handleDurable build with lifetime warranty
Common complaints
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath
Cannot be opened with one handMay lack tools for very heavy-duty tasks
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