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Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs SOG SwitchPlier 2.0

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 52% 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.

Leatherman Skeletool KBx — Tool count: 6Leatherman Skeletool KBx — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Skeletool KBx — Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)Leatherman Skeletool KBx — Retail price: US$69.95Leatherman Skeletool KBx — Thickness: 13 mm (0.51 in)Leatherman Skeletool KBx — Width: 19 mm (0.75 in)SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Tool count: 12SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Closed length: 155 mm (6.10 in)SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Weight: 179 g (6.31 oz)SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Retail price: US$85SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Thickness: 24 mm (0.94 in)SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 — Width: 31 mm (1.22 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceThicknessWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$69.95Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
179 g (6.31 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)Narrowest
31 mm (1.22 in)Widest
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
24 mm (0.94 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
12Most tools
Tools
•Pliers•Combo Knife Blade•Bottle Opener•Wire Cutters•Bit Driver•Carabiner
•Needle Nose Pliers•Multi Angle Needle Nose Pliers•Hard Wire Cutter•Bolt Grip Channel•3 Sided File•Awl•Ruler•Medium Flat Screwdriver•Small Flat Screwdriver•Philips Screwdriver•Can Opener•Bottle Opener
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Spring-loaded pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Light Outdoor Use▣Occasional Cutting Tasks
▣Professionals▣Hobbyists▣Outdoor Activities▣Camping▣Fishing▣Repairs
Common praise
✓Lightweight And Easy To Carry✓Solid Build Quality With Stainless Steel Frame✓Versatile Toolset Suitable For Common Tasks✓One Handed Opening And Locking Blade
✓Offers Quick One Hand Pliers Deployment✓Versatile Set Of Tools Useful For Many Tasks✓Comfortable And Ergonomic To Hold✓Rugged And Lightweight Design✓Good Grip Strength Due To Compound Leverage System
Common complaints
⚠Limited Tool Count Compared To Larger Multitools⚠Not Suitable For Heavy Duty Tasks⚠Lack Of Included Sheath
⚠Limited Blade Length And Thickness For Heavy Cutting⚠Some Users May Prefer More Or Different Tools⚠Lack Of Sheath Included

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