Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool KBx vs SOG Tellus MT
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 26% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Tellus MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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$98.85Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Open length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
19 mm (0.75 in)Widest
18 mm (0.71 in)Narrowest
Thickness
13 mm (0.51 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
PliersCombo Knife BladeBottle OpenerWire CuttersBit DriverCarabiner
PliersBladeSawFlat ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverAwlChiselTweezersScissorsFirestarterBottle OpenerFileSmall ScrewdriverTin OpenerWire Cutter
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLight Outdoor UseOccasional Cutting Tasks
CampingEveryday CarrySurvivalTacticalOutdoor UseCampsite TasksAdventure Tasks
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 LightweightIncludes A Comprehensive Set Of Essential Outdoor ToolsDurable And Grippy G10 HandlesGood Cutting And Gripping Power Due To Compound LeverageEasy Tool Fold Away And Storage In Nylon Pouch
Common complaints
Limited Tool Count Compared To Larger MultitoolsNot Suitable For Heavy Duty TasksLack Of Included Sheath
No Pocket Clip Included
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