Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool RX vs Leatherman Skeletool SX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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$101Most expensive
US$96.12Cheapest
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Open length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thickest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
8Most tools
Tools
BitholderBottle openerGlass breakerKnife (154CM blade steel)PliersScrewdriverWire cutter
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Regular pliers
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency responseFirst responders
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSpecialized tools for emergency scenariosHigh quality 154CM blade steelIncludes practical tools like pliers and a screwdriver
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Common complaints
Sheath not includedLimited tool count compared to larger multitools
Does not support one-handed opening