Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool RX vs SOG Baton Q3
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX 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 RX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Baton Q3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 60% 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$94Cheapest
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
Open length
153 mm (6.02 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Highest
16 mm (0.63 in)Lowest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)
19 mm (0.75 in)
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
13Most tools
Tools
BitholderBottle openerGlass breakerKnife (154CM blade steel)PliersScrewdriverWire cutter
AwlBottle openerFileKnifePliersScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerWire cutterRulerMetal fileNeedlenose pliersPhilips driver
Plier type
Regular pliers
Needle nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency responseFirst responders
Everyday carryBasic wilderness and urban essentialsUrban emergency situations
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSpecialized tools for emergency scenariosHigh quality 154CM blade steelIncludes practical tools like pliers and a screwdriver
Compact and slim design similar to an ink markerVaried, useful toolset for different tasksQuality aluminum handleDurable build with lifetime warranty
Common complaints
Sheath not includedLimited tool count compared to larger multitools
Cannot be opened with one handMay lack tools for very heavy-duty tasks
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