Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool SX vs Leatherman Wave (2004)
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 37% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 113% 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 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 113% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% 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$96.12Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
8Fewest tools
17Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Pliers with Wire Cutters (needlenose & regular)Wire CuttersLarge Locking BladeSerrated BladeWood SawMetal SawFile with Diamond FileCan OpenerBottle OpenerScissorsBit DriverSmall Bit DriverMedium ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverHard Wire CutterWire StripperSpring Action Scissors
Plier type
Needle nose and regular pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Versatile set of 17 integrated tools covering many needsComfortable handles and outside accessible toolsStrong and precise pliers and wire cuttersLocking mechanisms on outside tools for safety
Common complaints
Does not support one-handed opening
Blade steel is basic 420HC with average edge retentionScissors on 2004 model changed to smaller design that some users find less safeHeavier than some other EDC options