Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool SX vs SOG SwitchPlier
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 21% gap from the closest alternative. SOG SwitchPlier stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 3% 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
Unknown
US$74.95
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
179 g (6.31 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
24 mm (0.94 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
8Fewest tools
12Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
PliersWire cutterKnife bladeScrewdriversFileRulerCan openerBottle openerAwlChiselFlat head screwdriverPhillips screwdriver
Plier type
Needle nose and regular pliers
Needle-nose Plier
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Outdoor tasksCampingFishingEveryday carryMulti-purpose use
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Compact and lightweightQuick one-handed pliers deploymentVersatile toolset covering common tasksSolid 420 stainless steel blade
Common complaints
Does not support one-handed opening
Blade steel is basic 420 stainless, less premiumLack of pocket clipNo sheath included
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