Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool SX vs SOG SwitchPlier 2.0
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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 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 31% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG SwitchPlier 2.0 stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the widest option for width, 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
Unknown
US$85
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
179 g (6.31 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)
Unknown
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
Needle nose pliersMulti-angle needle nose pliersHard wire cutterBolt grip channel3-sided fileAwlRulerMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverPhilips screwdriverCan openerBottle opener
Plier type
Needle nose and regular pliers
Spring-loaded pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
No
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
ProfessionalsHobbyistsOutdoor activitiesCampingFishingRepairs
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Offers quick one-hand pliers deploymentVersatile set of tools useful for many tasksComfortable and ergonomic to holdRugged and lightweight designGood grip strength due to Compound Leverage system
Common complaints
Does not support one-handed opening
Limited blade length and thickness for heavy cuttingSome users may prefer more or different toolsLack of sheath included
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