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Leatherman Skeletool SX vs SOG ToolClip
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. SOG ToolClip stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. SOG ToolClip stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG ToolClip stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG ToolClip stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG ToolClip stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG ToolClip stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% 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$299Most expensive
US$169.95Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
206 g (7.27 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
8Fewest tools
13Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Full jaw pliers with grippers and wire cuttersSpear point bladeBottle openerLarge screwdriverWire stripperSerrated edge blade with cross hatched fileSmall precision screwdriverLight duty pry bar
Plier type
Needle nose and regular pliers
Full jaw pliers
One-hand opening
No
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Everyday carryGeneral utility and repair tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Solid full jaw pliers with wire cuttersVariety of useful integrated toolsHigh quality stainless steel constructionConvenient pocket clip
Common complaints
Does not support one-handed opening
Lack of blade lockSome tools may be light duty
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