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Leatherman Skeletool SX vs Victorinox Skipper
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Skipper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Skipper stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 149% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% 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$120Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
181 g (6.38 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
150 mm (5.91 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
35 mm (1.38 in)Highest
Thickness
16 mm (0.63 in)Thinnest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
8Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Locking serrated bladeMarlin spikeShackle openerPliersCorkscrewCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle opener (lockable)Screwdriver 7 mmWire stripperReamer punchPhillips screwdriver 1/2Wire cutterWire crimperKey ringTweezersToothpickLanyard
Plier type
Needle nose and regular pliers
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
Boating and sailing tasksHandling ropes, knots and riggingMarine and outdoor use
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
Versatile 18 tools suitable for boating and outdoor useDurable Swiss-made quality with locking blade for safetyCompact and portable design with integrated key ring and lanyard
Common complaints
Does not support one-handed opening
No one-handed blade opening capability
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