Leatherman Skeletool CX. Review
76Leatherman Skeletool Multi Tool
The leatherman skeletool cx – the stuff little boys dreams are made of. And big boys too. Having been a fan of leathermans for a few years, I had a look at upgrading from my original one, the leatherman wave. I used my wave for work (a lot) and a whole host of other weird and wonderful jobs. It had more than stood the test of time – not to mention some serious hammer!
Due to my first hand knowledge of the quality of anything with the name ‘leatherman’ written on its side, I decided to go ahead and buy the skeletool cx. I’m yet to be disappointed. The leatherman skeletool is aimed more at outdoor stuff, whereas my leatherman wave is (and remains) more useful around the work environment. The skeletool oozes usefulness when you’re hacking about in the great outdoors – or simply trying to entertain the masses at a backyard barbecue.
Leatherman Skeletool Cx
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It’s basically a pared down, lighter version of the wave. There are two types, the regular skeletool and the cx – which has a carbon fibre handle and tungsten coating to prevent scratching.
The main tools on it are:
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Needlenose pliers
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Regular pliers
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Wire cutters
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Hard wire cutters
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Knife – combination serrated/straight blade
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Bit driver – for which you’ll need to buy the full bit-kit though it does come with 2 philips and 2 flathead bits.
And that’s about it – unless you include the very handy carabiner clip that also doubles up as a bottle opener. The knife itself can be accessed without opening the leatherman to its full extension – practical.
One of the cool things about the skeletool is its handiness if you’re fishing or into similar outdoor sports. Both the knife and the wire cutters will come in very handy. Just don’t drop it in the water!
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My overall opinion of the leatherman skeletool cx is: I should have bought it sooner. Yes it lacks some of the tools you’ll find on the wave but I didn’t buy it for work – and I haven’t laid my leatherman wave to rest anyway.
The skeletool is sleek, solid and versatile. I’ve used it when my car’s kicked up a stink (nothing major – neither me nor the leatherman are that handy!), on my sisters’ bike, when I’ve been messing about with my computer – the list is fairly long. And it’s rather cool to whip out for bottle opening duties too.
I’ve now bought five leathermans’ in total. Two I own: one for my dad, my brother and the leatherman squirt for my mum. All are used (often) by the respective individuals and whilst I’d be the first to say that any leatherman multi tool isn'’t the cheapest of multitool knives, it’s certainly worth what I paid for it.
I just need to save up a few bucks for the bit-kit and maybe a sheath, then I’m set for just about anything.
Leatherman Skeletool CX
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It's worth pointing out one little fact: Leatherman knives are industry leaders in their field. And the Skeletool CX is the top rated and best selling multi-tool on Amazon. And that says a lot for the quality, the brand name and it's overall popularity.
If you don't already own one - perhaps it's time you did!
Hi This is Butch great hub I have one something like it and I just built a website also
Great hub! Did help me making the right choice for witch multi tool to buy.
Bought it here, because of the best price in the UK:
Jonsky 2 years ago
I still prefer wave even though the skeletool looks way cooler. Nice hub.