Leatherman Skeletool Review - Best EDC Knife / Tool - seriously, try it...
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
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The hunt for the perfect EDC this or that is always a struggle for me. Fortunately, I've been using what I think is a near perfect EDC knife / tool for years now - the Leatherman Skeletool. You've probably seen it in my videos, but here is a dedicated video just for it.
This Leatherman Skeletool review is just some rambling thoughts on the tool, how it fits into my use cases, the things I like about it, and the reasons I think it should fit the bill for most people. I've tried other knifes, folders, multitools, etc and always find myself coming back to the Skeletool.
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Difference between standard and cx
1. 154cm blade instead of 420hc
2. Dlc coating
3. Carbon fiber scales
4. around 20$ price difference
Definitely worth the $20 for the better steel
Unfortunately the price difference in New Zealand is drastically different. 189 NZD vs 249 NZD. I opted for the standard Skeletool as the improvements didn't warrant the difference in price.
Been carrying a skeletool for quite awhile now. It's an awesome edc tool. I use it constantly. Another great video.
I agree. Many years of Benchmade and Spyderco carry... I now carry the Topo Skeletool as my only knife with added utility. I actually prefer the serrated blade since I've never been able to carry a non serrated blade for more than a day. I cut rope, tape, and anything from tires to sheetrock with my knife...just can't live without a serrated blade.
I have gifted the Coyote Skeletool- I had it personalized by Leatherman to our son. I have the stainless version myself too, but the viability in my black dress slacks at work was a no go for with the silver...so I found the topo version which is all black and blends in.
I've always carried a wave in my glovebox, another in my Harley, and the PS4 on my keychain.
I carry a gun 24/7 and have since 2008, so I know I'll never use a knife as a fighting tool... even when I was in the Army Infantry... always preferred a gun of some kind over a knife.
The Skeletool is about perfect for EDC - not much more tools I've ever really desired EDC... and a Wave or a toolbox is close enough most of the time.
Bumped to help bring back to YT rotation for everyone.
Picked up mine today. So far I love it. Always have a good time watching your videos very knowledgeable.
Just wanted to say thank you.
I got one this week to for my EDC. You are right everyone should get one.
Love the CX. Auto-focus issues on the video drove me mad.
Just a heads up if you didn't know, but the Leatherman Wave has a great pocketclip that you can slap on easily. Works great and is made by leatherman!
Great review, Mike! I'm going to piss my wife off and buy one ;)
Don't blame it on me!
How’s that working for you ? Comfy couch ?
Well I am sold. I tried the leather an rev for awhile but frankly it is not built well at all and rattles and opens randomly. I bought it for the pocket clip feature and that's about it. I have a Rebar that I carry on my belt sometimes but when I'm not on the job sites and have to go into zoning and city meetings its looks out of place being carried on a belt. Great review!
My amazon wish list just got longer thanks to your channel! Lucky for me my wife and I don't share a bank account so she will never know about all of these purchases!
Haha, good call!
This is my favorite tool, I have both the CX and standard version, depending on if I will need the blade as a primary or secondary I pick which to carry.
I wear the leatherman bracelet and love it even tho I sometimes forget 9t has tools on it when I need them
Nice review. I have had a Leatherman Charge TTi for a long time, which is a great tool, but usually stays in the car due to size and weight. Just picked up the new RX version of the Skeletool. Same as the CX, except it is orange, it has a fully serrated blade in 154cm, and comes with a bit that has a carbide glass breaker. It has the essential tools that I use most and is nice and light. Works as a great EDC companion to my plain edged folding knife.
I reached out to leatherman years ago asking if they had a carbide glass breaker bit, and if not that they should make one - no response, doubt the even read it. But I didn't even know that it existed, good to know! Doesn't look like you can purchase it separately though... so maybe an RX is in my future...
You may have given them the idea for the glass breaker. They should send you royalties.
That Leatherman is real nice. My EDC is the Schrade ST1NB tough tool. Very affordable, sturdy and the thin profile is perfect for basically any pocket, pouch, bag etc. After a full year of having one I ordered 2 more for my work bag and truck.
That looks like a great little tool, and awesome price on it, too. I don't think I'd like the layout of it quite as much as the Skeletool, and I wish it had a pocket clip - but overall, looks like a nice, versatile tool. Plus, it's black, so that makes it better already.
Yeah, I'm the oddball that never really uses a clip lol. I'm a very minimalist EDC guy.
If you ever have a 20 burning a hole in you pocket, you might want to pick one up for review. If nothing else, I think a guy like yourself would love to keep something like that in your BOB, or truck after a solid week of having it on deck.
thank bro. I have been trying to decide which multi tool to get it think you just helped me decide. keep the great content coming!
I live in Colorado Springs, and I had no idea about Sage Dynamics. Thanks for mentioning them. I see now that I could have some good training opportunities right here in my own backyard.
Great video as usual, Mike! Still waiting on a holster for the Beretta 92 FS from you. I absolutely LOVE my signed holster for my S&W Shield, and have been wanting you to make one for my Beretta. Is the one you make for the SiG P320 for the compact slide? I have a P320 Carry and need a good concealed holster for the winter months.
Never trusted you that this would be a good replacement for regular EDC knife.... I found a green one for $30 the other day. I hate the color but couldn't beat half off price. I now rarely go without it. I love it! Buying the cx now that I've tested it out for a while in my EDC.
I have the leatherman Crater part# c33t. It has a knife bottle opener Phillips and standard screwdriver. It does not have the pliers I've had this knife for 6 plus years it's a great night perfect EDC should check it out. I tried the Skeletool was not a fan of it was a little too heavy and my pocket.
Me too. But, here's the thing, I am kind of addicted to buying stuff and trying it out just to see if I like it. I have a Wave+, Wingman and Skeletool in addition to my Crater, and many, many Swiss army knives as well. So I am not short of choice. But the Skeletool is usually my go-to thing when I leave the house, just because it can do so much with so little. Plus the bit kit makes it a no brainer.
Awesome video keep it up! I'm getting married soon and didn't know what to get my groomsmen and now I do. Thanks for the help.
25k plus congrats! Well deserved accomplishment. I've got the Wave in my edc and love, I've thought about adding a Skelatool or their OHT Multi Tool but there's always something else to buy, like the gun vault you recommended (thanks again) or whatever. I guess even though the Wave isn't the coolest one it meets my needs and I use it everyday. Plus, being a low level knife guy I like to carry a flipper too. I love the bit kits too and have them in the bag, truck, and even at the office. Hope the pups are doing well and growing like crazy. Looking forward to the video from Sage or at least some Instagram rid bits. Have a great time, I'm sure you'll share something from it we can all learn from.
Skeletool cx vs free P2...which one do you prefer?
Nice video, nice information on the skeletool as well. The shift to manual focus was appreciated.
For anyone who doesn't need another straight blade, the RX version has a 154CM serrated blade instead. That's what I'm getting. The only downside is it only comes in that "emergency orange" color.
So whats up with the serated blade? I thought the CX version came with a plain edge. Btw, you can now get the damascus version on Amazone for $110 for anyone thats interested.
i scored 2 of the basic skeletools on clearance at home depot for 7.79 would have bought more but it was the last 2. HELL YEAH!!!
Awesome review! A little tip, if you make your f-stop a little higher on the camera, you won't have focus problems, just adjust the ISO to compensate, hope this helps!
Thanks for the tip! Yeah, I know then it wouldn't have as shallow a depth of field, but figured it'd still hunt for the focus point. But I'll be sure to try it out!
This was going to be my next purchase but I ended up buying a edc flashlight and a Ontario RAT-1.
I definitely need a good multi tool, I have a couple cheap ones from when I was younger. Now I really like my higher end automatics...I just bought my second one, which is a Piranha Virus, my first was a benchmade AFO II. So the piranha set me back $150 but I absolutely love it. I was looking for something lighter that was still functional but still cool to carry, because I wear gym shorts a lot and the benchmade was a little heavy for some of my shorts. The virus is also very slim and much nicer when wearing khaki shorts, the benchmade is just bulky, which is how I normally like my knife to be, but not all the time. Autos can be expensive tho so only one every couple years or so for me lol. Nice video and review!
Do you have any tips for breaking this in? It's soooo stiff and doesn't seem to loosen up.
I have the the freestyle cx which is like the skeletool but only has the pliers and the 154cm blade. I got it at a pawn shop for $20. Would like the full blown one with the Damascus blade at some point cause why not.
Great vid. May have to try the Skeletool...Been carrying a Juice for about 4 years. Seem to find a use for it every day.
Bought one a couple of weeks ago. Love it!
Found one review in Russian but can't find a single review in English about the Limited Edition Skeletool Damasteel selling for almost twice the price of the CX ($140) on the Leatherman website. What do you think of the blade, it's worth it or not?
Hey, I know this is a 3 year old video but I have been considering a Leatherman Skeletool but I have also heard good things about the SOG Baton Q3 is it possible for you to review the Baton Q3?
Hey I'm taking that class this weekend too! See you there!!!
Hey man if you live in Colorado you should look into Martial Blade Concepts which is more or less HQ'd in the springs. I know your not a huge knife guy but you mentioned that you'd be interested in taking some courses in regards to knives a couple videos ago. Just a thought!
Got my bitkit today because I need the torx 25 for my sidemirror. I use my LM Sidekick's Carabiner to house the torx bit. Now im watching Skeletool CX videos for more convincing. Haha
I carry mine at work, I’m a tradesman, keep the robertson bit in the handle, flat/phillips combo in the driver, so it’s handy having just the three common heads in a light weight package with a pocket clip, combo blade I like only for that reason at work, lot of practical tools on a reasonably light pocket knife, at work it’s a real gem
It’s good, in a specific setting, but I guess they all are, nice vid
Just picked up one and love it!
Thanks for the the review. Ordered one right after I viewed the video. Can't wait to get it in. (Also bought the "bit" kit)
Great video , been looking for a good multi tool that won't break the bank. Will definitely check this one out.
Can definitely recommend it!
Nice review. I've had the CX for some time now and it's been handy and convenient, specially the pliers. Would like to know what the holes on the knife are for?
I have heard that they're there so that you can draw and bend wire with them but, it may just be a matter of aesthetics.
Cool thanks. wierd shaped holes. perhaps for a matter of weight reduction.
Weight reduction
I love my skeletool also, great review and video!
I carry the juice s2 as my multi tool but have been considering this one because of the pocket clip great video as always!
wow great content! I was just searching for this info TODAY.. and pop comes up this video. awesome.
Glad the timing was right for you!
What kind of pants where those, they pocket there looked perfect to fit that leatherman
I ordered a surge from texas tool crafters over a week ago and they just got around to shipping it after i sent them an email asking what was the hold up. Im not impressed after spending $200 for a damn leatherman! Probably would never get it if I don't remind then to get the thing sent!
Mike let us get a review of that edc pouch love to see the contents! I was looking at them this week. Was that a maxped?
This is actually a Vanquest EDC Slim - it had a little better layout and features (for me) than the Maxped - amzn.to/2cEU0Ja
+Last Line Of Defense perfect man thanks I'll check those out! The max wasn't quite meeting my needs but I didn't know what other pouches to check out. Really enjoying the channel man keep it up!
I just bought a skeletool cx and my clip is super weak. It moves and come out all the time. Anyone else have this problem?
I somehow managed to lose both of my bits. The one in the storage and the one in the tool holder. Although I work at a shipyard so the environments a bit hostile, things get used. But then I eventually managed to lose the entire tool so that really sucks.
I noticed you have a gen 4 g19. Have you had any problems with brass to the face?
I haven't, not with any of my Gen4s (26, 19, 17) - though my wife does have that issue with the 26.
How easy is to open with one hand left-handed?
That skrletool looks great!
awesome video brother keep up the good. I currently have a skeletool in my rotation of edc items it is a great multitool for being so lite.
keep up the good "work"
Enjoy your videos. When you have time could you do a multi tool for the range, or what tools you keep in your range bag.
Hopefully the giveaway next week is the Skeletool CX. I've been looking to pick up one for a while now and this review video fueled the fire. Great channel. Keep it up.
It is not - though I did reach out to Leatherman to see if they'd be interested in donating anything and they didn't reply. Boooo
Leatherman..Lame. worth a shot though, right? Anyway, I will be keeping an eye out for your next vid and competing for the giveaway. Keep it up, man.
Sog has some new impressive multi-tools...you should check them out.
I never considered this for EDC. Good video
I love it, it isn't the most 'tactical' knife, but very practical. ;)
Awesome man, have fun at the class. I would love to go take a Sage Dynamics class! I think an interview would be cool. Ask Aaron to talk about his EDC!
Had one of these and accidentally brought it through TSA. That was a sad day for me.
Please do an interview with Aaron! (And obviously a review of the class.) I'm a big fan of Sage Dynamics for the same reasons you mention. I'm hoping to take a class with him next year.
I'll see what I can do!
I love my Leatherman Wingman, great little tool with a great pocket clip. Have you ever used a SOG Powerlock?
Great video! I always carry a Leatherman either on me or in my backpack and I carry the TDI Kabar too haha
twins
Half twins? I'm Asian but you might be Happa?
Haha yeah, half Korean.
I finally got one! It's the green one, but it was only $29.
Spencer Rawlins whered you get one for 29$ ????
Spencer Rawlins cause i would definitely go get another for 29 bucks
Awesome quality as usual! Can't wait for the giveaway!
Great video again :). got myself a wingmen a few days ago. awsome litlle things :)
Great video! Btw what pants were those?
I was wondering the same thing...
hey man, you ever try out the Leatherman Wave?
Man, you suck! Now I'm gonna have to go out and buy one! hehe Great videos! Keep it up!
Haha, I'm sorry...
I've never thought my old Leatherman Wave is heavy even if I carry it cliped in my pocket everyday, albeit obviously I don't carry Glock 18 with it. :P
Little bit off the subject matter, but my GF would like to know when your wife is going to make a video on the "Gun Toten Mama's" conceal carry purses. Going forward, your channel should also address the needs of our female partners. Keep up the good work!
I carry a Leatherman wave with the pocket clip attachment.
What gun does he carry?
Glock 19 with a rmr
+Justin Dallas no I mean the instructor, not mike
Believe he usually carries a G19 with X300
HK 45 with a D cell maglight, trust me bro.
Thank you sir,
Dude you have more gear than anyone I know.
emagdnim2447 maybe his wife has money to burn.
I just bought the fancy blade one:))
2022 EU Skeletool 150€ CX Skeletool price is scy high
Pants? Tru-Spec 24-7?
BRhino83 most comfortable pants I own, the knife pockets could b a little wider but they're perfectly positioned
A serrated CX? Weird.
rablings good if the info is useful
I wish I could understand what need people have for say, pliers, for example. I mean, I have a basic EDC, which includes a spearpoint knife from 5.11 and a flashlight, of the ATAC series, also from 5.11... and it serves most of my purpose. So my question is, in what situation would someone need all these little tools stuffed in such a multitool?
If you're a guy that regularly fixes things, builds things, tinkers, etc - you'll use pliers/screwdrivers all the time.
Well, of course! I just didn't think the average person that has an EDC does...
Yeah, tough to say. Most of the 'average' people I know regularly use some of those common tools, though I'm sure a big percentage of people rarely need them. So yeah, obviously if you find yourself never needing a screwdriver, bottle opener, or pliers - then a standard knife should do just fine! :)
Aaand even my knife, to be honest, is rarely used; in fact, it's used more as a prying tool, than to actually cut something. I'm still looking for that person that EDCs an ASP baton, you know, the P series, the small ones. :))
Sure they're out there, but unlike a knife, pliers, screwdriver that I use literally every single day - I'd have a hard time finding a daily use for a baton. Granted, I have never used my gun once, and I carry it every day.
The curvature? No way bro the earth is flat
10:17 No leatherman has 37 tools.
Not sure if this comment is serious, or as sarcastic as my original comment.
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The only drawback is it has no scissors
I just carry a Victorinox with scissors to complement the Skeletool. Either a full size Climber model or a small Manager. You get extra tools that way too, and still lighter weight than larger Leatherman.
I dropped mine and the Bit driver Button broke! idk man. Not worth the $70 in my opinion.
That's wild, I've used and abused mine so much over the past few years, with no issues. Same story with a handful of my friends - it's our go-to. I think they have a pretty good warranty though, might have been a fluke?
Last Line Of Defense I purchased it through REI so they took care of my Return maybe I was just lucky enough to drop it on its weak point, but I'm still looking for a good EDC. Just for Shits and giggles try testing it and dropping it on the concrete while the driver is open.
Last Line Of Defense Not trying to be annoying but If you pay good $ for a quality product you expect it to work, and being that it's an All purpose tool maybe Be able to take a beating.
Yeah, I've dropped it quite a few times on concrete, sometimes even with the blade open with no issues *yet, haha.
Oh my god the focus is fucking annoying. Cool tool though.
Sorry, but 45 seconds, and I'm out.
Ooof, only last 45 seconds, sorry dude
Spends the hol3 video trying to fckn 😢 focus
Don’t watch it, Simple.
@@cocovasquez1 didnt, ended up clicking off. Hope you watched it and enjoyed it LOL