Leatherman Skeletool: Robust, Specific Usability

I have long thought of the Skeletool by Leatherman as an impractical, underpowered multi-tool that was more flare than function. However, after getting this tool in hand I have changed my opinion completely. What the Skeletool lacks in versatility, it more than makes up for in robust, specific usability. No plethora of functions here, but the tools it has are full-featured and tough. Added to a system with specific needs, or as a medium-large M.T. along-side a keychain one, I think the Skeletool will excel at tasks that may be a stretch for something from the Leatherman Juice line. In one form or another, this SWEET tool will be entering my collection very soon!

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• leatherman
• skeletool
• multi-tool
• multitool
• pliers
• knife
• screw
• driver
• thelateboyscout

[beast12101]

The CX has been my edc blade/multiool for 2 years now, I love it

[TheLateBoyScout]

@beast12101 I remember seeing that in one of your vids. Great tool, and yeah, I can see it taking the place of an EDC blade easy.

[Zenmagine]

I have 5 inches of fury!

[TheLateBoyScout]

@Zenmagine Wait... What are you talking about there, dude? LOL ;) Thanks for watching, buddy.

[MrHDChevy]

i got mine for 35 bucks off amazon



[DesertKnifeGuru]

I just got one !! Great Review !!! DKG

[kinskibrain]

Great review but you fail appreciate the great carabiner. If you're in thick brush it's a must when one doesn't want to lose the tool. Also, when on a ladder you can clip the tool in it's open position to a belt loop and have readily accessible pliers when, f.e., on a ladder. I also use the Charge but that's more of a bag tool. It's not nearly as convenient to carry.

[jmewg28]

Great Video, Could you use the screwdriver in the tools closed position if you had the bit extender tool??

[mindblown76]

Man looks a lot like nutnfancys videos....hmmmmmm.....

[Geigernaut]

I EDC the straight edge for work, day in day out, for about a year now. It does indeed perform excellently and is my go to knife as well. One of the few multitools who do a usable decent knife. Just a few observations. You can get really decent torque on the driver if you leave the handle at 90 degrees. Really grips well and feels more comfortable in hand. Oh and I lost my alternate bit from the grip. It just fell out one day. I use the thing hard though and that my only complaint.

[SnowLobo95]

Very good and detailed review. I too have seen these and kind of shrugged as I passed it by. After your review I may reconsider my initial impressions.

[1234sensei]

Good vid as usual. That's a beautifully designed multitool, bit short on features though. Nice to see you using the Chill for a pointer! Cheers.

[Cr0cket20]

Very cool. I think that means a lot when you were not really that excited about it, then you get it in your hand and dig it. Having that knife on the outside would definitely be a nice feature.