Leatherman Skeletool, Minimalist Philosophy Well Executed - Multitool Monday

[@BibleTeacher4U]

I'm still very happy with my Wingman, it has all the tools I need on a daily basis except for tweezers, which is why I have an old Micra in my pocket also. I even carry my Wingman to Church.

[@philipmarcus97]

I actually EDC this third and the skeletool together. The surge in a belt sheath, and the skeletool in my edc bag. It's very useful having two sets of pliers for turning bolts and screws that aren't secured. Safe for the screwdrivers. Since the surge is on my belt and the skeletool in a bag that I carry over the shoulder, the extra weight doesn't bother me at all. It works great for me. Got my surge (new generation) new for $75 on eBay and my skeletool on sale at Home Depot for $30. Got good deals on both of them and my edc is better than ever?

[@philipmarcus97]

*the surge

[@dailywalker6520]

Good to see you back, sir. Thank you for yet another great and honest video. I like Skeletool models very much. I've been using old original, plain blade model for a long time...for over 5 years, on the daily basis, and have never had any issue with it. That made me buy CX model too. ....And I do totaly agree with you, adding hammer end, and scissors would make it the ultimate minimalist EDC multitool, at least for me. ( I live in Europe, in the urban area) I have several Leathermans and Victorinox multitools, but the Skeletool (and the Micra) is always in my pocket. The other (selected) tools go into my bag.

[@PowerMadHeadBanger]

I really like the carabiner/bottle opener. The carabiner gives a lot more carrying options and I like to have a bottle opener at hand. Once I was at a supermarket paying my stuff and one lady behind me had a bottle and she asked the employee there for a bottle opener which the employee did not have so I took my Gerber Dime out of my pocket and handed to her and she opened the bottle so after that I like having a bottle opener at hand.

[@horse5407]

Cool story

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

I discuss where the Skeletool fits in in Leatherman's product line, the Minimalist Philosophy, which Skeletool model to buy, and which types of people might find it especially useful.

[@SuperRtrtrtr]

I own the original Wave. It's worked well for me although I cut myself a couple of times, once seriously. I consider that a badge of honor for any cutting tool. It means they did a good job and the fit and finish is excellent. Up here in Canada, we have universal health care and that comes in handy if you're clumsy or careless.

[@BibleTeacher4U]

I am a bit turned off by the carabiner, it seems like wasted space

[@jackpumpkin]

I use the skeletool sx. It's the snowboard edition. It doesn't come with an extra bit. But instead it has a dimand file for smowboards.. I found it's also good for a sharpening stone. I'm a backpacker and I already a "tool box kit" in my ruck. The skeletool is great just to have in the pocket

[@bannisher]

Love the skeletool. It's the most common tools in a light package. Once I put it on I forget I'm wearing it until I need it.

[@vitotrupiano128]

love the karabiner was very importance for me. I hang it on the belt loop when I carry my mircotech

[@ucitymetalhead]

I use mine as a around the house tool especially since I added a new blade and made a house key attachment for the bit driver.

[@bryanvickers]

Are you saying you have your house key sticking out the bottom of that thing all the time?

[@bohay33]

welcome back buddy. I use the skeletool daily as a mechanic and it has exactly what I need in one nice compact full size package

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

I'm glad to hear that it stands the test of pro use!

[@archer125]

I love the skeletool and agree scissors would be awesome.

[@DenisHauser]

The Skeletool is a very cool multitool! :)

[@God8-O]

They should make it spring loaded and add replaceable wire cutters. Also I like all the metaphors he uses. LOL

[@MuumiPeikkoX]

I have an old regular Skeletool that came with a plain blade, which is nice, because I don't like combo blades.

[@superxorn]

I have the Surge and I am going to get the Skeletool, cause as you say, different purposes. If you are working on something substantial, like the house, car, boat etc the Surge will solve most situations. The Skeletool is for just having with you wherever you go, and it'll solve most things. Get both!

[@Traderjoe]

I have had them all, and others also. I liked the design of the Skeletool and enjoyed looking at it and feeling it in my hand. But I did ultimately sell it and have gone the gamut of all the other tools you showed here and I have settled on the Wave as my preferred EDC multitool. My only wish is that somebody would find a way to get the scissor of the Juice int the Wave and if they could, I would buy it in a heart beat. The standard Wave scissors leaves a lot to be desired in my opinion while the Juice has the best on the market in my opinion. I had the Juice as my EDC for 2 years and it served me well. But the Wave (black oxide) really had all that I need. I watch all the new stuff that Leatherman comes out with and and growing concerned that they are not interested in innovating anymore and instead have gone the fractal route where they are selling half the handle of a multitool now. Its sad.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

I was surprised by that as well. Surely they will come out with at least one new multitool model this year? The half handle juices can't be all!

[@elderfunghi7922]

WeAllJuggleKnives there is also halfhanded skeletool XD of course they are not interested in making perfect edc tool, not are they interested in making tools we ask them for. This is because if they did, no one would by other tools they make. Now you have to buy surge to have a toolbox, wave for "almost full" edc and skeletool for ultralight multitool carry. If they made one perfect tool, you would buy only one.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

That's true, but when some other company comes along and doesn't mind making the perfect tool and taking the money and running, they'll be sorry! I hope! I pray!

[@bryanvickers]

The upper side of the bit driver handle has a nice flat surface I have used many times for light hammering.

[@jacobmanalang8162]

this is my favorite multi tool for edc. i own 3, should have stepped up to one of the nicer ones like you have by now!

[@BX138]

In the last few years I've been wanting just a knife, but with a couple of screwdrivers and maybe scissors. I was really happy when Leatherman came out with the K series. But those K tools look really thick and bulky. Maybe a blade with a bit driver and pliers would work.

[@grizzmax]

Yea I don't really like the added space due to the bottle opener but maby it's necessary to protect from the otherwise protruding driver bits. I wish they could find another way to deal with that.

[@stevekushman3030]

Nice video & good timing. I have the Wave with extra bits & extension but recently been looking at the Skeletool for some reason.

[@mickbator6979]

Is the actual blade being used as a stop for the pliers? Sure looks that way at 2:21.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Nah, it doesn't contact the pliers.

[@mickbator6979]

Ahh that's good news, thanks for checking/confirming.

[@carlocaselgrandi]

Good review as usual. In my opinion this tool is the best complement for Victorinox Ranger: good pliers, locking blade and various screwdriver!

[@warspork5928]

Imho the missing ingredient is a mini screwdriver or bit holder. Seems that those itty bitty screws are everywhere - glasses, electronics, toys, computers. The Wave has it. That's what I EDC. For home and yard work I carry the Supertool, and in my key ring a Micra. All bases covered. So who will make a multitool with a ratcheting bit holder?

[@janbovin]

Carry a Victorinox signature with the Skeletool. Then you have scissors, tweezers and a small pen in addition. That's my every day setup and is very light weight for the amount of tools you get.

[@40belowful]

good review:):) glad to have you back. There is a smaller skeletool too.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Thanks, buddy!

[@KungFuTweety1]

I would love the minimalist approach if it would have a 3rd driver...obviously the flathead and phillips drivers are so common.. but becoming more and more common is the torx bit for maintaining many of my pocket knives and increasingly other devices as well .. therefore forced to go into the toolbox approach... the skeletool just falls too short for me...

[@NaturalBornGriller]

The pocket clip kind of sucks. I took mine off. You can get aftermarket ones that make the knife go head down into your pocket vs head up so it should stay in place better. You can get custom printed hammer head bits on Shapeways as well

[@melleniumforce]

Can you review the SOG Powerplay?

[@liamireland7381]

I own LM juice S2, Wave, surge, side kick, micra, Ps4, Rev, and I really want this one. Are you digging LM's new knife line for 2017?

[@RussellSpurlock]

Funny, I actually just ordered one of these and the carabiner was one of the main deciding factors 😎

[@Ts_Evildroid]

I really want a Skeletool, but with the 420 steel without the serrations. Maybe someday.....

[@liamireland7381]

Home depot has them between 20-30$ Around Christmas time.

[@suprael]

there is also one called the sx skeletool, which has a diamond file and no bit slot.

[@0neTwo3]

I loved my Skelitools, but sadly after breaking the third set of plier jaws (all painlessly warranted) I had to sell it and get another Rebar. I really miss that 154CM blade... that blade did not suck!

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

It's because you're too strong, bro!

[@davidsiegel9847]

Older thread, I know. But I do question why so many say, "if only it had a... too." That misses the point of a minimalist tool. Leatherman makes many models. Pick the one closest to your heart's desire! Who wants a Skeletool with a toothpick, a scissors, a toilet auger, a clothing dryer, and a Rolls Royce Trent engine cowling remover? Brilliant tool. But there are many to chose from, and modification and swapping are always possible.

[@knhsieh]

Good review as always. Schrade ST11 Tough Tool is similar to Skeletool but it has a pair of scissors and a file.

[@kinguin7]

Me: "Hmm, which one multitool should I buy." WeAllJuggleKnives: "Buy two." (paraphrased)

[@bobwampler3387]

Great review! I like this for what it is. However, I would add the scissors like you mentioned. Probably will buy it.

[@KungFuTweety1]

agreed they should get rid of karabiner or turn it into hammer with storage area for a 2 sided torx bit...

[@zacharychambliss6346]

Could you review the havalon evolve

[@stevocamatcho9266]

this model is good for Edc. the only Problem is when u R using the plier. the grip is,not comport able

[@nmtoolsandgadgets4963]

What is that blsck coating they use? If anyone has an idea please let me know.

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Good stuff brother! Good to see you back.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Thank you, bro.

[@NicolasShaffer]

With a diamond file and tweezers,the base model skeletool would be perfect for me.

[@chriscon8463]

You wouldn't think the Skeletool would feel significantly lighter & thinner than, say, the Sidekick, but it is.

[@johnparinellojr.2035]

They could make a version like the style cs so instead of the pliers they’d have scissors. Or make it tsa legal and add scissors where the blade is.

[@thomasharrison6367]

If you don’t like the carabiner then go for the skeletool freestyle...

[@calebh2642]

I just wish it had replaceable cutters for the pliers

[@jackpumpkin]

Great video.. I love my skeletool sx. This leatherman is really low profile

[@KenGray]

Seems to me that every Leatherman blade is serrated. You can feel the the points just dragging your fingernail down the length of the blade.

[@KenGray]

Depends on how far you have to walk to get back to the shed to get the tool you forgot... 😃

[@seanwesterdyk]

Great in depth review, thanks

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DCavalcade]

Great review! Thanks.

[@elderfunghi7922]

You forgot about the snowboarding model, the one with a file

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

I didn't see that on on Amazon, sorry!

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

awesome review man

[@grizzmax]

Otherwise I think this minimalist concept has the perfect set of useful tools for me.

[@mini_ginger]

I like my Skeletool, got the basic version and it works great. If I had gotten the plain edge with better steel version then I would feel fine about bringing it by itself, but the combo edge on the basic version is the tipping point for me. I bought it for the carabiner feature mainly (ahem), the light weight makes it a pretty viable option for me to hang off my belt loop. It's actually lighter than my Kershaw Cryo 2 Ti. Really great multitool for the price, weight, and features.

[@jamesconroy7030]

Pliers, screwdrivers, and the knife are the only really good tools on a multi tool. The tiny scissors, and 3 inch saws don't do much. Having 2 knife blades isn't a selling feature to me either.

[@MartinBrabi]

Wave over Skeletool

[@guncotton1950]

I really think Leatherman multitools are best but any real collector should have the Leatherman Crunch the most serious of their fine tools

[@treebossmike8818]

Still contemplating the RX? I have a feeling you'd agree its very comparable to the Spyderco, not quite as good but a respectable 2nd. I'm still EDC'ng my Skeletool and agree with you man I love my CX but I'd rather use my regular model at work! Thanks and great MT Monday video!

[@BX138]

I'm really diggin' the Skeletool, and I prefer serrations on my blades. I'm really thinking about getting an RX.

[@blazenblues8031]

Juice pro & juice xe6, best edc, has everything although just a tad smaller but extremely well built and configured. Been using one daily since 2003 working though within the limitations of its size.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Yeah the Juice XE6 is one of my favorites, it beats out a lot of Swiss knives for me.

[@stevocamatcho9266]

I got the sidekick im happy om planning to buy Surge Model im saving my Money Bro hehe thats my last MultiTools that i will buy ohhhh yeah

[@ucitymetalhead]

STEVO CAMATCHO i bought the regular version for 30 bucks and a spare 154 cm blade for 24 off Amazon and basically had cx for cheap.

[@Zuneg]

Maybe you already know, but there is a third-party hammer mod (actually six of them) for the Leatherman Skeletool www.shapeways.com/shops/metro-qbranch

[@stevocamatcho9266]

But u explain well bro all your Video are all cool Pinoy my brother.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Thanks! Repping our people!

[@СергейКоваленко-б9ч]

красивые ножи!

[@commonsensecamper]

Great video my friend

[@TheKimjoh560]

To be honest I dont get these tools. For me weight is pretty much irrelevant and the slightly smaller format doesnt anyway near make up for all the functionality losts when compared to the Wave or TTi. They look cool, but beyond that they do nothing for me. Clearly I'm not the target group :P

[@grizzmax]

When these people include a bottle opener I think it's a waste. Bottles are all twist top now. I hanen't used a bottle opener in DECADES.

[@shawnlizeleatherdale4052]

Lol, I live in Asia. We need bottle openers

[@Horde334]

You seem awfully fixated on the bottle opener and never seem to mention the carabiner or is the carabiner "a waste of space" to cause it seems awfully nitpicky and pedantic to complain about one add on while ignoring the other you know the carabiner which is only limited by your imagination.

[@shaeddar1]

too bad that they used cheap materials i and its still cost 3 times what its worth . wirecutters are really weak cant even go trough 2.8 mm cable it breaks in half and you have to sharpen the bade before every use( I bought the basic its really useless)

[@jaceljara5652]

ugghh scissors request.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

I agree, if they put some good scissors on it, I think it would be even more popular.

[@jaceljara5652]

​@@WeAllJuggleKnives I don't know man I feel like scissors is the last thing on my mind when looking at a multi-tool. Id rather have a tool that is lighter and thinner and forgo the scissors.

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Ah okay, I thought you wanted some LOL. Well in that case, the Skeletool is perfect as-is for ya!

[@Innomen]

Tip down carry, again. /smh /sigh

[@ashersinz]

first

[@Hc-rt6pe]

Skeletool garbage

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

I thought u luv leatherman!

[@PhatNutz]

your vision of "ultimate" sounds great, but you'd never buy another multi-tool if leatherman actually made it 😉