Leatherman Skeletool Review - The Outdoor Gear Review

[@TheHBHikerBoyScout]

I carry the Skeletool every day! Love it!!! Recommend to anyone! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

You are welcome brother.

[@ANDREFMF]

I have one of this since 2010! It's the best EDC multitool... lightweight, just put in your pocket. If I go out without my Skeletool, is just like I'm naked! There is a very important detail in this multitool...you can open the blade with only one hand! It is very, very useful... In my backpack, I have the Leatherman WAVE, more complete, but more heavy and much less portable than SKELETOOL. I'm sorry about any mistakes in English...I'm trying to improve...I'm from Brazil.

[@ed.barker7069]

Don't worry, your English is good and perfectly understandable. 👍

[@davidconaway239]

Haven’t found anything I like more than the Leatherman Crunch. It works on its own plus it accepts common 1/4” hex bits.

[@mrjohnnydrinkard322]

great vid, I'm a welder and mechanic and I love this tool , personally my favorite, I think a bit more of the driver set and pliers ,excellent fit and pliers are very precision , on micrometre a perfect fit ....I can cut a hair with the tip of pliers....... so good I bought another ,and I usually make my own tools, great tool for low price

[@jedics1]

Ive had the Skeletool for about 3 years and I have to agree with this review, really useful tool to have around for those unexpected jobs. My main criticisms of it are, firstly the blade, its simply to short for a lot of jobs and really, they could of easily made it 2 or 3 cm longer without making the over all tool longer. Considering it only has one blade its a fairly major negative. Also it has a few small cut outs in the blade and this means bits of food get stuck in them and in the small hole hard to remove. The other minor annoyance is where the screw drive bit sits, it cuts into the hand at times when doing some thing heavy with the pliers. I still give it a 8 out of 10 overall and will have this for a long time unless they bring out something the same size with a blade length that is the full length of the handle.

[@Sandokan4]

35 bucks? Here in Europe it sells for almost a hundred...

[@mikemac2888]

You got fucked.

[@codpieceofjustice4595]

80-odd here in Australia

[@anthonyryan998]

They cost around $100 in Australia now. (Start of 2018.) It is strange how he ignored the 99 cents - some marketing whizz knew something about psychology - we all fall for it; but surely if you are making a video, you would be more aware!

[@codpieceofjustice4595]

Anthony Ryan I saw a Aussie mob on ebay selling them for $89 but if you type in a code you get a 20% discount (so about $72ish). I'm going to buy a Charge ALX or Surge (bigger but cheaper) from them.

[@anthonyryan998]

codpieceofjustice Victorinox Swiss tools gets a good rap. Knife doesn't lock though. More expensive, too. I was just looking for a simple pocket knife - but so many choices!

[@WarriorHut]

Totally agree for an EDC tools with the price. So far every function in this Skeletool works fine for me and very confidence with Leatherman tools.

[@phillipnunya6793]

A 1080 video at 60 FPS from 2013? Good job.

[@Velvet-Sunshine.]

Yes, I have it. Very well made tool $74.99. Only 1 better is Leatherman Wave + over $130.00 presently.

[@JamesSmith-gt2tq]

Looks like this would be great for my work carry. Pliers, backup knife and a bit driver are the things I need to most. Note: I work at a hardware store.

[@crazehousekeeper247]

It is I work in a hospital

[@crazehousekeeper247]

And I use it with a leatherman Mictra Carta

[@rescueraver]

Still at the Home Depot for 29.99 Christmas 2016. Nice review of the Skeletool. I have a Super tool 300 great tool i use almost 2-3 times a day at work. Got the Skeletool about two months ago I EDC the Skeletool in my front right pocket I don't notice it when hanging from the pocket clip which is a big thing for me I have grown to not to like things in my pants so much I have a fanny pack I use for wallet, phone, keys ect. all the other EDC stuff I have. The point is the Skeletool rides so nice and is a pleasure to use. My wife liberated the first one she liked it so much and it fit her hand very well. I had to pick myself up a new one, my neighbor liked it so much he purchased one today

[@robbabcock_]

Nice review. To me the most used tools on a MT are the pliers and screwdriver bits. Those are probably 70% of my uses for a MT. A knife blade is very useful but I always have a 'real' knife on me virtually every waking hour. I'm not a big fan of serrated edges but as a secondary blade it's not too bad.

[@amsv46]

Very clear and helpful. Besides, you have a good diction and you speak slowly which is very important for anyone who, like me (I'm portuguese) do not dominate the English language and, therefore, I use the help of youtube subtitles. Thank you.

[@KevinReinartz]

just got mine shipped from amazon, your review helped me make my decision, i opted for the cx version, like the normal (non serrated) blade better. also got the bit assortment and the extension as well... Im an Automotive Technician and had carried a simple pocket knife in the past but always caught myself using it to pry and as a screwdriver... thought it was time to step up to a real tool... Thanks!

[@MrUltralight55]

Carry this tool daily, comes in very handy. As a couple folks have said, I’m not fond of serrated blades, understand the need for them, cutting line and such. Hard to keep sharpened. Always carry a single blades knife too. Good review.

[@SeaCatFl]

This is a good tool especially at it's price range. My personal favorite, and the one I carry is the Swiss Tool Spirit X. It's all a personal choice. Ed

[@junglejim13660]

Just to let you know this excellent multi-tool is going for $29.99 at Home Depot. I picked up 3 already.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

+Jimmy Mac Score! - Luke

[@GluttonforPunishment]

The pliers on my Skeletool CX snapped while turning a bolt. Not even using them that hard. I got mine about 3-4 years ago. At the time, I remember reading that this had happened to some other users in some Amazon reviews. I figured it was rare enough that it wouldn't happen to me, but it did. Sending it back to LM for a fix tomorrow. Hopefully they've fixed whatever quality problem was causing that in the last few years. Thankful for that 25 year no-questions-asked warranty!

[@mnoutdoors2272]

I have a leatherman wave and love it and all it's capabilities. I also love the saw on it, it's about 3.5" long and I've cut a log about 5" cleanly with it!

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Nice MNOutdoors. - Luke

[@cbell38]

I Love Mine. I carry it everyday. Just the right amount of tools. Great job on the video. Got it on sale for $54.99.

[@garygoldstein327]

Wow! Eight years ago this Leatherman Skeletool was $35.00. Current shipping fees are going up if ordering this on some web site. I recently saw one for $71.00 ! Just insane how much the worth of the U.S. dollar has fallen. I have one and keep finding more creative uses for this tool in my EDC. Use it for drawing circles. Place a stationary point through the scals at one end and pencil lead through the other scale and rotate the pencil lead around the stationary nail. I also use neodium magnetic washers I purchased at Hobby Lobby. And inserted them inside the folded metal scale on top of the carabiner. (Which doubles as a wing nut wrench.)

[@BlueScreenOfDeathPL]

Don't worry... In Poland we earn 1/4 of US wage and skeletool goes for 330PLN - 80usd. Other leathermans are even up to 50% more expensive. Amazing years to come.

[@wagstag89]

I EDC a spyderco manix 2 in my right pocket and a skeletool in my left. Between the 2 it's a great combo. I keep the manix razor sharp and ready to go for the big jobs but nine times outta ten I use the skeletool blade for daily cutting tasks. I work in a shop where the pliers and screwdriver are both really handy as well.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

wagstag89 Oh yeah, I definitely Spyderco! What's your favorite blade from them? - Luke

[@mithikx]

It's $60 now on Amazon (US)... my current Wingman was $35 on Amazon now even that thing is $50.

[@williamanderton2056]

2019 it's $84 now

[@JCinAZ87]

I got 1 under my Christmas tree. I think...Cant wait!!!!!

[@ronalaska2472]

I always use the “hard wire” cutter for stripping insulated wire!

[@lorisb1513]

Whaaat!? In Switzerland this is about 90 francs! Great review Luke.

[@1lupus]

For people that like the stainless model and not the CX carbon fibre one but either cannot abide a serrated blade or just want better steel. You can now get a replacement blade that is plain edge and also 154CM steel.

[@MiamiValleyGearGuys]

I loved my skeletool but when I lost it I replaced it with a Freestyle. AllI used are the knife and pliers. The Freestyle. It costs less and weighs less. No bottle opener or screwdriver.

[@j0hnnykn0xv1lle]

i have it, i love it, i use it in my IT work. no complaints. 3 years after purchase.

[@gmoney2817]

Hows it holding up?

[@alexoneal1029]

Good review Luke...bought my Skeletool a couple of years ago...great little EDC multitool when all you need is the basics...

[@titan90000]

I love Leatherman multiltools. I own several but my fav is the Wave, I always have mine on my belt. I also have the extra bits, bit extender and the new Maglite Solitaire 13 lume flashlight all in the nylon sheath it came with. My second fav is the Supertool 300, love that thing but it is too heavy to carry around all of the time on your belt IMO.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

I personally don't care for a heavy multitool either. Greatly for around the house or in the truck but not for carrying.

[@JC-fj7oo]

Maybe for 35.00 it's ok, but it's 60 when I checked. And it's really only 2 tools to a backpacker - pliers and a knife. 5oz isn't bad weight wise, but it's huge for what it does. Why not just go to home depot and pick up a pocket knife and some needlenose pliers. It's even better because you can throw the pliers in your pack and keep the knife in your pocket.

[@baszt]

Don't know why people hate so much the serrated blade part... it just adds more grip to the cut.

[@deputyprepper4931]

Good review Luke. I have the Charge, with the bit attachments. Heavy but good for all needs as an EDC. I would buy the Skeletool as a back up.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Sounds like a plan to me.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Luke I have the Sidekick, And I just purchased the Rebar 65.00 CDN

[@PAULIEBOY1967]

Got one myself its a great bit of kit and looks the part great design by leatherman cheers Paul

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thanks Paul. Be well. - Luke

[@Jesusandbible]

I was given one. Swiss army is so much warmer to touch. Even the Swiss Spirit can be improvised to not freeze your hands. This is pretty good, but even the bit holder is for their bits only, right? Whereas Swiss keep standard ones I think so you can use other bits you have. I go for the Old School Swiss every time

[@Jesusandbible]

oh.... and its an illegal carry in England. Swiss can be carried concealed if no locking blade. I use it in the tool box

[@m41lo20]

Love the videos, love leathermans. Use to carry a mut but found it to be to heavy. Switched to the wave but now I'm debating between the skeletool or the juice. I also favor the knife and pliers but I'm kind of liking the portability of the juice. Keep up the good work.

[@photobuzz]

Best multitool I've ever owned. I owned and carried one for years. Then, somehow, I lost it. When researching a replacement, I couldn't find anything that I thought was better. Just the basic tools that I really need / use, fairly thin and light. So, I just bought a new Skeletool. Very close to perfect, for me.

[@Jeff566868]

carried one for 2 years, no complaints

[@RoccosGrimaldi]

I own two. They are fantastic.

[@saovbleidd]

man.. no sink :/ that depressed me... :D

[@uiopuiop3472]

no sink *NO SINK*

[@festushaggen2563]

$59 now. It's either increasing in value or it's a Father's Day price hike. Might still have to get it for my dad.

[@tguyhasham727]

I bought one was going to buy cx version but when I looked at them both the skeletool seemed like it was better built anyway happy with the original version cx didn't appear to be worth that bit extra

[@jamescherry2082]

Carry mine every day, I've had it about 17yrs use the screw driver mostly when I'm on roof and I've left my pozi driver in the van 🤯

[@sean6948]

Leatherman Wave is the one you want

[@patrickgambsky6290]

Bottle opener for beer at the end of a long day of work bottle opener is very important.😝

[@andrewschannel4259]

TheOutdoorGearReview I have this knife. Man is that blade sharp!!!

[@aljones886]

he likes good stiff movements

[@nelly19742012]

al jones 😂😂😂

[@bossjock]

al jones hey, who doesn't?

[@digitalfuzion]

Nice review Luke, keep the videos coming, it's nice to see you have a lot of great content, (reviews and trips) each week. Can you do a review on the Victorinox Swisstool Spirit possibly?

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thank you brother. I will see what I can do. ;)

[@PatrickWagz]

very nice review, not too long, just what you need to know thanks

[@DanLacroix]

This one I need. . I've been looking at it for a long time too :/ Though she would kill me if I bought another multitool. BTW It is listed in "pocket-size" on leatherman's website

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Haha I know exactly what you mean!

[@donmartin4545]

Good video. But I have gotten a lot of use out of the screw driver bits. I believe that their function is better then most other multi-tools. Just my observations.

[@MrChris-bx7ss]

+Don Martin I wish it took standard bits instead of the proprietary leatherman bits.

[@donmartin4545]

Cool. thank you.

[@waterhead001]

If you have to, could you use the serated knife as a saw?

[@tomasdabasinskas8977]

Nice review. Thank you.

[@WildMedGuru1]

I use the Cx version (love the steel)

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Awesome! They're great tools.

[@shaeddar1]

Mine broke from cuttin 2.8 mm steel cable wire cutter broke in half ..

[@blur2319]

What is the intro music?

[@Denvercoder]

So I just bought this exact Leatherman at Gander Mountain and it was 69.99. I thought I got ripped off but I went to the Leatherman website and it was $64.99. Why the hell would the price double over three years?

[@Milkman4279]

The Wave is $99 in 2018.

[@Will-Parr]

Excellent

[@ahmedatm]

Great review..nice work i love you opinions

[@ava_3230]

Is the blade relatively sharp out of the package? Or will I have to sharpen it?

[@markmondaini4088]

i paid 70 euros with amazon !! It's a cool gadget but a little expensive.

[@samuelbowlin8338]

You also have flat bits in mid handle

[@jorgemarabotoe]

Nice tool I like it however I will not buy it because I already own a Juice S2 that has the knife the pliers the bottle opener and the screws the skeletool has PLUS can opener, sissors, all those in a small package that rides on my hip in a balistic sheat.

[@BlazinBlades]

Excelent review! Thanks BB

[@shawnlizeleatherdale4052]

I want one of these but in Hong Kong it's almost 2000 HKD

[@TheNEOBOURNE007]

I just have one question can you take the knife off permanently and still use it and be able to put it back together 100%

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

That's a interesting question. I'll have to get it out and take a close look at it. - Luke

[@Josh-im1lh]

for some reason the skeletool rubs me the wrong way. it's too overstylized for me. And leatherman would it have been that hard to make that lanyard hole on the carabiner clip a hex driver?

[@JustSimplyBrandon]

Why not get the Leatherman Freestyle?

[@weasel1weasel1]

there are no skeletool cs only skeletool and skeletool cx

[@weasel1weasel1]

+weasel1weasel1 And the newer SX & RX

[@Sixbears]

I wired a whole off grid house with one of those.

[@ToxikDnB544]

should i buy a freestyle or a skeletool

[@PrestonGladd]

I carry the leatherman style PS

[@polishpicl]

It looks ok but I'll put my Gerber up against it any day. Got it in 1999 and its still going strong. Has a lot more features on it that you cannot lose ( LOOSE BITS), and holds an edge forever.the needle nose pliers are thinner than yours and just as strong. ! With same cutters. Oh well to each his own right.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

For me, I like Gerber as well. Like you said though, to each their own. Be well. - Luke

[@guusdejong6813]

The clip on mine is very loose anyone know what size torx it is

[@brentjtalbert]

3:05 and there you have it

[@jayrigaz]

Here in Fiji its exactly $245.00

[@din80s]

thumbs up for "no sink" LOL

[@shaeddar1]

its really overpriced for this price you can buy a good knife like spiderco delica / cold steel rajah that does not fail so easyli and a normal plyer and you dont have to worry about accidentliy breaking it .mine broke on the second use on a backpack clip :D i got a new one for free but it still weak plyers are useless best part on it is the bottle opener :D

[@olp96]

Good knife, but i stay with the.swiss army multitool :)

[@mikemac2888]

Reading comments, $90 for a knife, pliers and a screwdriver? Only thing that brought me here is that I found one on the ground. Thought I was missing a few features. CHucked it.

[@jerry__9216]

Mike Mac lol same I got one free and though there was more features

[@shaeddar1]

This would be really good tool but you have to sharpen it before use every time and its gets damaged easily from cutting plastic or card board . pocket clips bend too easily. its really overpriced for the quality.Have to be careful with the plyers in not as strong as a normal full sized, breaks easily. you can buy a normal plier and 2 good hard use knifes for the price (spiderco/ cold steel)

[@caidenbardsley2697]

I have the leatherman rev

[@insanogeddon]

Deluxe Tinker SAK is lighter, more tools and 1/2 the price - I must be missing something .. probs "trend" lol

[@grantp984]

have you checked out the Farson tool from Fremont knives?

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Text Grant I haven't but I will now. Thank you. - Luke

[@TurkiyeCumhurbaskani]

it is $46 at amazon

[@kf4cln]

05:01 Thats what she said!

[@traviskruse435]

Dude so funny hahahahaha shut the fuck up

[@dawsondavis7]

can you do one on your saw knife

[@KanchoStar]

missed the cheap train i guess. everywhere i look i cant find it for less than $48

[@noctilucas]

NOW IN 2020 IS $65.

[@michaelk487]

nice

[@hassanmian8987]

Could you please review the swiss champ

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

I will see what I can do. - Luke

[@icarrysig]

"I like it stiff" that's what she said.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

David Vu Hahaha Haha HEHE - Luke

[@user-lk9jg9yo7i]

good

[@zargle5924]

85$ in Canada

[@norcal6181]

Are you sure those are needle nose?

[@mazzy19740]

35.dollars!!!!.....ITS £70 here in the uk . $97

[@conservativeamerica9655]

Skeltool??