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Leatherman Skeletool Multitool

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With an REI exclusive color, this Leatherman Skeletool combines high performance, a light weight and futuristic, rugged good looks—all stripped down to the bare essence of a microtool.

  • Features a stainless-steel blade, needlenose/regular pliers, wire cutters, 4 bits and universal bit driver and bottle opener
  • Includes Phillips #1 and #2 bits and 3/16 in. and 1/4 in. flathead bits
  • Removable pocket clip gives you the option of clipping onto belt, backpack or car's visor; quick-release carabiner clip detaches easily
  • Secure blade is easy to open and close using lock-release on the outside of the handle
  • Stainless-steel construction will provide years of dependable service; each implement is heat-treated to optimal hardness for its function
  • Sculpted handles protect the blade and implements; perforations minimize weight
  • Leatherman Skeletool is compatible with the Leatherman Bit Kit, sold separately
  • Assembled in the USA with domestic and imported parts

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Leatherman Skeletool Multitool Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Camping
Partially serrated
Yes
1
2.6 inches
4 inches
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
2
2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5 ounces
Knife blade type
Locking blade
Number of blades
Max blade length (in.)
Closed length
Handle material
Blade material
Phillips screwdriver(s)
Standard screwdriver(s)
Bottle opener
Lanyard ring
Pliers
Wire cutter
Hard-wire cutters
Weight

Leatherman Skeletool Multitool Customer Reviews

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Leatherman Skeletool Multitool
 
3.6

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Sharp blade (5)
  • Functional (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Camping (5)
    • Home (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (3), Casual/ recreational (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (6)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Jan

    11

    2013

     
    4.0

    The Red is not as Bright

    By Wawa1331

    from Miami, FL

    About Me Avid Adventurer

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    Pros

    • Functional
    • Sharp Blade

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • Home
      • Survival

      Comments about Leatherman Skeletool Multitool:

      I saw the red color online and needed to have it! I just thought it would be brighter :/ Next time I'll pick more tools over color.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jul

      13

      2011

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Neat tool, but pretty weak lava...

      By Chris Partida

      from Whittier, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Basic Tools - No Overkill
      • Convenient size
      • Functional
      • Neat Design
      • Perfect Bottle Opener
      • Sharp Blade

      Cons

      • Dulls Quickly
      • Lava Red Chips Too Easily
      • Soft Steel On Blade
      • Some Flex In Pliers

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • EDC
      • Home

      Comments about Leatherman Skeletool Multitool:

      I love the design of the Skeletool, and when I saw the REI Exclusive Red version, I jumped on it immediately. That decision turned a bit sour once I noticed that the paint had started to chip off within a month of carrying it daily. Now, about 2.5mos in, with some good usage in the last few days - the paint is nearly gone on the shield over the knife blade. The other side is very spotty.

      The blade has it's drawbacks, as it is very soft steel, and will really lose shape with a proper sharpening, especially when touching up the backside of the serration. This is a sad point, as I replaced my EDC blade with the Skeletool, and it lost it's edge rather quick, only to lose it's shape upon sharpening.

      The bottle opener is the best I've ever seen, and love to use it.

      The bits work out very well, but I think I may have killed my Phillips #1. RIP lil guy, you did great.

      I would recommend this tool, but not in any color that is painted on - perhaps if it were anodized or even powder coated.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      24

      2011

       
      3.0

      great pocket knife but...

      By world travelin

      from Santa Margarita Island , Venezuela

      About Me Professional/Guide

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      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Sharp Blade

      Cons

      • ALL THE RED CAME OFF
      • Difficult To Clean
      • Needed to loosen blade

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • Home

      Comments about Leatherman Skeletool Multitool:

      Product is used on remote island in Caribbean...cuts ropes, opens oysters, pops bottles, etc. Great stream-lined Mirco-tool. My only complaint is that i wish i had purchased the model of this knife in Black (gun metal). The red paint came off during the first oiling/cleaning...yeah sure i live in a salty, wet environment but should that mean that my handy dandy pocket knife cant take the heat?

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Dec

      2

      2010

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Lost it! Bought it again.

      By Lowbflat

      from Parker, Colorado

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • All I need
      • Sharp Blade

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Camping
        • Hiking
        • Work

        Comments about Leatherman Skeletool Multitool:

        I have carried a pocket knife since the late 60's when I started working in the shipyard. For years it was a Buck folding hunter in it's leather pouch. I switched to a keychain knife, the Metro, in the last few years, but it's usefulness was limited to opening boxes and sharpening pencils. I decided to start carrying a mulit-tool and have gone through a dozen of them. Too bulky, too small, always too something. This skeletool seems to be the right size and just enough functions to make me slip it into my back pocket every morning.

        I am on my second one. My flight from Miami to Denver last week saw it lifted from my checked baggage, presumably by someone in TSA. If your going to steal a multi-tool, at least, he chose a good one.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        11

        2010

        (5 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        A Kick or Blast is Better

        By AK Ice Man

        from Anchorage, Alaska

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

          Cons

          • Difficult To Clean
          • Difficult to sharpen
          • Grips hurt

          Best Uses

            Comments about Leatherman Skeletool Multitool:

            After buying one of these, I found it to be wanting enough for tools and a decent grip that I bought a Blast. If you keep the Skeletool in your pocket, it gets fuzz in all the holes where it is impossible to clean out. The Skeletool knife is also a weird shape, so it is very difficult to sharpen. The bit drivers are basically useless if the screw head is recessed more than about a 1/4 inch. The flathead bit also sticks out past the lanyard hole when the tool is closed. It also doesn't feel "right" in the hand, as the grips are curved so your pinkie and ring finger are farther apart than you index and middle finger. If you can, try in out in the store with something about a 1/4" in diameter in the pliers (you will see what I mean). If you want useful pliers, a can opener, decent screwdrivers, and better grip, buy a Kick. It weighs only 0.2 oz more, and is only slightly bigger. Plus, you can buy a pocket clip and a dit driver for the Kick that takes standard hex bits, if you need to adjust specialty screws. The Kick is probably a good deal cheaper too.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (5 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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            Nov

            9

            2010

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great all around tool

            By ScottEvil

            from Mesa, AZ

            About Me Avid Adventurer

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            Pros

            • Durable
            • Functional
            • Sharp Blade

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Camping
              • Home
              • Hunting
              • Survival

              Comments about Leatherman Skeletool Multitool:

              I like this tool so much that I'm on my 3rd one (lost the other 2 while climbing/hiking). I'm going to "dummy" cord this one to me but if I lose it I'll buy another.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Oct

              9

              2010

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great Tool!

              By bstoermer

              from Stockton, CA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Good Design
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry
                • Backyard
                • Climbing
                • Day Trips
                • Jobsite
                • River
                • School
                • Travel
                • Winter Camping

                Comments about Leatherman Skeletool Multitool:

                As general contractor I carry a knife all the time and this one replaced my Leatherman Wave and I found it to be an excellent replacement. I now carry the Skeletool all the time, no bulky sheath to contend with, lighter weight. It's great! Not as many options, but 99% of the time it has all that I need.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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