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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

Made in USA.

Item 809076

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Leatherman Skeletool Multitool Customer Reviews

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by PowerReviews

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

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.

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Jul

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

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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.

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Apr

2011

3.0

great pocket knife but...

By world travelin

from Santa Margarita Island , Venezuela

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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?

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Dec

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.

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Nov

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.

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Nov

2010

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great all around tool

By ScottEvil

from Mesa, AZ

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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.

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Oct

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Tool!

By bstoermer

from Stockton, CA

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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.