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Leatherman Skeletool CX
Skeletool with a 154CM blade and carbon-fiber side: pliers, one-hand knife, bit driver and pocket clip at 5 oz.
81/100 best score, for fishing
- Weight
- 5.0 oz (142 g)
- Closed length
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Functional tools
- 7
- Blade steel
- 154CM
- MSRP
- $99.95
Available as: Aurora, Nightshade, Nocturnal, OD Green, Onyx, Paradise, Sandstorm, Black & Stainless, Verdant.
Strengths
- Lighter than 95% of the plier multitools we list (5.0 oz)
- Blades open with one hand without unfolding the tool
- Tools lock open
- Premium blade steel (154CM)
- Pocket clip included
Trade-offs
- No scissors
- No saw
Strengths and trade-offs are worked out from the specifications and compared with similar tools in our database, not from hands-on testing.
Good for: everyday carry, light work. Not ideal for: users who need scissors, camping (no saw).
Scores by use
| Use | Score | Tool fit | Portability | Usability | Durability | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing | 81 | 66 | 100 | 100 | 63 | 83 |
| Work and trades | 77 | 58 | 100 | 100 | 63 | 79 |
| All-round use | 75 | 53 | 100 | 100 | 63 | 76 |
| Everyday carry | 70 | 47 | 86 | 100 | 63 | 73 |
| Camping | 69 | 39 | 100 | 100 | 63 | 69 |
| Cycling | 66 | 45 | 72 | 100 | 63 | 73 |
| Hiking and backpacking | 60 | 34 | 68 | 100 | 63 | 67 |
Scores come from the data on this page. See the formula.
Tools (7 functions, 7 by the maker's count)
- Needlenose pliers
- Regular pliers
- Wire cutter
- Hard-wire cutter
- Knife
- Bottle opener
- Bit driver
Specifications
| Brand | Leatherman |
|---|---|
| Form | plier based, compact |
| Weight | 5.0 oz (142 g) |
| Closed length | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Open length | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Width | 1.24 in (32 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.52 in (13 mm) |
| Blade steel | 154CM |
| Blade length | 2.6 in (66 mm) |
| One-hand opening | Yes |
| Locking tools | Yes |
| Outside-accessible tools | Yes |
| Bit system | leatherman flat |
| Price band | 50–100 |
| Warranty | 25-year limited warranty |
| Made in | USA (with global parts) |
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How much does the Leatherman Skeletool CX weigh?
5.0 oz (142 g), and it is 4 in (102 mm) long closed and 6 in (152 mm) open.
How many tools does the Leatherman Skeletool CX have?
7 functional tools by our count; Leatherman counts 7. We count each kind of tool once, so three screwdriver sizes are one tool.
Does the Leatherman Skeletool CX have scissors and a saw?
It has no scissors and no saw.
Can I take the Leatherman Skeletool CX on a plane?
Not in carry-on bags: it has a knife blade, and TSA does not allow knives in the cabin. Pack it in checked luggage.
What bits does the Leatherman Skeletool CX take?
It takes Leatherman's flat bits (the Bit Kit format).
What is the warranty on the Leatherman Skeletool CX?
25-year limited warranty.
Sources
Last verified 2026-11-01.
- www.leatherman.com (manufacturer, 2026-11-01)
- www.adorama.com (retailer, 2026-11-01)