I have the original CX since 2008, with partially serrated blade. It was my only tool/knife for a number of years. Once I settled down in my own place, the EDC tool craze started for me.
I really like this one and using it for 10 years now. Because of the compactness, cool style and workable stuff on it. The only flaw is a more stronger palmgrip, so the screwdriver bit presses too hard into the hand. Furthermore one of the pliers side broke while operating something. I don‘t know anymore what it was. But Ttanks to the good guarantee of Leatherman, I am still using it.
Hey great video however it is worth pointing out that it does have tweezers. The head is tucked on the outside face on the other side of the pocket clip under the left pivot screw.
I'm a huge Lover of all tools discussed here..but... I do not think these are equal. The pliers on a skeletool are very weak and break easily with lateral torque. A T4 + small Slip Joint plier may be a little closer (since it has cutters). Try the channel lock 524.
Thanks for your thoughts. I agree they are not equal and the application is for the general edc tasks I typically encounter. I did not know the skeletool pliers were that weak. It is specifically for the Skeletools or Leathermans in general?
@@urbanknifeguy Skeletool in general, they're not made for heavy duty tasks. One thing I don't like about the Skeletool, are the holes in the knife; it makes it incredibly annoying to clean when using for food prep. If cutters are not essential (I rarely have used them when carrying the Skeletool), then something like the Cobra pliers you showed + the Rambler/Manager + ROCKTOL multitool knife 9cheaper than a T4), might be a better combo.
@joshfa5526 Thanks for your thoughts. I agree that the Skeletool is not for heavy duty tasks which is why it fits with my general urban EDC tasks. I also perosnally don't use multitools or folders for foodprep or outdoor use.
If they made this tool slimmer and drastically improved the pocket clip, I would have never stopped carrying this tool. The tool selection is amazing, especially since I carry a Swiss Army knife as well. The pocket clip was the main thing. It got caught on stuff all the time AND isn't centered so it moves around constantly. I guess I love the tool but hate carrying it. 😂
Thanks for your comment. I personally don't have an issue with the clip but it is failry thin. I guess you could find a compatible clip from a 3rd party or another folder to seee if that works.
Nice video. It's worth noting that the CX also has an upgraded blade steel. A couple suggestions for a 2nd bit to carry if you're using the phillips/slotted combo bit: (1) The glass breaker / 1/4" slotted combo bit, which would add the glass breaker to the setup in the video without adding anything superfluous; (2) The #0/#3 phillips bit - with this and the #1/#2 combo bit you'll be able to handle just about any Phillips screw; (3) If you're a cyclist, the 4mm / 5mm hex bit is great because those are the most common drivers for screws on bicycles, (4) The Volty switch digital multimeter bit if you're into electrical/electronics work.
Thanks for watching! Yes, I mentioned the 154cm steel over the standard 420HC. Thanks for the great suggestions for the 2nd bit. I will look into them!
I enjoyed this video. Liked and subscribed. I'd like to ask you which Spyderco model you showed in this video. It looks really nice and I'd like to get some more details on it. You sold me on the Skeletool. Now I want one.
Glad you enjoyed it and welcome. The Spyderco is the Para 3 but with micarta scales swapped in. You can check out my video on it here ruclips.net/video/MUvRo2VO6LQ/видео.htmlsi=b3rcPspS-EuCp3Zn
Well it potentially replaces 3 tools so save space and weight. And for urban EDC, it covers most needs for me. But let's see in a couple of months as I am EDCing now.
Lot of the things I carry I use mostly at home for fixing household repairs and rarely use when I am out and about. The Skeletool is something I would use as I do use the pliers and screw driver a lot. Urbanknifeguy does have a point that the Skeletool does offer three tools in one making it a viable multitool for edc but I feel that if you are going to carry a multi tool, it should have a bit more tools than just three main options.
@@AriR6R I wouldn't call it garbage. There are thousands of people who own one and rave about it. I just personally feel that it should have a few more tools. Like an awl and a pair of scissors.
This 154 cm blade is amazing but its still not as good as 3 percent of maxamet steel of spyderco.. the grip on knipex cobras teeth is also not comparable to the leatherman cause u have alot of more leverage and the bits of leatherman they just so soft .. use wera instead :)
I like your choice of specific tool manufacturers...I can't EDC a locking blade here in the UK so no Skeletool for me, and I came up with a few configurations which in my opinion beat the Skeletool, as well as being UK legal. They are based around the Spyderco Urban with N690 blade - Austrian steel in an Italian made knife - and the Knipex Cobra XS. One of the configs I came up with was the small Wera bit driver (913) which is about the size of a Bic lighter. But I do like scissors and Victorinox make the best ones so I have carried that setup with the Vic Moneyclip which is very slim and has flat alox scales. Or I ditch the Wera driver/bits and carry the Vic Jetsetter which has small but good scissors and the small Phillips driver - which can turn PH2 screws if they are not supertight, and add a keyshaped flathead driver/pry bar on my keyring.
I like the skeletool, i have a few of them. As much knife as you'll generally need for my urban carry. The RX model has a really nice serrated sheepsfoot blade. If i was pairing it with another tool maybe a Victorinox compact. To give you a straight blade option and scissors ✂️ Great vid. Cheers 🍻
As far as my life goes for edc I can always access pliers a saw and even an axe if needed. I carry a modified sak that handles all of my every day needs.
Love my two Skeletools! May I suggest adding the functionality of a hammer/striking tool? @kristenvanpatten3854 makes some really quality ones. I’ve put them on both of mine and they fit like they were made by Leatherman. Got mine on Etsy.
Yes I looked at those previously. But the cost to send one of those small items here costs more than the product so I did not pull the trigger. I will pick it up when a friend visits the US.
For me the best urban edc tool from Leatherman was the Juice S2. Sadly they discontinued it.
Sadly!
Still have mine and it's Exellent!
I have the original CX since 2008, with partially serrated blade. It was my only tool/knife for a number of years. Once I settled down in my own place, the EDC tool craze started for me.
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
@@urbanknifeguywhat tool do you catch yourself carrying the most?
The Skeletool CX is one of my go to EDC knives.
Thanks for sharing!
I really like this one and using it for 10 years now. Because of the compactness, cool style and workable stuff on it.
The only flaw is a more stronger palmgrip, so the screwdriver bit presses too hard into the hand.
Furthermore one of the pliers side broke while operating something. I don‘t know anymore what it was.
But Ttanks to the good guarantee of Leatherman, I am still using it.
Hey great video however it is worth pointing out that it does have tweezers. The head is tucked on the outside face on the other side of the pocket clip under the left pivot screw.
are you sure? don't see it on mine.
Haha you made me look
I'm a huge Lover of all tools discussed here..but...
I do not think these are equal. The pliers on a skeletool are very weak and break easily with lateral torque. A T4 + small Slip Joint plier may be a little closer (since it has cutters). Try the channel lock 524.
Thanks for your thoughts. I agree they are not equal and the application is for the general edc tasks I typically encounter. I did not know the skeletool pliers were that weak. It is specifically for the Skeletools or Leathermans in general?
@@urbanknifeguy Skeletool in general, they're not made for heavy duty tasks.
One thing I don't like about the Skeletool, are the holes in the knife; it makes it incredibly annoying to clean when using for food prep. If cutters are not essential (I rarely have used them when carrying the Skeletool), then something like the Cobra pliers you showed + the Rambler/Manager + ROCKTOL multitool knife 9cheaper than a T4), might be a better combo.
@joshfa5526 Thanks for your thoughts. I agree that the Skeletool is not for heavy duty tasks which is why it fits with my general urban EDC tasks. I also perosnally don't use multitools or folders for foodprep or outdoor use.
You didn’t show the little bit release for the screwdriver bit in the end.
If they made this tool slimmer and drastically improved the pocket clip, I would have never stopped carrying this tool. The tool selection is amazing, especially since I carry a Swiss Army knife as well. The pocket clip was the main thing. It got caught on stuff all the time AND isn't centered so it moves around constantly. I guess I love the tool but hate carrying it. 😂
Thanks for your comment. I personally don't have an issue with the clip but it is failry thin. I guess you could find a compatible clip from a 3rd party or another folder to seee if that works.
I like the skelitool and the swiss card- need to be on my wish list
Yes I think you will like the Swiss card!
Nice video. It's worth noting that the CX also has an upgraded blade steel. A couple suggestions for a 2nd bit to carry if you're using the phillips/slotted combo bit: (1) The glass breaker / 1/4" slotted combo bit, which would add the glass breaker to the setup in the video without adding anything superfluous; (2) The #0/#3 phillips bit - with this and the #1/#2 combo bit you'll be able to handle just about any Phillips screw; (3) If you're a cyclist, the 4mm / 5mm hex bit is great because those are the most common drivers for screws on bicycles, (4) The Volty switch digital multimeter bit if you're into electrical/electronics work.
Thanks for watching! Yes, I mentioned the 154cm steel over the standard 420HC. Thanks for the great suggestions for the 2nd bit. I will look into them!
@@urbanknifeguy I'm sorry, you did mention the steel upgrade.
@@kevincrawford6243 No worries! Thanks for your suggestions again.
where do you buy all these bits? I only see the glass breaker and phillips on the leathermen website
I enjoyed this video. Liked and subscribed. I'd like to ask you which Spyderco model you showed in this video.
It looks really nice and I'd like to get some more details on it. You sold me on the Skeletool. Now I want one.
Glad you enjoyed it and welcome. The Spyderco is the Para 3 but with micarta scales swapped in. You can check out my video on it here ruclips.net/video/MUvRo2VO6LQ/видео.htmlsi=b3rcPspS-EuCp3Zn
@@urbanknifeguy thanks. I'll check it out. 👍
Hi,
What scales are those on your para 3?
Those are black micarta scales. See here ruclips.net/video/MUvRo2VO6LQ/видео.htmlsi=VdbW-cvjeITCJuzi
@@urbanknifeguy Thanks
skeletool + swiss card best combo. could also use a victorinox signature instead of swiss card
Thanks for your comment!
I am not a fan of the Skeletool. Not enough tools. No can opener. No awl. No saw. No scissors. And it is too big and bulky for only having 3 tools.
Yeah I thought it would have more to it. Seems pretty basic for how popular it is.
It's an urban/suburban carry for me. I'm not likely to need those tools around town.
For an outdoor multitool I carry a Rebar.
Well it potentially replaces 3 tools so save space and weight. And for urban EDC, it covers most needs for me. But let's see in a couple of months as I am EDCing now.
What is your alternative tool for having a knife, plier, 2 bits and smaller?
@@zomoloco his answer will be the Swiss Champ 🤣
“Used in a pinch”
I rather prefer the individual tools
Ok. Thanks for your thoughts!
For me, the best Leatherman is the signal.
Signal is great!
why
A pozi drive bit would have been better.
Is a pozidrive and flat head bit combo available?
@@urbanknifeguy to be honest I don't know. I tend to stick away from anything that has its own ecosystem.
@@ifell3 OK thanks!
the Leatherman Skeletool is garbage
the guy dosent look like he uses any of these
One of those things might be true.
Lot of the things I carry I use mostly at home for fixing household repairs and rarely use when I am out and about. The Skeletool is something I would use as I do use the pliers and screw driver a lot. Urbanknifeguy does have a point that the Skeletool does offer three tools in one making it a viable multitool for edc but I feel that if you are going to carry a multi tool, it should have a bit more tools than just three main options.
@GlockNinja This is where is your Swiss Champ comes into the chat 🤣
why is it garbage? i was about to buy one
@@AriR6R I wouldn't call it garbage. There are thousands of people who own one and rave about it. I just personally feel that it should have a few more tools. Like an awl and a pair of scissors.
Would be perfect if they put scissors on it . I prefer the SAK + Knipex combo.
Thanks for your thoughts!
This 154 cm blade is amazing but its still not as good as 3 percent of maxamet steel of spyderco.. the grip on knipex cobras teeth is also not comparable to the leatherman cause u have alot of more leverage and the bits of leatherman they just so soft .. use wera instead :)
I like your choice of specific tool manufacturers...I can't EDC a locking blade here in the UK so no Skeletool for me, and I came up with a few configurations which in my opinion beat the Skeletool, as well as being UK legal.
They are based around the Spyderco Urban with N690 blade - Austrian steel in an Italian made knife - and the Knipex Cobra XS. One of the configs I came up with was the small Wera bit driver (913) which is about the size of a Bic lighter. But I do like scissors and Victorinox make the best ones so I have carried that setup with the Vic Moneyclip which is very slim and has flat alox scales. Or I ditch the Wera driver/bits and carry the Vic Jetsetter which has small but good scissors and the small Phillips driver - which can turn PH2 screws if they are not supertight, and add a keyshaped flathead driver/pry bar on my keyring.
I like the skeletool, i have a few of them. As much knife as you'll generally need for my urban carry.
The RX model has a really nice serrated sheepsfoot blade. If i was pairing it with another tool maybe a Victorinox compact. To give you a straight blade option and scissors ✂️
Great vid. Cheers 🍻
Thanks for your thoughts!
As far as my life goes for edc I can always access pliers a saw and even an axe if needed. I carry a modified sak that handles all of my every day needs.
I would really love to see the modifications that you've made to your SAK.
Love my two Skeletools! May I suggest adding the functionality of a hammer/striking tool? @kristenvanpatten3854 makes some really quality ones. I’ve put them on both of mine and they fit like they were made by Leatherman. Got mine on Etsy.
Yes I looked at those previously. But the cost to send one of those small items here costs more than the product so I did not pull the trigger. I will pick it up when a friend visits the US.