Leatherman Skeletool CX

I was bought the Leatherman Skeletool CX as a Christmas present and was delighted from the word go. Having had a number of other multi tools and been disappointed with build quality I was very impressed with the robust nature and solid build quality. The Skeletool is very aesthetically pleasing and despite being a little on the heavy side at 142 grams, that extra weight really does make it feel like your holding a reliable tool. I've used the Skeletool mainly during climbing and white-water kayaking, the handy karabiner come bottle opener makes it easily attached upon a harness and I was very pleased to see that after leaving it in a wet buoyancy aid for over 4 weeks there were no signs of corrosion though it did require a little lubricating. Most importantly about this tool is the knife, simple razor sharp from the start and is yet to require sharpening after a year of rope cutting and sandwich making. A vital part of both my rack and boating kit.

I was given this multi-tool as a leaving present before travelling and it is an amazing bit of kit for it's size. I used it a lot whilst trekking in New Zealand and South America and found it very handy whilst preparing food/odd jobs and the blade quality is excellent. very sharp and folds neatly. As for the clip, I found the carabiner clip easy to use and is a great bottle opener too! great knife, very portable and discreet yet an effective.

What a fabulous item! The carbon fibre adds to the overall effect of a truly well put together Leatherman tool. I have not given it 5 stars as the pocket clip is slightly fiddly, and although it can be removed, if still attached it is awkward to use.

I bought this tool to use when working in France and visiting chalets to alter ski and do minor repairs. It's light weight makes it easy to slip into a pocket in a rush and doesnt feel cumbersome at all when walking around with it. When added with the 20 piece bit set there isnt a job that it cant do. Make sure if you are using it as a tool when skiing backcountry to get the bit set as the number 3 Phillips head is essential for most ski bindings.

Bought this as a replacement for the retired Super Tool. I found that I didn't need all the tools on the original, so the Skeletool was a lightweight, uncompromising alternative. Nice to have a quick access knife and the build quality is as expected of a Leatherman tool.