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The CX model is a great tool, more handy than most and I like it a little better than my Wave. Everyone on my Christmas list got one, myself included, each has been used bunches all ready (I changed an outlet at my mother in-laws yesterday).
This tool comes with a 154CM blade (has a great edge so be careful). The blade shape is excellent, it has a good utility edge on it. I purchased the combination serrated and straight blade because of the metal, finish, and shape. Although I usually sharpen my own knives right out of the box I do not expect to need to sharpen this one for quite some time.
The only trade off is the screwdriver bits although interchangeable do not lock into the handle as well as I would like. Much like sockets on a simple ratchet the bits can pull out of the handle rather than the good ratchet where you have to push the release to get them off. As long as this tool doesn’t do any hard time knocking around my tool bag I won’t worry about it.
This is a great first multi-tool. If you like it then go up to the next level where you have to put it on your belt. This one is very comfy in the pocket and has replaced my Benchmade 705 as the every day carry.
Everything I need packed into a tiny, yet sturdy and well built tool.
Alright, so before I purchased this multi-tool, a lot of the reviews mentioned the carbon fiber being there for fashion and nothing else. I found that that is absolutely incorrect. The carbon fiber scale doesn’t really minimize the weight, but it makes the grip much more comfortable when holding the carbon fiber side in the palm of you hand while doing some heavy duty plier gripping. They also mentioned that it was just trim, but in fact, there’s a fat piece of carbon fiber being in the HAND SCALE! Say for instance how some knives have wooden scales (or what look like handles), but the main components are steel. They are just placed there for both the way tool or knife looks, but also the comfort and gripping.
Another complaint that I recently saw a video review about mentioned how the bit driver grinds into the palm of your hand, that’s not much of a problem, even for my big hands, the mutli tool was made to hold the knife from the carbon fiber side! So, its actually quite comfortable in your hand.
I must admit though, the knife is smaller than I expected it to be in proportion with the tool, but alas, it’s still a good size. The blade is really sharp and quality made, I’d say up in the league with Benchmade and Emerson. Although the carbon fiber serves no purpose while holding it in the knife function, the handle is still incredibly comfortable and stable to handle. The bit driver finally has a quick release locking mechanism which prevents play when the bits are in use. On my Charge XTi, it wasn’t really practical to use for high torquing on my bikes Allen bolts. But the Skeletool CX is much stronger and can handle getting all your bike equipment securely screwed down. The bottle opener is amazing, I used to use a lighter to open a bottle of beer before I broke my arm, but for the time being, I’ll have a nice bottle opener with me at all times.
Lastly, the whole plier mechanism. What a lot of reviewers mentioned the needle nose pliers having the ability to use them as tweezers is very true. This the first day of having my Skeletool, and my father already used it to remove a sliver in his finger. The needle nose is still slim enough (and better reinforced) to get into the tight areas where needle nose is applicable. The regular pliers seem just right, I haven’t gotten a chance to use them yet, but they look like they’ll be able to tackle most jobs you’d need them for. Then there’s the wire cutters… Something no one has really mentioned in any review yet, and I have to say they work much better than on my Charge. I was able to cleanly cut and bend a paper clip with the hard wire cutter and cleanly cut a hollow q-tip with the soft wire cutter. The Charge always messed the cuts up >_>.
All in all, this is a great all around tool. It’s for that minimal survivalist utilitarian in all of us. Its ultra light, it has only the tools that you’d actually use on a regular basis, and if you use your imagination it can fulfill many other applications. It’s great for survival, every-day occurrences, a light tool for your bike (if your hubs and many other parts on your bike use Allen keys), and if it’s the only knife you carry around for protection, it can still save your life in hand to hand combat. One more thing I’d like to address from a past review, someone was complaining that it’s way too heavy for a hike or camping. This thing is barely noticeable and if anything, as I keep saying throughout this review, has the bear essentials.
Exactly what I need!
So after searching reviews for a good all around multi-tool for use at work I decided to go with the Skeletool CX. Now I am not a handyman but I do find myself needing a screwdriver or knife often during a regular work week. With that said this skeletool is exactly what I need, knife, flat/philips head screwdriver bits and pliers. It is not so much a stripped down version of other Leatherman models (I already own a PST, Wave and a mini-tool) but an enhanced version of the most commonly used tools in those models. It was a little stiff out of the package but after opening and closing it about 100 times it has a smooth operation. I also like that you can use the knife without having to open up the pliers. In short, if you are looking for a well balanced multi-tool with essential components look no further than the Skeletool CX!
About Leatherman 830850 Skeletool CX Multitool detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #7 in Home Improvement
- Brand: Leatherman
- Model: 830850
- Released on: 2008-03-15
- Dimensions: 1.00″ h x 1.00″ w x 5.00″ l, 2.50 pounds
Features
- Stainless Steel Handles with Carbon-fiber Handle Scale and Tungsten DLC Scratch-resistant Coating
- Outside-accessible blades mean, just like a pocket knife, it can be opened with one hand, quick-style.
- Bit driver technology makes it possible to customize the tool for any job
- At a mere five ounces, this is the lightest full-size multi-tool on the market.
- 25-YEAR WARRANTY Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.proudly stands behind our products.
Product Description
The sleek new Leatherman Skeletool CX gets you back to basics… very cool basics. The Skeletool CX has only the most necessary of multi-tool features, because sometimes that’s all you need. With a 154CM combo stainless steel blade, pliers, bit driver, pocket clip and carabiner/bottle opener, you’re set. Lightweight, low volume, perfect size. The Skeletool CX: Who says more is better? Tools: Large Bit Driver Bottle Opener Carabiner Clip INCLUDED BITS – Phillips #1 and #2 Bit, Screwdriver 3/16 and 1/4 Bit
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