Leatherman Skeletool CX
My multi-tool pick: Leatherman Skeletool CX, rated 2 out of 3 (almost best in slot).
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I know of something better out there, or there's something I don't like about it and there are no current alternatives.
Why it's here
By Emiliano · Revised Oct 2026The Free T4 got retired, so the multitool slot needed a new tool, and the Skeletool CX is it. It weighs 5 oz and is 0.52 inches thick, so it rides clipped in a front pocket without dragging my shorts down. Unlike the T4, it has real pliers, which I reach for more than any blade. The 154CM blade locks open and stays sharp longer than the 420HC steel Leatherman uses on its cheaper tools. The bit driver comes with two double-ended bits, and the spare lives in the handle. The carabiner on the end clips to a bag and also opens a bottle. You do give up scissors to get all that, and for everyday carry the pliers are the better trade.
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Specification
- Slot
- Multi-tool
- Brand
- Leatherman
- Updated
- Oct 2026
- Part no.
- TBIS-54.1
Community picks
2 picks · Best rated first.
- Community #1
“MagnaCut blade, FREE one-hand architecture, and a full 20-tool kit in a modern EDC shape. A clear step up from the Skeletool CX when you want pliers-plus-everything without a bulky Wave.”
1 rating
- Community #2
“AI-curated pick based on published product specifications, not hands-on experience. 18-tool multitool with pliers, scissors, wire cutters, and blades.”
1 rating
How ratings work
The weighted average of everyone's ratings decides the order. The current leader is Community #1.
- 3 · True Best In SlotNothing beats it right now.
- 2 · Almost Best In SlotClose: something better is out there, or it has a flaw nothing fixes yet.
- 1 · Not Best In SlotA good product, but nowhere near best in slot.
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Leatherman Skeletool CX
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