LEATHERMAN, Skeletool CX, 7-in-1 Lightweight, Minimalist Multi-Tool for Everyday Carry (EDC), Home, Garden & Outdoors, Onyx

I'll start by saying I'm not one of those dudes with tactical utility stuff strapped all over their belts. I typically find leatherman tools heavy and filled with stuff I never use. Something to keep in the car for emergencies, not a daily driver.I bought this because I was looking for a knife with an integrated clip for my keychain. Now, this isn't it. It's a bit bigger than I expected, too big for my car keys. To be honest I liked the colors and didn't look at the size. But I have a big utility keychain and it's going there. This thing is awesome.I had mixed opinions at first. It's a bit pricey, it's pretty minimal on the tools (why do we always think more is better?), it's definitely not keychain sized or something most people will carry in their pockets daily (unless you wear cargo pants). But those opinions soon changed to pure appreciation. Yes it could probably be 50% or 75% the size and it would be more portable. But the size actually makes the pliers and knife much easier to use. Huge benefit.The tools themselves are extremely high quality. I bought it for the knife, and this thing is definitely "a knife with benefits" instead of "a wad of random tools that happens to include a knife" like most leatherman tools. The knife is EXTREMELY sharp and high quality. It's sharper than the folding utility knives I use and I cut my hand almost immediately, just by grabbing the blade wrong. That's a real knife.The size and shape make using the knife great. Any smaller would compromise the awesome grip you get on this thing. And instead of being this fat metal brick with a knife sticking out, the thickness feels more like a perfect knife handle. Not too thick, not too thin. Just great.The screwdriver includes 2 sizes each of phillips and flat head. They look like they will actually work well because they're not just thin sheets of metal, but actual bits. I'm a bit concerned because they look proprietary so losing one would be a pain. But overall they look far more functional than the screwdriver on any other multitool I've ever seen.The pliers seem sturdy. Haven't used them. They aren't spring loaded but that's alright. More parts is more stuff to break, so better to keep it simple.The weight is great. It's very light for the size. This is going to be my new go to tool, it has what I need without all the extra junk. I'm honestly having trouble thinking of what other tool I'd add. A bit driver maybe, but how often do I have the bits without a driver? All things considered this is perfect.If they made one 50% of the size I would buy it in a heartbeat. But they would also need to make it proportionally thinner or it wouldn't be good for a keychain. And if they got rid of the tools it would just be a knife....of which there are plenty of existing options.It's pretty much perfect as is, only improvement I can think of would be that the action when opening the pliers is not the smoothest I've felt. However, the knife is buttery smooth to open and it can easily be opened and closed with one hand. I'd buy again in a heartbeat if I saw it on sale.

Great value, and you can't beat the quality of Leatherman. I use this tool for hiking and for everyday use. I like the smallness of it. The interchangeable screwdriver tips are convenient. It's always handy to have a sharp knife around.

Other than the crazy price of Leathermen, no complaints. This one is great. Just the tools I need and nothing more. Crazy well built, as always. Knife is razor sharp and easy to open, I like the clip and the belt clip, it fits in the hand perfectly, and it's about as small as can be without being too small to be useful.

I have two leatherman skeletools. Mainly so if I misplace one. I just realized I prefer this one more than the other because it seems to take an edge and hold an edge better. The other leathermans I have are all good but the blade on this one stands out

I’ve been carrying the Skeletool CX for a few months now, and honestly, it’s become my go-to EDC. The build quality is exactly what you’d expect from Leatherman—solid, precise, and no rattles or loose joints.What I love most is that it’s just enough tool without being bulky. The knife is razor-sharp right out of the box, and the pliers feel sturdy enough to handle real work. Lightweight, sharp, and tough. The Skeletool CX has all the essentials—knife, pliers, screwdriver—without the bulk. Feels solid, looks great, and fits in your pocket like it belongs there. Worth it if you want quality over quantity.

Been a good multitool, very handy. However after just a few months under normal use the pliers broke. I was not even squeezing hard when it just popped and I was very confused until I saw the end laying on the ground. For close to $100 a few months is not great. After looking into it I see this is a common failure point on these…**Update**After looking into it I found they have a good warranty on their multi tools and filed a claim. It took about two weeks but I got mine back good as new with no questions asked. They even replaced the blade. Happy to see they stand behind their products and the process was pretty easy.

The teal/coral color looks great. Well-made as are all Leatherman tools. Blade is very sharp. Pliers/wire cutter is very strong. Good basic multitool. A little bit expensive considering that the Skeletool CX only has 7 tools but the sturdiness justifies the price. Will last a long time. My only concern is that the paint will wear off with extended use.