Skeletool CX spotted without serration

bingbang · **on:** August 26, 2009, 04:47:43 AM

I was looking on the Leatherman website and I noticed the Skeletool CX now without serration.
Anyone spotted this one in "the wild" already?

Zack · **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:55:55 AM

I have seen them out in the wild so to speak and the regular skeletools are now shipping with serrations as I have one.

ducktapehero · **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2009, 03:42:51 PM

I've complained in the past about the cost of the Skeletool but a Skeletool CX with a plain blade MAY just be good enough for me to open up my wallet a little. I don't know, I'm actually enjoying my Kick that I won from Chako.

J-sews · **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2009, 02:47:48 AM

I'd heard this change was in the works, but have not actually seen one yet. $:-\$

bingbang · **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2009, 03:11:40 AM

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I've complained in the past about the cost of the Skeletool

I have read your complains before and I think you are right for that money one better by a wave.
Than again you pay $170 for a skeletool CX in an average European shop.....
I think I have to wait until this plain edged version will show up at the webshops/fleebay

Poncho65 · **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2009, 03:22:11 AM

The plain edge might actually motivate me to get the CX as well

Rob · **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2009, 04:25:53 AM

The regular model is already switched over but the CX is still a month or so away from having it's new blade. That could change though since it's all based on LM running out of it's current inventory.

ieraseu · **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2009, 06:05:16 AM

This is the change I have been waiting for as well. Hopefully it will be widely available with PE by Christmas this year.

joebw · **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2009, 08:21:32 PM

My Skeletool CE and Skeletool CX PE both arrived today. Neat stuff.

Joe

ducktapehero · **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2009, 08:31:49 PM

Does anyone know where I can pick one of these up? I've been searching but I cannot find one. Like I said, I think the regular Skeletool is overpriced compared to the number of tools on it but for premium steel I might consider it.

ieraseu · **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2009, 03:26:19 AM

So far I've only found this through Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-Multi-Tool-Skele-tool-Sharpening-Quick-Release/dp/B001CW4RFY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1253150703&sr=8-6

It's basically a bundle sold through a 3rd party. A lot of little extras, but pricey.

jim guy · **Reply #11 on:** September 19, 2009, 02:51:10 PM

my skeletool cx is serrated and my freestyle cx is plain, are they the same blades where i could switch them.

J-sews · **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2009, 03:13:13 PM

Quote from: jim guy on September 19, 2009, 02:51:10 PM

my skeletool cx is serrated and my freestyle cx is plain, are they the same blades where i could switch them.

I haven't tried it Jim, but I'm pretty sure they are interchangable.

marucusu · **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2009, 05:37:11 AM

I had the same issue and question, here is what I found; you can get both!!

Leatherman Skeletool Cx 830849 - Plain edge

Leatherman Skeletool Cx 830850 - Combo edge

....and my 2 cents - in my experience with EDC on a blade this small the serrations are pretty much useless.

not sure if I am allowed to say this but...I found the plain edge CX on amazon for 62 bucks US

Smitty44 · **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2009, 06:01:03 AM

Thanks for the info Marucusu,and welcome to the forums.

marucusu · **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2009, 07:53:27 AM

Hey thanks...looks like a pretty neat forum! I am a tool nut!

AHB · **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2009, 08:02:03 AM

Quote from: marucusu on November 22, 2009, 07:53:27 AM

Hey thanks...looks like a pretty neat forum! I am a tool nut!

Ain't we all..?

Welcome to both of you, bingbang & marucusu

Chako · **Reply #17 on:** November 22, 2009, 12:02:16 PM

Welcome to the forum marucusu.

If you are a tool nut, then you found one of the great places on the net.

joebw · **Reply #18 on:** November 22, 2009, 09:31:33 PM

Hi Marucusu,

The product numbers (SKU) remained the same despite the blade change. Was one of the ones you saw either in a clam pack or did one come without a sheath? Either of those could be the reason for the different product numbers.

Best - Joe

Poncho65 · **Reply #19 on:** November 23, 2009, 04:37:58 AM

Welcome to the forum marucusu

Was at a Target the other day and saw a reg Skeley 1 with serrations and 1 without even the packaing of the clam packs were changed to reflect the change

1jump2many · **Reply #20 on:** November 24, 2009, 03:27:08 AM

Quote from: marucusu on November 22, 2009, 05:37:11 AM

I had the same issue and question, here is what I found; you can get both!!

Leatherman Skeletool Cx 830849 - Plain edge

Leatherman Skeletool Cx 830850 - Combo edge

....and my 2 cents - in my experience with EDC on a blade this small the serrations are pretty much useless.

not sure if I am allowed to say this but...I found the plain edge CX on amazon for 62 bucks US

Is that the "Buy It Now" sale with the $20 shipping?

HLM · **Reply #21 on:** December 07, 2009, 12:41:39 AM

Hello,

I work in a shop in New Zealand that sells Leatherman tools, and noticed the new Skeletools that came in last week (no doubt NZ is behind in receiving these). We usually don't stock the Skeletool CX, but I know that it used to have the serrated blade, and the regular Skeletool the straight blade.

So now they have been swapped around? I'm not much of a knife expert, but I always thought the upgraded and more expensive CX had the better blade - serrated in the past. So now we've decided that the straight blade is better? If that's true, does that make the older regular Skeletool that I own better than the new ones coming out?

Unrelated, I also noticed they come with a new nylon pouch with a hole in the bottom. What's the reason for this?
The new box design is also nice!

DaveK · **Reply #22 on:** December 07, 2009, 12:45:51 AM

The one thing that's consistent about the old and the new CX blades is that they're made from higher quality 154CM steel, so the old Skeletool PE blade is inferior to the new CX PE blade. Whether PE is better than serrated is a preference thing really, and I think Leatherman decided that they got it wrong first time around.

The hole in the bottom in the sheaths are to allow you to carry your Leatherman with the pliers open

Welcome to the forum

J-sews · **Reply #23 on:** December 07, 2009, 01:00:25 AM

(what Dave said)

Welcome HLM!

HLM · **Reply #24 on:** December 07, 2009, 01:10:51 AM

Thanks for the very quick replies.

Ah, the sheath makes sense. I'm sure I must have heard of it before.

As for the blade, I completely forgot about the steel being different. I read that many prefer a straight edge over the serrated as it makes for a cleaner cut. Personally, I don't actually get a lot of use from my blade, so I'm happy. Usually just small things like opening boxes where the serrated part wouldn't even get used.

DaveK · **Reply #25 on:** December 07, 2009, 01:15:00 AM

I only really take my Skeletool out when going walking and weight is important, and I feel the part serrated blade is my best option then (simply because it gives me an option in a lightweight frame). There's a good chance that I'll be swapping down to a Freestyle soon though, as I've not yet needed a screwdriver whilst out and about.

HLM · **Reply #26 on:** December 07, 2009, 01:43:36 AM

Well, the Skeletool is the only tool I own, and is always on my belt wherever I go. I certainly like some of the larger tools, but to be honest I don't really do a whole lot that would require one.

PS, what are your thoughts on the Gerber Crucial? We just got one in today, and I really quite like it. I really like the look and feel of it, though I much prefer the bit driver on the Skeletool. Much easier to access.

DaveK · **Reply #27 on:** December 07, 2009, 02:01:13 AM

I've not yet got my hands on the Crucial - but it's on my list!

1jump2many · **Reply #28 on:** December 07, 2009, 05:38:40 AM

It's a cost saving measure. The blades on the Freestyle models were the complete opposite as the blades on the Skeletool models. Why Leatherman decided to do that with the Freestyle is a mystery. Since both MT's are very close in design it only makes sense to use the same blades on both CX models and standard models to save money.

danbomb · **Reply #29 on:** December 08, 2009, 10:41:57 PM

Got my CX today and all I can say is WOW! A friend of mine let me check out his regular skele and I am convinced mine is better. The straight 154CM blade is every bit as good as my charge even though it is a little shorter. I'm not working so I can't really check it out but I am sure I can dig up something to do in my workshop. Feels like they built this thing for my hand!

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