Lets look at the Skeletool Family.

[Kampfer]

I noticed there are two tiny holes on all your Style, Style CS blades, but the ones i see in store currently do not have them...Just an observation.

[loki-mobile]

Skeletool Damascus Blade
Skeletool Afganistan Edition
FreeStyle Prototype

[zoidberg]

Skeletool Damascus Blade
Skeletool Afganistan Edition
FreeStyle Prototype

Those are sweet. 

[Kampfer]

Chako, I noticed the Skeletool SX only come with one bit (Phillips #1-2 & #3), there is no bit storage under the file, correct?
Let's look at the diagram on LM's site. 
Not only a bit storage is shown in handle, the blade is also marked 154cm.

[Chako]

Yes, looks like they used a regular Skeletool art piece. You are correct, the Skeletool SX does not have an addition bit, or the storage for it, let alone a higher graded steel blade.

[BIG-TARGET]

Skeletool Damascus Blade
Skeletool Afganistan Edition
FreeStyle Prototype

Those are sweet. 

Being made by Leatherman?  Or Texas Tool Crafters??

[parnass]

.. I want to swop the two blades and put the 50/50 on the larger one, but I only have one wrench that will fit JR

All you need is one Torx driver.   I swapped blades today using one Torx screwdriver.

[AdmSlc]

Epic thread thanks Chako


-AdmSlc

[Jand3rson86]

I have a burning desire to build a red Skeletool CX, using the carbon fiber side plate, and the red handle housing from the REI edition.  I think the red and the CF would look really cool together.

[Chako]

Thanks. It was part of a series...that you can check out in my signature. 

[gregozedobe]

I have a burning desire to build a red Skeletool CX, using the carbon fiber side plate, and the red handle housing from the REI edition.  I think the red and the CF would look really cool together.

The red Skeletools are around on eBay reasonably often, but they usually attract higher prices.  Be aware that the red paint is easily chipped.

[NKlamerus]

I have a burning desire to build a red Skeletool CX, using the carbon fiber side plate, and the red handle housing from the REI edition.  I think the red and the CF would look really cool together.

The red Skeletools are around on eBay reasonably often, but they usually attract higher prices.  Be aware that the red paint is easily chipped.

Take a look into Texas Tool Crafters. They offer a lot of different color schemes and can probably build a red cx as well. Their prices aren't the lowest but you get what you pay for kinda thing.

You can find then on Etsy (take my man card), Amazon, and they probably have a website.

I have a burning desire to build a red Skeletool CX, using the carbon fiber side plate, and the red handle housing from the REI edition.  I think the red and the CF would look really cool together.

[sir_mike]

Been thinking about a Skeletool to compliment my Vic Ranger so I have pliers but not sure what is out there choice wise!  My only concern is to get a full plain blade and both bits.

In this case, do I have to get a CX one or is there other options/pricing?

Thx.

[NKlamerus]

Been thinking about a Skeletool to compliment my Vic Ranger so I have pliers but not sure what is out there choice wise!  My only concern is to get a full plain blade and both bits.

In this case, do I have to get a CX one or is there other options/pricing?

Thx.

Someone will have to teach the both of us the acronyms for all the straight blades.

But as far as I know as long as it's the direct variation of a Skeletool it should come with the 2 bits.

[Kampfer]

Been thinking about a Skeletool to compliment my Vic Ranger so I have pliers but not sure what is out there choice wise!  My only concern is to get a full plain blade and both bits.

In this case, do I have to get a CX one or is there other options/pricing?

Thx.

Someone will have to teach the both of us the acronyms for all the straight blades.

But as far as I know as long as it's the direct variation of a Skeletool it should come with the 2 bits.

Didn't we just make it clear that Skeletool SX only has one bit? 

[NKlamerus]

Been thinking about a Skeletool to compliment my Vic Ranger so I have pliers but not sure what is out there choice wise!  My only concern is to get a full plain blade and both bits.

In this case, do I have to get a CX one or is there other options/pricing?

Thx.

Someone will have to teach the both of us the acronyms for all the straight blades.

But as far as I know as long as it's the direct variation of a Skeletool it should come with the 2 bits.

Didn't we just make it clear that Skeletool SX only has one bit? 

Not clear enough :p

Don't buy that one. The file clip is a turn off anyway.

This is why I joined! Always learning!

[Kampfer]

OK, Skeletool SX only has one bit!!!

[Jand3rson86]

I have a burning desire to build a red Skeletool CX, using the carbon fiber side plate, and the red handle housing from the REI edition.  I think the red and the CF would look really cool together.

The red Skeletools are around on eBay reasonably often, but they usually attract higher prices.  Be aware that the red paint is easily chipped.

Take a look into Texas Tool Crafters. They offer a lot of different color schemes and can probably build a red cx as well. Their prices aren't the lowest but you get what you pay for kinda thing.

You can find then on Etsy (take my man card), Amazon, and they probably have a website.

I have a burning desire to build a red Skeletool CX, using the carbon fiber side plate, and the red handle housing from the REI edition.  I think the red and the CF would look really cool together.

I could probably get the parts to do it myself easily enough.  I've got a bit of an "in" with Leatherman...

[NKlamerus]

I have a burning desire to build a red Skeletool CX, using the carbon fiber side plate, and the red handle housing from the REI edition.  I think the red and the CF would look really cool together.

The red Skeletools are around on eBay reasonably often, but they usually attract higher prices.  Be aware that the red paint is easily chipped.

Take a look into Texas Tool Crafters. They offer a lot of different color schemes and can probably build a red cx as well. Their prices aren't the lowest but you get what you pay for kinda thing.

You can find then on Etsy (take my man card), Amazon, and they probably have a website.

I have a burning desire to build a red Skeletool CX, using the carbon fiber side plate, and the red handle housing from the REI edition.  I think the red and the CF would look really cool together.

I could probably get the parts to do it myself easily enough.  I've got a bit of an "in" with Leatherman...

Sounds like I need to save your name..........

[loki-mobile]

Skeletool Damascus Blade
Skeletool Afganistan Edition
FreeStyle Prototype

Those are sweet. 

Being made by Leatherman?  Or Texas Tool Crafters??

Leatherman

[enki_ck]

Skeletool Damascus Blade
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Skeletool Afganistan Edition
FreeStyle Prototype

I somehow missed this post.

Congrats on finding the prototype Freestyle. I still think the Freestyle would have been a much better tool if they had went with this design. Oh, well.

Also, the Afganistan Skele is a new one to me. When was it made and in what numbers? Did they issue them or was it some kind of commemorative thing?
 

[loki-mobile]

This Tool was to sell me one of the forum member with comments that this is a prototype for the troops in Afghanistan.

[enki_ck]

This Tool was to sell me one of the forum member with comments that this is a prototype for the troops in Afghanistan.

Ah, one of the prototypes from the lot, I remember now. The seller was a CAD designer for Leatherman if I remember correctly. So I'm guessing those didn't go into production or we would have seen more of them by now.

[BIG-TARGET]

Skeletool Damascus Blade
Skeletool Afganistan Edition
FreeStyle Prototype

Those are sweet. 

Being made by Leatherman?  Or Texas Tool Crafters??

Leatherman

Got the link for them?

[loki-mobile]

This Tool was to sell me one of the forum member with comments that this is a prototype for the troops in Afghanistan.

Ah, one of the prototypes from the lot, I remember now. The seller was a CAD designer for Leatherman if I remember correctly. So I'm guessing those didn't go into production or we would have seen more of them by now.

Yes, seller - CJ Goodrich

[Huntsman]

OK Firstly a question for you Skelly experts/fans.

Why does the Skelly have two springs on one side, and three springs on the other side of the plier head??
See piccie below

I noticed the Juice is the same - But that makes sense - As there are three tools on the other end of one set of springs (the flat heads) and two tools on the end of the other set of springs (cross head and lanyard ring).
But for the Skelly there are no tools - So why the difference in springs ?? 

Secondly seeing the photo reminded me that the notch in the bits did not quite align/fit with the bit retention spring/latch on my Skelly - So I had to make the notch a bit bigger with a file - As you can see in the photo.
The bits in the bit kit seemed to have the same problem.
Anyone else find this??

Finally

Congrats on finding the prototype Freestyle.
I still think the Freestyle would have been a much better tool if they had went with this design.
Oh, well.

If they had gone with that design wouldn't it have just been a Skelly

[Kampfer]

Answer to the last question: freestyle was suppose to be a budget Skelly, then they decided to cut it down even further by removing driver and carabiner altogether.

[Huntsman]

Ah - Thanks Kampf - Very interesting
Now I understand that photo and enki's comment
You always get the answer on MTo

Current range/Freestyle is best I reckon as there is more variety in the options.
Although the Freestyle is not the one for me - just too few tools. 

[Kampfer]

You are welcome, Freestyle is not for me, you are right, too few tools. Screw driver is one of the most Frequently needed tool I can not understand why they would decide to go such route. Also Freestyle is less comfortable to carry comparing to Skelly, the pointy bottom constantly reminds you its present.

 

[sir_mike]

It is my understanding that all the Skeletools shown have the "combo" blade no matter what color handles they have and that the CX is the only one with a full plain edge.

Is that true? 

Has anyone had any issues using the "combo" blade and wished they has a plain edge?