splurge on the CX?

RiverRider · **on:** July 14, 2008, 07:45:17 AM

i was going to get a skeletool and just wondering if it was really worth it, consider these points

the skeletool CX has upgraded blade to a 154CM blade instead of the 420HC on the standard
the skeletool CX has a combination blade
both of the tools are the same weight, despite the little patch of carbon fiber on the CX
CX has a black finish on it.

let me know, oprice isn't too much of an issue, but i just don't want to be ripped off. Thanks!

jzmtl · **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2008, 07:51:23 AM

For me it was only $10 more so I went for it, but $20 I'll probably pass, since I carry a dedicated knife with good blade steel.

RiverRider · **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2008, 08:04:44 AM

how was your only 10 bucks more for a CX?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2008, 08:06:25 AM

Be warned though a combo edge in 154cm is gona be a total bitch to sharpen mate $:-\$

WhichDawg · **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2008, 08:14:23 AM

Quote from: micky d on July 14, 2008, 08:06:25 AM

Be warned though a combo edge in 154cm is gona be a total bitch to sharpen mate $:-\$

exactly! I'll wait for x-mas when their cheaper!

jzmtl · **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2008, 08:28:37 AM

Quote from: RiverRider on July 14, 2008, 08:04:44 AM

how was your only 10 bucks more for a CX?

Bought from retail store so both are overpriced. $:-\$

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2008, 10:09:17 AM

well id buy a cs sinc ei dig serrated and partially serrated blades,but 20 usd....i think i would skip it since other than that it doesnt offer anything useful to me.some tiny bit of fiber and black colour aint just worth a buck for me.

duckman1975 · **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2008, 10:14:37 AM

LM skeletool is more than 20 bucks here.

Hoghead · **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2008, 10:44:59 AM

I somehow voted yes when I meant to vote no.

I wouldn't buy the CX if the price was the same. I like the black, but I don't like the combo blade at all.

J-sews · **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2008, 01:13:02 PM

I like the black color of the CX, but I'd opt for the regular one with its plain edge blade.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2008, 03:02:27 PM

If you can hold off a few months and get the FreeStyle instead, that might be an even better option.

The FreeStyle will be the same thing, only with a permanent screwdriver rather than the bit driver, and will be somewhat cheaper still.

Def

matt · **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2008, 03:41:47 PM

The combo blade of the cx is no problem to sharpen on a spyderco sharpmaker.I like the black finish and felt it was worth the extra money.They can be had for very close to the same price if you look around.I say go for the cx.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2008, 03:45:14 PM

Well, being the LM fan that I am- I bought both.. I would recommend the SS Skeletool as well. I HATE combo blades and the carbon fiber doesn't really do much- besides cost more! But, if you were to buy a Charge then I'd definitely recommend getting it in titanium rather than aluminum.. It feels that much better in the hand!

WhichDawg · **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2008, 07:06:16 PM

Quote from: duckman1975 on July 14, 2008, 10:14:37 AM

LM skeletool is more than 20 bucks here.

I think he meant 20 bucks more for the CX model than the SS one.

Poncho65 · **Reply #14 on:** July 15, 2008, 03:55:12 AM

Quote from: Defender on July 14, 2008, 03:02:27 PM

If you can hold off a few months and get the FreeStyle instead, that might be an even better option.

The FreeStyle will be the same thing, only with a permanent screwdriver rather than the bit driver, and will be somewhat cheaper still.

Def

I was wondering when they were gonna come out with that one

Just thought that they had forgot about it

Rob · **Reply #15 on:** July 16, 2008, 05:21:24 AM

I was originally told October for the Freestyle but now I'm hearing it won't be until after the first of the year. Should be very hot when it arrives and will probably have a street price around $30.

Hoghead · **Reply #16 on:** July 16, 2008, 05:26:37 AM

To the mod. that put up the option to change my vote. Thank you!

jzmtl · **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2008, 06:02:19 AM

Quote from: eLEATHERMAN.com on July 16, 2008, 05:21:24 AM

I was originally told October for the Freestyle but now I'm hearing it won't be until after the first of the year. Should be very hot when it arrives and will probably have a street price around $30.

What exactly is the difference between skeletool and freestyle besides the bit holder? Seems really cheap compared with skeletool.

RiverRider · **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2008, 07:44:05 AM

i guess the carbon fiber bit on the normal CX is replaced with plastic basically. and not to mention their just overpricing it now

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2008, 01:32:28 PM

Which one is which?

The FreeStyle is the one in the middle, and will likely be identical to the Skeletool except for the bit adaptor, and spare bit holder. I believe it would be all the same materials (as the standard version) otherwise, as it would probably cost Leatherman more to order a plastic part to replace the aluminum and CF parts found on the Skeletools than it's worth.

Def

jzmtl · **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2008, 03:10:37 PM

Seems no pocket clip either.

jzmtl · **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2008, 03:21:54 PM

Quote from: Defender on July 16, 2008, 01:32:28 PM

I believe it would be all the same materials (as the standard version) otherwise, as it would probably cost Leatherman more to order a plastic part to replace the aluminum and CF parts found on the Skeletools than it's worth.

Def

I would think they have to order different part anyway, since the spacer hold the extra bit, and freestyle doesn't have one.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #22 on:** July 16, 2008, 05:08:51 PM

I don't think they order that bit- they probably just machine it in house, in which case it's cheaper to make than the standard Skeletool since they get away with one less cutout.

I'm also pretty certain the FreeStyle will have a pocket clip- I think it was just taken off before our imprompyu photo shoot, but I could be wrong.

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #23 on:** July 16, 2008, 05:11:28 PM

It seems I am wrong. According to this thread:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,3699.0.html

The insert in the Freestyle will be plastic.

Def

WhichDawg · **Reply #24 on:** July 16, 2008, 05:13:22 PM

darn I thought it was another giveaway/contest

wasn't the Freestyle to be made from different material/metal?

jzmtl · **Reply #25 on:** July 16, 2008, 08:43:09 PM

Is the piece on top of zytel spacer metal or zytel as well? On skeletool that part holds the extra bit with spring force so need to be metal, but on freestyle seems there's no need since it's not load bearing and not holding anything.

ultimaonliner · **Reply #26 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:28:04 AM

So the FreeStyle will just have a single Phillips driver (besides the pliers and blade)?

To the OP, get the SS Skeletool. I have the CX and am probably going to get a SS because I don't like the tungsten coating and prefer the natural look of aluminum and steel. I also don't like serrated blades. I don't think I do enough cutting to care about have the designer steel either.

Also, would you rather own the S K E L E TO O L or a free.s.t.y.l.e. One sounds tough, the other sounds loosey goosey.