Skeletool

Grant Lamontagne · **on:** August 13, 2008, 02:29:17 AM

I'm just wondering who has and doesn't have this year's hottest tool offering.

Def

J-sews · **Reply #1 on:** August 13, 2008, 02:38:33 AM

Got one of each myself.

DaveK · **Reply #2 on:** August 13, 2008, 02:41:34 AM

Quote from: J-sews on August 13, 2008, 02:38:33 AM

Got one of each myself.

Me too. Which is your preferred Bob? CX for me - looks cool

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #3 on:** August 13, 2008, 02:43:03 AM

I don't have one/want one $:-\$

cgk · **Reply #4 on:** August 13, 2008, 03:06:21 AM

I have one, its good....not great. It has a pocket clip so it got that going for it, which is nice.

Poncho65 · **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2008, 03:21:14 AM

I don't have one but wouldn't mind terribly to have 1

max6166 · **Reply #6 on:** August 13, 2008, 03:34:21 AM

For many people, I think the Skeletool is either a perfect hit or a complete miss.

I really like the concept, but for the moment, I don't plan on getting one as there are many other tools I would prefer to carry.

I could easily see myself wanting one or something similar as some point in the future though.

A Skeletool might be an interesting choice as a compliment to a SAK though. You get large pliers, a radically different blade and some drivers...

ratslash7 · **Reply #7 on:** August 13, 2008, 03:42:35 AM

I have one (aluminum) and I love it. It has been my EDC for a few months now. I was carrying a Crunch mostly before I got the Skeletool. Sometimes a Surge or Wave (original).

The Skeletool has just the tools I use the most and they all work well. I carry a Kershaw Twocan, a small pry bar, and uncle Bill's sliver gripper on a keychain in my pocket along with a small file in my wallet. I'm covered for 90% of the things that come up. I probably use my Sleletool 8-10 times a day and it hasn't let me down. I don't take it easy on it either.

I hang the Leatherman by it's caribiner from a belt loop and when I need the pliers or screwdriver, I pull it half open before removing it from the belt loop. I found it hard to open one handed until I figured this out.

Dave

J-sews · **Reply #8 on:** August 13, 2008, 03:46:07 AM

Quote from: DaveK on August 13, 2008, 02:41:34 AM

Quote from: J-sews on August 13, 2008, 02:38:33 AM
Got one of each myself.

Me too. Which is your preferred Bob? CX for me - looks cool

The CX is certainly the looker, but I'm partial to the plain edge blade $:-\$

prime77 · **Reply #9 on:** August 13, 2008, 04:05:46 AM

I have both.

Spoonrobot · **Reply #10 on:** August 13, 2008, 04:07:07 AM

I don't have one yet on account of being too cheap to buy one. I'm going to wait awhile for the crusty used ones to hit eBay/sales forums before I get one.

Anthony · **Reply #11 on:** August 13, 2008, 04:11:42 AM

I don't have one, but woulden't mind getting one if the price was right or I traded for one. If I didn't like it I'd be able to unload it here pretty fast anyways.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #12 on:** August 13, 2008, 04:32:44 AM

I have an SS and a CX.. I thought I would hate the minimalist design but I really like it!

jzmtl · **Reply #13 on:** August 13, 2008, 06:16:21 AM

Have one CX, then bought another on sale, use one myself wanted to give the other as a birthday present. But friend's car got broke into and lost the flik I gave him, so now I'm trying to decide what to do with it since it's not heavy duty enough (or have enough tools) to live in glovebox. Maybe I'll get him a powerplier or something.

ultimaonliner · **Reply #14 on:** August 13, 2008, 06:45:00 AM

I have the CX and will probably end up getting the SS as the prices keep dropping.

max6166 · **Reply #15 on:** August 13, 2008, 08:32:46 AM

I just discovered that the Skeletool is actually larger than many Juice models, yet it weighs about the same. I don't have one to check, but I think the Skeletool is about as long and heavy as a Kick.

I always thought it was a little smaller and lighter for some reason...

AndyTiedye · **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:50:56 AM

Don't have. Still on the fence.

Benner · **Reply #17 on:** August 13, 2008, 01:03:24 PM

I don't have one and don't really want one either.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #18 on:** August 13, 2008, 01:05:38 PM

I don't have one/don't want one either.

WhichDawg · **Reply #19 on:** August 13, 2008, 01:09:07 PM

I have one (shinny one) it's not my edc and doesn't fit the bill or the one I reach for first everyday (like my Spirit)
but I like it, it's different, light and did I mention shinny?!

cgk · **Reply #20 on:** August 13, 2008, 03:47:09 PM

"I hang the Leatherman by it's caribiner from a belt loop and when I need the pliers or screwdriver, I pull it half open before removing it from the belt loop. I found it hard to open one handed until I figured this out."

Dave--I just started carrying it with the carabiner when I am in active house chore mode. That is a fantastic idea for opening it!

Rob · **Reply #21 on:** August 13, 2008, 06:56:11 PM

Quote from: max6166 on August 13, 2008, 03:34:21 AM

For many people, I think the Skeletool is either a perfect hit or a complete miss.

Perfect statement mate, couldn't have said it better myself.

I have a CX which I've been carrying since they came out. It's been hard to carry anything else since it fits my uses so well. Don't know if I'll wind up pulling a SS out of inventory or not.

Dunc · **Reply #22 on:** August 13, 2008, 08:27:13 PM

Wheres the

'I have one but its not mine ' option

I like the std version for its design and build quality but its not a very good multitool . A must for LM Collectors .I dont thin they will sell them for long .

Dunc

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #23 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:15:22 PM

I don't have one yet, but I'll get around to it sometime.

I like the design, but it's not going to be my ultimate tool or anything, though will definetely add some variety to the toolbox... I'll probalby get the CX, though I'd be even more sold on it if they came out with a plain edge version.

ratslash7 · **Reply #24 on:** August 13, 2008, 10:18:02 PM

Quote from: dunc5 on August 13, 2008, 08:27:13 PM

Wheres the

'I have one but its not mine ' option

I like the std version for its design and build quality but its not a very good multitool . A must for LM Collectors .I dont thin they will sell them for long .

Dunc

I'd like to be the first to argue that the Skeletool is a good multitool. It's a little short on the "Multi". But what it does, it does well.

Dave

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