Multitool.org Forum
+-

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.


Skeletoolish

redmond · 10 · 2127
« previous next »
Pages: 1   Go Down

us Offline redmond

  • *
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
    • Posts: 325
Skeletoolish
on: April 25, 2017, 01:27:45 AM
There is a Skeletool style tool being sold on eBay for under $10. I decided to get one to see how it compares to the real thing. It arrived today and here are some side by side pictures:

On the face they look similar. The knockoff (left) is wider and has poorer fit and finish.



The back is much the same as above: OK but not great.



Edge on:





When opened to the pliers, The knockoff has a hold open spring - this does prevent it from closing completely.



The knockoff has only one driver bit - slot blade, small Phillips and they are held in by a magnet instead of the mechanical lock on the Skeletool. The Leatherman bits fit the knockoff, but not vice/versa.



Instead of a second bit the knockoff has a saw blade. Note that the knife blades (knockoff-plain edge; Skeletool combo) of both have frame locks, but the saw blade does not.



All in all, it looks like it should function OK, comes with a nylon sheath and is worth $10, but it isn't the quality of a Leatherman Skeletool.




Greg
LM: PST II, Crunch (x2), Squirt, Micra, Skeletool, Rebar, Wave
SAK: Executive, Classic, Compact, Farmer, Fieldmaster, Huntsman, Explorer, SwissChamp, Climber, Camper, Pioneer, Pioneer X, Money Clip, Minichamp, Cadet, Super Tinker, Bijou, Excelsior, Swisstool, Wenger SGT Shortix  Plus, Traveler, Evo S18
 Gerber: Mr. Pinchy, MP600
Merit Badges Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different firearms and at least one (1) photo of target (firearms) Start a new thread with a photo of your custom ALOX with scissors Start a new thread with photos of your titanium gear with a multitool or sak Must start a thread with a photo of your stayglow SAK Must buy an item through the MTo Store Start a thread with photos of at least five different colored ALOX models in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of the copper flashlight for thirty (30) consecutive days. Test,please ignore Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread with photos of your astronomy gear with a multitool

nz Offline zoidberg

  • Global Moderator
  • Point Of No Return
  • *
    • Posts: 37,753
Re: Skeletoolish
Reply #1 on: April 25, 2017, 05:10:58 AM
Thanks for the pics and write up.   :cheers:

ie Offline Don Pablo

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 15,292
  • Yoo-hoo, big summer blowout!
Re: Skeletoolish
Reply #2 on: April 25, 2017, 09:10:32 AM
+1, it doesn't seem like total junk.  :cheers:
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

All hail the hook!
Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Bladeless Multitool for 30 days Only for the 14th year Anniversary Challenge. Post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the modified sak (scale swap not included) for thirty (30) consecutive days.

au Offline ReamerPunch

  • Thread Killer 2017
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 10,234
  • Born to multitask.
Re: Skeletoolish
Reply #3 on: April 25, 2017, 03:45:31 PM
Thanks for sharing.  :salute:
I've never seen this one. For $10 it doesn't look half bad. A bit crude, but much better than what you'd expect.
Merit Badges  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the leatherman (supertool, core, hacks) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Bladeless Multitool for 30 days Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for thirty (30) consecutive days. For each of the 30 days, or for as many as you are able to, post a picture of: Progress- Meals- Activities- Gear and participate in the thread and encourage each other. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the 111mm sak for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 days Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day.

us Offline Kampfer

  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 7,286
  • Tactical Desk Jockey
Re: Skeletoolish
Reply #4 on: April 28, 2017, 07:41:00 AM
It is a Skelefool, every edge of it is sharp except the knife.
Be careful with it.
EDC: Black Talon, Black Cat, Spirit, LD02
Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different firearms and at least one (1) photo of target (firearms) Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos)

es Offline ThePeacent

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 14,599
  • Firm believer of Sturgeon's Law
Re: Skeletoolish
Reply #5 on: May 05, 2017, 12:29:31 PM
does this cheapo come in CX Version too?   :D

My toys:

MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

SAKs: Bantam, Executive, Ambassador, Minichamp, Classic Alox, Champion, Farmer, Explorer, Swisschamp, Golf Tool, Wenger Champ, EVO 52, Pocket Tool Chest
Merit Badges  Post a pic for Halloween of your pumpkin (or turnip or gourd or whatever you traditionally carve for Halloween!) being carved by any SAK, multitool, pocket or woods knife you may own!  Only available once a year Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Start a new thread and post a photo of the 110 knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use  Start a new thread and post a photo of the Vic Pioneer X for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use Start a new thread with photos of your chainsaws Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge.

us Offline Kampfer

  • *
  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 7,286
  • Tactical Desk Jockey
Re: Skeletoolish
Reply #6 on: May 05, 2017, 10:31:55 PM
EDC: Black Talon, Black Cat, Spirit, LD02
Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different firearms and at least one (1) photo of target (firearms) Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos)

au Offline stiffman

  • Newbie
  • *
    • Posts: 10
Re: Skeletoolish
Reply #7 on: May 13, 2017, 08:17:05 AM
It is hideous and beautiful at the same time.
It reminds me of a clone of the original wave many years ago in a local store. I almost wish i had one just for giggles.

us Offline Zhenchok

  • *
  • Sr. Member
  • ****
    • Posts: 418
Re: Skeletoolish
Reply #8 on: August 01, 2017, 08:39:01 PM
an average person wouldnt know the difference, but deffinetly not a leatherman
“All human beings have three lives: public, private, and secret.” ― Gabriel García Márquez

00 Offline azorian

  • New User
    • Posts: 1
Re: Skeletoolish
Reply #9 on: September 28, 2017, 11:28:40 AM

It seems an interesting tool for the price, but I can not find it for sale in any of the usual sites (ebay, ali) does anyone have a link?

Pages: 1   Go Up
 

Donations
Operational Funds

Help us keep the Unworkable working!
Donate with PayPal!
April Goal: $300.00
Due Date: Apr 30
Total Receipts: $122.41
PayPal Fees: $6.85
Net Balance: $115.56
Below Goal: $184.44
Site Currency: USD
39% 
April Donations

Community Links
Multitool.org
Multitool Gallery
Multitool Encyclopedia
SAKWiki
Swiss Army Knights

Powered by EzPortal