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Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on July 30, 2011, 08:03:07 AM
Couldn't find this thread yet so I thought I would start one, just found the combo edge cx I've been looking for today brand new, love it already. It's not going to take the place one my belt that's reserved for my Vic spirit but there's prime real estate in my pocket! Took the pics for the great beer thread but this work too
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edcgear on July 30, 2011, 08:36:25 AM
Yep, it should be one for sure... I'm EDC'ing my skele this days and it's a great MT for just hanging around house, or general purpose...

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/MTs%20and%20SAKs/Leatherman%20Skeletool/P10100072.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Gareth on July 30, 2011, 10:40:40 AM
I own one.  I might not be it's biggest fan, but I do own one. :D

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/017.jpg)

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/013.jpg)

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/004-1.jpg)

Standard with plain edge blade. :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on July 30, 2011, 01:19:13 PM
Traded for one last month; Skeletool CX next to a Piranha for a visual size comparison.  :D

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252100_188888184504009_100001484864157_503704_2480619_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: El Rago on July 30, 2011, 01:19:33 PM
great, a thread I can participate in :)

here is mine, combo edge, bit extender and a bit kit. great combination that gets you out of trouble most of the time.

(http://i55.tinypic.com/155s274.jpg)

all in all, great tool
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: airballrad on July 30, 2011, 02:43:03 PM
 :D

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7765163/BST1.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Gareth on July 30, 2011, 03:43:09 PM
Nice blue one mate. :tu:  How's the finish?  Feel tough or likely to flake?
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on July 30, 2011, 05:52:09 PM
Nice lanyard xelkos, I'm not usually a fan but skele is a perfect candidate for a lanyard. Did you make it yourself?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: airballrad on July 31, 2011, 01:25:56 AM
Nice blue one mate. :tu:  How's the finish?  Feel tough or likely to flake?

Thank you!

It is painted, much the same as the red ones that have been around a while. If it were a carry tool it would chip/peel/flake (I can already see a bare spot on the lock release where the blade is held closed), but as it's a shelf queen it will be blue for a good long time.  :angel:
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on July 31, 2011, 04:32:17 AM
I'm really liking the skele, for a descent knife in the pocket with my three most used tools it's pretty good. I looked at gerbers crucial and octane but didn't like the fit and finish of them. Carabiner a bit useless to me but I try to think of it as a utility hook. Anyways do you really need a file and saw when going out to dinner? Okay maybe but that's why the ST300 is in the glove box!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on July 31, 2011, 02:17:47 PM
Nice lanyard xelkos, I'm not usually a fan but skele is a perfect candidate for a lanyard. Did you make it yourself?

Oh, no. Never have made a lanyard. The aluminum ferrule was a spare computer part I had laying around. Para-Cord (http://para-cord.com/) made it. Won a lanyard from Para-Cord's Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/paracord) and they said I could change the colors if I wanted. Have bought a couple other lanyards from them since.

Have a purple and silver one, with a glow in the dark bead, on my Juice XE6 (http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/188584_150762551649906_100001484864157_309573_6968455_n.jpg) they made.

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on July 31, 2011, 04:42:30 PM
Blue!  :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: airballrad on July 31, 2011, 04:55:14 PM
Blue!  :drool:
It's the only time in my life I'll (briefly) have a multitool you don't.  :P  :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on July 31, 2011, 05:31:11 PM
 :salute:  :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: dks on August 01, 2011, 09:00:16 PM
I ordered one, to get through my Style CS sorrow  :( (medicinal reasons) , I hope it helps....
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: trouthunter on August 01, 2011, 09:43:52 PM
Count me in.
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on August 01, 2011, 10:25:53 PM
I own one.  I might not be it's biggest fan, but I do own one. :D

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/017.jpg)

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/013.jpg)

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/004-1.jpg)

Standard with plain edge blade. :)
. Do you actually carry it at all gareth?  What are is your beef with the skele? I have a few of my own gripes with it but am still throwing it in the pocket. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sparky415 on August 01, 2011, 10:36:50 PM

PE  :multi:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/280511004.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Gareth on August 01, 2011, 10:54:13 PM
It's not that it's a bad tool, I just haven't managed to click with it.  I find it quite large for what you get; blade, screwdrivers, pliers and bottle opener.  Of those features I don't find it particularly comfortable as a screwdriver (plus the bit holder can be a fiddle) nor particularly comfortable as pliers. :-\  Good as a knife and a good bottle opener just isn't enough for me.

Now I'm sure that it has many other merits that I'm missing or are more important to others than they are to me so I'm not knocking it, plus it has too many fans for me to say they are all nuts  ;), it's just not the tool for me. :)
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on August 02, 2011, 01:58:48 AM
Agreed, the cool styling is just that... cool looking but it's definitely not the most ergonomic by any means
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: jojotlc on August 02, 2011, 07:00:41 AM
hi Seniors and Newbies alike..
my first discussion post (after the introductory thread)... to be in Skeletool owners Club...
pls do accept my sincere apology if my 1st post is a bit formal, as im aware of certain forum ettique (and pardon my english too)..

well, my 1st post and my old story of my 1st LM (apart from Vics).. .. a Skeletool (SS 1st), then comes the Red Rei version. Both were pre-owned, locally and from eb about a year ago..the Red has some paint nicks on them, and now kept in the holding bay...with other MTs...8-)

the frame design catches me, as its looks cool & futuristic and Skele SS is my bagged edc..
may need to get other colour too..thats the 'inner peace' to rein in the 'want'..

ps.. could not open the attached photo link, as im read/writing from mobile..



from a year on..im starting to get few Vics (sorry!) from Tim FVEAP , more LMs ... well thats another story....8-)

cheers..
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edcgear on August 02, 2011, 07:02:48 AM
A Q... How can I get hold on PE blade for Skele, I have one w/CE and I don't like CE... :think: :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on August 02, 2011, 07:22:13 AM
count me in!! :tu
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Gareth on August 02, 2011, 08:02:37 AM
A Q... How can I get hold on PE blade for Skele, I have one w/CE and I don't like CE... :think: :think:

well you can either buy yourself a new CX, or you can buy an old stock standard Skele.  They were made with PE blades for years and only changed over quite recently so there must be some PE ones kicking around.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edcgear on August 02, 2011, 08:23:24 AM
Thanks Gareth...  :salute:
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Farmman on August 02, 2011, 11:28:08 AM
(http://tapatalk.com/mu/5e00e887-c306-fb38.jpg)

Can I play too?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sparky415 on August 02, 2011, 11:34:03 AM
(http://tapatalk.com/mu/5e00e887-c306-fb38.jpg)

Can I play too?

I think you've caught the bug Farmman  :D

I did carry mine for months, A great tool  :tu: (but trying other combinations at the moment)
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Farmman on August 02, 2011, 01:37:00 PM
The one with the lanyard is getting alot of pocket time ATM. I use it mainly around the house and garden. As I was made redundant last friday I am using the time to sort out the garden.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Gareth on August 02, 2011, 06:52:24 PM
The one with the lanyard is getting alot of pocket time ATM. I use it mainly around the house and garden. As I was made redundant last friday I am using the time to sort out the garden.
sorry to hear that mate, anything else in the pipeline?  :-\
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Farmman on August 02, 2011, 10:03:03 PM
Thanks Gareth. Couple of possibilities, but owing to the economic climate this is really not the time to be a community/ charity worker according to Daves Big Society I should be doing my job for free.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MultiMat on August 03, 2011, 05:19:27 PM
I hope something turns up soon on the job front Farmman. :tu: :tu:


I have 2 of the devils & here they are  :D
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/skeletool/S6305720-1.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/skeletool/S6305722-1.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/skeletool/S6305725-1.jpg)
I had forgotten what a wonderful blend of Form & Function the Skeletool is  8) 8) 8).

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/skeletool/S6305738-1.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/skeletool/S6305739-1.jpg)
The long MUT tool bits are great , I hope LM bring out a greater variety of these longer tool bits  :gimme: :D :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: jojotlc on August 03, 2011, 06:17:59 PM
hi Seniors and Newbies alike..
my first discussion post (after the introductory thread)... to be in Skeletool owners Club...
pls do accept my sincere apology if my 1st post is a bit formal, as im aware of certain forum ettique (and pardon my english too)..

well, my 1st post and my old story of my 1st LM (apart from Vics).. .. a Skeletool (SS 1st), then comes the Red Rei version. Both were pre-owned, locally and from eb about a year ago..the Red has some paint nicks on them, and now kept in the holding bay...with other MTs...8-)

the frame design catches me, as its looks cool & futuristic and Skele SS is my bagged edc..
may need to get other colour too..thats the 'inner peace' to rein in the 'want'..

ps.. could not open the attached photo link, as im read/writing from mobile..



from a year on..im starting to get few Vics (sorry!) from Tim FVEAP , more LMs ... well thats another story....8-)

cheers..

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: umberto00 on August 03, 2011, 10:27:40 PM
I have the Skeletool CX with the serrated blade. It doesn't get much pocket time these days (my juice kf4 is my current edc), but it does stay clipped to my man bag, with leatherman's bit kit in the bag.

What it does lack in tools, it more than makes-up for in "cool factor"! I wish that Leatherman would add carbon fiber to all their tools!  :drool:
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on August 04, 2011, 07:16:06 AM
Yes!!!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on August 04, 2011, 10:27:08 PM
Here is another picture of my CX
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: New_World on August 05, 2011, 10:11:07 AM
i have a skeletool.
I'm in!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: kirk13 on August 08, 2011, 05:18:22 PM
Send me my membership card and t shirt!

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/saks057-1.jpg)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/saks056.jpg)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/saks055-1.jpg)

Wish there were more opertunities to carry it!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Vladimir on August 15, 2011, 11:49:21 AM
Here's mine:

(http://i52.tinypic.com/iz6mfq.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on August 15, 2011, 12:28:09 PM
Well I have one too, with CE blade which, on this tool I like. Adds to its capabilities IMO.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: New_World on August 16, 2011, 05:23:04 AM
i carried the skele today. =)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: colinoutdoors on August 20, 2011, 03:47:18 PM
I am a big fan of the Skeletool, second Leatherman I ever owned.

(http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af60/colinoutdoors/Skeletoolcollage.png)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: New_World on August 20, 2011, 05:04:26 PM
I have a used one for sale if anyone is interested

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,30431.0.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,30431.0.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: dks on August 20, 2011, 07:53:59 PM
I got one a couple of weeks ago so I am now in the “cool” group, init?

Impressions:

Cool terminator 1 look, especially when open at 90 degrees.

The blade is smaller than I expected. I was thinking it would have this huge blade, dominating the whole tool, but apart from its width it is similar to the blade of my juice, init?

The paint on the screwdriver bits is already wearing off, after being taken out a few times; not very impressive.

The pliers look a bit more robust than the juice ones.

The blade has to be opened quite fast to lock safely; otherwise the liner lock does not move enough to properly secure the blade.

The blade seems secure enough and its “backspring” is solid, unlike the similar style system.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edcgear on August 20, 2011, 10:58:34 PM
Just as we speak, I'm getting tempted with one Skele CX for 45$ :drool: :drool:
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on August 21, 2011, 08:09:56 PM
I got one a couple of weeks ago so I am now in the “cool” group, init?

Impressions:

Cool terminator 1 look, especially when open at 90 degrees.

The blade is smaller than I expected. I was thinking it would have this huge blade, dominating the whole tool, but apart from its width it is similar to the blade of my juice, init?

The paint on the screwdriver bits is already wearing off, after being taken out a few times; not very impressive.

The pliers look a bit more robust than the juice ones.

The blade has to be opened quite fast to lock safely; otherwise the liner lock does not move enough to properly secure the blade.

The blade seems secure enough and its “backspring” is solid, unlike the similar style system.

I found the same thing with the black coating on the bits but I mist say I have been putting leatherman bits through a lot and haven't stripped one yet, and they bite nicely IMHO. I also hoped the blade would be bigger but I don't have the problem you are having with the liner lock. Mine clicks into place with no effort at all. Is yours the newer version as in PE on CX?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: dks on August 23, 2011, 11:31:01 AM
I got one a couple of weeks ago so I am now in the “cool” group, init?

Impressions:

Cool terminator 1 look, especially when open at 90 degrees.

The blade is smaller than I expected. I was thinking it would have this huge blade, dominating the whole tool, but apart from its width it is similar to the blade of my juice, init?

The paint on the screwdriver bits is already wearing off, after being taken out a few times; not very impressive.

The pliers look a bit more robust than the juice ones.

The blade has to be opened quite fast to lock safely; otherwise the liner lock does not move enough to properly secure the blade.

The blade seems secure enough and its “backspring” is solid, unlike the similar style system.

I found the same thing with the black coating on the bits but I mist say I have been putting leatherman bits through a lot and haven't stripped one yet, and they bite nicely IMHO. I also hoped the blade would be bigger but I don't have the problem you are having with the liner lock. Mine clicks into place with no effort at all. Is yours the newer version as in PE on CX?

It is, I think, a standard skeletool, half serrated normal steel blade. 830948 product code.
I do not know if its an original or an improved version of the skeletool.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: parnass on August 28, 2011, 03:02:22 AM
Sign me up.   I bought a Leatherman Skeletool packaged with Monarch 200 and Monarch 300 LED flashlights on clearance at Dick's Sporting Goods for $24.98.

I'm thinking of installing the 154CM straight blade from my Freestyle in place of the stock 420HC combination blade.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MultiMat on August 28, 2011, 04:56:21 AM
Under $25 + the torches  :o :o :o , now that is a DEAL  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: J-sews on August 28, 2011, 05:19:06 AM
Red one 8)



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/Skeletoolred4.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on August 28, 2011, 07:49:43 AM
Red one 8)

 :pok: Looks orange.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: gav on September 03, 2011, 09:10:41 AM
Me too :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: seth6984 on September 03, 2011, 11:45:05 PM
I have the CX model and use it everyday at work. This is the perfect tool for what I do (IT professional). I hope they never discontinue this tool. Pair this tool with the bit set and you're good to go. Ive had mine for a couple years now, and just last week had to sharpen the blade. The only thing I wish it had was a latch for the bit in the handle.

Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 09, 2011, 04:30:24 PM
I dropped my skele on a cement floor yesterday from about 6' and the spare bit didn't budge. I figured I'd be moving kegs for an hour looking for my spare bit!  I rely on the skele as my backup multi way more than I initially thought.  The few things that it does it does really well, I have to say it's the best bottle opener I've ever used and it gets used since you don't have to open the tool to use it. It flashes out and back into my pocket without anyone seeing how I opened my beer. Also the wire cutters have been going through stranded Cat 5e cable with one snip, no chewing.  It's chassis is forever interesting to the eyes.
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 09, 2011, 04:32:53 PM
Me too :tu:
nice pic gav it totally looks like alien technology.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mvyrmnd on September 29, 2011, 12:59:18 PM
This is the only owners club I can join at the moment :)

Here's mine with some of its friends:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-K69NI_XCIGE/Tnbn3y40BPI/AAAAAAAAAa8/L71E18NkV0o/s640/IMG_1121.JPG)


The most impressive thing I've done with it is to completely dismantle and rebuild the cash handler of a bank ATM when I left my toolkit at the office!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: airballrad on September 29, 2011, 02:15:20 PM
Everybody has to start somewhere. And you're already sliding deeper down the rabbit hole.  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: kinskibrain on October 23, 2011, 02:13:10 PM
The Skeletool CX plain edge is my favourite multi tool of all time. I like it so much I am considering buying a Skeletool just so I have both even though I am not a collector. I can't believe the, in my view, unjust criticism this tool has received from some. Personally I can't see why anyone would carry a just a folding knife now when the Skeletool exists.
Plus it has the carabiner which is a great great feature when you're moving through difficult terrain and don't use sheaths. I can't say enough good things about it.

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: M4verick on October 23, 2011, 03:17:05 PM
Count me in as well.

I love my skeletool cx, truly great piece of craftmanship from leatherman. I think there should be definitely more EDC friendly tools with fully functional blades (from some high quality steel)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: kinskibrain on October 23, 2011, 06:26:36 PM
Yes, the Skeletool seems to have a higher level of fit and finish compared to the other Leatherman tools I have experienced. I like 154cm but I think 420hc is a really good quality steel too. When I lost my first Skeletool CX a year ago I ordered another one instantly. It's my most carried knife for the last couple of years.

For the last month I 've been carrying the Charge but it's more of a square block of steel with a knife blade on it compared to the Skeletool.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Janitor on October 23, 2011, 10:08:52 PM
Oooh .. a club!

When I first got the red Skeletool, I was afraid the finish wouldn't last. And I guess the jury's still out on whether or not it really will. But in the time I've been carrying it, all that there is to show for it is a couple small dings/scratches. So far, I'm impressed with the finish. But then, I haven't tried anything fancy like dropping it on concrete or something.

This is the tool that got me to move from carrying a knife in my pocket to an MT. No, the blade isn't quite as good as on the likes of a Benchmade. But for the vast majority of what I ask a blade to do during my (very nerdy) work week it's more than enough. And with this, I have pliers & a screwdriver on me too. The size, especially how thin it is, and weight are perfect.

Oh ... and the bottle opener works great! :tu:

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i61/rsamos/armory/EDC/ST-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: kinskibrain on October 23, 2011, 10:25:32 PM
Yeah it really has the best bottle opener of any multi tool.

You can just hand it over to people. I find that if I carry the standard LM bottle opener I have to open peoples bottles since it's just too fidgety to use if you haven't used it before.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: badwolf on October 23, 2011, 10:26:30 PM
Not seen these in red before, kinda dig the orange one but like this red :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Janitor on October 23, 2011, 10:34:12 PM
Not seen these in red before, kinda dig the orange one but like this red :tu:
Just stumbled into it while at the shop one day.

It's marked as an exclusive color for 'Recreational Equipment Inc.' (REI) but I've no idea how true that may be.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sazabi on October 23, 2011, 10:35:41 PM
Not seen these in red before, kinda dig the orange one but like this red :tu:
Just stumbled into it while at the shop one day.

It's marked as an exclusive color for 'Recreational Equipment Inc.' (REI) but I've no idea how true that may be.

That's actually true, just as green is a Cabela's exclusive. :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Janitor on October 23, 2011, 10:41:51 PM
Not seen these in red before, kinda dig the orange one but like this red :tu:
Just stumbled into it while at the shop one day.

It's marked as an exclusive color for 'Recreational Equipment Inc.' (REI) but I've no idea how true that may be.

That's actually true, just as green is a Cabela's exclusive. :tu:
I think you just gave me an excuse reason to go to Cabela's.  :cheers:
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on October 30, 2011, 01:19:35 AM
I'm still carrying my CE cx everyday. It compliments other multi's nicely. I think I'll buy the newer SS CE version and keep my old school cx for good.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: carlb on November 12, 2011, 08:51:50 PM
Got my skeleton in the mail today. I had to have one.  It's amazing how much money I've spent on MT since I've joined this forum. Oh well, it's only money. (http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss61/swampgriz/39e3c6f2.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: jerseydevil on November 12, 2011, 08:56:57 PM
Got my skeleton in the mail today. I had to have one.  It's amazing how much money I've spent on MT since I've joined this forum. Oh well, it's only money. (http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss61/swampgriz/39e3c6f2.jpg)
Yeah, that's one club we ALL can belong to  :P.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: carlb on November 13, 2011, 12:03:35 AM
Oh well it's fun club to be in.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on November 13, 2011, 06:37:36 AM
Hey, I'm in now too!  :D

I got my CX from Cutlery Shoppe this week.  It's the black one, with what looks like a carbon fiber scale or spacer, whatever that thing is, on the side that holds the extra bit.

I thought I'd be getting one with a PE blade, because the pic on the page for the tool on their website shows it with the PE blade, but it came with the CE blade.  Ugh.

I emailed Jeff and he said that LM switched out the stock he ordered on him, and that he doesn't have any PE ones to exchange for it.  I guess I can live with the CE blade for now though.  I still usually carry a folder of some kind anyway, so it's not that big of a deal.  I'm most likely going to be using it for camping and outdoor stuff anyway, so the CE might actually come in useful.
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Accujohn on November 13, 2011, 08:58:08 AM
When the cx first came out, it was a CE... Then they switched at some point. That's if memory serves me. And yes, that's carbon fiber bling :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on November 13, 2011, 09:50:46 PM
So the one I have is an old one then?  Could it be one of the ones that had a lot of failure issues?

Does it have a date of manufacture on it like the Crunch does?
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Accujohn on November 13, 2011, 11:51:08 PM
I think most skellies dont have the date stamp. I didnt have any experience with troubled ones
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Micro55 on November 16, 2011, 01:40:43 AM
I wish to enter the club  :)

(http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l518/NewElement55/IMAG0407.jpg)

Got it from Fry's a few days ago for 45$, been carrying since, makes a great compliment to my SwissChampion+

(http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l518/NewElement55/IMAG0410.jpg?t=1321403838)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on November 16, 2011, 02:12:06 AM
I wish to enter the club  :)


You may enter.  :salute:

Great picture, hope to see more of them.


And welcome to MT.O
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on November 16, 2011, 02:13:06 AM
So the one I have is an old one then?  Could it be one of the ones that had a lot of failure issues?

Does it have a date of manufacture on it like the Crunch does?
I think most skellies dont have the date stamp. I didnt have any experience with troubled ones
 

Skeletools never had date stamps. This practice was dropped with the Skeletool but reinstated with the Freestyle. As for the failure issues, there was some trouble with the pliers on some of the first ones. They broke if too much torque was applied as far as I remember. It wasn't wide spread, just a case here and there, so nothing to worry about. I have the original CX, bought it November 7th 2008 (had its 3rd birthday this month) and it has served me great with a lot of use as it was my main EDC till I started carrying Juices this year. The black wore of a bit but I like it that way. Character and all that.  ;) It always surprises me when I see a new one how black it is.  :D
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on November 22, 2011, 06:26:48 PM
I like the black too, must be anodized or something? Doesn't seem 'dusty' like usual black oxide. I bought another one two weeks ago this time the SS version. Heinze you should try the CE for awhile, it really can be useful. I don't think you'll ever feel 'stuck' with it. Though I do understand ppl preferring a dedicated blade style. My cx is identical to yours and I've had no problem with the pliers. I like the skele for small precise work, these pliers have pulled out many a splinter.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on November 22, 2011, 11:49:11 PM
I bought a Skeletool a few months back from Dennis. I honestly only bought it to help round out the collection and because it is a Plain Edge. After messing with it a bit I actually want to carry one, but do not want to carry my Plain Edge. I'm thinking I need a Skeletool CX in the near future. I might have to trade something off to get it though.  :tu:
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on December 02, 2011, 12:27:04 AM
I bought a Skeletool a few months back from Dennis. I honestly only bought it to help round out the collection and because it is a Plain Edge. After messing with it a bit I actually want to carry one, but do not want to carry my Plain Edge. I'm thinking I need a Skeletool CX in the near future. I might have to trade something off to get it though.  :tu:
I'm going to start a combo edge lovers club. :) :) :p
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on December 02, 2011, 12:29:15 AM
I bought a Skeletool a few months back from Dennis. I honestly only bought it to help round out the collection and because it is a Plain Edge. After messing with it a bit I actually want to carry one, but do not want to carry my Plain Edge. I'm thinking I need a Skeletool CX in the near future. I might have to trade something off to get it though.  :tu:
I'm going to start a combo edge lovers club. :) :) :p

I't really is of no difference to me. I like both Plain Edge and Partially Serrated blades. I should be getting a Lansky for Christmas and it comes with a stone for sharpening Serrations.  :tu:
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Metropolicity on December 02, 2011, 10:12:27 PM
I bought a Skeletool a few months back from Dennis. I honestly only bought it to help round out the collection and because it is a Plain Edge. After messing with it a bit I actually want to carry one, but do not want to carry my Plain Edge. I'm thinking I need a Skeletool CX in the near future. I might have to trade something off to get it though.  :tu:
I'm going to start a combo edge lovers club. :) :) :p

Then, I am going to start a plain edge lovers club. Or failing that, a combo edge haters club. Which ever I feel like :P
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on December 02, 2011, 10:15:20 PM
I bought a Skeletool a few months back from Dennis. I honestly only bought it to help round out the collection and because it is a Plain Edge. After messing with it a bit I actually want to carry one, but do not want to carry my Plain Edge. I'm thinking I need a Skeletool CX in the near future. I might have to trade something off to get it though.  :tu:
I'm going to start a combo edge lovers club. :) :) :p

Then, I am going to start a plain edge lovers club. Or failing that, a combo edge haters club. Which ever I feel like :P


I'm joining both.  :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on December 03, 2011, 12:00:00 AM
I bought a Skeletool a few months back from Dennis. I honestly only bought it to help round out the collection and because it is a Plain Edge. After messing with it a bit I actually want to carry one, but do not want to carry my Plain Edge. I'm thinking I need a Skeletool CX in the near future. I might have to trade something off to get it though.  :tu:

Hey Cap, the CX I bought from Jeff at Cutlery Shoppe last month has a combo edge, but I wanted a plain edge one.  Maybe we could work a trade.  PM me if you're interested.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on December 03, 2011, 04:42:00 AM
I bought a Skeletool a few months back from Dennis. I honestly only bought it to help round out the collection and because it is a Plain Edge. After messing with it a bit I actually want to carry one, but do not want to carry my Plain Edge. I'm thinking I need a Skeletool CX in the near future. I might have to trade something off to get it though.  :tu:

Hey Cap, the CX I bought from Jeff at Cutlery Shoppe last month has a combo edge, but I wanted a plain edge one.  Maybe we could work a trade.  PM me if you're interested.

While I do need a cx im not looking to get rid of my plain edge at the moment. Thank you for the offer though.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: trouthunter on December 05, 2011, 03:59:45 AM
I am in.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: badwolf on December 09, 2011, 12:06:25 AM
With the help of Dunc :salute: I'm in, very pleased with this, its growing on me :D
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6478608837_92af3ef289_z.jpg)
I've seen the coloured ones on here and had my piggy little eyes on an orange one but saw this yellow :drool:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6478610647_5ebc768001_z.jpg)
Its a serrated edge one :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5hif7y on December 09, 2011, 12:12:38 AM
With the help of Dunc :salute: I'm in, very pleased with this, its growing on me :D
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6478608837_92af3ef289_z.jpg)
I've seen the coloured ones on here and had my piggy little eyes on an orange one but saw this yellow :drool:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6478610647_5ebc768001_z.jpg)
Its a serrated edge one :tu:

i love the yellow skeletool, it reminds me of bumblebee from transformers.   :gimme:

ive got to get me one of those. id luv to swap the steel coloured parts for the black steel on the CX model so its black and yellow.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: badwolf on December 09, 2011, 12:16:44 AM
Bumblebee, I like that :tu: would look very 8)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5hif7y on December 09, 2011, 12:17:08 AM
oh and im in if i haven't already said so ..

(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l481/5hif7y/IMG_20111104_230027.jpg)

one of my Favourite tools at the moment
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5hif7y on December 09, 2011, 12:18:02 AM
do they only do the standard ones in different colours? or do they do the CX in colours?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: badwolf on December 09, 2011, 02:24:43 AM
The CX is not as yet available in other colours, I reckon that would be good :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5hif7y on December 09, 2011, 03:10:02 AM
The CX is not as yet available in other colours, I reckon that would be good :tu:
i would snap one up.  :gimme:

would be nice if leatherman did a gold coloured CX like SOG have gold MT's.

if anyone in this club has a combo blade for a CX that they would want to swap for a plain edge blade, i would be interested in a swap. i have more use for semi serrated. (UK only offer)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on December 10, 2011, 08:33:09 AM
The CX is not as yet available in other colours, I reckon that would be good :tu:
i would snap one up.  :gimme:

would be nice if leatherman did a gold coloured CX like SOG have gold MT's.

if anyone in this club has a combo blade for a CX that they would want to swap for a plain edge blade, i would be interested in a swap. i have more use for semi serrated. (UK only offer)

I have a new CX with a combo blade that I'd trade you for a PE blade... I'm in the States though.  Still, if you're interested, let me know.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: David on December 10, 2011, 09:28:11 AM
I really like the Skeletool!    :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5hif7y on December 11, 2011, 08:43:48 PM
The CX is not as yet available in other colours, I reckon that would be good :tu:
i would snap one up.  :gimme:

would be nice if leatherman did a gold coloured CX like SOG have gold MT's.

if anyone in this club has a combo blade for a CX that they would want to swap for a plain edge blade, i would be interested in a swap. i have more use for semi serrated. (UK only offer)

I have a new CX with a combo blade that I'd trade you for a PE blade... I'm in the States though.  Still, if you're interested, let me know.

i would be very interested. would the blades get through customs ok? id be scared that one would get lost and one of us would end up with a bladeless skeletool. which would really suck.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5hif7y on December 11, 2011, 08:48:14 PM
probable a silly question but is the CX bigger than the standard skeletool?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on December 12, 2011, 09:43:47 AM
probable a silly question but is the CX bigger than the standard skeletool?

Not to my knowledge.

I don't think just shipping a blade in via the postal service would be any big deal.  Just wrap it up securely so it won't get loose, and make sure to send it parcel post.

To ensure against loss, simply send it with delivery confirmation.

PM me so we can discuss this further without side tracking the thread here.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: rayraychil on December 12, 2011, 01:21:39 PM
Here are both my Skeletool's with there lovely monkey's fist lanyards from Essexman I believe if memory serves me correctly they look great with them I think and it helps me tell them apart in the dark when camping.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on December 22, 2011, 12:25:17 PM
I have said it before and I will say it again. I used to hate the Skeletool, but after carrying a PE Skele for a while I actually love it.  :tu: I'm thinking a colored Skele is in order.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: New_World on December 22, 2011, 10:02:24 PM
I have said it before and I will say it again. I used to hate the Skeletool, but after carrying a PE Skele for a while I actually love it.  :tu: I'm thinking a colored Skele is in order.

I don't usually like combo blades either.
I love my PE Skele CX  =)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MTguy on January 02, 2012, 07:10:31 AM
Heres my user skeletool, It's the combo blade version.

(http://oi44.tinypic.com/cj3w4.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: petercrowell on January 05, 2012, 07:01:54 PM
Mine comes tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Do I have to wait till then to join the club?

 ;)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5hif7y on January 05, 2012, 09:53:51 PM
Mine comes tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Do I have to wait till then to join the club?

 ;)

welcome to MTO mate  :salute:. and you know what they say "the longer the wait the better the prise"  :D.

i hope you like the skeletool mate, its a great tool
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: badwolf on January 05, 2012, 10:01:23 PM
Mine comes tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Do I have to wait till then to join the club?

 ;)

welcome to MTO mate  :salute:. and you know what they say "the longer the wait the better the prise" :D.

i hope you like the skeletool mate, its a great tool
Well then 5hif7y, I'm gonna send you a free gift in about ten years time, okay :cheers: :rofl:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5hif7y on January 05, 2012, 10:06:48 PM
Mine comes tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Do I have to wait till then to join the club?

 ;)

welcome to MTO mate  :salute:. and you know what they say "the longer the wait the better the prise" :D.

i hope you like the skeletool mate, its a great tool
Well then 5hif7y, I'm gonna send you a free gift in about ten years time, okay :cheers: :rofl:

ill die of over excitement and day before it comes  :rofl:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: petercrowell on January 06, 2012, 04:19:41 PM

welcome to MTO mate  :salute:. and you know what they say "the longer the wait the better the prise"  :D.

i hope you like the skeletool mate, its a great tool

Thanks for the welcome! Yes, it's true about waiting. But I'm torched by UPS tracking just the same...
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Max Archer on February 02, 2012, 01:38:30 AM
Has anybody noticed that there seem to be variations in the plier head design?

I'm looking at my Skeletool, which was just bought at Target a few weeks ago, and my Freestyle, which I got in the Costco combo pack in '09 or so, and the engraving of the heads is substantially different. The "LEATHERMAN" text is thinner and more deeply engraved on the Skeletool. The Freestyle has a large circle on each side of the pliers, on top of the "shank" where it attaches to the handle, but the Skeletool doesn't have this, and just has a small oval like the ones that are already present on the other plier head.

There's a small number in a circle partly hidden by the handle opposite where the circle is, as well. The Freestyle appears to say "2_" and the Skeletool looks like it says either "11" or "4".

I'll take a picture later to clarify what I mean.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: kmanct3 on February 02, 2012, 05:44:22 PM
Can I join?....(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb437/kmanct3/0a98a321.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: GPDB on February 03, 2012, 12:07:37 AM
Mini, normal, maxi Skeletool!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: New_World on February 03, 2012, 12:44:24 AM
Can I join?....(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb437/kmanct3/0a98a321.jpg)

yep!
welcome to the club!  =)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: sjian on February 03, 2012, 04:49:18 AM
As a mechanic, I love this tool!  I keep my Saw, file and anything that works better full size or I don't "need" in my toolbox.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Niro on February 09, 2012, 08:00:47 PM
This is my second Skeletool. The first one i have at home mainly for scuba diving. This one i bought to replace my Juice C2 witch i have EDC at work for 6 years.
I bought it at Bass Pro Shop in Savannah GA for 75 US. I thought it should be much cheaper than that in the US.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Hammer on February 10, 2012, 08:33:47 AM
Does a Sleletool CX count?  If so, here's mine

(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/drkpics/Multi%20Tools/SkeletoolCX006.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on February 10, 2012, 08:55:24 AM
Yes!  It counts!  Welcome!
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on February 10, 2012, 03:41:10 PM
I like the dartboard pic! That's awlsome! Regarding the pliers I know the engraving changed when they swapped the CE to PE on both models. I'll take a pic of my old cx beside my new SS later. As for freestyle vs skele I'm not too sure. I don't have a freestyle yet.


Stay multi my friends
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sparky415 on February 10, 2012, 06:50:23 PM

Niro,
I have just spotted the panel key you are using  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Niro on February 10, 2012, 09:03:42 PM
Yes for me it is very useful and it is easy to make. The flat-head on the other side can still be used for adjusting pressure switches and other small screws.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sparky415 on February 10, 2012, 10:53:02 PM

Thanks for the extra pictures, great job  :tu:

I made something similar to fit in my LM Kick, it was a bit smaller and thinner to fit the electrical 'key switches'  we have in the UK

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Max Archer on February 10, 2012, 10:53:26 PM
I've been carrying the Skeletool a lot lately. My Benchmade is jealous, but sticking one small tool in my pocket is so much easier than a folder + a dedicated "better" MT. I'm sure I'm not the first one to discover this, but anybody else notice that you can open it "Spydie Drop" style?

I like the dartboard pic! That's awlsome! Regarding the pliers I know the engraving changed when they swapped the CE to PE on both models. I'll take a pic of my old cx beside my new SS later. As for freestyle vs skele I'm not too sure. I don't have a freestyle yet.


Stay multi my friends

My Freestyle and Skele have different plier engraving, but they're both CE, for what it's worth. Maybe it's just a difference in what they used on each model.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Pacu on February 11, 2012, 02:46:25 AM
I'm in..finally

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/200.jpg)

been wanting one of these since they came out. Target clearance..thank you!
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Smallblock on February 26, 2012, 09:36:04 PM
Got my CX Friday along with the premium nylon sheath and 40 piece bit kit.   
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LionOfZion on February 27, 2012, 08:11:49 AM
I'm joining the club, I think I will love my new  Skeletool. Can't wait!! :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Pacmanclyde on March 10, 2012, 10:00:06 PM
After losing my skeletool a few years back, I got 2 new ones and I love them.  I always have one in my tool bag, and I carry it when I dont need to carry my full Sized Wave.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 13, 2012, 11:35:22 PM
My pocket's most trusted friend!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 13, 2012, 11:44:24 PM
My pocket's most trusted friend!  More pictures!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: kinskibrain on March 14, 2012, 12:05:25 AM
I like those pictures Big-Target! I also have the CX, albeit the later plain edge version.

Actually I'm on my second one as I have dropped one. Had a Wave, sold it. Had a Charge AL, sold it. Only the Skeletool prevails!  :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 14, 2012, 12:39:42 AM
It is meant to be an EDCer. And I'm at the age/health that I don't see myself hacking an airstrip out of the jungle.  So that, the Style CS, and the C33 are in my pockets. :multi:
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on March 14, 2012, 04:45:59 AM
Real nice pics BT! Don't forget to throw some into the 'Multitool stuck in a log' thread. Have one on the way for my boss which will make three floating around the shop.


Stay multi my friends
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Narcosynthesis on March 14, 2012, 05:52:37 PM
Do I get to join?

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/Davidlovie/IMG_2368.jpg)

:D

Does that make me the cool kid or the weirdo sitting in the corner scaring the girls off? :P
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 14, 2012, 07:25:42 PM
Real nice pics BT! Don't forget to throw some into the 'Multitool stuck in a log' thread. Have one on the way for my boss which will make three floating around the shop.


Stay multi my friends

Done!  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Gareth on March 14, 2012, 08:05:09 PM
Do I get to join?

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/Davidlovie/IMG_2368.jpg)

:D

Does that make me the cool kid or the weirdo sitting in the corner scaring the girls off? :P

how about we call that an 'honorary' membership?  :D
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on March 14, 2012, 08:19:03 PM
Do I get to join?

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/Davidlovie/IMG_2368.jpg)

:D

Does that make me the cool kid or the weirdo sitting in the corner scaring the girls off? :P
As long as your preference of beer comes with twist-off caps!


Stay multi my friends
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 16, 2012, 01:29:38 AM
I just ordered from Travis a stainless steel and CX Skeletools with the MT.O logos on both!  :multi:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Pignut71 on March 18, 2012, 01:52:00 PM
I'm in, had one for a year / 18 months and do really like it a lot. Thought it was time it posed for the camera!

(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u423/Jdo330/Multi-tools/0eb78af1.jpg)

Not that it matters too much but check out the un-even grind on the blade. Anyone else's like this? Appreciate it will come out over time and sharpening but should be better IMO from the factory.

Atb, Jon.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: badwolf on March 18, 2012, 11:21:39 PM
Well, I'm back in :tu:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6994360209_c89363f023_b.jpg)


@JDO330, mines okay, I guess yours was a Friday tool ::)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: kinskibrain on March 19, 2012, 01:26:55 PM
I don't like how LM have subtly made the font fatter. I dream of more elegant, subtle times when the lettering would be thin, utilitarian and simple (PST). Recently got a Skeletool CX for my father in law and noticed the difference.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 19, 2012, 05:08:02 PM
I'm in, had one for a year / 18 months and do really like it a lot. Thought it was time it posed for the camera!

(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u423/Jdo330/Multi-tools/0eb78af1.jpg)

Not that it matters too much but check out the un-even grind on the blade. Anyone else's like this? Appreciate it will come out over time and sharpening but should be better IMO from the factory.

Atb, Jon.

The uneven grind is a blessing in disguise.  It strengthens to point(due to the geometry of the grind)to make it bend/break proof. :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: AZKAHUNA on April 03, 2012, 03:15:21 AM
Just got my first Skeletool. What are some of the best sheaths for it?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bensasupertool on April 13, 2012, 02:06:02 AM
 :tu: My Skeletool is fresh out the package and in the kitchen. The tool is a trip,so lite and tight. It sliced open the tater tot bag and snuged up the handle on the grill. The pocket clip is sweet along with the OHO combo blade. Not to big on the driver,short shanks (excuse the pun) fall short. The pliers will take some getting used to for me. They feel awkward in hand a bit. Then again there not klien sidecutters. Its a nice tool with a killer design.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: sjian on April 13, 2012, 08:59:23 AM
Not to big on the driver,short shanks (excuse the pun) fall short.

That's what I thought at first, but after EDC'ing the skeletool for a month, I've realized portability of this thing puts it in class of it's own in between a pocket knife and a juice.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on April 17, 2012, 02:52:13 PM
A few Skeletool related photos taken this morning.

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Album%202/IMG_1087small.jpg)


(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Album%202/IMG_1090small.jpg)


(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Album%202/IMG_1088small.jpg)


(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Album%202/IMG_1092small.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: badwolf on April 17, 2012, 09:18:51 PM
Excellent selection of colour and style :tu: lovely pics :drool: what's the story on the different serrations on the 154cm blade, is it an early model or factory variation :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on April 17, 2012, 10:43:14 PM
Good eye.

In the first year...I think 2008, the CX model came with a serrated blade. That is the one that is deeply serrated compared to all the others. The regular Skeletool came with a plain blade. The following year, they switched over, with the CX having a plain blade, and the regular Skeletools having the serrated blade. Interestingly enough, the serration on the newer models are not as deep as the first year serrated blade.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: badwolf on April 17, 2012, 11:41:24 PM
Thanks for the info :salute: that gold ones a great addition to :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on April 18, 2012, 12:08:06 AM
Good eye.

In the first year...I think 2008, the CX model came with a serrated blade. That is the one that is deeply serrated compared to all the others. The regular Skeletool came with a plain blade. The following year, they switched over, with the CX having a plain blade, and the regular Skeletools having the serrated blade. Interestingly enough, the serration on the newer models are not as deep as the first year serrated blade.
Awesome collection there Chako!   :drool:

I recently shelved my S2 in favor of my CX.  It's my fifth LM after my CS, PS, Crunch, and S2, and it's easily my favorite.  It's definitely a home run.  Best design of any MT I've ever seen.  I do eventually want to get a Charge and a Fuse or a Blast though.

My CX has the deeply ground serrations in its blade, so that must mean it's one of the early ones.  I however, I only bought it last fall.  Wasn't there a failure problem with the plier heads on those early ones?  Do you think Leatherman would do an exchange on it for me and give me a new one, preferably with a PE blade?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on April 18, 2012, 01:39:46 AM
Heinz, the longer you stay here, the more MTs you will eventually have. You will have a Charge, a Fuse, a Blast, and possibly more before you know it.

Possibly old stock. As for Leatherman, I think they only repair damaged products. I don't think they would exchange it for a newer version...but I guess you can email them and ask.

Badwolf, check out the Multitool Encyclopedia at the top of the website. Lots of good info in there.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on April 18, 2012, 02:34:56 AM
Just embrace the addiction!!! :drool: :whistle:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on April 18, 2012, 02:52:11 AM
Heinz, the longer you stay here, the more MTs you will eventually have. You will have a Charge, a Fuse, a Blast, and possibly more before you know it.

Possibly old stock. As for Leatherman, I think they only repair damaged products. I don't think they would exchange it for a newer version...but I guess you can email them and ask.
Good to know, thanks for the info.  I was wondering if the one I received was an older one or not, but until now had no way of knowing.  For now I'll just live with it unless it fails, and deal with it then.  I'm not real hard on my tools, so hopefully it won't be a problem.

Just embrace the addiction!!! :drool: :whistle:
Believe me, the only thing keeping me from spending more than I already have is my wife!!!   :ahhh   

Hmm... MTs, SAKs, and torches, or... my wife and kids...   :think:
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on April 18, 2012, 02:58:51 AM
Wife and children every time.  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on April 18, 2012, 03:03:32 AM
Just tell the wife that MTs, SAKs, and flashlights are cheaper than keeping a mistresses ::) :whistle:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: airballrad on April 18, 2012, 04:00:05 AM
Possibly old stock. As for Leatherman, I think they only repair damaged products. I don't think they would exchange it for a newer version...but I guess you can email them and ask.
Good to know, thanks for the info.  I was wondering if the one I received was an older one or not, but until now had no way of knowing.  For now I'll just live with it unless it fails, and deal with it then.  I'm not real hard on my tools, so hopefully it won't be a problem.
This is MT.O
If you have an original Skeletool CX in good condition, put it on the Trade forum asking for a newer model PE CX. Someone who has the collecting bug will probably run right out and buy a current model Skele CX just so they can trade it for something that's now rare.  :D
Fake Edit: Not me, as my wife would kill me. And I have other MTs higher on my list. And my wife would kill me.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: jerseydevil on April 18, 2012, 04:02:40 AM
Just tell the wife that MTs, SAKs, and flashlights are cheaper than keeping a mistresses ::) :whistle:

Oh I'm definitely using that one!  :) 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on April 18, 2012, 04:20:59 AM
Just tell the wife that MTs, SAKs, and flashlights are cheaper than keeping a mistresses ::) :whistle:

Oh I'm definitely using that one!  :)
I'd love to!  But she'd smack me into next week, for sure!  Well, not smack me, but she has a way of making me wish she had, instead of the other things she does to let me know she's various levels of ticked off at me...  :facepalm:

But I'm a good boy for the most part... I'm with Chako; wife and kids always come first for me.   :angel:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JAfromMn on June 03, 2012, 01:12:42 AM
 (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/IMG-20120601-01642.jpg)

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: jwh on June 08, 2012, 03:50:59 AM
Skeletool arrived today. Good fit and finish, nice size and weight. I am now in yet another club. LOL..
DSL tech guy at house today to replace modem. He had a Surge on him. I must say the Surge is pretty tempting.

jwh
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bensasupertool on June 09, 2012, 06:55:58 AM
Mower air cleaner change got ugly as the dog wanted to fight the mower and Skeletool.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Stazi on June 12, 2012, 11:23:34 PM
My one and only mt for the last four or five years, after looking for something more minimal  than the gerber. And has got me out of trouble on many occasions  . Everything there to tackle the jobs mt's are built for , so a very big fan . Only drawback my early model does not have the semi-serrated blade . Would it be possible to replace it ? . I am sure one of you knows  :tu: . Count me in the club :salute:.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: bladelover227 on June 13, 2012, 02:40:55 AM
The  skelotool's the first Leatherman i ever had. It's been 2 years and i still love that thing!!!!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bensasupertool on June 17, 2012, 07:39:53 PM
I really wish i got the CX. The serrated blade was a surprise on my skeletool. Really didnt want it. The pic of the tool was old and had the straight blade option. Nice noob move on my part. :facepalm: Until further reading on this fine fourm I was informed of the moving change. :tu: The serration is a nice option,but agressive cutting really dosent apply to my uses with the sleletool. Im sure it will be needed for some tuff stuff someday.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JRB65 on June 17, 2012, 10:33:36 PM
With all the people here talking about how they should have gotten/bought another version of the Skeletool, it seems that I've got the right version for my use   :tu: :multi:

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bensasupertool on June 18, 2012, 04:03:32 AM
 Getting heavy gauge AWG ready for a pull is hard enough with a straight blade,serrated blades are plain dumb for stripping back wire. The skeletool blade is far better than  the sheepfoot blade I work with still. Swiss Knife Shop offered to take the tool back and replace it with the CX.Obviosly I declined and SKS apologized for the mix up. Could of would of should of. I will gripe about it till a CX falls from the sky.My Skeletool does not suit my needs.  :rant:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Stazi on June 18, 2012, 11:46:42 PM
I really wish i got the CX. The serrated blade was a surprise on my skeletool. Really didnt want it. The pic of the tool was old and had the straight blade option. Nice noob move on my part. :facepalm: Until further reading on this fine fourm I was informed of the moving change. :tu: The serration is a nice option,but agressive cutting really dosent apply to my uses with the sleletool. Im sure it will be needed for some tuff stuff someday.

After reading your post I wondered if a " blade trade " might be an option with the Skeletool  :). I dont know if this possible  :-\. But could be a way around the problem  ;).
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on August 17, 2012, 10:01:26 PM
Traded a used but decent Juice KF4 for my Skeletool CX. Should I ever find a light-weight allow crescent wrench small enough to fit in the carabiner area there is going to be some passive modification done. Not enough to voice the warranty, but the missing link hopefully will get rectified.  :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: FLYBYU on August 20, 2012, 12:29:09 PM
Here is my first Leatherman, bought it a year or so ago:

(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc118/FLYBYU44/4F705235-2422-416C-94A0-7E39C83B3CB3-708-00000218B239C36A.jpg)

Just sent it in as two of the three springs in one of the handles had broke and the blade had about 3/4" of the tip missing. I took the above pic before sending it in. I work at a potash mine, so even though I oil it all the time it rusts like nuts. I have a new Skeletool CX on the way too, it will be my EDC multitool around the house so I don't have to bring my other one home all the time. Love the Skeletool design, everything I need, nothing I don't.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Gareth on August 21, 2012, 12:16:36 AM
potash is an alkali, right?  That's gotta be hard on most metal equipment.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: FLYBYU on August 23, 2012, 12:14:24 AM
potash is an alkali, right?  That's gotta be hard on most metal equipment.

Yeppers! You should see our trucks after a year out there, pretty nasty stuff when it comes to metal.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: P67 on December 18, 2012, 12:16:44 AM
Hi there,

I've got myself a Skeletool CX Plain Edge for a while now, though it's getting very apparent that the screw that's initially holding the blade is getting rather loosened. Is there any fix to that, that any of you lot know of by any chance? Everytime i tighten the torx screws it's getting awfully loose whilst it's not even /that/ old yet..

Also, i've disassembled it as to clean out all the rubbish as it was making a rather "screeching" noise when i opened the blade. Muck and hardened grime all under it (That's when you know you're using your Multitool well, right? ;-) ). I've written down the parts list though i might have made a mistake.

From bottom to top:

Body
Copper/Brass ring
Blade
Small plastic ring in the middle
Larger plastic ring
Outer ring with the indent to keep it stuck
Torx Screw

If any of you lot have an assembly guide it'd be much appreciated! I can't seem to get a guide from Leatherman theirselves.

Regards,
P67
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on December 18, 2012, 12:39:18 AM
Welcome to the forum P67. Nice to have you here. When you find the time visit our New members forum (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/board,23.0.html) and tell us more about yourself so we can give you a proper welcome. :D

As for your Skeletool... an old trick is to put a bit of Loctite on your screw and then screw it in. I think most people use the blue one as it allows for easier removal if needed. As for the screeching sound, you might want to put a bit of oil on the pivot.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: loki-mobile on December 18, 2012, 07:24:14 PM
A few Skeletool related photos taken this morning.

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Album%202/IMG_1087small.jpg)
It's all different skeletool?
The first apparently coated with gold - not released officially.
Second - Rei.com edition.
Third to sixth-Limited Color Edition.
Eighth - CX first versions
Tenth - normal skeletool
Eleven-skeletool first versions
The issue with the seven and nine - they are the same or different? If different, what's the difference.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on December 18, 2012, 08:59:50 PM
A few Skeletool related photos taken this morning.

http://i145.photobucket.c...bum%202/IMG_1087small.jpg (http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Album%202/IMG_1087small.jpg)
It's all different skeletool?
The first apparently coated with gold - not released officially.
Second - Rei.com edition.
Third to sixth-Limited Color Edition.
Eighth - CX first versions
Tenth - normal skeletool
Eleven-skeletool first versions
The issue with the seven and nine - they are the same or different? If different, what's the difference.


  1st gold plated Skeletool from TexasToolCrafters on eBay (http://myworld.ebay.com/texastoolcrafters)
  2nd red REI edition
  3rd, 5th and 6th colors limited edition (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,28456.msg493583.html#msg493583) from about a year and a half ago, first sold only in Europe, I'm not sure if they later sold in the US too.
  4th Cabela's 50th Anniversary Skeletool.
  7th a factory mistake Skeletool CX labeled as Freestyle CX
  8th CX first edition
  9th CX new style
10th SS first edition
11th SS new style   


Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Heirphoto on December 20, 2012, 02:13:35 AM
Okay, I am officially a member now as my plain blade Skeletool arrived today in its original box. Just so it does not get lonely I have a gentley used Freestyle on the way too.

Why is it then that I now feel the need for a Skeletool CX too? (Would the Freestyle feel left out if it does not get a CX playmete too like its big brother Skele?)

And yes I also have the twin Style Leathermans, scissors and pliers versions.

So, "Now I am ready"....or so Leatherman tells me. Yet is always seems I am not ready unless I have that next tool with a different compliment of bits/blades.

Tony
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Gareth on December 21, 2012, 06:49:04 PM
Many folks see the MUT as the Skeletools big brother.  Just saying. :whistle:

seriously though, congrats on the new MT.  I'll be interested to hear which you like more; the Skele or the Freestyle. :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on January 14, 2013, 06:44:28 PM
I just had to say how much I'm loving my Skeletool CX. I haven't enjoyed a Leatherman product this much since my Wave. The fit and finish of the Skeletool is really, really nice. Far better than  most of my other Leathermans. Nothing rubs. Everything has a nice snap to it. The blade is ground properly.

The only bummer is the lack of a real ball detent. The stamped detent works well, but I wonder if it will become an issue after extended use. Either way, it's far better than the stamped detents I've tried on various Waves and Charges.

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: kinskibrain on January 21, 2013, 12:47:47 PM
I have to agree with this last post. I've been through two Skeletool CX, two Waves, one Charge AL and one Style CS and the Skeletools have been head and shoulders over the others when it comes to fit and finish. Have others had this experience as well?

Everything snaps and clicks very tight on my Skeletool and there is no wiggle on anything anywhere. The only complaint I could make is that the pocket clip is easily bent as it catches on to things accidentally.

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Landrew on January 21, 2013, 02:36:49 PM
I carried a Skeletool for nigh over a year, because it seemed the most logical balance of weight versus utility.  This was generally true until I nearly broke the pliers on it. I then tried a Wave, and then after studying the various models, I upgraded to a Charge TTi as my daily carry.  Once I learned how to carry the Charge properly, the weight and bulk was a non-issue.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on January 21, 2013, 09:23:56 PM
I have to agree with this last post. I've been through two Skeletool CX, two Waves, one Charge AL and one Style CS and the Skeletools have been head and shoulders over the others when it comes to fit and finish. Have others had this experience as well?

Everything snaps and clicks very tight on my Skeletool and there is no wiggle on anything anywhere. The only complaint I could make is that the pocket clip is easily bent as it catches on to things accidentally.

So agree there!
Also Leatherman mounted the pocket clip top heavy instead of keeping the weight on the bottom. With the weight underneath it could firmly hold the clip onto whatever it was attached to. My 2¢ on it anyhow.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: thom4s on January 27, 2013, 08:01:58 PM
got one  too now, cx pe it came in a box and not in plastic shell
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: DaveK on January 31, 2013, 12:46:09 AM
Skeletool CX mis-labelled as a Freestyle CX

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/LeathermanMisprints011.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on January 31, 2013, 01:04:09 AM
Nice. :tu: Not a lot if those around.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: DaveK on January 31, 2013, 01:13:59 AM
I'm trying to remember the forum member's name who picked both of those mis labelled tools up from the Leatherman factory shop and posted them out to me, and to my shame I can't :(

If I recall, there were quite a few of them as some clown had set a machine up wrong lol. So they sold them off cheap in the shop...
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on January 31, 2013, 01:32:44 AM
Fisting_Chili for $65. :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: DaveK on January 31, 2013, 01:35:08 AM
Fisting_Chili for $65. :)

That's him!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: armèe-suisse on February 08, 2013, 09:54:58 PM
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj607/armee-suisse/94FF3C97-7AE5-4142-AB07-7C0A44692131-13241-00000C9CB31CA89D.jpg)

Skeletool CX PE x 2, Skeletool PE! :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Stormdrane on February 09, 2013, 09:39:31 PM
Finally bought myself a Leatherman Skeletool...  8)

(http://xa4.xanga.com/659e1a56c3732284620398/w227105814.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on February 09, 2013, 10:08:20 PM
How do you like it so far? Is it the older plain edge or the combo edge version?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Stormdrane on February 09, 2013, 10:41:29 PM
How do you like it so far? Is it the older plain edge or the combo edge version?

I'd been looking at them for a while, waiting for a lower cost pre-owned model to pup up on the 'bay, since the NIB were a bit more than I was willing to part with, and so far just handling it without having put it through its paces, I like the look and feel of it.   :)

It has the combo edge blade, but with the gentle serrations that I like much more than those that have the overly aggressive teeth that tend to catch, snag, and tear more than they cut.  ;)

(http://xd5.xanga.com/d42e0656d3632284620499/w227105914.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: blooper on March 16, 2013, 06:00:18 AM
does anyone ever have issues of the driver bit releasing while using the pliers or any other way? any pointers on how to keep from losing them?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Cupboard on March 17, 2013, 01:58:40 AM
the spare bit in the handle or the one in the holder for use?

If you're having problems with the spare but, just squeeze the metal clip in a bit to hold it more tightly.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: blooper on March 17, 2013, 02:23:42 AM
i was really more concerned about the one on the handle. because i was just tinkering with it and i noticed the bit fell out as i was using the pliers, maybe? i dont know. maybe im just being paranoid. was just wondering if this was a common issue with skeletools.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: bmot on March 17, 2013, 09:59:35 AM
I didn't have that, yet... I guess you could disengage the lock by putting force on it...  :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Cupboard on March 17, 2013, 02:13:56 PM
if I wiggle mine and pull it hard it comes out but I have to say it doesn't overly concern me :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: blooper on March 18, 2013, 07:00:02 PM
if I wiggle mine and pull it hard it comes out but I have to say it doesn't overly concern me :)


i wasnt sure if this was a serious response or not. LOL.


yea, i had a good days work with it yesterday, assembling some things and using the pliers to tighten things here and there. no problems. maybe it was a fluke.


sad to say this skeletool is going to put my wingman into retirement soon. even though it only has half the tools the wingman has, it is a bit easier to carry and i can feel the quality difference.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Cupboard on March 18, 2013, 08:40:03 PM
oh goodness  :facepalm:

no, it was meant seriously. If I hold the removable bit and pull it firmly whilst also moving it from side to side in the bit holder it can disengage from the lock, but under normal circumstances it's well fixed.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: blooper on March 21, 2013, 11:24:04 PM
yea, it hasnt fallen out since that last time. im sure it was a fluke. been loving it since i swapped out my wingman. its a lot easier to carry. who would have thought those measly couple ounces would make a difference in weight.


(http://distilleryimage11.instagram.com/781f5a7a8df411e2a31922000a1fbcdc_7.jpg)


Ive noticed the #1 phillips bit is a little longer than the #2 and it makes it so that the securing latch doesnt catch onto the bit if the #1 is inserted. So basically i can pull the bit out without releasing the latch. I work around it tho.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 24, 2013, 12:23:00 AM
Over at the Leatherman Sports FB page instagram section(https://www.facebook.com/LeathermanSport/app_168188869963563 ) there is a picture of a Skeletool SX prototype.
Take a look  :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on March 24, 2013, 01:17:41 AM
Any info on this? What's new on it?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MultiMat on March 24, 2013, 02:25:14 AM
Any info on this? What's new on it?

"More new @signalsnowboard x #LeathermanSport tools on the way. #SkeletoolSX Yes, that is a diamond file!"

Diamond file  :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on March 24, 2013, 02:54:19 AM
  Wonder what's going to retail for. I did leave a comment:

CM154 or S30V steel?
♥ that diamond file! Is it time to to sell my CX? ;) By chance, it the pocket clip reversed on the backside, where more of the weigh is on the bottom when suspended? Having the weight on top of the clip is what is causing the Skeletool to become dislodges from side pockets on pants, where the Skeletool has the perfect fit/reach/carry mode. Least make the pocket clip reversible per the owner's preferences, please.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Nhoj on March 24, 2013, 04:11:21 AM
I was going to get a cx but now I am waiting!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on March 24, 2013, 04:48:50 AM
What's with Leatherman making all these Snowboard related tools?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syndicate on March 24, 2013, 08:03:05 AM
Shouldn't the S stand for Scissors? :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on March 24, 2013, 08:05:58 AM
Shouldn't the S stand for Scissors? :think:

  Sport Extreme  :twak:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 24, 2013, 11:27:41 AM
I was going to get a cx but now I am waiting!

Buy the CS!! You got to cut uor teeth on these babies!  So as to embrace your addiction :whistle:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on March 24, 2013, 11:54:09 AM
What's with Leatherman making all these Snowboard related tools?

I think you'd have to thank Tim's son Lee for these recent ideas.  And these sports are his hobby.  Got to start somewhere.  So why not start from a hobby?

Leatherman Introduces Action Sports Line (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iScBuhfm1Mw#ws)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on April 15, 2013, 04:24:04 AM
I just ordered my first multi tool - a Skeletool CX.  :)
I often need a knife and occasionally pliers at work. I could do with a serrated blade and a saw as well, but once I saw the Skeletool everything else looked ugly. I actually prefer the look of the plain Skeletool (it's got that Alien/Terminator look going on) but went for the CX mainly because of the better blade.
I was also sorely tempted by the gold Skele...
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on April 15, 2013, 08:04:15 AM
I just ordered my first multi tool - a Skeletool CX.  :)
I often need a knife and occasionally pliers at work. I could do with a serrated blade and a saw as well, but once I saw the Skeletool everything else looked ugly. I actually prefer the look of the plain Skeletool (it's got that Alien/Terminator look going on) but went for the CX mainly because of the better blade.
I was also sorely tempted by the gold Skele...
Proud of you!!
Go for the GOLD!! :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Mr Biriyani on April 17, 2013, 04:11:45 PM
Finally I´m in this cool club. :mail:
I coudn´t find any datecode on it but I guess I got the older version of the skeletool cx with serrated knife.
Maybe I will get the other version later on but for now, I gotta stop buying multitools.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on April 17, 2013, 04:36:05 PM
Finally I´m in this cool club. :mail:
I coudn´t find any datecode on it but I guess I got the older version of the skeletool cx with serrated knife.
Maybe I will get the other version later on but for now, I gotta stop buying multitools.

Welcome to the brotherhood!! :salute:
 BTW all!!  I got word from Leatherman Sport FB page, the Skeletool SX(the one with the diamond file) will be on the market this June!!! :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Mr Biriyani on April 17, 2013, 04:41:29 PM
Finally I´m in this cool club. :mail:
I coudn´t find any datecode on it but I guess I got the older version of the skeletool cx with serrated knife.
Maybe I will get the other version later on but for now, I gotta stop buying multitools.

Welcome to the brotherhood!! :salute:
 BTW all!!  I got word from Leatherman Sport FB page, the Skeletool SX(the one with the diamond file) will be on the market this June!!! :drool:

Thank You Big Target !
Soo.. yet another version I`ll have to get.
Tank you for that to.. ;)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on April 17, 2013, 04:49:23 PM
Finally I´m in this cool club. :mail:
I coudn´t find any datecode on it but I guess I got the older version of the skeletool cx with serrated knife.
Maybe I will get the other version later on but for now, I gotta stop buying multitools.

Welcome to the brotherhood!! :salute:
 BTW all!!  I got word from Leatherman Sport FB page, the Skeletool SX(the one with the diamond file) will be on the market this June!!! :drool:

Thank You Big Target !
Soo.. yet another version I`ll have to get.
Tank you for that to.. ;)
Yeah!  That new one is giving me a "Smurfy" too!!! :whistle:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on April 17, 2013, 05:46:20 PM
Here's a Skeletool article:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/expedition-gear/accessories/2071-leatherman-skeletool-cx.html
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on April 28, 2013, 05:28:40 AM
So...am I in then?  ;)
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Skeletool%20CX/03ecd50f-de29-456f-ad1e-711faa44142a.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Skeletool%20CX/03ecd50f-de29-456f-ad1e-711faa44142a.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Skeletool%20CX/3b729e77-73d6-45bf-a078-32898e6e4cfc.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Skeletool%20CX/3b729e77-73d6-45bf-a078-32898e6e4cfc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on April 28, 2013, 09:30:55 AM
So...am I in then?  ;)
(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Skeletool%20CX/03ecd50f-de29-456f-ad1e-711faa44142a.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Skeletool%20CX/03ecd50f-de29-456f-ad1e-711faa44142a.jpg.html)(http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/syncop8r/Skeletool%20CX/3b729e77-73d6-45bf-a078-32898e6e4cfc.jpg) (http://s529.photobucket.com/user/syncop8r/media/Skeletool%20CX/3b729e77-73d6-45bf-a078-32898e6e4cfc.jpg.html)
Oh yes!!!! :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on April 28, 2013, 02:10:37 PM
Welcome :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Mr Biriyani on April 29, 2013, 01:30:03 PM
Well i didn´t take to long before i got another one.
This time a new cx plain edge on sale. :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 30, 2013, 12:20:50 AM
I just got mine in so I'd like to join to please.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on April 30, 2013, 01:25:25 AM
Welcome aboard one and all!
BTW,  If youwant to turn your love of the Skeletool into a full blown fetish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GO FOR THE GOLD!!!!!!!!!! :whistle:
http://www.texastoolcrafters.com/model/leatherman-skeletool/Skeletool-24k
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: RoboYeti on May 02, 2013, 10:54:24 PM
I have a plain edge skeletool which I love. It was my first leatherman, and for the last several years it's been my favorite tool for weekend projects. It hasn't let me down yet.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on May 02, 2013, 11:26:07 PM
I bought myself a skeletool CX from the moment they were available here.  Got it from a guy who bought three of them during a trip to the USA, he sold them for half the price they normally cost here.  I must say that I was surprised by its size, it was a lot smaller than I expected, which turned out to be a good thing for pocket carry  ;).

Anyway, made the family complete and bought a MUT and a Style CS later on 8).

Already posted this pic in another topic, but here it is again.

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Multitools/CIMG1899.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Multitools/CIMG1899.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Jack Knife on May 17, 2013, 08:48:47 PM
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee179/aclaired/image_zps591a4ae5.jpg) (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/aclaired/media/image_zps591a4ae5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on May 18, 2013, 01:45:38 AM
Skelarchitool?  :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Jack Knife on May 18, 2013, 02:42:17 AM
Skelarchitool?  :salute:

Something like that. I had some down time at work and was running outta back drops for the Leatherman photo shoot.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: DavisD1W on May 27, 2013, 06:38:40 PM
I thought I'd show and tell.  Here are two of mine.

The first is a tool that was given to us when we celebrated the success of the first pilot run. 

The second tool is the first tool I was able to assemble when I got enough parts off factory tooling to put one together.  Notice the carbon fiber scale with a bare SS frame. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on May 27, 2013, 07:22:37 PM
I thought I'd show and tell.  Here are two of mine.

The first is a tool that was given to us when we celebrated the success of the first pilot run. 

The second tool is the first tool I was able to assemble when I got enough parts off factory tooling to put one together.  Notice the carbon fiber scale with a bare SS frame. 


Sounds like you got the "instructions" from Johny Cash  :pok: :whistle: :angel:
Johnny Cash One Piece At A Time (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWHniL8MyMM#)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: DavisD1W on May 27, 2013, 07:34:38 PM
Nah, Skeletool was my project.  Design through first production.                                                                     
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on May 27, 2013, 07:48:32 PM
Nah, Skeletool was my project.  Design through first production.                                                                   
You were ther at the Skeletools' birth!! :o  And you probably worked with Glenn Klecker :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: DavisD1W on May 27, 2013, 08:00:19 PM
Yup.  Glenn came up with the idea of a bare bones (sorry about the pun) multitool and made a prototype.  He spent the first two years that I worked there promoting the idea, but there were too many projects already in the pipeline.  Finally the day came when management decided to do the project, and gave it to me.  Glenn left the company, for reasons I won't go into, shortly after. 
Glenn's prototype was pretty cool, but was a pie in the sky design.  Each handle was milled out of a solid block of steel, and while it was cool, it was impossible to manufacture for the given price point. 
So I started with a blank sheet of paper, so to speak, and came up with the production version.
After the Pilot Run, I left the company to work at a start-up power tool company. 
And there it is in a nutshell. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on May 27, 2013, 09:40:51 PM
 :drool: The inside story!!! :drool:
 :tu: THANKS :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on May 27, 2013, 09:49:11 PM
Yes , thanks for the information. :2tu:

Nah, Skeletool was my project.  Design through first production.                                                                     

What are your thought on the upcoming Skeletool SX then? :D

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44678

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=44678.0;attach=49563;image)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on May 28, 2013, 07:21:32 PM
I sure hope they decide to remove that file from the outside of the tool or come up with some sort of cover for it.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: DavisD1W on May 28, 2013, 07:36:12 PM
It's funny that they are comming out with the SX.   My boss kept telling me I should add a diamond file to the outside of the tool, but I didn't think it would work out well, for the same reasons stated in this thread.   Maybe people will find this useful.  I can't tell if they got rid of the extra bit.  If they traded the file for an extra bit, I think it is a bad idea.  I haven't found diamond files to be used as frequently as the bit driver. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 28, 2013, 07:55:42 PM
 :D JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/DSC01942_zps783e7967.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mrssabrina/media/DSC01942_zps783e7967.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on May 28, 2013, 09:44:20 PM
It's funny that they are comming out with the SX.   My boss kept telling me I should add a diamond file to the outside of the tool, but I didn't think it would work out well, for the same reasons stated in this thread.   Maybe people will find this useful.  I can't tell if they got rid of the extra bit.  If they traded the file for an extra bit, I think it is a bad idea.  I haven't found diamond files to be used as frequently as the bit driver.


Hmmm.... I never thought about losing the extra bit. If you do end up losing it on the new Skeletool I will like it even less.  :whistle:

I bet if you lose the second bit they will change the remaining bit to a Philips/Flathead instead of choosing one or the other.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: DavisD1W on June 01, 2013, 06:32:45 PM
Just a heads up, I put my Pilot Run Skeletool up for sale in the Tools for sale section.  :multi:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JAfromMn on June 02, 2013, 06:44:06 AM
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/temporary_zps71bab5b0.jpg)

carrying my skeletool today
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bensasupertool on June 02, 2013, 06:56:12 AM
Is there a reason for the difference on the spine between the 420hc blade and the 154cm blade. Differences in metal? Cosmetic detail to each skele model? Or no reason at all.

 Nice pocket dump JA  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on June 02, 2013, 02:08:23 PM
Heres a picture of my new CX, and the old CX in the curio-cabinet! :multi:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on June 02, 2013, 02:18:45 PM
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/temporary_zps71bab5b0.jpg)

carrying my skeletool today
Nice EDC combo :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JAfromMn on June 03, 2013, 05:16:20 AM
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/JAfromMn/temporary_zps71bab5b0.jpg)

carrying my skeletool today
Nice EDC combo :tu:

Thank you Sir

it stayed the same all weekend .

I got a lot of jobs around the house and yard done with this light weight combo. :)

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nervium on June 03, 2013, 09:02:11 PM
i use a skeletool cx and micra for 5 days on a search and rescue exercise, i take some notes and write a topic esp. about skeletool cx on a search and rescue mission.

a video about our exercise:

http://tvarsivi.com/usakta-gercegi-aratmayan-deprem-tatbikati-yapildi-01-06-2013-izle-i_2013060018787.html
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: AlephZero on July 31, 2013, 12:07:34 PM
Count me in! ;)

This is my Skeletool, which I have named Jack...

8)

Sent from my PadFone using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: loki-mobile on August 01, 2013, 10:31:31 AM
Film Oblivion
White Skeletool
(http://forum.guns.ru/forums/icons/forum_pictures/007726/7726798.jpg)
(http://forum.guns.ru/forums/icons/forum_pictures/007726/7726802.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on August 01, 2013, 11:54:11 AM
Pity they(Leatherman) didn't make a batch of limited edition"Oblivion" Skeletools :whistle:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Roc on August 02, 2013, 10:21:10 PM
Newb here. I've had a skeletool for a few months now. I love the tool, but just can't get on with the clip. It feels weird in my pocket, so it has been placed on home carry mostly. The clip seems to work better for me if its clipped to my belt.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: cannonball on August 03, 2013, 03:33:31 AM
On one of my Skeletools, one end of one of the triple back springs is broken off. Is this a common problem? It does not seem to affect the the operation.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Gareth on August 03, 2013, 08:26:51 PM
On one of my Skeletools, one end of one of the triple back springs is broken off. Is this a common problem? It does not seem to affect the the operation.
Can't say I can remember hearing of that before. :think:  It'll definitely be covered under LM's warranty though.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: cannonball on August 03, 2013, 11:17:39 PM
I considered sending it in, but it is mistakenly marked Freestyle. That is why I bought it. If I send it in, they might give me a new one.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: rshives on August 09, 2013, 10:41:46 PM
Just ordered one from Amazon.  Should be here tomorrow.  I've been reluctant to purchase one of these but I think you guys have gotten me talked into it.   :mail:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Scott86 on August 20, 2013, 02:51:47 AM
Pity they(Leatherman) didn't make a batch of limited edition"Oblivion" Skeletools :whistle:

I dont think that movie really qualified as something that would justify merchandise.  ::) If you liked it, check out Moon. Significantly less(read:None) multitool stuff, but set out to do the same thing Oblivion did: earlier, with less budget and imo, with better results.

Also, i just ordered my Skeletool CX today. Got it for $59, which seems like a decent deal up here in Canada. It was the multi-tool that got me interested in collecting them. But the more i researched the alternatives, the harder it was to justify buying it when other tools that cost as much or less offered better tool loadouts(ended up changing my original skeletool order to a wave/bitkit bundle at the last minute) After buying 14 other ones from sog, leatherman and gerber, i finally decided to spoil myself and buy it, even if it wasnt a great deal or has the most practical set of tools.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: jph0200 on August 20, 2013, 07:44:34 AM
This is mine :) . Still my fave MT and edc item

(http://imageshack.us/a/img5/3491/d5ff.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on August 20, 2013, 03:32:13 PM
Got me an addition for my collection, for some reason I don't know why I didn't put the bits in the pic :think: JR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/328bd4d275d3705dd3de27cacecdafef_zps75333960.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/mrssabrina/e5ac72025fc5e45e830289b97f52b97e_zpsa2ff8fac.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Scott86 on August 23, 2013, 06:30:01 PM
Looks like i spoke too soon.
Package arrived today and instead of getting a premium leatherman tool, the guy sent me a kick  :-[
So i just won an auction that cost me $60, that was advertised as a new leatherman skeletool CX, and the guy sent me an open boxed, scuffed up leatherman kick with sheath.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/271259191716?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I mean i guess he could argue he supplied an accurate picture since its kinda obvious that isnt a skeletool, but since the thing had skeletool CX in the title and in the description, and no mention of the kick(which again, is worth 1/6th as much) would make me hope whoever has to review the dispute sides with me. Plus, other people were bidding in the above $20 range, which should make it clear everyone was under the impression it was for a real skeletool CX.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bensasupertool on August 24, 2013, 07:34:48 AM
Looks like i spoke too soon.
Package arrived today and instead of getting a premium leatherman tool, the guy sent me a kick  :-[
So i just won an auction that cost me $60, that was advertised as a new leatherman skeletool CX, and the guy sent me an open boxed, scuffed up leatherman kick with sheath.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/271259191716?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I mean i guess he could argue he supplied an accurate picture since its kinda obvious that isnt a skeletool, but since the thing had skeletool CX in the title and in the description, and no mention of the kick(which again, is worth 1/6th as much) would make me hope whoever has to review the dispute sides with me. Plus, other people were bidding in the above $20 range, which should make it clear everyone was under the impression it was for a real skeletool CX.

That sux. I hope the issue is resolved for ya.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: J-sews on September 03, 2013, 05:04:35 AM
This is mine :) . Still my fave MT and edc item

(http://imageshack.us/a/img5/3491/d5ff.jpg)

THAT is an excellent photograph by the way. :salute:



Here's my latest, in a far less dramatic picture:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/Bobbys%20II/LeathermanSkeletoolSX_zps25c2ba79.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Scott86 on September 04, 2013, 05:09:27 PM
That sux. I hope the issue is resolved for ya.

I just got paypals decision.... I have to pay to have the thing shipped back to him(with tracking) and i get my original payment minus shipping. So because he screwed me around by intentionally mislabeling the listing, I'm out $22, Canada post makes $22, and the seller is back where he started.

I think its also important to note that you can buy a new kick from home depot for less than $20...
Title: I'm in 2!
Post by: microbe on September 04, 2013, 09:12:43 PM
(https://sphotos-a-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/733935_10152367634631664_563176935_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: derekmac on September 04, 2013, 10:40:53 PM
That sux. I hope the issue is resolved for ya.

I just got paypals decision.... I have to pay to have the thing shipped back to him(with tracking) and i get my original payment minus shipping. So because he screwed me around by intentionally mislabeling the listing, I'm out $22, Canada post makes $22, and the seller is back where he started.

I think its also important to note that you can buy a new kick from home depot for less than $20...
Wow, ain't that a kick in the teeth! It's crazy that they can make you have to pay the shipping when the scum that wrote the product up wrong gets away free and clear.

Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Scott86 on September 07, 2013, 04:19:46 AM
Wow, ain't that a kick in the teeth! It's crazy that they can make you have to pay the shipping when the scum that wrote the product up wrong gets away free and clear.

Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4

Really is. I just mailed it back to him. At this moment, i'm $71 in with nothing to show for it. *Best* case scenario is he receives it, admits he does(as the tracking would prove) and i'm refunded $49... meaning my delusional expectation to receive what i bid on only costs me $22 and ~1 hour of wasted time arguing online and going to the post office. Worst case, and what i think will happen since the guy's entire ebay account is now empty, is he'll remove his banking info thereby giving him $60 of profit(He actually overcharged me on the shipping, which as i said before wouldnt be refunded) and keep the tool . If that happens, i have zero recourse, and i'm sure complaining to paypal(even though they are the ones who basically demanded i do this without letting me argue otherwise) wont get me anywhere.

I always thought paypal went out of its way to protect buyers... But i guess if a seller is that blatantly dishonest, they decide to be more accommodating to him.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: AlephZero on September 07, 2013, 01:24:17 PM
As I stated before in another thread, my Skeletool now has a little brother :D

Family pic...

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx12/CaineKitty/Forum/SkeletoolStyleCS.png)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on September 12, 2013, 12:31:14 AM
 :gimme:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: AlephZero on September 13, 2013, 11:47:45 PM
Just wait til I get my MUT :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ToolDiva on September 15, 2013, 03:38:11 AM
I have the Skeletool CX.  I love the blade and screwdriver.  The think the build quality is very good.  I love the way the tool snaps open.

I have a hard time loving the pliers, however.  I find them to be far too skinny width wise and to stubby at the tip.  For that reason, I don't carry it much.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Scott86 on September 15, 2013, 06:59:22 PM
Quick update on my eBay/Paypal disaster.
Was refunded $49 from paypal. Buyers account is essentially dead. So because i trusted eBay and Paypal to keep this stuff sorted, i'm out $21(on shipping fees) and the sellers kick got a roundtrip vacation through central Canada.
From now on i'll use a credit card to buy things through paypal, and do a charge back the instant things seem fishy... Then paypal can fight with Visa over whos at fault while i keep my cash and sanity.

Also thinking of leaving a nasty review on the guys business(Yeah, he actually owns a hardware store, though as far as i can tell it was not directly linked to his eBay account) through google and yelp.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nervium on September 15, 2013, 08:15:00 PM
i have many multies, but skeletool cx has its own place in my heart and on my belt.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on September 18, 2013, 10:31:21 PM
Just wait til I get my MUT :D

I've already posted this pic here once before, but I thought this was a good opportunity to post it again  ;).

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Multitools/CIMG1899.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Multitools/CIMG1899.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: bmot on September 18, 2013, 10:45:02 PM
Just wait til I get my MUT :D

I've already posted this pic here once before, but I thought this was a good opportunity to post it again  ;) .

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Multitools/CIMG1899.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Multitools/CIMG1899.jpg.html)


Hmmm... I'm thinking I need a MUT...  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nervium on September 20, 2013, 05:17:56 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ScK0dJm.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: colt 1911 on September 20, 2013, 10:21:17 PM
I'm in, I like this tool it's great for around the house or a lite day.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/21/8epube4e.jpg)


Swiss Army knives .


Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Scott86 on October 03, 2013, 10:09:14 PM
I can finally join the team.
Got a pretty good deal on the skeletool(and a crazy good deal on the juice), that even with my past 'screwed-over' deal(Out $21) i still managed to save over buying retail.

The juice feels 'off' though. When closed, there's about a 1/8th inch gap between the handles. Not sure if thats supposed to be there, but in my opinion, it makes it feel a little cheap.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: AlephZero on October 23, 2013, 07:35:08 PM
Finally, the BIG brother arrived, so the family is complete :D

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx12/CaineKitty/Forum/PIC000124.jpg)

(http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx12/CaineKitty/Forum/PIC000125.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on October 23, 2013, 11:02:19 PM
:gimme:

I've got it! 8)
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: colt 1911 on October 23, 2013, 11:47:10 PM
Had to get the red one,
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/24/upequ3yq.jpg)


Swiss Army knives .
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Nhoj on November 16, 2013, 12:12:36 AM
I thought I had posted in here but I guess I didn't. Anyway I got a skeletool in September and love it. I'm fine with the ergonomics except that once I tried to pull a small nail out with the pliers and they hurt my hands like crazy. Other than the now apparent light use pliers I love it!

No pics though :facepalm:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: AlephZero on November 16, 2013, 09:06:05 AM
I thought I had posted in here but I guess I didn't. Anyway I got a skeletool in September and love it. I'm fine with the ergonomics except that once I tried to pull a small nail out with the pliers and they hurt my hands like crazy. Other than the now apparent light use pliers I love it!

No pics though :facepalm:

Well pick up a camera/smartphone and start snapping :pok: :D

 :worthless:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: dbeeks1 on November 19, 2013, 03:47:20 PM
I'm in. The Skeletool has been on my list for a while. I finally picked one up yesterday. I'm hoping that this is the Leatherman that I am going to fall in love with. It certainly is sexy.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 19, 2013, 10:52:07 PM
No pics though :facepalm:

Well pick up a camera/smartphone and start snapping :pok: :D

 :worthless:

 :worthless: >:D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Nhoj on November 19, 2013, 10:59:29 PM

No pics though :facepalm:

Well pick up a camera/smartphone and start snapping :pok: :D

 :worthless:

 :worthless: >:D
Takes one to know one :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 19, 2013, 11:00:40 PM

No pics though :facepalm:

Well pick up a camera/smartphone and start snapping :pok: :D

 :worthless:

 :worthless: >:D
Takes one to know one :D

:worthless:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: derekmac on December 09, 2013, 10:45:57 PM
I've been thinking about getting a Skeletool CX for awhile now, but was wondering what a good price is for them?  Amazon has one for $57.12 with free shipping right now. 
http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-830850-Skeletool-CX-Multitool/dp/B000XU43IC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386625257&sr=8-2&keywords=leatherman+skeletool+cx

*edit*
To my door, with taxes and import charges it would be $78.17
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: colt 1911 on December 10, 2013, 02:14:02 AM

I've been thinking about getting a Skeletool CX for awhile now, but was wondering what a good price is for them?  Amazon has one for $57.12 with free shipping right now. 
http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-830850-Skeletool-CX-Multitool/dp/B000XU43IC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386625257&sr=8-2&keywords=leatherman+skeletool+cx (http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-830850-Skeletool-CX-Multitool/dp/B000XU43IC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386625257&sr=8-2&keywords=leatherman+skeletool+cx)

*edit*
To my door, with taxes and import charges it would be $78.17

Ouch , are you set on the cx ?


Swiss Army knives .


Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: derekmac on December 10, 2013, 02:25:35 AM
Ouch , are you set on the cx ?


Swiss Army knives .
Sadly yes.  :facepalm:  I want a PE blade, and I like the look of the CF.  For that price I probably won't buy a new one, but I might see if I can do a trade on here.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: colt 1911 on December 10, 2013, 06:50:14 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/peseruge.jpg)


Swiss Army knives .


Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on December 10, 2013, 11:11:15 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/peseruge.jpg)


Swiss Army knives .

 :cheers:

Do you have all the special colours?
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: colt 1911 on December 11, 2013, 01:52:55 PM



Swiss Army knives .

 :cheers:

Do you have all the special colours?

Not yet, working on it.


Swiss Army knives .
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Mango808 on January 02, 2014, 05:22:49 PM
When I saw the Skeletool versions when they first came out I thought "No way I'd get one." Especially seeing the price they were going for.

I ended up getting a lightly (barely) used CX version one off ebay for a decent price less than a new SS one.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ianbalgobin on January 07, 2014, 01:56:23 AM
I too am a Skeletool owner. I'm a big fan of how easily it fits in my jeans Zippo pocket with my flashlight and lighter.

I still carry a SAK with me, if only for the satisfying Snap as the tools click into place.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: greenbear on January 14, 2014, 04:31:43 PM
Purely out of curiosity - can anybody give me an idea of what a new condition but second hand skeletool CX be worth in the UK?   I know it's a random question but I recently sold a standard (wavy blade one) and it made me wonder, that's all  :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: microbe on January 15, 2014, 09:56:39 PM
Skeletool in the wild
(https://scontent-a-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1511516_10152876651346664_572914703_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Niro on February 09, 2014, 04:05:08 AM
I never liked the half serrated blade on the Skeletool. I put it to a sand stone and 30 minutes later it is a lot more useful.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: campussecurity on February 13, 2014, 09:57:07 AM
I'm in silver skeletool it is. I like the option of throwing it in a pocket if I don't feel like putting on a belt and all the basics are right there.


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on February 13, 2014, 01:43:23 PM

No pics though :facepalm:

Well pick up a camera/smartphone and start snapping :pok: :D

 :worthless:

 :worthless: >:D
Takes one to know one :D

:worthless:

:bump:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: NutSAK on February 13, 2014, 03:43:25 PM
As of yesterday, I guess I'm eligible for the club!

I received the the Skeletool below as a result of a trade with user NAB.  I like the tool so far--it definitely has good "fiddle factor", but it has yet to be proven how useful it will be.  I think it will pair well with a SAK such as a Huntsman or Farmer on a lighter-carry day.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-y9GVsq-F8vE/UvzZH948jqI/AAAAAAAABeA/cgwUtEMV51E/s800/20140213_083857.jpg" height="600" width="800")
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on February 13, 2014, 07:12:05 PM
Welcome and +1 on the fiddle factor. :D I'm playing with my CX right now.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Mr Biriyani on February 13, 2014, 08:29:09 PM
As of yesterday, I guess I'm eligible for the club!

I received the the Skeletool below as a result of a trade with user NAB.  I like the tool so far--it definitely has good "fiddle factor", but it has yet to be proven how useful it will be.  I think it will pair well with a SAK such as a Huntsman or Farmer on a lighter-carry day.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-y9GVsq-F8vE/UvzZH948jqI/AAAAAAAABeA/cgwUtEMV51E/s800/20140213_083857.jpg" height="600" width="800")
And with a plain edge. very nice indeed.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: NutSAK on February 13, 2014, 09:26:04 PM

And with a plain edge. very nice indeed.

Thanks.  Yes, I've been looking for a PE skeletool for some time.  I wouldn't have it any other way.  Serrated/CE blades have their benefits, but I seem get along fine without them and I hate sharpening them.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Yadda on February 14, 2014, 07:44:04 PM
I jumped in this pool today.  I bought a used Skeletool and a Skeletool CS.  I am so behind on photos.  Hopefully tonight.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 14, 2014, 07:46:39 PM
I jumped in this pool today.  I bought a used Skeletool and a Skeletool CS.  I am so behind on photos.  Hopefully tonight.
Dang that must have been cold, I would have waited till summer, :rofl: lol, JR
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Yadda on February 14, 2014, 08:04:50 PM
I jumped in this pool today.  I bought a used Skeletool and a Skeletool CS.  I am so behind on photos.  Hopefully tonight.
Dang that must have been cold, I would have waited till summer, :rofl: lol, JR

You must be on the east coast?  Down here in Tejas it is 70 degrees F, sunny and blue skies in all directions :D At $20 each I couldn't refuse to take them home.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 14, 2014, 08:13:31 PM
I jumped in this pool today.  I bought a used Skeletool and a Skeletool CS.  I am so behind on photos.  Hopefully tonight.
Dang that must have been cold, I would have waited till summer, :rofl: lol, JR

You must be on the east coast?  Down here in Tejas it is 70 degrees F, sunny and blue skies in all directions :D At $20 each I couldn't refuse to take them home.
:drool: warmth! Actually I'm in the middle but up north in Mi, Still very sunny blue sky's, but there's this white stuff and no grass! we haven't seen above 30 in over three weeks, until today, we finally broke 35! JR
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Yadda on February 14, 2014, 09:51:38 PM
I jumped in this pool today.  I bought a used Skeletool and a Skeletool CS.  I am so behind on photos.  Hopefully tonight.
Dang that must have been cold, I would have waited till summer, :rofl: lol, JR

You must be on the east coast?  Down here in Tejas it is 70 degrees F, sunny and blue skies in all directions :D At $20 each I couldn't refuse to take them home.
:drool: warmth! Actually I'm in the middle but up north in Mi, Still very sunny blue sky's, but there's this white stuff and no grass! we haven't seen above 30 in over three weeks, until today, we finally broke 35! JR

You can have it.  I'll take the mosquitoes over the snow any time. Meanwhile sending warm thoughts toward you and Bob.  At least you have your MT's to look at when it is too cold to go outside.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on February 14, 2014, 10:01:00 PM
I jumped in this pool today.  I bought a used Skeletool and a Skeletool CS.  I am so behind on photos.  Hopefully tonight.
Dang that must have been cold, I would have waited till summer, :rofl: lol, JR

You must be on the east coast?  Down here in Tejas it is 70 degrees F, sunny and blue skies in all directions :D At $20 each I couldn't refuse to take them home.
:drool: warmth! Actually I'm in the middle but up north in Mi, Still very sunny blue sky's, but there's this white stuff and no grass! we haven't seen above 30 in over three weeks, until today, we finally broke 35! JR

You can have it.  I'll take the mosquitoes over the snow any time. Meanwhile sending warm thoughts toward you and Bob.  At least you have your MT's to look at when it is too cold to go outside.
Err, mosquitoes! I hate them things just what is the point of them besides to make your life and bbq's miserable?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: NutSAK on February 14, 2014, 10:22:27 PM

Err, mosquitoes! I hate them things just what is the point of them besides to make your life and bbq's miserable?

Yeah, well keep in mind that the mosquitos in the south are about 1/2 the size of the mosquitos in MI....  They're easier to deal with.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Yadda on February 14, 2014, 11:55:57 PM

Err, mosquitoes! I hate them things just what is the point of them besides to make your life and bbq's miserable?

Yeah, well keep in mind that the mosquitos in the south are about 1/2 the size of the mosquitos in MI....  They're easier to deal with.

I'll take anything I can hit with a shotgun over the Asian Tiger Mosquito, Anadopholus(sp?) and the brown an black swamp mosquitoes. With encephalitis, West Nile and a few other really killer diseases an option with every bite I might come out pretty good on the trade.... <grin>
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ParaKING on February 17, 2014, 04:51:27 PM
Ooh ooh I wanna play
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: derekmac on February 17, 2014, 05:34:40 PM
The CX is sooo sexy!  :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: NutSAK on February 17, 2014, 06:16:43 PM
I'm really liking my new (to me) Skele after carrying it a few days.  Before I bought it, I read several reviews that mentioned that the grip was uncomfortable when using the pliers.  I tend to agree, but smoothing/rounding off the outside edge next to the bit lock with a medium stone made a big improvement to the comfort for me.  The edge no longer grinds into my palm.

Hopefully you can see what I mean in this pic. It's a bit over-exposed on the rounded edge.:


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6Hv8r510ZUc/UwJEi3eBfWI/AAAAAAAABfA/kfXgP-CU3Lk/s800/20140217_111834.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on February 17, 2014, 08:05:49 PM
Right hand use is good but try holding it in your left hand. :-\ Not so nice.

Luckily I'm right handed. :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: NutSAK on February 17, 2014, 08:21:24 PM
Right hand use is good but try holding it in your left hand. :-\ Not so nice.

Luckily I'm right handed. :D

Me too, but before I worked on it I tried it in my left hand and thought it actually felt better than in my right hand.  Perhaps mine was sharper than some.  If I were left handed, I would likewise do the same as above and round off the outside edge of the other side of that handle.  It should work similarly.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Roc on February 18, 2014, 05:46:54 AM
Sold my serrated blade skeletool. I just prefer plain edge. Luckily a CX came up on the for sale threads. I haven't had a 154cm blade in a bit. It makes it worth putting up with the odd clip.  I've been pairing it with a Vic executive lately and they work pretty well together. The only thing I miss is a decent file.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: microbe on March 15, 2014, 04:33:58 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1234153_10152977805151664_1120113437_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: microbe on June 09, 2014, 11:14:41 PM
I should give this one a soak and clean it up a bit.
(https://scontent-b-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/1525163_10153136022516664_4090626774594508211_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on June 10, 2014, 12:15:31 AM
Meh, it looks a heck of a lot better than mine does. :P

Maybe mine needs some cleaning too? :fugly: 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: PTRSAK on June 10, 2014, 04:51:53 AM
I'm in... Picked one up on the weekend.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: harronek on June 10, 2014, 05:16:09 AM
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/494168bb42f0b995c547124c00ab4b4c_zpse4950d04.jpg)

I love my Skeletool , and have actually just ordered a Texas Tool  Crafters Skeletool to spoil myself with .

Ken
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JAfromMn on June 12, 2014, 03:32:17 AM
I'm carrying a skeletool cx this evening.

for what it is its a great tool.

skeletool + a good sak = :)

I paired mine with a Wenger Soldier
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on June 12, 2014, 05:14:39 AM
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/494168bb42f0b995c547124c00ab4b4c_zpse4950d04.jpg)

I love my Skeletool , and have actually just ordered a Texas Tool  Crafters Skeletool to spoil myself with .

Ken
"Gold" Skeletool?  Or damascus steel "Ninja"?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: harronek on June 12, 2014, 10:56:54 AM
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/494168bb42f0b995c547124c00ab4b4c_zpse4950d04.jpg)

I love my Skeletool , and have actually just ordered a Texas Tool  Crafters Skeletool to spoil myself with .

Ken
"Gold" Skeletool?  Or damascus steel "Ninja"?

Gold with Damascus blade  :tu:


Ken
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on June 12, 2014, 01:39:36 PM
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/494168bb42f0b995c547124c00ab4b4c_zpse4950d04.jpg)

I love my Skeletool , and have actually just ordered a Texas Tool  Crafters Skeletool to spoil myself with .

Ken
"Gold" Skeletool?  Or damascus steel "Ninja"?

Gold with Damascus blade  :tu:


Ken
Didn't see the link for THAT? :oops: :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: microbe on June 13, 2014, 08:12:20 PM
Meh, it looks a heck of a lot better than mine does. :P

Maybe mine needs some cleaning too? :fugly:

I gave mine some TLC this week.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10325547_10153143275691664_5830581547555013167_n.jpg)
Looks a lot better again.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: speedfreakleo on June 22, 2014, 11:21:45 AM
All the way from the Philippines, Great EDC

(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/marc_cristobal3/multitool/IMG_20140622_145023_zpswicbmabl.jpg) (http://s109.photobucket.com/user/marc_cristobal3/media/multitool/IMG_20140622_145023_zpswicbmabl.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: av8r1 on June 22, 2014, 02:18:26 PM
My regular Skele has been kicking ass at the hangar this past week.  Cutting up boxes into templates to cut wheel pants, pulling and cutting safety wire, turning the occasional screw.  It's perfect.  It actually lets me go faster.  Any other design (say, the Wingman) I'd be forever digging at nail nicks to pry out drivers and such.  Not the Skele.  Click, click, you're there.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on June 22, 2014, 05:21:28 PM
My regular Skele has been kicking ass at the hangar this past week.  Cutting up boxes into templates to cut wheel pants, pulling and cutting safety wire, turning the occasional screw.  It's perfect.  It actually lets me go faster.  Any other design (say, the Wingman) I'd be forever digging at nail nicks to pry out drivers and such.  Not the Skele.  Click, click, you're there.

THAT!!  Is the beauty of the Skeletool :multi: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: harronek on June 23, 2014, 06:27:40 AM
I'm still waiting for my new Skeletool to arrive , but that's the joys of living on the other side of the world .
Because I'm getting excited and thinking about Skeletools I thought I might put up some pics of a couple of sheaths I've made for my old one .


(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/IMG_1120_zps37068fb1.jpg)
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/IMG_1123_zps826a5314.jpg)
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/IMG_1129_zps384cb866.jpg)
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6d6840f1.jpg)
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8d78c91d.jpg)

Ken
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 23, 2014, 06:37:09 AM
@harronek those sheaths are beautiful! :tu: JR
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on June 23, 2014, 01:17:06 PM
SWEET!!! :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: harronek on June 26, 2014, 08:37:03 AM
Bling


(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/c25acce0c208b8841fc65ca586835da0_zpsd51c7b4c.jpg) (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/harronek/media/c25acce0c208b8841fc65ca586835da0_zpsd51c7b4c.jpg.html)
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/aabc1f2ac89e7f209b0a065d73328b3e_zps73a0fe6e.jpg) (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/harronek/media/aabc1f2ac89e7f209b0a065d73328b3e_zps73a0fe6e.jpg.html)
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/b0b810ccdabbe35c2cac11df2de1c5c6_zps2788a264.jpg) (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/harronek/media/b0b810ccdabbe35c2cac11df2de1c5c6_zps2788a264.jpg.html)
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/f3b2012fcd1a2aa8f861612a89f76448_zpsae2fa4b0.jpg) (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/harronek/media/f3b2012fcd1a2aa8f861612a89f76448_zpsae2fa4b0.jpg.html)
(http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/harronek/f3b2012fcd1a2aa8f861612a89f76448_zpsae2fa4b0.jpg) (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/harronek/media/f3b2012fcd1a2aa8f861612a89f76448_zpsae2fa4b0.jpg.html)


Ken


Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Roche on June 26, 2014, 02:57:25 PM
That is a work of art. :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: neillcurrie on June 26, 2014, 03:29:39 PM
I'm in, had one for a year / 18 months and do really like it a lot. Thought it was time it posed for the camera!

(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u423/Jdo330/Multi-tools/0eb78af1.jpg)

Not that it matters too much but check out the un-even grind on the blade. Anyone else's like this? Appreciate it will come out over time and sharpening but should be better IMO from the factory.

Atb, Jon.

Mine had the very uneven grind too. Funnily enough just on the same side as yours, the other was OK. Took ages with a Lansky to get rid of the unevenness and hone the edges perfectly.
The other side of the blade was ground perfectly OK by the way, so I am sure it's a defect, rather than a deliberate way of grinding the blade to increase tip strength, as mentioned previously.
That stuff bugs me a lot till I can fix it.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on June 26, 2014, 04:02:13 PM
Wow, bling bling! JR
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on June 26, 2014, 08:47:05 PM
I'm squirreling my sheckles up for the "Skeletool NINJA" :mn:
http://www.txtoolcrafters.com/collections/damascus-aka-samuri-steel/products/wave-black-ninja-edition

(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0333/1345/products/DSC09407.jpg?v=1391532554)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mrmustard on July 22, 2014, 12:02:34 AM
I know its the Skeletool club but these guys just look so good together.

Anyways here is my Skeletool family.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on July 23, 2014, 12:59:12 AM
I know its the Skeletool club but these guys just look so good together.

Anyways here is my Skeletool family.

Welcome to the club! :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mrmustard on July 23, 2014, 05:29:13 PM
 :tu: Thanks.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Landrew on July 30, 2014, 06:04:18 PM
The Skeletool is still a bit like a concept-car in my opinion. I'd like to see a whole line of multitools which have all the capabilities of tools in their size-class, but also qualify in a lighter weight-class.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on July 30, 2014, 10:22:51 PM
I know its the Skeletool club but these guys just look so good together.

Anyways here is my Skeletool family.
I love seeing relations together :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: geekdadrepair on July 31, 2014, 07:50:21 PM
So I won the skeletool naming contest for green from Texas Tool Crafter's and MtO. I opened my mailbox today and look what I found
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/01/dyrapaty.jpg) Even got a Browser and a cool sticker.
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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: enki_ck on July 31, 2014, 07:53:20 PM
Very :drool: worthy!

Congrats again. :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: geekdadrepair on July 31, 2014, 07:54:42 PM
Thanks, I promptly swapped the combo blade for the 154 cm I bought from them.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/01/u9e9y4ah.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Lichtbote on July 31, 2014, 08:07:30 PM
As much as i love my skele for edc ...... will you really use this little beauty?

I would keep it as a collectible, undamaged - and use a standard skele as a user. (iirr there is one pretty cheap offered in our tradeforum here)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: geekdadrepair on July 31, 2014, 08:17:09 PM
Hm I was...but now that you say that it activates my N=+1 formula for multitool acquirement.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: geekdadrepair on July 31, 2014, 08:17:49 PM
And there's a trade forum?! I've been lurking for years, and never noticed that.

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Kampfer on August 02, 2014, 07:10:57 PM
I had the Skeletool for months, finally I am falling in love with it.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mrmustard on August 03, 2014, 11:36:14 AM
I had the Skeletool for months, finally I am falling in love with it.

Kampfer stop!!! You are making me want to buy a SS Skele and swop out my 154cm blade from my freestyle cx :ahhh
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: bayoublade on May 12, 2015, 05:49:49 AM
Had to awaken this thread... Skele CX
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/11/2b00837a248eca84dd9425dbd688f552.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/11/9820fcc4d6c214f128d291dc3b60d3c1.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/11/f16e88de048267d7338ce6e50ff6c61c.jpg)


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on May 12, 2015, 10:37:23 AM
Nice. Mine has gone walkabout.  :(
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: bayoublade on May 12, 2015, 03:28:53 PM

Nice. Mine has gone walkabout.  :(
I'm sorry to hear that. No leads as to where?


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on May 13, 2015, 09:22:02 AM

Nice. Mine has gone walkabout.  :(
I'm sorry to hear that. No leads as to where?

It's fairly likely that if I tidied my room I would find it.  :-[
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: bayoublade on May 13, 2015, 02:00:49 PM


Nice. Mine has gone walkabout.  :(
I'm sorry to hear that. No leads as to where?

It's fairly likely that if I tidied my room I would find it.  :-[

Sounds like a plan ;-)


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: bfj2000 on May 23, 2015, 03:09:56 AM
Hey Everyone,

I owned a first-year run Skeletool CX with combo edge blade; bought it brand-new as soon as it was released.  I used it for work and it lived in the pocket of my uniform.  Unfortunately, it grew legs and walked away after I let a co-worker borrow it.  No one has seen it since, or maybe no one is willing to admit that they have seen it.   :facepalm:

Anyway, thanks to a fellow forum member, cowsmilk, I am the proud owner of an original Skeletool CX once more.  Thanks, friend!

I am finally able to join this club.  For my purposes, and YMMV, the Skeletool is my EDC.  :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: AlephZero on May 23, 2015, 11:12:11 AM
Hey Everyone,

I owned a first-year run Skeletool CX with combo edge blade; bought it brand-new as soon as it was released.  I used it for work and it lived in the pocket of my uniform.  Unfortunately, it grew legs and walked away after I let a co-worker borrow it.  No one has seen it since, or maybe no one is willing to admit that they have seen it.   :facepalm:

Anyway, thanks to a fellow forum member, cowsmilk, I am the proud owner of an original Skeletool CX once more.  Thanks, friend!

I am finally able to join this club.  For my purposes, and YMMV, the Skeletool is my EDC.  :D

Glad to hear that you're back with the Skeletool family :) It is a nice tool and also my EDC (of course paired with my Vic Huntsman)

 :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JNieporte on May 23, 2015, 09:34:35 PM
I own an older (plain edge 420HC blade) Skeletool, thanks to a member here. I'll shoot photos in a few...
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: bfj2000 on May 24, 2015, 12:57:59 AM
Hey Everyone,

I owned a first-year run Skeletool CX with combo edge blade; bought it brand-new as soon as it was released.  I used it for work and it lived in the pocket of my uniform.  Unfortunately, it grew legs and walked away after I let a co-worker borrow it.  No one has seen it since, or maybe no one is willing to admit that they have seen it.   :facepalm:

Anyway, thanks to a fellow forum member, cowsmilk, I am the proud owner of an original Skeletool CX once more.  Thanks, friend!

I am finally able to join this club.  For my purposes, and YMMV, the Skeletool is my EDC.  :D

Glad to hear that you're back with the Skeletool family :) It is a nice tool and also my EDC (of course paired with my Vic Huntsman)

 :salute:

Here's my newly-acquired Skeletool CX with his new workmates:

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: cowsmilk on May 30, 2015, 03:38:01 AM


Hey Everyone,

I owned a first-year run Skeletool CX with combo edge blade; bought it brand-new as soon as it was released.  I used it for work and it lived in the pocket of my uniform.  Unfortunately, it grew legs and walked away after I let a co-worker borrow it.  No one has seen it since, or maybe no one is willing to admit that they have seen it.   :facepalm:

Anyway, thanks to a fellow forum member, cowsmilk, I am the proud owner of an original Skeletool CX once more.  Thanks, friend!

I am finally able to join this club.  For my purposes, and YMMV, the Skeletool is my EDC.  :D

Glad to be able to help. :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on May 30, 2015, 03:39:32 AM
I was just wondering why they had not made a BO Skeletool CX.  :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edap617 on June 05, 2015, 12:41:07 PM
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/edap6171/_18_zpsec0d5c76.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/edap6171/media/_18_zpsec0d5c76.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: AlephZero on June 05, 2015, 07:25:33 PM
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/edap6171/_18_zpsec0d5c76.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/edap6171/media/_18_zpsec0d5c76.jpg.html)

Beautiful pic there Ed :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: rishardh on June 05, 2015, 10:51:59 PM
I was just wondering why they had not made a BO Skeletool CX.  :think:
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Interesting... a blacked out stealth look for the Skeletool. They do have a all SS version of the Skeletool so this should not be difficult. Wonder if they first make the tool and then BO it. Or are the parts BO'd first and then assembled. Anyone know?

Personally I dig the SS with the one sided black scales where the curves show. Ok, I need to get into this club now.

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on June 05, 2015, 10:56:52 PM
I would assume they BO the parts separately then assemble.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edcgear on June 05, 2015, 10:59:54 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/05/28d83eae213169851ae0393c48874b12.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/05/dd6417d5ca26c4789be778ea6004b780.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: TiTac on June 06, 2015, 04:34:14 AM
im lovin all these tools!  :climber:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edap617 on June 11, 2015, 09:54:21 PM
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/edap6171/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC01658-01_zps668058ce.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/edap6171/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC01658-01_zps668058ce.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: David on June 11, 2015, 11:47:57 PM
Great shot of your SKT Ed!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edap617 on June 13, 2015, 06:29:40 AM
Thanks David.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edap617 on June 13, 2015, 12:05:37 PM
Nice pics  edcgear.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 14, 2015, 01:23:03 PM
(http://i57.tinypic.com/opiu0.jpg)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/14plpi.jpg)
(http://i61.tinypic.com/wunmud.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 23, 2015, 12:58:26 PM
The good news: I found my lost Skeletool.
The bad news: it seems to have shrunk. Or was it always this tiny?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zoidberg on June 23, 2015, 01:05:30 PM
The good news: I found my lost Skeletool.
The bad news: it seems to have shrunk. Or was it always this tiny?

Check it again in summer.  :P
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on July 19, 2015, 06:29:22 PM
(http://imageshack.com/a/img908/2474/7mtXms.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SAKnight on July 19, 2015, 06:52:47 PM
(http://imageshack.com/a/img908/2474/7mtXms.jpg)

Really liking that snap addition! And your profile picture is my favorite.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: loki-mobile on July 20, 2015, 12:58:40 PM
New :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edap617 on July 22, 2015, 11:30:16 AM
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/edap6171/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC03354-01_zpsf93567ef.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/edap6171/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC03354-01_zpsf93567ef.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Ossa1970 on July 25, 2015, 01:32:34 AM
Here's mine.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on July 26, 2015, 09:48:41 PM
I posted photos of my Skeletool before but for some reason got deleted :think:  Anyhow, here again is my latest Leatherman and nylon sheat with snap addition.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img661/5439/8sduk9.jpg)(http://imageshack.com/a/img540/9818/5Ck0hD.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Jand3rson86 on July 27, 2015, 04:05:47 AM
I think I'm finally going to get myself a CX this week.  I've had my regular Skeletool for almost a year.  What I REALLY want is one of the red ones from REI.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Kampfer on July 27, 2015, 05:47:36 AM
I think I'm finally going to get myself a CX this week.  I've had my regular Skeletool for almost a year.  What I REALLY want is one of the red ones from REI.
The red paint doesn't stay on top good.
I wish LM offers red DLC coating   
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on July 27, 2015, 07:15:00 AM
I was planning on purchasing the CX but decided to go for a brand new 154CM replacement blade instead, selling on eBay for much less than the price of the CX multitool, that way I can replace the 420HC combo blade that comes with my regular Skeletool.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mrynnr on July 27, 2015, 10:27:54 AM

New :)
:drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: BIG-TARGET on July 27, 2015, 03:47:03 PM
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/edap6171/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC03354-01_zpsf93567ef.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/edap6171/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC03354-01_zpsf93567ef.jpg.html)
BTW, How does the skeletool hold up in the tropical environment of the Philippines?? :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: sawman on August 09, 2015, 02:33:22 PM
Lately my Skeletool is seeing more attention/use than my other tools. You really can't beat the screwdriver on this thing :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edap617 on August 14, 2015, 08:49:46 AM
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/edap6171/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC03354-01_zpsf93567ef.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/edap6171/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC03354-01_zpsf93567ef.jpg.html)
BTW, How does the skeletool hold up in the tropical environment of the Philippines?? :think:
Hello Big Target!

No problem with my skeletool getting corroded because I clean it after every use.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: leathermon on August 14, 2015, 11:06:28 AM
Does anyone have both the skeletool and the freestyle,  and still use the freestyle. After getting my skeletool I just can't justify carrying the freestyle.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SAKnight on August 15, 2015, 05:30:47 AM
Does anyone have both the skeletool and the freestyle,  and still use the freestyle. After getting my skeletool I just can't justify carrying the freestyle.

This is so true, and I even got the freestyle second! I figured "wow, I love the skeletool, it's so light and great, but I don't need screwdrivers all that often!"...The fit and finish on the freestyle was second to none (pliers head opened freely, but cutters had the sliiiightest hint of contact-perfect) but man, that screwdriver is useful, and I don't know why, but the freestyle is heavier in my pocket, likely due to reduced length. Also miss the aluminum, subbed for nylon. Yeah, I love my skellie, even if it is old style pliers head :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: av8r1 on August 15, 2015, 08:07:42 PM
As much as I reach for my screwdrivers, a freestyle would be unacceptable.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Its Hard To Know on August 15, 2015, 09:54:31 PM
Yeah, I got one, I like it

(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u540/garrettxowens/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150126_054238_zpsbpjfsjwp.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/garrettxowens/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150126_054238_zpsbpjfsjwp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Kampfer on August 15, 2015, 10:36:13 PM
As much as I reach for my screwdrivers, a freestyle would be unacceptable.
As a MT, without screw drivers is unforgivable.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SAKnight on August 15, 2015, 10:47:43 PM
As much as I reach for my screwdrivers, a freestyle would be unacceptable.
As a MT, without screw drivers is unforgivable.

This is funny, as they are my least used tool (unless I know I'll need one-rare) pretty much
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: leathermon on August 17, 2015, 05:09:51 AM
I had to go to Texas for work and when I arrived I saw that I forgot my LM. However I was not disappointed as this gave me an excuse to get another one, so I had been flirting with getting the skeletool but never did, and then I realized why everything happens for a reason I love it, bye bye freestyle
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on August 17, 2015, 05:16:53 AM
Swiched out the dumb CE blade on mine for a 154CM and got it good and sharp on my EPA. Going to take it out with me for some Army training tomorrow.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Mobile%20Uploads/rps20150809_194928_965.jpg~original)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: leathermon on August 17, 2015, 05:40:52 AM
Thank you for your dedication and service :-)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on August 18, 2015, 02:50:17 AM
Thank you for your dedication and service :-)

I sure am earning it today, Texas heat is no joke. Why would someone choose to live here by choice?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: leathermon on August 19, 2015, 04:05:25 AM
Thank you for your dedication and service :-)

I sure am earning it today, Texas heat is no joke. Why would someone choose to live here by choice?
I live in Wisconsin because I love the cold, I can't stand the heat. I ice fish more now then I open water.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on August 19, 2015, 04:31:36 AM
Thank you for your dedication and service :-)

I sure am earning it today, Texas heat is no joke. Why would someone choose to live here by choice?
I live in Wisconsin because I love the cold, I can't stand the heat. I ice fish more now then I open water.

Yep I agree that is why I will be living in Michigan soon.

Here is a little on topic for the rest of you. Skelly chillin in my kit yesterday.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Mobile%20Uploads/rps20150818_094612_596.jpg~original)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: fowlermatt on August 19, 2015, 03:46:13 PM
gave mine a good service today and realized the pliers weren't working, only conclusion i can come to is that the 3 rods that the pliers lock onto to apply pressure have snapped

is this repairable?
 
(http://i.imgur.com/KWTH9jW.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on August 19, 2015, 04:04:00 PM
I do not know if it can be fixed but I know if you have not done anything to void the warranty LM will fix or replace it.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: fowlermatt on August 19, 2015, 04:17:17 PM
wont be able to get the receipt so assuming i wont be able to do it via warranty
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SAKnight on August 19, 2015, 04:18:41 PM
wont be able to get the receipt so assuming i wont be able to do it via warranty

All lm tools made past 1990 are still in warranty, no paperwork required  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: fowlermatt on August 19, 2015, 04:31:16 PM
fantastic thanks.
Just had a little look under the warranty section on there website but cant find any terms and conditions for repairs/replacements under warranty
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: sawman on August 19, 2015, 04:35:18 PM
Just print and fill out their form and send it in with the tool. They'll take care of ya :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: derekmac on August 19, 2015, 07:33:57 PM
Yep, LM has great customer service!  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: leathermon on August 19, 2015, 10:55:41 PM
wont be able to get the receipt so assuming i wont be able to do it via warranty

All lm tools made past 1990 are still in warranty, no paperwork required  :tu:
My understanding is that even if it was made before 1990 they will still take care of it. LM picked 25 years because they wanted to be different, everyone else had a lifetime warranty, I'm not 100 percent sure.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Pwscott on August 22, 2015, 03:54:06 AM
Glad to be joining the club with a Skeletool CX. Just ordered one that will be delivered on Sunday- yep Amazon Prime now delivers orders placed Friday night to your home in many locations on SUNDAY. Wow. I was thinking of picking this up at Eastern Moutnain Sport as I did with my last Squirt, but the $99.95 tag was getting to me....on Amazon it was $66.97

I read the review on ToolGuyd http://toolguyd.com/leatherman-skeletool-multi-tool-review/and am psyched to have this join the ranks of my Wave, Original, Juice CS4, Squirt PS4, Squirt ES4 and Micra.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Mattb on December 16, 2015, 07:12:10 PM
Count me in. Picked up at Home Depot on sale recently.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Mextreme on December 18, 2015, 10:07:09 AM
I´m in.
Really like my "new" PE 420HC Skeletool.

(http://s27.postimg.org/777q86c1v/2015_12_13_14_29_22.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
screen capture software (http://postimage.org/app.php)

Thinking about removing the pocket clip since I mostly clip it inside the pocket with the carabiner.
I find it rides lower that way and I guess it will make an even slimmer package.

Anyone tried that?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: PPCAPache on December 20, 2015, 07:39:17 AM
Well I finally took the plunge this year and bought my self the Skeletool CX after a mate of mine on Instagram @candle_power showed off his Skeletool. I have found I've used it a lot more than my Surge and Wave.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5764/22425290195_3458fe2f6d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AaDtup)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5834/22387450832_6a3c47d220_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/A7ixaA)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/760/22296956839_6f42cecd14_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zYiJsk)

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: AndyTiedye on December 20, 2015, 09:34:30 AM
Couldn't find this thread yet so I thought I would start one, just found the combo edge cx I've been looking for today brand new, love it already. It's not going to take the place one my belt that's reserved for my Vic spirit but there's prime real estate in my pocket! Took the pics for the great beer thread but this work too

Indeed, the Skeletool is a perfect companion for a SAK.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/20/6416cd8ad496c62fac144e5c61d1126f.jpg)(around town)

or two:
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/20/de0182dbcd61829a547fbe05a07f8562.jpg)(in the woods)

You can't use Skeletools to take apart Skeletools (even with the LM bit kit)  but you can do it with a pair of Vic Cybertools:
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/20/1072f2b4fe178d87e2709d482c7adcce.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edap617 on December 30, 2015, 10:04:41 AM
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/edap6171/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC07079-01-01_zpsqxwxhdyl.jpeg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/edap6171/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC07079-01-01_zpsqxwxhdyl.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: matzesu on January 04, 2016, 06:04:03 PM
One Question to the Skeletool Experts in this Threadt: is this hole a good spot to put a wrist Rope on like on my knife??
The hole at the end isnt that ideal, as the rope collid whit the Bit Driver..
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/04/6b84f6ba7c3844f7e861eee6fb8966db.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: matzesu on January 09, 2016, 02:42:34 PM
Put the Band/Rope back to the end of the handle, because its caused some issue that it was to hard to put the Knife whit the Clip on a Poket..

By the way: is the Clip on the Skeletool a Poketclip or a Belt Clip??
Because on my workpants, the Skeletool ditnt fits save on the Leg Pocket so i decided to put it back to the belt..
On Belt its much saver because the Leather is thicker as the Material from the poket so it ditnt fell of that easy..
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mojo-jojo on January 27, 2016, 12:48:27 AM
Home Depot had skeletools for $20.00 today
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: edap617 on February 03, 2016, 08:23:22 PM
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/edap6171/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC07071-01_zps5wnjsfgw.jpeg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/edap6171/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC07071-01_zps5wnjsfgw.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on February 03, 2016, 08:54:17 PM
Home Depot had skeletools for $20.00 today

Would buy one of them as a back up of the one I already have wasn't still in excellent shape after two hard years of work.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Mercury on February 10, 2016, 08:47:42 AM
I got one for $20 when they were on sale.  Pretty sure I snagged the last one at my HD.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: arbonara on February 10, 2016, 12:23:38 PM
Have eyed the skeletool off for a while and finally decided to take the plunge and get one. Originally was gonna just get the plain SS skeletool, but ended up with the coyote paint job version (it was cheaper)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: matzesu on February 13, 2016, 08:13:17 PM
These Sceletool RX looks quite cool, and as its more a rescue Knife, mybe its better to carry in Germany..
Ditnt got problems whit my CX yet, mybe because its more a Pliere Based Multitool than a One Hand Knife..

What are the advantages in Carrying the ST whit the Build in Carabiner on the Belt Loop??
Its easer to reach and its also it more safety atached to the pants, other than you belt carry it whit the clip..

I have it now since 2011, and reuse it since end 2014, because its big plier, the fast to use bottle opener (only for Cola and Limo and the beer for other peaple) and the nice blade which also works great for open packages, Cut Beagels, and other things..
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: leatherman-shop.de on March 14, 2016, 12:47:45 PM
I love the new colour - grrrrreen Skeletool :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on April 17, 2016, 07:36:15 AM
Got my new blade in from Loki.  Decided to do the swap tonight. My original blade got messed up. So I decided to replace it with the 154.

Used my other Skeletool to do the work. LOL

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160417/c3cea1253cda42c3c8fc9acdb055e7f0.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160417/a99dfcfcc1469970683956957ac32e0c.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160417/662654106777d337fe4f545a54c6bc6e.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160417/f093261b180390847fabc07142f9cc29.jpg)

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on April 17, 2016, 04:11:20 PM
I bet that 154 blade will work out well for you.

Love the Skelly thanks to Kam and his challenge but since I keep it in the truck it does not see nowhere near enough use.

Lame.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on April 18, 2016, 09:15:53 AM
I have it now since 2011, and reuse it since end 2014, because its big plier, the fast to use bottle opener (only for Cola and Limo and the beer for other peaple) and the nice blade which also works great for open packages, Cut Beagels, and other things..

Are you a vet?  ;)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on April 18, 2016, 09:16:46 AM
I have it now since 2011, and reuse it since end 2014, because its big plier, the fast to use bottle opener (only for Cola and Limo and the beer for other peaple) and the nice blade which also works great for open packages, Cut Beagels, and other things..

Are you a vet?  ;)
LOL

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: galwayguy on April 23, 2016, 01:07:50 PM
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww268/discodog_photo/Skele.jpg)

Can I join ?  The perfect spot for a Skeletool - on the shores of beautiful Galway Bay on the West Coast of Ireland  :)

I have been a Leatherman user for 20 years. My tool of choice has been the Wave but I decided to get a CX.  It so good when something more than lives up to all the reviews.  As an EDC I don't think anything could beat it.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: galwayguy on April 23, 2016, 01:18:51 PM
Now to pick your brains  :D

I removed the clip & replaced the screw but it doesn't look as nice as it would if both screws matched.  So does anyone know where I could get a countersunk screw ?

(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww268/discodog_photo/skele%20screw%201.jpg)

(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww268/discodog_photo/skele%20screw%202.jpg)

Yes I asked Leatherman US & they said that they couldn't supply one.  You can see that the clip screw sticks out & there is a gap where the clip went.  It would look perfect if both screws were countersunk.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zoidberg on April 23, 2016, 02:40:49 PM
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww268/discodog_photo/Skele.jpg)

Great pic, welcome to the forum mate.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on April 24, 2016, 09:13:07 AM
Interesting... I find the clip is a great way to carry. Each to their own I guess.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: galwayguy on April 24, 2016, 03:07:58 PM
I would never trust it in my pocket especially when I am working.  I use this which is the original Wave pouch & the perfect fit.  The clip was catching on the pouch & I find it nicer to hold without the clip.

(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww268/discodog_photo/skele%20case%202.jpg)

(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww268/discodog_photo/skele%20case%201.jpg)

I do find it disappointing that Leatherman won't supply screws. It would make me think twice about ever disassembling mine. Their email hardly inspires confidence either :

"Hello peter,
 
Thank you for contacting Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
 
We do not have any other screw that is sunkin.
 
Best Regards,
 
Spencer Kemp
Customer Service Representative
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
Leatherman / LED LENSER"
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on April 24, 2016, 03:39:17 PM
I am pretty sure that is fine with LM.

They would rater nobody take their tools apart.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 24, 2016, 04:11:41 PM
Welcome to MTO :salute: I love the old style leather Leatherman Wave sheath you have :drool: Those are hard to come by these days :o Good luck on your quest to find the fastener you want and sorry that Leatherman wasn't any help :-\ Like Harley said though they really don't want people taking there tools apart :whistle: It voids the warranty and they would rather fix there own tools but what fun is that :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: galwayguy on April 24, 2016, 05:32:30 PM
That pouch is still available

http://www.leatherman.com/original-wave-brown-leather-sheath-311.html#start=5

I am going to try Leatherman in the UK.  I could be awkward & take the screw I need out, keep it, send the tool to Leatherman under warranty & then use the one I kept to replace the clip screw  :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on April 24, 2016, 06:00:21 PM
That pouch is still available

http://www.leatherman.com/original-wave-brown-leather-sheath-311.html#start=5

I am going to try Leatherman in the UK.  I could be awkward & take the screw I need out, keep it, send the tool to Leatherman under warranty & then use the one I kept to replace the clip screw  :)



That is actually a different sheath.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on April 24, 2016, 06:38:18 PM
If anyone is looking for an Original Wave sheath .

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65926.msg1259070.html#msg1259070
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: galwayguy on April 24, 2016, 07:52:37 PM
That pouch is still available

http://www.leatherman.com/original-wave-brown-leather-sheath-311.html#start=5

I am going to try Leatherman in the UK.  I could be awkward & take the screw I need out, keep it, send the tool to Leatherman under warranty & then use the one I kept to replace the clip screw  :)



That is actually a different sheath.

Really ?  Mine is an old Wave sheath & this new one is exactly the same size.  How is it different - apart fro the writing ?  It's even called Original Wave Sheath.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on April 24, 2016, 08:15:58 PM
That pouch is still available

http://www.leatherman.com/original-wave-brown-leather-sheath-311.html#start=5

I am going to try Leatherman in the UK.  I could be awkward & take the screw I need out, keep it, send the tool to Leatherman under warranty & then use the one I kept to replace the clip screw  :)




That is actually a different sheath.

Really ?  Mine is an old Wave sheath & this new one is exactly the same size.  How is it different - apart fro the writing ?  It's even called Original Wave Sheath.

The leather is thinner and not as good quality .
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: galwayguy on April 24, 2016, 09:18:19 PM
That pouch is still available

http://www.leatherman.com/original-wave-brown-leather-sheath-311.html#start=5

I am going to try Leatherman in the UK.  I could be awkward & take the screw I need out, keep it, send the tool to Leatherman under warranty & then use the one I kept to replace the clip screw  :)




That is actually a different sheath.

Really ?  Mine is an old Wave sheath & this new one is exactly the same size.  How is it different - apart fro the writing ?  It's even called Original Wave Sheath.

The leather is thinner and not as good quality .

Ok so i need to look after mine  :)  It's strange how a company can produce such a superb design as the Skeletool & then make a poor quality pouch.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on April 24, 2016, 09:50:13 PM
If anyone is looking for an Original Wave sheath .

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65926.msg1259070.html#msg1259070 (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65926.msg1259070.html#msg1259070)
Gone....


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 25, 2016, 06:06:57 PM
That pouch is still available

http://www.leatherman.com/original-wave-brown-leather-sheath-311.html#start=5

I am going to try Leatherman in the UK.  I could be awkward & take the screw I need out, keep it, send the tool to Leatherman under warranty & then use the one I kept to replace the clip screw  :)




That is actually a different sheath.

Really ?  Mine is an old Wave sheath & this new one is exactly the same size.  How is it different - apart fro the writing ?  It's even called Original Wave Sheath.

The leather is thinner and not as good quality .

Ok so i need to look after mine  :)  It's strange how a company can produce such a superb design as the Skeletool & then make a poor quality pouch.

All of the original sheaths were higher quality yours being one of those  :tu: so yeah you might want to look after yours a little bit :D some of the newer ones are really good too :cheers: but some of them not so much ::)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on June 12, 2016, 09:06:39 AM
    Wonder why Leatherman hasn't come out with an all blackened or black oxide Skeletool yet?
 
    Naked stainless steel catches too much attention compared to blackened blades and accessories. One would of thought by now Leatherman would of gotten wise and offered one in black oxide / black DLC. No chromed parts and such.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 12, 2016, 09:16:13 AM
I think it would lose it's skeletal looks if it was all black.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on June 12, 2016, 09:26:45 AM
I think it would lose it's skeletal looks if it was all black.

    But it would be easier to use in work places that ban lethal weapons. You see a person using a naked stainless steel blade in the forbidden zone and see how much attention that derives. Now imagine the same person using an all black blade, probably won't get a second look.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on June 12, 2016, 11:00:36 AM
I'd love a BO Skeletool as well!!

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 13, 2016, 09:33:27 PM
They probably think it would take sales away from the CX :shrug:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aberdrew13 on June 14, 2016, 06:07:53 PM
I had purchased a Skeletool right after they were released, but it got missing at a previous job later that year.  Just picked up another one off eBay with a broken blade, so after a warranty claim, I'm a member of this club again!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 15, 2016, 01:23:22 AM
I had purchased a Skeletool right after they were released, but it got missing at a previous job later that year.  Just picked up another one off eBay with a broken blade, so after a warranty claim, I'm a member of this club again!

Gears. It is a pretty great tool.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aberdrew13 on June 15, 2016, 12:38:19 PM
Yeah.  Someone at the previous job must have thought so too....that's how it went "missing"  :-[
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Gohard on June 20, 2016, 11:40:40 PM
I had purchased a Skeletool right after they were released, but it got missing at a previous job later that year.  Just picked up another one off eBay with a broken blade, so after a warranty claim, I'm a member of this club again!

Same thing happened to mine. Got nicked in the first week. Just Had to get another one.


Gohard
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: DaveK on July 26, 2016, 12:42:08 AM
I had to dig back a month to find this thread, but here it is.

What's wrong with this picture?

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/6Q9A1945_zpsmexspvbi.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/6Q9A1945_zpsmexspvbi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on July 26, 2016, 12:44:31 AM
Says Freestyle CX

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: DaveK on July 26, 2016, 12:45:51 AM
That didn't take long. Lol.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on July 26, 2016, 12:49:13 AM
That didn't take long. Lol.
Ha-ha!

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: hugos on July 28, 2016, 01:10:05 AM
New member here, one of my favourite tools to carry.(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160727/a1d6f318db36bcfec09772dd2889d739.jpg)


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 28, 2016, 08:46:09 AM
Nice pic!  :tu:

And welcome!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on July 28, 2016, 01:06:56 PM
Nice pic!  :tu:

And welcome!
+1!

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 28, 2016, 02:00:44 PM
I have a reg Skeletool with a PE blade and have often wondered if it would be worth it for me to get a CX :think: They are very nice looking indeed and I am sure I would get one if one came up for a good price :D :cheers:

BTW that is a great pic hugos :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 28, 2016, 02:01:14 PM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: silvaticus on August 06, 2016, 06:32:26 PM
Hi all, new to this site, and wanting to joint the Skeletool club.
Been carrying my 1st gen. CX every day for 8 years now, and still love it. Perfect EDC for office/ city duty imho, with the two most important tools (blade and bottle opener) easily accessible! With basic pliers and drivers thrown in I have all my bases covered, but it's still lightweight enough for pocket carry.

(http://i.imgur.com/EoB59tA.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/TYN4oC0.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on August 06, 2016, 06:53:06 PM
I still wish for an all black Skeletool.  Not necessarily Black Oxide, but all black coating of some sort.

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: matty78943 on August 17, 2016, 05:49:48 PM
just a standard skeletool with a combo blade which is my first leatherman!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 17, 2016, 08:08:22 PM
Hi all, new to this site, and wanting to joint the Skeletool club.
Been carrying my 1st gen. CX every day for 8 years now, and still love it. Perfect EDC for office/ city duty imho, with the two most important tools (blade and bottle opener) easily accessible! With basic pliers and drivers thrown in I have all my bases covered, but it's still lightweight enough for pocket carry.

(http://i.imgur.com/EoB59tA.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/TYN4oC0.jpg)

First off welcome to :MTO: and also welcome to the Skeletool club :cheers: Glad to see it has given you that many years of service :tu: I have a first generation reg Skeletool with the PE blade and love it as well. Not used it everyday but have had it almost as long as you :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 17, 2016, 08:09:31 PM
just a standard skeletool with a combo blade which is my first leatherman!

You will like it I am sure buddy :tu: It is a great lightweight tool that I have used quite a bit over the years an have never been let down by it :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Joseph Gonzalez on August 31, 2016, 06:29:15 AM
Add me to the club! I recently sent an original Wave to Leatherman for warranty repairs. They went above and beyond, sending me a tool that looked brand new. I was so happy I immediately got on Amazon and ordered a new Skeletool.

Here's a pic of it. So far I've removed the pocket clip and added a small zip tie to assist with one-handed opening.

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 31, 2016, 01:42:34 AM
Carried this lovely today :like:

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/Camera/1477853213300.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/Camera/1477853213300.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Dustin King on October 31, 2016, 07:57:28 AM
Now a member of this club thanks to a member here who let go of a CX for a very reasonable price.  I have been intrigued by the skeletool in the past but never thought of actually pulling the trigger.  I have to say, I really like this leatherman as well.  I have yet to find a leatherman I don't care for.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 31, 2016, 06:13:56 PM
Now a member of this club thanks to a member here who let go of a CX for a very reasonable price.  I have been intrigued by the skeletool in the past but never thought of actually pulling the trigger.  I have to say, I really like this leatherman as well.  I have yet to find a leatherman I don't care for.

Glad to hear you  :like: it :tu:

It is either a love it or hate it thing with the Skeletool :D Most on here either love it or hate it :ahhh Me personally, I love it as a light carry tool :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Simplon on November 04, 2016, 12:41:37 PM
I paid a visit to my favourite Leatherman dealer this morning and came away with a couple of new tools. One is the delightful Skeletool.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 04, 2016, 04:33:01 PM
I paid a visit to my favourite Leatherman dealer this morning and came away with a couple of new tools. One is the delightful Skeletool.

Another good one Simplon :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: jday2727 on November 05, 2016, 12:21:18 AM
Does anyone else have a problem with the clip not holding their skeletool well due to being slippery metal?

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pomsbz on November 05, 2016, 08:20:38 PM
Has been in my bag since I bought it some 3 years ago, gets used almost every single day. Whether tuning up my electric bike, inside computers at work or whatever else, it's a great tool.

(http://www.timelessjewishart.com/EDC_zx/lmlove_3.jpg)

Shown here with the bit kit in a home made pouch. I've modded the LM with the 154cm blade from a CX as the 420 combo couldn't hold an edge and the combo bit was annoying. I've added a Kwik Stud as I have somewhat limited thumb mobility.

I've had to change the pliers out once, they are somewhat 'light use' pliers which twist out of true rather easily.

(http://www.timelessjewishart.com/EDC_zx/skpliers.jpg)

Here's another picture of them.

(http://www.timelessjewishart.com/EDC_zx/skele.jpg)

I keep meaning to swap them out in my bag for my Charge AL but not quite managing.

(http://www.timelessjewishart.com/EDC_zx/lmlove_2.jpg)

What would I like changed? Not sure. Stronger pliers for certain and replaceable wire cutters would be nice. I could wish for them to be shorter also.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on November 05, 2016, 08:33:06 PM
Very nice, pomsbz!  I'd not heard of the Kwik Stud. I might have to grab a few!

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on November 05, 2016, 08:34:31 PM
Does anyone else have a problem with the clip not holding their skeletool well due to being slippery metal?

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Not quite sure what you mean...are you referring to clipped to a strap or something?  As far as riding in my pocket, never had a problem...



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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pomsbz on November 05, 2016, 08:35:00 PM
Very nice, pomsbz!  I'd not heard of the Kwik Stud. I might have to grab a few!

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Cheap, easy to install and I find it a lot easier to use than the rather small thumb hole on these blades. Oh and looks better than a cut off cable tie. :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pomsbz on November 05, 2016, 08:35:55 PM
I find the off centre clip means the skeletool twists in my pocket when I sit down. I don't like using the clip for that reason.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: jday2727 on November 05, 2016, 08:36:26 PM
Does anyone else have a problem with the clip not holding their skeletool well due to being slippery metal?

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Not quite sure what you mean...are you referring to clipped to a strap or something?  As far as riding in my pocket, never had a problem...



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I'm referring to in the pocket. Normally it's fine but if I end up somewhat upside down it slides out.

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on November 05, 2016, 08:38:12 PM
Does anyone else have a problem with the clip not holding their skeletool well due to being slippery metal?

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Not quite sure what you mean...are you referring to clipped to a strap or something?  As far as riding in my pocket, never had a problem...



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I'm referring to in the pocket. Normally it's fine but if I end up somewhat upside down it slides out.

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Oh I see....well, I've not found myself nearly upside down when carrying the Skeletool... LOL

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: jday2727 on November 05, 2016, 08:39:09 PM
Does anyone else have a problem with the clip not holding their skeletool well due to being slippery metal?

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Not quite sure what you mean...are you referring to clipped to a strap or something?  As far as riding in my pocket, never had a problem...



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I'm referring to in the pocket. Normally it's fine but if I end up somewhat upside down it slides out.

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Oh I see....well, I've not found myself nearly upside down when carrying the Skeletool... LOL

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Lol yeah it's not usually a problem but when I'm working in tight spaces it happens sometimes.

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on November 05, 2016, 08:43:33 PM
My Skeletool family, along with cousin Freestyle...

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/2de974b4cf11a8bf2a2d48d0a0d64673.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/d8006372078c3a2b433e8f571af2ff6a.jpg)

I swapped the blade on my original Skeletool with the 154CM blade after mucking up my original blade...

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161105/bd6ac11b39135d6931962e5214d0dcf9.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on November 05, 2016, 08:46:35 PM
My only real complaint on the Skeletool is the pliers. I wish they were more like the Wave pliers, a little more rounded and a bit skinnier at the end.

Maybe 2 versions, the other more plier like than needle nose...


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 06, 2016, 02:14:39 AM
Some very nice pics pomsbz and zrxoa1 :cheers: I love the comparison shots :like: and pom I absolutely love the sheath you have :o You say it is homemade and I was going to ask you were you got it when I first saw the pic :ahhh :D Great stuff with the Skeley :cheers:

As far as a slippery clip :think: I don't think I have ever had a problem with it myself and it is actually one of my fav MTs to wear clipped :tu: Also never been upside down with one clipped either :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: aurabattler on November 07, 2016, 05:07:19 AM
Yeah. I am joining the club!  :drink:
Like I said many many times, MTO is a really dangerous place and you guys are all really bad guys.  >:D
I have been reading for years people carrying the skeletool and saying that it is a really nice tool though some of them complaining the pliers not strong enough. I didn’t put my eye on this tool coz I thought it was lame  :facepalm: but I was wrong. When I saw this tool before, in showcase or web, I was like… Wingman blade (I was wong :facepalm: ), Juice Pliers, wave bit drives… OK… pass! I was totally wrong and I didn’t ever like it until a few days before some of you guys brought this thread back to the front page and I saw the nice pictures and people’s comment again, I decided to give it a try.

I went to a local tool dealer and play with the basic skeley a bit and I love it right away. How light, ergonomic, and compact?! However, I don’t like combo blade and I give the CX a try. Once it is on my hand, I did not want to let go it. How can I miss this tool? How can I not having this tool???! When I read the spec, it’s a 2.6 inch, 6.6cm blade and I though it was a wingman/sidekick style but it wasn’t. It is a serious blade, a thick and sturdy serious blade that I would never expect in a MT. It is not a compromised blade on other MT with compromised strength, compromised grip and compromised thickness. It is a 154cm lockable folder with a pair of OK pliers and bit driver. With that knife, I don’t actually need a folder. Its knife is even thicker than the one on surge, and it’s almost the same thickness as the Chinese cleaver in my kitchen! Never expect a MT would have such a serious blade with excellent grip.

The juice size pliers don’t looks strong so I don’t think I am going to do anything heavy. I think it is a light to med duty pliers.

I’ll try to carry it a bit these few days but I don’t think it will replace by rebar as a working day EDC as the pliers looks a bit weak and I use pliers quite a lot. Despite this, the skeley is still an ideal tool for normal days outside like casual weekend hiking, vocational city trips, or barbecue party~! I have a knife for cutting food, a pair of nice pliers for picking hot stuffs and a cap lifter for beer! What else do I need for a party? Nothing!

So far, the only complain is the stiff pliers. It’s still very stiff when using it. I’ll put it for a WD40 bath and oil it and see if it goes better.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pomsbz on November 07, 2016, 02:41:06 PM
Yeah. I am joining the club!  :drink:
Like I said many many times, MTO is a really dangerous place and you guys are all really bad guys.  >:D
I have been reading for years people carrying the skeletool and saying that it is a really nice tool though some of them complaining the pliers not strong enough. I didn’t put my eye on this tool coz I thought it was lame  :facepalm: but I was wrong. When I saw this tool before, in showcase or web, I was like… Wingman blade (I was wong :facepalm: ), Juice Pliers, wave bit drives… OK… pass! I was totally wrong and I didn’t ever like it until a few days before some of you guys brought this thread back to the front page and I saw the nice pictures and people’s comment again, I decided to give it a try.

I went to a local tool dealer and play with the basic skeley a bit and I love it right away. How light, ergonomic, and compact?! However, I don’t like combo blade and I give the CX a try. Once it is on my hand, I did not want to let go it. How can I miss this tool? How can I not having this tool???! When I read the spec, it’s a 2.6 inch, 6.6cm blade and I though it was a wingman/sidekick style but it wasn’t. It is a serious blade, a thick and sturdy serious blade that I would never expect in a MT. It is not a compromised blade on other MT with compromised strength, compromised grip and compromised thickness. It is a 154cm lockable folder with a pair of OK pliers and bit driver. With that knife, I don’t actually need a folder. Its knife is even thicker than the one on surge, and it’s almost the same thickness as the Chinese cleaver in my kitchen! Never expect a MT would have such a serious blade with excellent grip.

The juice size pliers don’t looks strong so I don’t think I am going to do anything heavy. I think it is a light to med duty pliers.

I’ll try to carry it a bit these few days but I don’t think it will replace by rebar as a working day EDC as the pliers looks a bit weak and I use pliers quite a lot. Despite this, the skeley is still an ideal tool for normal days outside like casual weekend hiking, vocational city trips, or barbecue party~! I have a knife for cutting food, a pair of nice pliers for picking hot stuffs and a cap lifter for beer! What else do I need for a party? Nothing!

So far, the only complain is the stiff pliers. It’s still very stiff when using it. I’ll put it for a WD40 bath and oil it and see if it goes better.

I'm confused about the bit about the blade on MT's, the blade on my Charge (which I believe is an identical profile to that of the Wave) is fully as tough and as big as my Skeletool blade.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 07, 2016, 03:03:23 PM
Congrats aurabattler  :cheers: The Skeley is awesome for sure and I think that the shape of the blade makes the Skeley my favorite blade of any MT as well :like: I am sure I have used the knife on it more than anything over the years :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: aurabattler on November 07, 2016, 05:27:20 PM
I'm confused about the bit about the blade on MT's, the blade on my Charge (which I believe is an identical profile to that of the Wave) is fully as tough and as big as my Skeletool blade.

Oh. I am not too sure so I may be wrong. I don't have a charge nor a wave so I can't tell. I compared with the surge side by side by look only. No scientific measurement. :D but I think charge has a better blade than wave and surge anyway...?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: aurabattler on November 07, 2016, 05:39:18 PM
Congrats aurabattler  :cheers: The Skeley is awesome for sure and I think that the shape of the blade makes the Skeley my favorite blade of any MT as well :like: I am sure I have used the knife on it more than anything over the years :tu:
:cheers:
Yeah. I really like the blade. Love that grip. It is like holding a folder.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: stolnme1 on November 07, 2016, 08:53:50 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161107/b28c2283acd6d090827bf94ffd08ad45.jpg)

Family the ps is in the clam shell

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 07, 2016, 08:56:43 PM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance:         :nanadance:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: stolnme1 on November 07, 2016, 08:56:53 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161107/f83479eb7581800635577b1af74370e9.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 07, 2016, 08:59:04 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161107/b28c2283acd6d090827bf94ffd08ad45.jpg)

Family the ps is in the clam shell

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That is a sweet looking collection you have there :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Simplon on November 11, 2016, 01:41:15 PM
I paid a visit to my favourite Leatherman dealer today and came away with another Leatherman. This time the Skeletool CX.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: cbmj on November 12, 2016, 03:13:54 AM
I've had this CX for a year, I put it up for a few months and went back to a SAK.
At the risk of being deknighted I can do with out the SAK but not a Leatherman.
The CX is my favorite followed  by the Wave. I use the pliers the most but the CX does good as a oho. It and a GEC 18 or a Case Peanut and life is good.(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161112/c343ac67f1a42291f7af7ae6da2eba0b.jpg)


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 12, 2016, 02:47:17 AM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/124/31470423841_bd917f0b6e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PWW9Av)20161211_184303 (https://flic.kr/p/PWW9Av) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 26, 2016, 12:52:12 AM
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/672/31724704482_1ab029b265_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qkppnu)20161225_134925 (https://flic.kr/p/Qkppnu) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 26, 2016, 11:03:28 AM
proud owner here

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-12/20161223_205326_zpsiz5dvkxz.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-12/20161223_210653_zps5xjd2b2n.jpg)

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on December 26, 2016, 04:28:13 PM
I will soon be joining the club. I just scored a used CX for $23 and change shipped  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 4everYoung on December 26, 2016, 04:32:05 PM
Proud member of this club.
A little office posing
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161226/c5578bf0cace5d579971355d547c6b21.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 26, 2016, 06:29:32 PM
proud owner here

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-12/20161223_205326_zpsiz5dvkxz.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-12/20161223_210653_zps5xjd2b2n.jpg)

Great pics as usual Peacent :cheers: :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 26, 2016, 06:30:27 PM
I will soon be joining the club. I just scored a used CX for $23 and change shipped  :tu:

Awesome Steve :o Great price and can't wait to hear your thoughts on it after carrying it some :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 26, 2016, 06:31:09 PM
Proud member of this club.
A little office posing
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161226/c5578bf0cace5d579971355d547c6b21.jpg)

Awesome 4ever :cheers: Great pic and carry :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on December 26, 2016, 07:03:57 PM
I will soon be joining the club. I just scored a used CX for $23 and change shipped  :tu:
Big THUMBS UP!!!

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: aurabattler on December 27, 2016, 08:27:06 AM
Proud member of this club.
A little office posing
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161226/c5578bf0cace5d579971355d547c6b21.jpg)
Great pic!  Skeley is especially great for daily office work!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on December 30, 2016, 09:43:17 PM
Just in today

(http://i.imgur.com/2lM2XE8h.jpg)

So far I think it's a pretty cool tool  :tu:


It cameame missing the double flat bit, anyone have an extra kicking around ?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2016, 10:08:18 PM
Just in today

(http://i.imgur.com/2lM2XE8h.jpg)

So far I think it's a pretty cool tool  :tu:


It cameame missing the double flat bit, anyone have an extra kicking around ?

Congrats on getting a CX Steve :o :like: :like:

Very nice one to start out with :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on December 31, 2016, 10:30:49 PM
I couldn't pass it up at the price I got it at. I got the CX and the Executive for  $30
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2016, 10:48:42 PM
I couldn't pass it up at the price I got it at. I got the CX and the Executive for  $30

The Executive is $30 brand new so you can almost look at it like you bought the Executive and got the Skeley free :o :D :like:

That really is an awesome combo and a deal :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Dean51 on January 01, 2017, 12:00:53 AM
I couldn't pass it up at the price I got it at. I got the CX and the Executive for  $30

The Executive is $30 brand new so you can almost look at it like you bought the Executive and got the Skeley free :o :D :like:

That really is an awesome combo and a deal :cheers: :cheers:
X2
You're going to like it.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 01, 2017, 12:24:03 AM
I'm already liking it, I just have to track down a replacement flat bit for it then it will be fully funtional  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: temo on January 01, 2017, 01:33:42 AM
Nice find Steve! Waiting to hear what you think after some carry time :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 02, 2017, 02:21:05 AM
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/721/31228741773_9ac417a0ce_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PzzsWi)20170101_190047 (https://flic.kr/p/PzzsWi) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 02, 2017, 06:02:40 PM
Nice find Steve! Waiting to hear what you think after some carry time :)


My intial impressions are good. I like the Knife a lot. It opens very smoothly and has a nice shape and even grind. The screwdriver works great as well. the pliers seem good for their size. One thing I didn't like was the way it rides in the pocket with the clip so I carried it using a pocket dangler and that worked great. Much more comfortable  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2017, 02:57:27 AM
Nice find Steve! Waiting to hear what you think after some carry time :)


My intial impressions are good. I like the Knife a lot. It opens very smoothly and has a nice shape and even grind. The screwdriver works great as well. the pliers seem good for their size. One thing I didn't like was the way it rides in the pocket with the clip so I carried it using a pocket dangler and that worked great. Much more comfortable  :tu:

Which way do you have the pocket dangler attached to the Skeley  :think: The shape and profile of the Skeley blade is probably my favorite of any MT :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 03, 2017, 04:07:07 PM

Like this

(http://i.imgur.com/74ruDmYh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 07, 2017, 10:29:30 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170107_213914_zpse9cffjep.jpg)

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2017, 12:46:01 AM

Like this

(http://i.imgur.com/74ruDmYh.jpg)

Thanks for that Steve just now getting back around to it :cheers: :cheers: Very good way of carrying I imagine as everything that I use a suspension clip on pockets way better :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2017, 12:49:48 AM
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/575/32170699735_a8d7fa248f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R1PfdP)20170107_155300 (https://flic.kr/p/R1PfdP) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 08, 2017, 09:53:03 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/DDDWfZFh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2017, 10:00:34 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/DDDWfZFh.jpg)

Nice one Steve :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 08, 2017, 10:23:26 PM
Thanks  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 16, 2017, 02:41:59 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/448/32185798312_ae1dfa547e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R39Cv7)20170115_185218 (https://flic.kr/p/R39Cv7) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 16, 2017, 06:28:44 PM

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170115_210352_zpsrwen0xsi.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 17, 2017, 05:17:38 AM

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170115_210352_zpsrwen0xsi.jpg)

 :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 23, 2017, 02:08:41 AM
Skeletool Sunday carry :tu:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/747/32349146541_38f3c495e8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RhzQeT)2017-01-22_06-23-40 (https://flic.kr/p/RhzQeT) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 06, 2017, 04:54:50 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/317/31894640344_8fc08bbd02_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QAqno9)20170205_163117 (https://flic.kr/p/QAqno9) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on February 06, 2017, 05:45:24 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: tosh on February 17, 2017, 08:27:22 PM
Finally managed to complete my own Skeletool collection, Thanks to members here.

Sadly I missed out the recent colour releases Coyote, Denim and Green (slime?)

But nonetheless I'm grateful to have completed the earlier releases.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Yadda on February 17, 2017, 09:51:38 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Yadda on February 17, 2017, 09:52:24 PM
I jumped in this pond again with a couple of new skeletools marked down to $23 each.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2017, 09:58:21 PM
Nice rainbow of colors you have there Tosh :o :cheers: :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on February 19, 2017, 12:33:35 PM

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-12/20161223_131831_zpshjk8vpws.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 19, 2017, 04:09:25 PM

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-12/20161223_131831_zpshjk8vpws.jpg)

Great pic Peacent :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 20, 2017, 05:23:32 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2077/32963863166_ed8b34c647_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SdUq5o)20170219_122322 (https://flic.kr/p/SdUq5o) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 06, 2017, 01:28:05 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3752/33145434941_69545197f5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SuX23e)20170305_165920 (https://flic.kr/p/SuX23e) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2881/33273622135_b3cc54e0ca_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SGh1Cg)20170305_170008 (https://flic.kr/p/SGh1Cg) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2017, 03:34:28 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/755/32592574303_ea16e1007e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RE6sQg)20170312_182241 (https://flic.kr/p/RE6sQg) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2832/33278453831_504dd453bc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SGGLVn)20170312_182404 (https://flic.kr/p/SGGLVn) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 20, 2017, 09:24:23 PM
Bad guy in "Logan" owns one...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/vlcsnap-2017-03-20-19h33m09s068_zpsefoppkr3.png)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MusicMen on March 21, 2017, 12:57:05 AM
I can now belong! I keep finding MT that I did not know about thanks to you folks. It is getting expensive.

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 21, 2017, 01:38:52 AM
Bad guy in "Logan" owns one...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/vlcsnap-2017-03-20-19h33m09s068_zpsefoppkr3.png)

Nice spot Peacent :cheers: :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 21, 2017, 01:39:18 AM
I can now belong! I keep finding MT that I did not know about thanks to you folks. It is getting expensive.

Very nice and welcome to the club MM :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Alan K. on March 21, 2017, 12:25:13 PM
I can now belong! I keep finding MT that I did not know about thanks to you folks. It is getting expensive.

Resistance is futile. :assimilate:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: cbmj on April 09, 2017, 03:29:03 AM
New Coyote Skeletool
Got it from MultiTool.Org., from Canada to South Ms. in seven days I think that's great service. Here's a picture of it with it's (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170409/d0b94122dd723e0c5ea5084407b1b2c8.jpg)older brother the CX.


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 09, 2017, 03:40:46 PM
Two beauties there cbmj :dd: :tu: Love the look of the Coyote color scheme and WTG MTO.org Store :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on May 05, 2017, 11:44:48 AM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-04/20170420_102736_zpsbfupe0ex.jpg)

it was an awesome gift indeed!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 05, 2017, 06:54:03 PM
Cool pic and color matching Peacent  8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on May 07, 2017, 01:33:47 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-04/20170420_121115_zpsgjqnhqma.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 07, 2017, 03:41:09 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-04/20170420_121115_zpsgjqnhqma.jpg)

Nice bunch of gear in this pic :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: aurabattler on May 07, 2017, 07:12:09 PM
Actually I have my skeletool with me almost everyday! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170507/e4e6422ad9ae9f0258b5f57b97a7e034.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 08, 2017, 03:14:10 AM
Awesome carry aurabatt :like: :like: BTW what happened to your finger ??? :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 08, 2017, 03:14:29 AM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 08, 2017, 03:14:37 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4186/34479451036_3ed0956982_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UwQcxJ)20170507_191012 (https://flic.kr/p/UwQcxJ) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: aurabattler on May 08, 2017, 03:29:11 AM
Awesome carry aurabatt :like: :like: BTW what happened to your finger ??? :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D
Haha.  I was honing the kizer Gemini with the sharpmaker UF rod.  I didn't use the stand and held the rod on hand to run the knife on it.  I do it all the time but maybe I was too sleepy or maybe I lost my mind..  I ran it too far and too fast. A freshly sharpened edge had a big kiss on my thumb and index finger. The finger nails on the thumb blocked the blade but the index got a sideday kiss where no nail to block. A deep kiss.  >:D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 08, 2017, 03:32:40 AM
 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Hope it heals quickly buddy :salute: and be careful :o :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: aurabattler on May 08, 2017, 04:28:16 AM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Hope it heals quickly buddy :salute: and be careful :o :D
Thanks my friend  :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on May 09, 2017, 11:27:33 AM
love the Carabiner on the Skele and Crater, perfect for woods hiking!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-04/20170420_103351_zpsudjdood9.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 09, 2017, 11:52:25 AM
Great carry Peacent  :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 15, 2017, 03:28:49 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/33814642404_1d88b0a1cb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tw5T6W)20170514_124514 (https://flic.kr/p/Tw5T6W) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4159/34495111082_5437d37b89_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UydsJw)20170514_124211 (https://flic.kr/p/UydsJw) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: aurabattler on May 15, 2017, 04:45:39 AM
Always jealous your signed Skeletool.  :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 15, 2017, 12:24:56 PM
Always jealous your signed Skeletool.  :drool:

Thanks aurabatt  :salute: I sometimes forget it is signed :facepalm: It is a great tool though :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on May 15, 2017, 09:37:11 PM
Always jealous your signed Skeletool.  :drool:

Thanks aurabatt  :salute: I sometimes forget it is signed :facepalm: It is a great tool though :tu: :like: :like:

If I'd known Tim would take so much time for me during his engraving session I would have brought my Skeletool as well, and my Rebar, and my old Wave, and my new Wave, and my BO tools and ...   :ahhh

That Skeletool is looking sweeeeeeeet   :drool:.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 15, 2017, 10:40:58 PM
Always jealous your signed Skeletool.  :drool:

Thanks aurabatt  :salute: I sometimes forget it is signed :facepalm: It is a great tool though :tu: :like: :like:

If I'd know Tim would take so much time for me during his engraving session I would have brought my Skeletool as well, and my Rebar, and my old Wave, and my new Wave, and my BO tools and ...   :ahhh

That Skeletool is looking sweeeeeeeet   :drool:.

He really seems like a genuinely great guy :tu: I will go again if I find out he will be close like that again :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MusicMen on May 18, 2017, 05:02:26 PM
Skeletool today at work
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 18, 2017, 05:06:57 PM
Skeletool today at work

Nice one :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 22, 2017, 02:44:41 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4270/34676873241_812eecf4a2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UQh3hR)20170521_183157 (https://flic.kr/p/UQh3hR) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mcsaba on May 26, 2017, 10:46:28 PM
Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum. Let me start with asking your advise on my Skeletool.
I own my Skeletool for about 6 months now and I have not been using it much in this past period. I wanted to start carrying it as my new EDC few weeks back when I realized that one side (the one that has the clip belt on) clicks nicely to its place when in open position, however the other side (with the knife) does not click into the open position. It's just simply moves into its place but no click in at the last moment . Because of this issue, when I try to close the tool, the side with knife closes completely, before I can start closing the other side. I also realized that the pliers are not as smooth as it is on my Wave and Rebar. I tried to lubricate it with light machine oil, but did not recognized almost any difference.
My questions are:
- Does Skeletool differs this much in quality compared to Wave or Rebar?
- Is it normal that one side clicks in its place and the other is not?
- Is it normal that the pliers are not smooth even after oiling them?

Please let me know your recommendation/advice what to try/do next.
Thanks a lot
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MadPlumbarian on May 27, 2017, 12:14:36 AM
Welcome aboard mcsaba,,
JR
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 27, 2017, 01:18:59 AM
Welcome to :MTO: mcsaba :tu:

My Skeletool is a very early one and the quality of it is spot on with Wave and Rebar (meaning great quality to me)  ;) My pliers also open pretty good but they are several years old :D Hope that helps some :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mcsaba on May 27, 2017, 08:13:27 AM
Thank You Poncho65, yes it does help a lot! It seems I need to play with it more until it wears-in. :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zoidberg on May 27, 2017, 08:28:07 AM
Welcome to the boards mcsaba.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 4everYoung on May 27, 2017, 08:40:56 AM
Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum. Let me start with asking your advise on my Skeletool.
I own my Skeletool for about 6 months now and I have not been using it much in this past period. I wanted to start carrying it as my new EDC few weeks back when I realized that one side (the one that has the clip belt on) clicks nicely to its place when in open position, however the other side (with the knife) does not click into the open position. It's just simply moves into its place but no click in at the last moment . Because of this issue, when I try to close the tool, the side with knife closes completely, before I can start closing the other side. I also realized that the pliers are not as smooth as it is on my Wave and Rebar. I tried to lubricate it with light machine oil, but did not recognized almost any difference.
My questions are:
- Does Skeletool differs this much in quality compared to Wave or Rebar?
- Is it normal that one side clicks in its place and the other is not?
- Is it normal that the pliers are not smooth even after oiling them?

Please let me know your recommendation/advice what to try/do next.
Thanks a lot

My Skeletool was stiff at first. But I oiled it and used it and it smooth as butter now.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on May 28, 2017, 05:11:33 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-04/20170420_102618_zpsm3hhlr3n.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MusicMen on May 28, 2017, 06:49:29 PM
Todays carry
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: moonweasel on May 30, 2017, 11:30:47 AM
Not a shelf queen at all, but one of my tools I never want to use. Along with my Vic rescue
(http://i.imgur.com/glUvN2Jl.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 03, 2017, 04:47:49 AM
Great pics and Skeley's, Peacent, MM and MW :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 04, 2017, 12:56:15 PM
own the Skele, own the place

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170530_112426_zpsfwdfxqxa.jpg)
 :ahhh
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 4everYoung on June 04, 2017, 12:57:11 PM
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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 06, 2017, 10:27:19 PM
Nice Peacent and 4ever :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 07, 2017, 03:45:14 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170530_112116_zpsaz7pegty.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 08, 2017, 04:22:33 AM
Great carry today Peacent :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 08, 2017, 04:23:01 AM
New page banana man dance

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 08, 2017, 03:03:53 PM
worth repeating

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170530_112609_zpsb1eegtcz.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 08, 2017, 04:20:10 PM
worth repeating

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170530_112609_zpsb1eegtcz.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 11, 2017, 07:03:53 AM
Hi does anyone know when they started putting date codes on skeletools ? I recently examined two new tools in 2016 dated boxes , one tool had the date code 1016 the other tool had no date at all.

Cheers

Dunc
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 11, 2017, 12:02:40 PM
I don't know the answer but somebody will sure get here in a minute and tell you  :salute:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170530_113032_zps1kyvq5qe.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 11, 2017, 03:59:54 PM
Hi does anyone know when they started putting date codes on skeletools ? I recently examined two new tools in 2016 dated boxes , one tool had the date code 1016 the other tool had no date at all.

Cheers

Dunc

That's news to me as well Dunc :o We need to get some more peeps checking to see if they can find out of they have codes on theirs :ahhh Mine is from the first year they made them because it has a PE blade but I also would like to know when they started putting dates on them :tu: Good catch there :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 11, 2017, 04:20:11 PM
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/IMG_3386_zpsvkumjoea.jpg) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/ebbingtide/media/IMG_3386_zpsvkumjoea.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MusicMen on June 11, 2017, 06:26:27 PM
I have an original red one. There aren't any date stamps that I could find.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 11, 2017, 07:45:20 PM
I think it's pretty recent they have started to do it
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 12, 2017, 03:11:22 AM
Well now we know to look :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 12, 2017, 03:11:44 AM
My carry today :tu:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4212/35248714275_5078a04c1a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VGNSH2)20170611_195637 (https://flic.kr/p/VGNSH2) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 13, 2017, 07:53:39 AM
Hi guys!! I found on ebay an old model of skeletool, ss with plain edge. The owner says that is 100% new, never used, with the original box, and he want 55€ (i'm in Italy). Do you think it's a good price, or should i try to downgrade to 40/45€?

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 17, 2017, 10:51:32 AM
Finally...can i join the club?

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 17, 2017, 11:44:05 AM
Welcome to the club , has yours got a date code on it ?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 17, 2017, 11:50:47 AM
Welcome to the club , has yours got a date code on it ?
Nope...is an old model...

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 17, 2017, 12:42:57 PM
Welcome to the club , has yours got a date code on it ?
Nope...is an old model...

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Yes of course I should have realised by the plain blade.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 17, 2017, 07:22:48 PM
I prefer plain edge on my blades...i find it more useful....

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 17, 2017, 08:45:21 PM
Is just me or the liner is a little bit low?...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170617/9c75c28ff0d45f85c720b0f1de4b8806.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on June 17, 2017, 09:10:37 PM
What do you mean by low? That's actually perfect lockup. You want about 40%-50% on something like that because with use the liner will start to drift over to the right.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 17, 2017, 10:05:21 PM
What do you mean by low? That's actually perfect lockup. You want about 40%-50% on something like that because with use the liner will start to drift over to the right.
Ok ok, understood... thanks  for your help!

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 19, 2017, 02:51:22 AM
Welcome to the club :cheers: and with a first year model to boot :o :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 19, 2017, 02:51:35 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4205/35006393840_686157c408_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkoVhu)20170618_185344 (https://flic.kr/p/VkoVhu) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Faddy Daddy on June 19, 2017, 05:15:43 AM
Hi all,

I asked this question in another thread, but thought I'd give it a try here in the hope of getting a knowledgeable response.

I don't currently own a skeletool but am definitely drawn to the design and the cool looks of course!  :) So I am at least considering one. However, one thing has me a little worried. Typically I've been very fond of LM's quality, but if you go to their web site and look up the bit kit - 42 piece I believe - the reviews are horrible. There are no dates on the reviews that I can see, so am hopefully thinking they're using a more robust metal now, but I can't be sure. Also, might these be the same bits provided with the skeletool, wave etc? There is also a US replacements bits package that fares better on the reviews. Maybe better ones are provided with the actual tools and just that one set of extras are of concern? Also I've heard about a 1/4" adapter so one could use any standard bits but I can't seem to find that on LM's site, unless maybe they meant the bit driver extender?
If anyone has any info on this, I'd appreciate it.

Also, not trying to knock them but if you go read the reviews yourself you'll understand my concern.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 19, 2017, 05:49:07 AM
Hi , I've used leatherman bits for years and never had one break. I use my Skeletool and Wave loads with the bit kit and bit extender. No problems from me.

Duncan
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Faddy Daddy on June 19, 2017, 06:11:04 AM
Thanks Duncan, good to know.

Ya, it's funny that I've never come across any problem reading through forums or online reviews. Only on the actual LM web site, and again only for the one bit kit. Go figure  :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 19, 2017, 07:47:37 AM
Welcome to the club :cheers: and with a first year model to boot :o :like:
Thanks Poncho!! had to admit that wasn't love at first sight but now, me & my skele, we are a good work team...

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zrxoa1 on June 19, 2017, 08:55:43 AM
I've been carrying a SAK for most of this year, but I dug my Skeletool CX out tonight. Think I'll start carrying it for awhile. I've missed it!  I recently sold my first year Skeletool.

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 19, 2017, 12:36:21 PM
Thanks Duncan, good to know.

Ya, it's funny that I've never come across any problem reading through forums or online reviews. Only on the actual LM web site, and again only for the one bit kit. Go figure  :)

I haven't had any problems with them either and have used some of the bits a very fair bit myself :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 19, 2017, 12:37:41 PM
I've been carrying a SAK for most of this year, but I dug my Skeletool CX out tonight. Think I'll start carrying it for awhile. I've missed it!  I recently sold my first year Skeletool.

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Nice one zrxoa1 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: aurabattler on June 19, 2017, 06:33:39 PM
Welcome to the club :cheers: and with a first year model to boot :o :like:
Thanks Poncho!! had to admit that wasn't love at first sight but now, me & my skele, we are a good work team...

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Same here. I didn't like the skeley at first but once it was on my hand,  I couldn't put it down. It is now my favourite tool and most carried one. I have it with me almost everyday. Only when I need something bigger, I'll get the Rebar,  Surge or Spirit.

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 19, 2017, 06:38:18 PM
Welcome to the club :cheers: and with a first year model to boot :o :like:
Thanks Poncho!! had to admit that wasn't love at first sight but now, me & my skele, we are a good work team...

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Same here. I didn't like the skeley at first but once it was on my hand,  I couldn't put it down. It is now my favourite tool and most carried one. I have it with me almost everyday. Only when I need something bigger, I'll get the Rebar,  Surge or Spirit.

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Mee too... Surge in the backpack, Skele in my right pocket... now, with a little ziptie mod on the blade, opening the knife is a pleasure....

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Faddy Daddy on June 19, 2017, 07:01:02 PM
I've been carrying a SAK for most of this year, but I dug my Skeletool CX out tonight. Think I'll start carrying it for awhile. I've missed it!  I recently sold my first year Skeletool.

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That sure is a gorgeous tool, nice pics!  :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: loki-mobile on June 24, 2017, 11:08:51 AM
My skeletools & freestyles

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 24, 2017, 12:09:45 PM
:o Wow what a collection loki :ahhh :ahhh :drool: :like: Surely you aren't missing any variations with as much variety as you have there :o :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 24, 2017, 12:54:16 PM
Mega unboxing!!!!!

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 25, 2017, 10:06:55 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/xy7xqg3.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MusicMen on June 25, 2017, 05:52:00 PM
 :multi:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bancomat85 on June 25, 2017, 06:09:35 PM
:multi:
Wow!!!! Really nice!!!!

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MusicMen on June 25, 2017, 06:15:52 PM
:multi:
Wow!!!! Really nice!!!!

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:hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2017, 03:04:39 AM
Nice ones Peacent and MM :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2017, 03:04:49 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4211/35405292821_38ea9e7d17_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VWDo48)20170625_190050 (https://flic.kr/p/VWDo48) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 03, 2017, 04:06:27 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4205/35681551995_43085c0982_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wn4hhk)20170702_082739 (https://flic.kr/p/Wn4hhk) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MusicMen on July 03, 2017, 05:35:37 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4205/35681551995_43085c0982_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wn4hhk)20170702_082739 (https://flic.kr/p/Wn4hhk) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Nice!   :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 03, 2017, 06:54:20 AM
Thanks MM :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 03, 2017, 07:38:12 AM
Should have used the carabeaner...
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 03, 2017, 12:17:52 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/oojJz33.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: fivesense on July 06, 2017, 03:41:08 AM
I'm a proud owner of two Skeletools- one regular and one with the combo edge. The combo edge was my original and I lost it for about a year. After a few days when I couldn't find it, I bought the newer regular edge. Then, a year or so later I found the original tucked in a suitcase pocket (I must have hid it from prying eyes at the airport!). So it was like Christmas finding it and then having two!

I've worn a Skeletool on my belt loop via the carabiner/bottle cap holder for about 3 years. Only recently have I switched over to a SAK Swiss Champ or Explorer (couple extra tools I find handy). But I'm an ardent fan of the Skeletool CX as it is rock solid for 90% of my daily needs. Come to think of it, there's no reason I can't keep carrying it, but at a certain point my belt will wonder why I need a Spyderco, SAK, Mora, Skeletool and firearm on it!

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 10, 2017, 03:45:35 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4233/34985743224_079b065d04_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Viz5zo)20170709_182007 (https://flic.kr/p/Viz5zo) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 10, 2017, 04:53:16 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/35825989745_edf57f5438_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WzPyAn)20170709_181951 (https://flic.kr/p/WzPyAn) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 15, 2017, 01:45:39 PM
small but mighty

(http://i.imgur.com/iGtgC8E.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 16, 2017, 01:48:44 AM
small but mighty

(http://i.imgur.com/iGtgC8E.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 4everYoung on July 16, 2017, 05:59:11 AM
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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MusicMen on July 16, 2017, 06:20:06 PM
Resting after church by the lake
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 17, 2017, 04:52:02 AM
Nice pics 4ever and MM :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 17, 2017, 04:52:17 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4293/35928736466_494b0526df_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WJUaBy)20170716_184219 (https://flic.kr/p/WJUaBy) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Wallace72 on August 15, 2017, 04:56:29 AM
I apologize if this is neither news or of interest but their is a limited edition damasteel skeletool on the leatherman site. Quite expensive but marginally cheaper than the damascus bladed one form Texas Tool Crafters.

http://www.leatherman.com/skeletool-damascus-519.html?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=170814_damasteel
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: chrono on August 21, 2017, 04:30:44 AM
I apologize if this is neither news or of interest but their is a limited edition damasteel skeletool on the leatherman site. Quite expensive but marginally cheaper than the damascus bladed one form Texas Tool Crafters.

http://www.leatherman.com/skeletool-damascus-519.html?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=170814_damasteel

I just saw that. I wonder if theirs is stainless-steel damascus vs. TTC's carbon-steel version.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 4everYoung on August 21, 2017, 07:38:02 AM
Still my favorite leatherman
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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 04, 2017, 02:42:02 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4378/36614731090_d0072fe627_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XMw4V5)0903171914 (https://flic.kr/p/XMw4V5) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Vjeko Posavac on September 29, 2017, 11:34:36 AM
Just arrived!!!  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Band of brothers
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ducttapetech on September 29, 2017, 01:13:19 PM
Nice!

I am in like sin! Again.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Glockfan on September 29, 2017, 01:33:28 PM
Just arrived!!!  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Band of brothers

Very nice! :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 29, 2017, 03:36:27 PM
Just arrived!!!  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Band of brothers

Very nice! :like:

What Glock said :o :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on September 29, 2017, 03:40:53 PM
Nice!

I am in like sin! Again.


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 10, 2017, 03:01:41 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4495/23726531788_d1d4ec1bc1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C9CFhh)1008171514a (https://flic.kr/p/C9CFhh) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ducttapetech on October 11, 2017, 03:03:17 PM
Nice Poncho!

Been packing my Skeletool since I got it from Steve.

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 11, 2017, 05:29:34 PM
Nice Poncho!

Been packing my Skeletool since I got it from Steve.

Thanks DTT :hatsoff: and a sweet carry and pic as well :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on October 17, 2017, 08:50:13 PM
Certainly not the most ergonomic tool out there, but they are surely one of the most handsome tool Leatherman had produce! Just receive my Leupold model!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 18, 2017, 02:57:38 AM
Certainly not the most ergonomic tool out there, but they are surely one of the most handsome tool Leatherman had produce! Just receive my Leupold model!

That is one sweet collection of Skeleys :o :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on October 18, 2017, 03:09:10 AM
Are some of those black and green?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on October 18, 2017, 05:04:40 AM
Certainly not the most ergonomic tool out there, but they are surely one of the most handsome tool Leatherman had produce! Just receive my Leupold model!

That is one sweet collection of Skeleys :o :dd: :like: :like:

 :D thanks Poncho!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on October 18, 2017, 05:07:24 AM
Are some of those black and green?

The 1st one in the foreground is the "limited edition"  Leupold green. At least that's what I think. Snapped up from Ebay at $40!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 18, 2017, 11:51:33 AM
Are some of those black and green?

The 1st one in the foreground is the "limited edition"  Leupold green. At least that's what I think. Snapped up from Ebay at $40!

It really is nice and that seems like a great price for what the Skeletools normally go for :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 23, 2017, 03:26:52 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4513/37868534011_ed0bc7a421_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZGj8QP)1022171909 (https://flic.kr/p/ZGj8QP) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 30, 2017, 01:23:27 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4489/37992985962_9408c73a25_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZTiZ57)1029171719 (https://flic.kr/p/ZTiZ57) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ducttapetech on October 30, 2017, 04:34:41 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 30, 2017, 11:52:54 PM
Nice!

Thanks DTT :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 06, 2017, 02:48:52 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4451/26416884249_0dbb77ffba_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gfnrkx)1105171223 (https://flic.kr/p/Gfnrkx) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mrynnr on November 09, 2017, 11:29:06 PM
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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ducttapetech on November 10, 2017, 12:24:43 AM
 :multi:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171109/25704d59bce58f4268f9cfe0c94a6bb6.jpg)
Nice! Haven't seen you in a while.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 13, 2017, 12:20:47 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4568/24501355448_ea5458fd85_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Dk6RmU)1112171630a (https://flic.kr/p/Dk6RmU) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mrynnr on November 15, 2017, 09:41:58 PM
I broke my demasteel Skeletool! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :facepalm:


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on November 15, 2017, 10:33:04 PM
Oh no!  :o  How?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mrynnr on November 15, 2017, 10:42:09 PM
Oh no!  :o  How?
I was trying to fix a cabinet door. The screw was getting loose to the point that the door was about to come off. I guess I tried to tighten it too much :facepalm: I heard a click and now it won’t lock in place.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171115/a923c45847dd021ac8bfbda013e60f71.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171115/deff85376bc4a487d5915e540201cd2c.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zoidberg on November 15, 2017, 10:45:46 PM
If a girl can break a skeletool then I definitely don't need one.

 :angel:

/ducks
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: mrynnr on November 15, 2017, 11:05:19 PM
If a girl can break a skeletool then I definitely don't need one.

 :angel:

/ducks
Haha I’m sending it in for repair. Going back to my trusty Spirit RT.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2017, 12:21:54 AM
If a girl can break a skeletool then I definitely don't need one.

 :angel:

/ducks

 :rofl:

I do hate that you broke it though :facepalm:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: VICMAN on November 16, 2017, 12:39:23 PM
At least it is covered by the warranty, and you have a backup tool to use.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ducttapetech on November 16, 2017, 02:32:46 PM
If a girl can break a skeletool then I definitely don't need one.

 :angel:

/ducks
Haha I’m sending it in for repair. Going back to my trusty Spirit RT.
Wow! I have done way worse to mine with no problems. Hope they get it fixed soon.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on November 16, 2017, 08:34:39 PM
If a girl can break a skeletool then I definitely don't need one.

 :angel:

/ducks
Maybe she's stronger than you.  :pok:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2017, 11:04:23 PM
If a girl can break a skeletool then I definitely don't need one.

 :angel:

/ducks
Maybe she's stronger than you.  :pok:

She is Alaskan :think: :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zoidberg on November 17, 2017, 07:27:35 PM
If a girl can break a skeletool then I definitely don't need one.

 :angel:

/ducks
Maybe she's stronger than you.  :pok:

She is a snow ninja!!   :mn:

Fixed.
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Zhenchok on November 17, 2017, 09:27:00 PM
My one of 4, I would consider trading one for another Leatherman.


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: GuacamoleBay on November 27, 2017, 05:59:12 AM
New knife day! I just joined the skeletool club!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on November 27, 2017, 11:54:30 AM
New knife day! I just joined the skeletool club!

Pics, pics!  :ahhh

Preferably with a Guacamole-filled background   :D
I'm sure you'll enjoy it, it's an excellently built and designed tool   :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: GuacamoleBay on November 27, 2017, 07:58:48 PM
New knife day! I just joined the skeletool club!

Pics, pics!  :ahhh

Preferably with a Guacamole-filled background   :D
I'm sure you'll enjoy it, it's an excellently built and designed tool   :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on December 13, 2017, 08:01:15 PM
 The CX is a new addition to my CF family but rather have it with the straight 154CM, not a fan of combination blades.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/927/w1GySb.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on December 13, 2017, 08:28:34 PM
So you have an original CX then.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on December 13, 2017, 11:02:08 PM
So you have an original CX then.

Yes, it's the old stock CX. The blade edge profile was partially serrated in the first production run, but was later replaced with a plain edge.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 14, 2017, 02:34:50 PM
Not many of the combo edge CXs around :tu: I also would prefer to have the PE one if I was going to carry it but for collecting that one is definitely better :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 15, 2017, 06:14:10 PM
another combo CX today for spicing things up
 and Tim's signature FTW!
 :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/f6GCH22.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 17, 2017, 03:52:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/9MhA0dY.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 17, 2017, 07:49:03 PM
nobody got Skelelove today... ???

(https://i.imgur.com/G5PBjfn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Rk8IlND.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dstUVmz.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 18, 2017, 04:13:41 AM
Great pics Peacent :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 25, 2017, 06:21:33 PM
same as last Christmas

(https://i.imgur.com/wv1TdKA.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on December 31, 2017, 07:50:41 PM
Received as a Christmas gift from my daughter. I'm surprised there are non photos of the LM Skeletool Topo Multi-Tool in here :think:...Well, here's mine! Really like the topo map printed on the blade :tu:
(https://imageshack.com/a/img922/5154/S2ge8V.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2018, 01:27:16 AM
Received as a Christmas gift from my daughter. I'm surprised there are non photos of the LM Skeletool Topo Multi-Tool in here :think:...Well, here's mine! Really like the topo map printed on the blade :tu:
(https://imageshack.com/a/img922/5154/S2ge8V.jpg)

That is really awesome Justin 8) :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on January 01, 2018, 02:42:22 AM
Received as a Christmas gift from my daughter. I'm surprised there are non photos of the LM Skeletool Topo Multi-Tool in here :think:...Well, here's mine! Really like the topo map printed on the blade :tu:
(https://imageshack.com/a/img922/5154/S2ge8V.jpg)

That is really awesome Justin 8) :like: :like:

Thanks Ponch!...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on January 01, 2018, 03:17:15 AM
I had a love/hate relationship with the Skeletool for a long time but it’s all love now!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2018, 04:23:12 AM
Received as a Christmas gift from my daughter. I'm surprised there are non photos of the LM Skeletool Topo Multi-Tool in here :think:...Well, here's mine! Really like the topo map printed on the blade :tu:
(https://imageshack.com/a/img922/5154/S2ge8V.jpg)

That is really awesome Justin 8) :like: :like:

Thanks Ponch!...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Happy New Year to you too :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2018, 04:23:35 AM
I had a love/hate relationship with the Skeletool for a long time but it’s all love now!

Glad to hear it won you over Cap :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Snake on January 02, 2018, 02:00:08 PM
Just thought i would add mine
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on January 03, 2018, 05:30:54 PM
 I carried my Skeletool recently.  I also repurposed a sheath I made.  I wanted to carry on e bit card and a PW2 use in case.  Its worked out nicely so far. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2018, 06:13:21 PM
Nice ones Snake and Aloha :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on January 07, 2018, 09:25:43 AM
G'Day,

I'm in too. Got this beauty from a fellow inmate.

I have never really bonded with the Skeletool. I find the pliers a little "light" and the blade does not cut quite the way I like. I have had two and both became gifts for friends. This one, however, is a good looking tool and it may get a third chance...

Cheers

Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 07, 2018, 04:21:27 PM
Good luck with this one pieter :salute: :like:

It is quite the looker :dd:

Also we have Skeletool Sunday which I have missed for a couple weeks and won't make it this month due to the Spirit Challenge I am in but would love to see more pics of that beauty in there :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on January 07, 2018, 04:30:00 PM
I am enjoying carrying my Skeletool.  I have been busy with projects so having it on me has proved very helpful. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 07, 2018, 07:02:12 PM
Good luck with this one pieter :salute: :like:

It is quite the looker :dd:

Also we have Skeletool Sunday which I have missed for a couple weeks and won't make it this month due to the Spirit Challenge I am in but would love to see more pics of that beauty in there :like: :like:

I'm on the Spirit challenge as well, but I won't complain to see more pics of that beauty you got there either... :D
Awesome looking Skele!!  :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on January 08, 2018, 06:05:54 AM
I'm on the Spirit challenge as well, but I won't complain to see more pics of that beauty you got there either...
Awesome looking Skele!!!

Thank you, good luck with the challenge.

Some more pics

Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on January 08, 2018, 06:07:56 AM
Last set of pics
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2018, 12:16:20 PM
More great pics :dd: Thanks :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 08, 2018, 04:45:38 PM
thanks!
That is truly one of the most Tuxedo and pretty tools I've seen in my life.  :ahhh  :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on January 09, 2018, 04:46:16 AM
Thanks!
That is truly one of the most Tuxedo and pretty tools I've seen in my life.

That is a very eloquent way of putting it. It is a lovely tool, thank you!!!

Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on January 09, 2018, 12:50:47 PM
Last set of pics

I sooo need one right now!  :drool:

Just out of curiosity, I have a couple of freestyle from REI. The pliers came extremely stiff. Does it affect yours? I suspect the BO coating maybe the culprit.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on January 10, 2018, 09:42:16 AM
Just out of curiosity, I have a couple of freestyle from REI. The pliers came extremely stiff. Does it affect yours? I suspect the BO coating maybe the culprit.

Yip mine is a little stiff too. I gave it a workout with some mineral oil and a good amount of gunk came out of the pliers. They are still stiff but much better than in the beginning.

Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on January 10, 2018, 10:26:01 AM
Just out of curiosity, I have a couple of freestyle from REI. The pliers came extremely stiff. Does it affect yours? I suspect the BO coating maybe the culprit.

Yip mine is a little stiff too. I gave it a workout with some mineral oil and a good amount of gunk came out of the pliers. They are still stiff but much better than in the beginning.

Pete

Thanks for the update! Thought I keep getting lemons!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: stein.solvik@jm.no on January 31, 2018, 01:10:53 AM
Is it anyone whos hot a pink Skeletool for sale?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 12, 2018, 12:37:21 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4742/40220808921_5ce7f20d80_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24hbadM)2018-02-12_04-42-32 (https://flic.kr/p/24hbadM) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on February 20, 2018, 06:02:35 PM
(https://imageshack.com/a/img924/892/HO4CY6.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 20, 2018, 10:37:49 PM
Very nice pic Justin :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on February 20, 2018, 10:43:47 PM
Very nice pic Justin :cheers: :like: :like:

Thank you sir!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MTFool on February 20, 2018, 11:51:01 PM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2018, 02:09:30 AM
:salute:

 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Manny Sanchez III on February 24, 2018, 05:18:12 AM
Ooh, ooh, can I join? I just bought the Topo at REI recently and I’m loving it for work EDC!  :multi:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on February 24, 2018, 11:47:37 AM
Ooh, ooh, can I join? I just bought the Topo at REI recently and I’m loving it for work EDC!  :multi:

and it also has the looks   :drool: :like:

nice choice!  :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 24, 2018, 11:57:23 AM
Very nice Manny 8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: tosh on February 24, 2018, 05:59:37 PM
Just spotted this  :drool:
Anyone else familiar with this?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on February 24, 2018, 06:23:02 PM
Just spotted this  :drool:
Anyone else familiar with this?

 :like: Leatherman Skeletool CX LEDLENSER Edition (Stormtrooper) - Is the toughest to get...maybe because of the price?  ::)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-SKELETOOL-WHITE-BLACK-LEDLENSER-SPECIAL-EDITION-/122850645586
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: tosh on February 24, 2018, 07:54:23 PM
Just spotted this  :drool:
Anyone else familiar with this?

 :like: Leatherman Skeletool CX LEDLENSER Edition (Stormtrooper) - Is the toughest to get...maybe because of the price?  ::)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-SKELETOOL-WHITE-BLACK-LEDLENSER-SPECIAL-EDITION-/122850645586

That's insane?
How on earth they can justify that price is beyond me.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on February 24, 2018, 08:37:47 PM
Just spotted this  :drool:
Anyone else familiar with this?

 :like: Leatherman Skeletool CX LEDLENSER Edition (Stormtrooper) - Is the toughest to get...maybe because of the price?  ::)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-SKELETOOL-WHITE-BLACK-LEDLENSER-SPECIAL-EDITION-/122850645586

That's insane?
How on earth they can justify that price is beyond me.

Just the Ledlenser white flashlight sell itself for $70 on eBay.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on February 25, 2018, 03:37:00 PM
Just spotted this  :drool:
Anyone else familiar with this?

 :like: Leatherman Skeletool CX LEDLENSER Edition (Stormtrooper) - Is the toughest to get...maybe because of the price?  ::)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-SKELETOOL-WHITE-BLACK-LEDLENSER-SPECIAL-EDITION-/122850645586

That's insane?
How on earth they can justify that price is beyond me.

maybe not on Earth, but on Tatooine... :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 11, 2018, 03:06:05 PM
leaving the club as I'm parting ways with my Skeletool,
still have the CX that Marc_in_NS gifted me though

(https://i.imgur.com/KtJYedq.jpg)

farewell pics

(https://i.imgur.com/iOCdgS9.jpg)

lovely curves

(https://i.imgur.com/F40kgcq.jpg)

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 11, 2018, 03:10:47 PM
 :salute: Hope the new owner uses it as much as you do :cheers: Great pics :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 11, 2018, 05:44:35 PM
:salute: Hope the new owner uses it as much as you do :cheers: Great pics :like:

I hope that too. The other Skele I won't get rid of because it was a gift from our friend Marc_in_NS  ::)
Thanks again Marc!!   :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/KXhkMJX.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on March 11, 2018, 08:02:50 PM
leaving the club as I'm parting ways with my Skeletool,
still have the CX that Marc_in_NS gifted me though
Where do you think you're going? You're still in the club.  :twak:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 12, 2018, 12:52:15 PM
leaving the club as I'm parting ways with my Skeletool,
still have the CX that Marc_in_NS gifted me though
Where do you think you're going? You're still in the club.  :twak:

I do! But maybe there was a "Skeletool CX Club" of its own   :rofl: :ahhh
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2018, 01:12:47 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/795/40846272632_de2efcf3ed_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25erPMS)0318181819_HDR~2 (https://flic.kr/p/25erPMS) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on March 19, 2018, 06:00:51 AM
Nice pic Poncho!  :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2018, 11:34:42 AM
Nice pic Poncho!  :like:

Thanks Synco :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 19, 2018, 12:56:10 PM
Nice pic Poncho!  :like:

Thanks Synco :hatsoff:

let's hope your shiny SS Skele doesn't end like those pipes in the background... :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 19, 2018, 01:05:33 PM
Nice pic Poncho!  :like:

Thanks Synco :hatsoff:

let's hope your shiny SS Skele doesn't end like those pipes in the background... :D

I have had those for 10 years or so and they stay outside most of the year :D Hopefully my Skeley doesn't get treated the same :ahhh
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on March 19, 2018, 04:46:46 PM
I dun think I have posted anything here before...So, here I am!

My Personal Skeleys..  ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/tWcWesd.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on March 19, 2018, 05:21:51 PM
Nice pic Poncho!  :like:

Thanks Synco :hatsoff:

let's hope your shiny SS Skele doesn't end like those pipes in the background... :D

I have had those for 10 years or so and they stay outside most of the year :D Hopefully my Skeley doesn't get treated the same :ahhh

As long it doesn't end like this one :D
(https://imageshack.com/a/img922/9861/hisQWn.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 20, 2018, 04:39:36 PM
I dun think I have posted anything here before...So, here I am!

My Personal Skeleys..  ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/tWcWesd.jpg)

those look like what Batman would carry clipped on dressy clothes when not in his suit  :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 20, 2018, 04:54:43 PM
Nice pic Poncho!  :like:

Thanks Synco :hatsoff:

let's hope your shiny SS Skele doesn't end like those pipes in the background... :D

I have had those for 10 years or so and they stay outside most of the year :D Hopefully my Skeley doesn't get treated the same :ahhh

As long it doesn't end like this one :D
(https://imageshack.com/a/img922/9861/hisQWn.jpg)

 :dwts: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 20, 2018, 04:55:32 PM
I dun think I have posted anything here before...So, here I am!

My Personal Skeleys..  ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/tWcWesd.jpg)

Nice 8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on March 21, 2018, 08:21:33 AM
My Personal Skeleys..  ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/tWcWesd.jpg)
First generation CX?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on March 21, 2018, 11:20:28 AM
My Personal Skeleys..  ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/tWcWesd.jpg)
First generation CX?

Yes Sir, 1st GEN.  :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 21, 2018, 02:33:02 PM
My Personal Skeleys..  ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/tWcWesd.jpg)
First generation CX?

Yes Sir, 1st GEN.  :salute:

Nice 8) The regular Skeley I have is first gen as well and had the PE blade :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on March 21, 2018, 02:37:15 PM
My Personal Skeleys..  ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/tWcWesd.jpg)
First generation CX?

Yes Sir, 1st GEN.  :salute:

Nice 8) The regular Skeley I have is first gen as well and had the PE blade :tu: :like:

 :like: for some strange reason I kind of prefer the older stuffs.. A bit of a novelty I guess..  :multi:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on March 21, 2018, 02:39:28 PM
I dun think I have posted anything here before...So, here I am!

My Personal Skeleys..  ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/tWcWesd.jpg)

those look like what Batman would carry clipped on dressy clothes when not in his suit  :salute: :like:

I think these are a kinda too low tech for him!   :pok:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sa3tan on March 24, 2018, 03:42:50 AM
I just got my skeletool damasteel!
Anyone know how limited is it?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 25, 2018, 11:15:22 PM
I just got my skeletool damasteel!
Anyone know how limited is it?

I never really heard a number on quantities :think: Do you have pics of it :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 25, 2018, 11:16:19 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/811/40121791985_5c903a7199_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/248qEWe)0325181534 (https://flic.kr/p/248qEWe) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 26, 2018, 01:38:55 PM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/811/40121791985_5c903a7199_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/248qEWe)0325181534 (https://flic.kr/p/248qEWe) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

signed   8) :multi:  :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 02, 2018, 04:37:34 AM
Show content
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/811/40121791985_5c903a7199_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/248qEWe)0325181534 (https://flic.kr/p/248qEWe) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

signed   8) :multi:  :like: :like:

Yes 8) and thanks Peacent :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 02, 2018, 04:37:44 AM
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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: microbe on April 06, 2018, 05:13:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vWCqfvw.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ducttapetech on April 06, 2018, 07:59:43 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: David Bowen on April 06, 2018, 08:15:57 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/ea56408bdb8b3534f1e3bc8342aabb2e.jpg)

Carrying the Skeletool CX today

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 06, 2018, 10:18:37 PM
Nice microbe and David :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: microbe on April 06, 2018, 10:31:03 PM
Nice microbe and David :like: :like:

:cheers:
(Had to find my own sheath...)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on April 07, 2018, 04:25:19 PM
Nice microbe and David :like: :like:

:cheers:
(Had to find my own sheath...)

I have a very similar one   :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/ynTmMlX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RqkuTI8.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 09, 2018, 03:55:58 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/799/40612321124_9e22a47523_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24SLLab)0408181439 (https://flic.kr/p/24SLLab) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on April 09, 2018, 05:36:40 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: microbe on April 09, 2018, 12:23:59 PM
Nice microbe and David :like: :like:

:cheers:
(Had to find my own sheath...)

I have a very similar one   :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/ynTmMlX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RqkuTI8.jpg)

Nice one!
Mine originally was a keyhanger & coin pouch. I cut out the keyhanger part, and now have a double zipped tool pouch.
Fits Skeletool or Spirit, AAA flashlight, SAK, or whatnot I stuff in there. Makes it easy to swap from bags.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on April 09, 2018, 01:50:10 PM

Nice one!
Mine originally was a keyhanger & coin pouch. I cut out the keyhanger part, and now have a double zipped tool pouch.
Fits Skeletool or Spirit, AAA flashlight, SAK, or whatnot I stuff in there. Makes it easy to swap from bags.

true all that
and pocket (jacket pocket at least) sized!  :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 10, 2018, 12:04:37 PM
:like: :tu:

Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: aikon2014 on April 10, 2018, 06:40:26 PM
Made some split yellow pea soup with hamhock and wait for my wife to come home from work to go to my mother in law and eat. Having my skeletool with me, modded with a 154cm blade!

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-QCxM3VP/0/4a32460a/X3/20180410_181731-X3.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-5bhfh3d/0/d5249f42/X3/20180410_181727-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ducttapetech on April 10, 2018, 09:22:03 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 11, 2018, 12:04:51 AM
Nice!

+1 Very nice aikon :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Captain Hook on June 20, 2018, 09:17:57 AM
This is one club I'll be joining soon! Just ordered a standard one in blue, and ordered the bit kit to compliment it. I might be be in a minority here but I honestly like combo edge blades. Since I'm going on vacation I want a tool that is compact and has all that I need in one package so I don't have everything scattered. Having the half serrated blade is good for me because I like having serrations. I normally carry a multitool with a serrated blade+ a folder.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 20, 2018, 11:41:40 AM
Take plenty of pics when it gets there :dd: :tu: The Skeley is a great tool and with a bit kit in tow it will be even better :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 20, 2018, 01:59:09 PM
This is one club I'll be joining soon! Just ordered a standard one in blue, and ordered the bit kit to compliment it. I might be be in a minority here but I honestly like combo edge blades. Since I'm going on vacation I want a tool that is compact and has all that I need in one package so I don't have everything scattered. Having the half serrated blade is good for me because I like having serrations. I normally carry a multitool with a serrated blade+ a folder.

it is a great light tool and I like that gorgeous and versatile 50/50 blade too  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/F40kgcq.jpg)

enjoy it!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 20, 2018, 04:50:07 PM
Very nice pic Peacent  8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Captain Hook on June 20, 2018, 10:49:17 PM
This is one club I'll be joining soon! Just ordered a standard one in blue, and ordered the bit kit to compliment it. I might be be in a minority here but I honestly like combo edge blades. Since I'm going on vacation I want a tool that is compact and has all that I need in one package so I don't have everything scattered. Having the half serrated blade is good for me because I like having serrations. I normally carry a multitool with a serrated blade+ a folder.

it is a great light tool and I like that gorgeous and versatile 50/50 blade too  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/F40kgcq.jpg)

enjoy it!
:multi: :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Captain Hook on June 20, 2018, 10:50:49 PM
Take plenty of pics when it gets there :dd: :tu: The Skeley is a great tool and with a bit kit in tow it will be even better :like:
there will be plenty of pics! I'm taking it with me on our trip to DC so I'll be sure to get a pic of it next to the Washington monument!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on June 20, 2018, 11:35:21 PM
Take plenty of pics when it gets there :dd: :tu: The Skeley is a great tool and with a bit kit in tow it will be even better :like:
there will be plenty of pics! I'm taking it with me on our trip to DC so I'll be sure to get a pic of it next to the Washington monument!

You must be driving to DC, right? ::)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Captain Hook on June 21, 2018, 12:58:29 AM
Take plenty of pics when it gets there :dd: :tu: The Skeley is a great tool and with a bit kit in tow it will be even better :like:
there will be plenty of pics! I'm taking it with me on our trip to DC so I'll be sure to get a pic of it next to the Washington monument!

You must be driving to DC, right? ::)
yeah  ::)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on June 21, 2018, 03:10:09 AM
Got the Damascus blade in trade for one of my flashlights so I decided to do some mix and match between the CX vs REI and this is what eventually happened at the end of a process.. :D
(https://imageshack.com/a/img924/7401/hyDF0k.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Glockfan on June 21, 2018, 03:31:26 AM
Well done!  :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 21, 2018, 03:54:01 AM
Well done!  :like:

+1 :o :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on June 21, 2018, 07:35:03 AM
Thank you gentlemen!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 21, 2018, 12:56:17 PM
Got the Damascus blade in trade for one of my flashlights so I decided to do some mix and match between the CX vs REI and this is what eventually happened at the end of a process.. :D
(https://imageshack.com/a/img924/7401/hyDF0k.jpg)

a most excellent shot!!  :like:  And that Skele is no slouch either  :drool: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on June 21, 2018, 01:38:46 PM
SkeleCool !     8) :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustinCase on June 21, 2018, 07:52:24 PM
Thank you Peacent and Steve  :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: dl3200 on June 24, 2018, 10:29:19 AM
Well, got a new Skeletool CX.

Used to carry one from ~2010 as my main EDC - until I gifted it (a spur of the moment kind of thing); held out for almost 3 years, but going about without an MT by my side got to be too much in the end, so I finally ordered a new one from leatherman.ca.

Got it three days later (VERY fast, by Canada Post standards - probably because it was shipped with Purolator :)), and got to fixing the obvious faults;  you must know what I mean - when you get a tool you intend to carry with you every day, you want it to be as close to perfect as possible.

So, filed off the imperfections in pliers casting (there was some flash left over that interfered with the springs on the bit driver side when opening/closing pliers; made blade OHO hole smoother (I think the die they use is past its prime). Left alone the 'pliers don't meet at the very tip' issue (they meet at the third micro-serration instead) - though annoying, I doubt it will be an issue in actual use.

BUT.

I'm looking at the thing, and it just looks *wrong*. Took a while to figure it out, but I got there in the end - turns out they did away with those huge countersunk washers and screws arrangement that attach handles/blade to the plier head; it's just screws with large heads now, instead. I only noticed it because they're not polished (looks dull, almost like aluminum). I never imagined that hardware could change the look of the finished item so much, but here we are.

My explanations are usually crap, so here's a picture:

(http://tpmd.ca/cx-small.jpg)

I sure do wish I had my 2010-dated skeletool CX now... Of course, this won't affect functionality in any way, but, man! the tool sure does look cheaper for it.

BTW, the one I just received is stamped 0817.

(I also ordered a Crunch - always wanted one, and finally decided to get it; and since I've nothing to compare it to, I'm sure it'll be fine... Right?)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 24, 2018, 04:10:44 PM
Welcome to :MTO: :cheers: Sorry to hear it isn't as nice as the older ones :-\ but the Skeley CX and Crunch are 2 very great (completely different) tools and I am sure you will love the Crunch 8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: dl3200 on June 24, 2018, 10:58:13 PM
Thanks, Poncho65 :) I'm sure Crunch will not disappoint.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 25, 2018, 03:12:09 PM
Thanks, Poncho65 :) I'm sure Crunch will not disappoint.

well, one thing I know for sure about the Crunch, both its blade and its jaws have no point  :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: dl3200 on June 25, 2018, 03:31:44 PM
Thanks, Poncho65 :) I'm sure Crunch will not disappoint.

well, one thing I know for sure about the Crunch, both its blade and its jaws have no point  :D

Nothing's quite like a pun to get your point across :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustSteve on June 29, 2018, 12:33:17 AM
Had to send of my Skeletool for repair. The actual frame broke at clip. (Wish I had pictures, I was in a rush and just wanted it back since it is EDC). The actual blade also had chipped a few millimeters after the serration started. I use it to cut open boxes and light use so I was a little disappointed. I picked it up a Home Depot for $15 and another for $8 (a week later) on clearance so I can't complain too much. (Gave the second to my brother). Love the weight and the size. Thought about getting the bit pack for it, but for now just waiting for it to be sent back to me...lol. Wearing my GI Gerber 600 for now. About kills me because you have to open the Gerber for EVERYTHING. I could access the knife from the skeletool without opening the pliers which is a must for me.       
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 29, 2018, 12:06:09 PM
Welcome to :MTO: JS :salute: Sorry to hear that about he Skeley :-\ I am sure LM will take care of you and turnaround time is usually pretty good from them as well :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 29, 2018, 12:59:05 PM
Bummer!  :P

sorry about your Skele, but what were you doing to break it?  ??? I ask because the Skele is known to be weak and a light use multitool, and if you're used to the MP6000 by Gerber they are in no way similar as to what they can handle and the forces you can apply to them  :think:

But at $15 or $8 I'd have bought all the Skeletools in the store!!  :ahhh
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustSteve on July 01, 2018, 01:18:07 PM
On my job i pickup a ton of heavy products.  I actually had it clipped inside my jeans and picked up about 100lbs of product held it at my waistline.. I felt a pop when I lifted it,  but didn't  think nothing of it. So later on I pulled it out of my pocket and  thought the clip seemed really loose. So I thought it just needs tightening.. I went to tighten it  and a piece of frame when with it.. Not sure about the chip out of the blade..I use it to cut nylon straps. I mostly use it as a knife, but I started using the bits more and more..

I guess this is the  MP600 Not really sure. (I am not a huge fan of Gerber). I was issued it while I was in Okinawa back in 1996. It kind  of didn't get turn back in  :)  when I came back to the states. .It is really well made, but weighs on the heavy side for me to EDC.

 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 01, 2018, 04:22:13 PM
So the Skeletool broke and fell apart on you :ahhh That is awful :-\ You need to get the pieces together and send it back to LM and tell them what happened :salute: There warranty is superb :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 01, 2018, 04:23:41 PM
I think that is a MP but I always forget what is what with Gerbers :facepalm: Cool that it is one that was issued and even cooler it was issued to you 8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 01, 2018, 05:04:38 PM
I think that is a MP but I always forget what is what with Gerbers :facepalm: Cool that it is one that was issued and even cooler it was issued to you 8) :like:

yes that's an MP  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 01, 2018, 07:42:19 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1805/29261981748_38eeacc18e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LzMiGG)20180701_090138 (https://flic.kr/p/LzMiGG) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on July 02, 2018, 05:41:41 AM
I decided to give the Skeletool another try. I sold my CX to Nate a while back but lately I've been thinking about picking up another one. Well, I won a nice used CX on the Bay tonight and it will be on it's way soon   :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 02, 2018, 06:34:55 AM
What did you not like about it last time?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on July 02, 2018, 03:53:26 PM
At the time just didn't carry it enough to warrant keeping. it.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on July 05, 2018, 11:52:09 PM
 :D




(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=29787.0;attach=380745;image)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2018, 12:23:16 AM
Nice Steve  8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 06, 2018, 12:26:45 AM
Cool  8)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 06, 2018, 02:08:32 PM
Cool  8)

we know the Skeletool is always cool,
if you chose that tool you ain't no fool!  :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 06, 2018, 02:17:04 PM
They make me drool....  :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on July 06, 2018, 02:57:52 PM
Nice Steve.  I had to give mine a few tries before I bonded with it.  Its not a tool I'll carry every day but its one that does see carry time.  Paired with a SAK with scissors and IMO you're all set.  Good luck bonding with it this time. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 08, 2018, 08:29:24 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1787/42377769525_84556b44e6_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27yM9sH)20180708_123947 (https://flic.kr/p/27yM9sH) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 09, 2018, 02:49:10 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1787/42377769525_84556b44e6_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27yM9sH)20180708_123947 (https://flic.kr/p/27yM9sH) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

nothing better to be found in the middle of the forest  :D :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 09, 2018, 06:55:38 PM
Very true :dd: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JustSteve on July 18, 2018, 10:52:58 PM
Finally got my Skeletool back from Leatherman Saturday. Looks brand new. It is definitely isn't my old one. The screwdriver bits haven't been used. Looks like they just grabbed one off the production line. It didn't come in the original pack or even with a packing slip. Just in a bubble wrap envelope. Glad to have it back. You can't beat their warranty service. Didn't need a proof of purchase or anything.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 19, 2018, 12:19:18 PM
Glad you got it back :cheers: Their warranty really is top notch :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 22, 2018, 08:36:51 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1808/42854593584_3ce681815f_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28hUZDb)20180722_094049 (https://flic.kr/p/28hUZDb) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LanWolf on July 22, 2018, 10:29:24 PM
Have been carrying a wave for several years now, but decided to get me something lighter for the shorts pocket. So a skeletool Cx was ordered, and came in yesterday :)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180722/bc63c7a5169597952b7c2d4b429ced79.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 23, 2018, 11:54:15 AM
Great pic and choice LW :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2018, 01:51:48 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/941/43675997562_dcb80d4619_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29xuUqJ)20180729_183613 (https://flic.kr/p/29xuUqJ) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Glockfan on July 30, 2018, 02:38:22 AM
Nice pic Poncho!          :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2018, 03:06:35 AM
Thanks Glock :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on July 30, 2018, 05:48:15 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/9vgkybzh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2018, 11:47:07 AM
Nice one Steve :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on July 30, 2018, 01:33:24 PM
Thanks !  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: charles1337 on August 19, 2018, 12:16:22 PM
G'Day,

I'm in too. Got this beauty from a fellow inmate.

I have never really bonded with the Skeletool. I find the pliers a little "light" and the blade does not cut quite the way I like. I have had two and both became gifts for friends. This one, however, is a good looking tool and it may get a third chance...

Cheers

Pete

Hey Pete - just joined the forum - saw you had the TOPO skeletool - and are in AUS , I'm also in Sydney and am wondering where you found it ?? really keen for a blacked out Skeletool - but seems REI don't ship the Topo black Skeletool leatherman to Australia ??
Any info would be great - super keen for a blacked out Skeletool - and wondering the best way to go about it in AUS...   Would love a blacked out version with Damascus steel if they ever made one :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 19, 2018, 07:40:23 PM
Welcome to  :MTO:  charles  :tu: I believe another of our members bought this and shipped it to Pete :tu: at least that is what I am recalling  :think: :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Albero on January 13, 2019, 10:57:35 PM
Hello!  Here is my Skeletool.
After my very first Leathetman -a Charge AL-  a MUT EOD and a Style CS followed.  The Skeletool is my 4th multitool.  Am I a little bit crazy?   :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MTFool on January 13, 2019, 11:23:27 PM
YES,, welcome  to the madness,,,it's only going to get worst.

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 14, 2019, 12:42:10 AM
YES,, welcome  to the madness,,,it's only going to get worst.

 :facepalm:

 :iagree:

And welcome to  :MTO:  :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Old man Chris on January 14, 2019, 01:11:05 AM
At the time just didn't carry it enough to warrant keeping. it.

I was the same with my first one . The second one ( in my pocket as I type ) is my constant lazy day / round the house carry . The pouch on the lanyard contains 4 double ended Leatherman bits .

Best Regards,

Chris

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 14, 2019, 02:57:40 AM
Great way to carry extra bits :like: and great pic OmC :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MickeS on March 11, 2019, 09:13:58 PM
Joining the club. New Skeletool in my pocket!

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on March 11, 2019, 10:09:32 PM
Congrats new Skeletool owners  :salute:.  I took me awhile to bond with mine.  I bought a SS one and carried it for a while but it just didn't click with me.  I moved it on and never looked back.  A few years later I had the chance to try one again this time a CX.  I again tried it but again it didn't click with me.  This time I put it away and forgot about it.  A while ago I decided to give it a go again.  I cannot tell you why it clicked this time.  I have thoroughly enjoyed the Skeletool more than I even imagined.  Its a great knife/MT or MT/knife however you want to look at it.  I really dig the CX and especially like the 154CM blade.  I carry it around the house and from time to time out and about.  Its the perfect balance for me of having capability and ease of carry. 

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MickeS on March 11, 2019, 10:37:31 PM
I'm kind of aiming for it to be my casual summer wear tool. Light weight, basic, nice looking.

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on March 11, 2019, 11:23:01 PM
Its very vesitile IMO.  The carabiner allows for different carry options as does the pocket clip.  Its light enough, again IMO, that you can carry it wearing shorts or pants.  If you carry a bag then there are more options available to you. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 16, 2019, 10:27:52 PM
All good in my house tonight

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46709101375_a91b6fe175_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eawmw4)FE556B66-1AA7-47AF-A2FE-799526473858 (https://flic.kr/p/2eawmw4) by Duncan Moore (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161056490@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 17, 2019, 04:28:39 AM
Great pic of a great tool :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MickeS on April 17, 2019, 09:18:41 AM
Nice!

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on April 18, 2019, 04:28:03 PM
I pulled this out of my snowshoe pack to carry today. I actually own two of these, one of which I inherited from my father-in-law. His old one lives in my tool bucket.

Great tool. Very versatile and has that awesome 154CM blade. Nice and light too.

(https://i.imgur.com/hOCCP2vh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wH7DbFGh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 18, 2019, 05:04:09 PM
Great pics Bb :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on April 18, 2019, 07:46:26 PM
 :iagree:  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: RF52 on April 21, 2019, 02:58:36 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190421/02c2105e5c1b0d65f92d5c0327cef637.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on April 21, 2019, 03:08:17 PM
Nice one RF !     :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: RF52 on April 21, 2019, 03:37:55 PM
Thanks Steve :cheers:

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 21, 2019, 04:08:28 PM
Great pic, RF and I love the green coloring :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: RF52 on April 21, 2019, 04:10:49 PM
Thanks Poncho :cheers:
The coloring is green UV nailpolish :rofl:

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MickeS on April 21, 2019, 04:33:06 PM
Nice!

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 21, 2019, 07:07:55 PM
Thanks Poncho :cheers:
The coloring is green UV nailpolish :rofl:

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Whatever works 8)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: RF52 on April 21, 2019, 07:41:30 PM
I thought it was glow in the dark nailpolish but it turned out to be UV, but I like the green so it stays :rofl:

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on April 23, 2019, 09:06:43 PM
Hey guys.

I picked up a Skeletool CX to replace a normal Skeletool that I damaged the blade on (bench grinder). I received the tool today and realized that the pivot screws are molded. My normal Skeletool's pivot screws are machined. This pretty much killed the tool for me and I'm returning it. Does anyone know if it's possible to get CX's with machined pivot screws? I'll include pictures.


Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 23, 2019, 09:11:49 PM
Welcome to :MTO: LLB :cheers: You may be able to find an older CX on eBay :think: other than that I am not sure :dunno: I also didn't know that the newer ones had molded screws either :ahhh Best of luck in the search and maybe someone else will know better than me :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on April 23, 2019, 09:13:52 PM
Hey thanks!

Yeah it was disappointing when I noticed this.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: sawman on April 23, 2019, 09:31:48 PM
Leatherman: you're killing me!!  How many more corners shall we cut? I was in the market for a new skeletool but this puts the kabash on that.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on April 24, 2019, 05:54:24 PM
Well guys think I'm going to keep the Skeletool CX. I checked around and it looks like the molded pivot screws are just how they come now. It's frustrating but is what it is and I really like the form factor and weight of the skeletool. What I have done however is send in my original skeletool for a repair. I messed the blade up sharpening it but it should be fixable. I selected that the tool has sentimental value so I should receive the same one.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: sawman on April 24, 2019, 05:55:54 PM
I would have to send it back!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on April 24, 2019, 06:03:14 PM
I would have to send it back!

Yeah will admit that it frustrates me every time I look at it but I'm not sure what else to go with.

I'll have to see how I feel after I get my other one repaired. I picked it up through amazon so I've got a month to decide on whatever.

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on April 24, 2019, 06:11:09 PM
That screw looked absolutely revolting!!  :rant:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on April 24, 2019, 06:14:57 PM
That screw looked absolutely revolting!!  :rant:

I agree.

Kind of feel like these photos need to be shown around to maybe get Leatherman to reconsider using molded pivot screws. I'm kind of surprised that this wasn't noticed sooner since I see pictures going a few years back with molded pivot screws.

It's amazing how much cheaper the tool looks because of that change it's also amazing that this was something that Leatherman considered ok to change.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on April 25, 2019, 12:45:14 AM
Ok guys,

I talked with a rep from the Leatherman website. He claims that the Cx listed on the site should look that same as the image listed. I'm going to put this to the test and order a cx directly from the Leatherman website. I'll update ya'll on my results when I get the cx in.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on April 25, 2019, 01:25:58 AM
^ I think you are in for a disappointment.    :(

I think you will get another just like you already have.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on April 25, 2019, 01:53:24 AM
^ I think you are in for a disappointment.    :(

I think you will get another just like you already have.   :dunno:

Yeah I don't really expect it to be different though I'll give it a shot. If it's not as pictured I'll return it.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 25, 2019, 02:25:06 AM
Good luck :salute: hope your aren't disappointed but I am afraid I feel as Steve does on the matter :facepalm:

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: cwsmith17 on April 25, 2019, 07:11:08 PM
Skeletool alone or paired with a SAK is the best EDC IMO. I carry it with a fieldmaster daily.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on April 29, 2019, 04:15:14 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Q4j3TkJh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on April 29, 2019, 04:19:16 AM
I love the Skeletool CX paired with a Style CS. They look and work like they were made for each other. Pretty close to a perfect combo for me.

(https://i.imgur.com/AUKwflIh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on April 29, 2019, 06:01:58 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 29, 2019, 12:24:19 PM
Great pics Bb :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MickeS on April 29, 2019, 12:34:03 PM
Nice! Some day I'll get a cx model.

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 29, 2019, 03:01:59 PM
@Buzz, great combo.  I've also carried that particular combo as well and I cannot agree with you more  :hatsoff:.  Those two look amazing together and IMO perform wonderfully. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 29, 2019, 03:07:10 PM
Nice! Some day I'll get a cx model.

It took me a while to bond with the Skeletool.  I got the CX and even still didn't bond with it.  I finally gave it one more go and VOILLA.  Not sure what changed but its a terrific tool.  IMO pure EDC at its finest.  If all you want is a simple EDC then the 154CM blade, bit holder plus capable pliers are a total WIN.  The pocket clip and carabiner just make it super easy to carry.  I do hope you can get one sooner than later.  If you also appreciate aesthetics then IMO this tool has that too.  Like I said, it took me a while ( years ) to bond with the Skeletool but I am a total convert.   
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: microbe on April 29, 2019, 05:38:38 PM
Skeletool & Explorer
(https://i.imgur.com/wqI231m.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 29, 2019, 05:43:45 PM
Excellent complement of tools.   
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MickeS on April 29, 2019, 05:44:36 PM
It's grown on me to. Still don't like the combo blade but it's a beauty! Carrying it more than I thought.

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 29, 2019, 05:47:29 PM
I'm carrying mine today with a friend. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: temo on April 29, 2019, 06:38:48 PM
Had to have one LM with integrated bitadapter, skeletool it is. Most screws are hex in bike so this will handle small biketool job.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190429/afafd60ad7064c9235cba4fb62587cc2.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on April 29, 2019, 06:45:24 PM
It's raining Skeletools   :ahhh

Nice ones fellas !    :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 29, 2019, 06:50:24 PM
Are my old and tired eyes playing tricks on me?  Does that Skeletool have red in it?   
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 29, 2019, 07:23:52 PM
Lot of Skeleys today :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: temo on April 29, 2019, 08:07:40 PM
I did pick some DMAX edition. Did not know what that is Think it is some tv channel where are some survivor series etc. It has some red / orange, else I think normal model. I have freestyle cx but maybe I stick with combo blade with this one.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190429/3fa91940985c0cd6fc0ac053ebed81be.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190429/03e7b286b094f2631b737cdd4d7abf99.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on April 29, 2019, 08:34:53 PM
Lot of Skeleys today :dd: :like:

The Skeletool deserves some spotlight, If you ask me, it's the only Leatherman tool since the old guard of the Leatherman line, to be long and thin enough, and light enough to be really truly pocketable. It may not have as many tools as something like the PST, but the tools it does have are quite excellent, and some are far better. I truly wish that Leatherman's focus was more on making their plier-based tools more pocketable, instead of being more massive and indestructible.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: cwsmith17 on April 29, 2019, 10:00:37 PM
 :like: :iagree:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on April 30, 2019, 12:51:57 AM
I received the Skeletool CX directly from Leatherman and it also uses the cheap molded pivot screws. Guess they've just cheaped out on the build quality of the tool.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: cwsmith17 on April 30, 2019, 06:07:46 PM
It's unfortunate that Leatherman keeps cutting costs, but the Skeletool CX is still so useful. I am ordering a new one just because it's function is outstanding for my EDC needs.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on April 30, 2019, 06:18:03 PM
It's unfortunate that Leatherman keeps cutting costs, but the Skeletool CX is still so useful. I am ordering a new one just because it's function is outstanding for my EDC needs.

Yeah it's frustrating but I agree it's still a good MT.

I'm keeping both of them. I plan on giving one to my Stepdad when my mom and him come up to visit Mothers Day. I bought him a normal Skeletool for Christmas a few years back and he really likes it (Got it for $30 shipped).
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 30, 2019, 06:25:17 PM
Carrying my CX again today.   :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: temo on April 30, 2019, 08:39:07 PM
Third skele test (first was driver, second knife package opening). Primary tool, cap lifter at work. Job well done. Fuzzy pic, busy fast shot..(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190430/11d4f8aa7fc6991e4868de6300233d3f.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MickeS on May 01, 2019, 12:15:57 AM
Just finished the surge challenge. Time to give the Skeletool some love! They are a bit like each other's opposites(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190430/dece37a3ce26d8052d9132d66cc954b3.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 01, 2019, 12:21:37 PM
They are polar opposites for sure :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MickeS on May 01, 2019, 02:16:27 PM
Tool for today!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/17a047d925cc4e2cdfa3b80fffa25881.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MickeS on May 01, 2019, 02:57:40 PM
Manufactured these with my Surge during the challenge. Now i finish the job with my Skeletool. Screw up the rod.  One of them was a little too long so I had to cut it off with the knife.  Now it's time for my wife to sew the fabric too the third section. The reason for this is to dampen the light from the ceiling.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/7d9fe150cf42f3c5bfa16cedf0c61ddb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/584e8a7771cce26166c674e1f5cdde5b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/17e7c7b9455f62f4e41ebac817dde825.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/78504765bdf8866b3e3311a73814bd49.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 01, 2019, 03:46:46 PM
Great pics, Micke :like: and I love the room :o :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: temo on May 03, 2019, 01:08:57 PM
Works well as "soda" can opener.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190503/cb748efa8b3cc6add458d4e2d0338264.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: sawman on May 03, 2019, 02:04:50 PM
I received the Skeletool CX directly from Leatherman and it also uses the cheap molded pivot screws. Guess they've just cheaped out on the build quality of the tool.
That is disappointing to hear. And yet Tim still charges insane retails for this line. This is the kind of shady practices that can result in price controls.....
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: munecito on May 03, 2019, 02:38:12 PM
I join this one too!!!

I have the SS skeletool but I replaced the original 420 combo blade for a 154cm combo blade (may have come out of an original series Skeletool cx)

(https://i.imgur.com/PPlbSO7.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 03, 2019, 04:33:50 PM
Great use temo :like: and nice blade swap for upgraded steel,  munecito :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: temo on May 06, 2019, 01:54:44 PM
I did pick some DMAX edition. Did not know what that is Think it is some tv channel where are some survivor series etc. It has some red / orange, else I think normal model. I have freestyle cx but maybe I stick with combo blade with this one.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190429/3fa91940985c0cd6fc0ac053ebed81be.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190429/03e7b286b094f2631b737cdd4d7abf99.jpg)

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I did manage a long time sticking with combo blade.. Though now freestyle has that combo. Maybe need to find all serrated blade like in resque tool for that. All or nothing. Anyway going to carry skele for a while so let's see.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190506/09f37dbeb7bb84962c094bec6b11b9f1.jpg)

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 06, 2019, 08:41:27 PM
Great pic, temo :like: The DMAX edition looks great 8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: temo on May 07, 2019, 12:46:12 AM
Tx Poncho. Yes I like colours. And tool. Fixed bit adapter is quite nice in use.

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on May 10, 2019, 03:37:10 PM
I received my normal Skeletool back from Leatherman. They repaired the blade I damaged though in the process they replaced my machined pivot screws with those molded ones. Disappointing though at least my blade is functional. Will give Leatherman some credit for repairing a blade I said I damaged sharpening. :D

Think I might pick up their new P4 here soon. Really like my Skeletools but I need something heavier duty for a work edc. Been using my wingman last few weeks and have been mostly happy with it. My issue with the wingman is there's flex in it when it's closed making for a nasty feel when opening the knife. Hoping the P4 doesn't have that issue. Will miss the spring loaded pliers on the wingman.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 12, 2019, 06:25:25 AM
Glad they swapped the blade for you :salute: still sucks that they changed the fasteners though :facepalm:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on May 12, 2019, 02:18:47 PM
Glad they swapped the blade for you :salute: still sucks that they changed the fasteners though :facepalm:

Yeah I'm happy they did. I damaged the blade awhile back on my bench grinder and said I damaged it in the warranty claim.

Yeah really sucks about the machined screws. Funny part being, it's less annoying now that both of them have the same pivot screws. Before I'd look at them and seeing the $40 (what I paid) skeletool with machined pivot screws next to an $80 cx with molded screws was really annoying.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 12, 2019, 04:18:42 PM
Yes, that would irk me as well :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on May 12, 2019, 10:36:35 PM
Can you state that the original screws have sentimental value?  ;)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on May 13, 2019, 12:28:44 AM
Lets see the blade they repaired   :pok:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: LLB LLB on May 13, 2019, 03:47:48 AM
Lets see the blade they repaired   :pok:

Here you go. They seemed to of replaced the blade.

Can you state that the original screws have sentimental value?  ;)

I know. :(


*They also returned the tool with fresh bits in it. I didn't send in my original bits since it said not to. So, extra set of bits. :)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: cwsmith17 on May 30, 2019, 05:31:44 PM
Glad Leatherman's customer service is still excellent. I am bummed however, that they are using cheaper screws and charging the same high price for the CX. I use the CX everyday and will never go without. I am buying a new one on Amazon and shelling out $80+ dollars for molded screws, but the functionality of the tool is worth it's weight in gold IMO.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Yoda on June 06, 2019, 10:45:07 PM
I can join this one - had my skeletool for years now. It's my go to tool for any jobs around the house as it's by far the easiest leatherman to use plus I have the bit kit which is amazing!  :multi:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 06, 2019, 11:08:11 PM
I can join this one
You can when you post a pic.... we like pics.  :pok:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 07, 2019, 12:30:35 AM
You can when you post a pic.... we like pics.  :pok:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: microbe on June 07, 2019, 12:32:24 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ItBPv1r.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 07, 2019, 12:49:06 AM
Great pic and excellent carry, microbe :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: microbe on June 07, 2019, 12:54:52 AM
Great pic and excellent carry, microbe :like:

Cheers Poncho :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 07, 2019, 01:16:06 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CeHo on July 18, 2019, 07:19:47 PM
I got my first Skeletool - the white limited edition with the LED-Lenser flashlight  :multi:

Now I’m addicted...
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 18, 2019, 11:02:26 PM
:worthless:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CeHo on July 18, 2019, 11:07:52 PM
Pics coming during the next weeks  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on July 18, 2019, 11:34:10 PM
Woops forgot to mention that I joined the club. I saw a ridiculous deal fathers day weekend $45 for a brand new in the package Skeletool CX.

couldn't turn that down.

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/d4/ac/ce/d4acce76ad076edcfba7d94c3322f1a7.jpg)

Got to love the New bring "multitool" wallet along side the skeletool. I used the Moca tool in it for extra functionality.

Cheers,
H.G.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 19, 2019, 11:52:12 AM
Pics coming during the next weeks  :hatsoff:

Can't wait :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 19, 2019, 11:52:48 AM
Woops forgot to mention that I joined the club. I saw a ridiculous deal fathers day weekend $45 for a brand new in the package Skeletool CX.

couldn't turn that down.

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/d4/ac/ce/d4acce76ad076edcfba7d94c3322f1a7.jpg)

Got to love the New bring "multitool" wallet along side the skeletool. I used the Moca tool in it for extra functionality.

Cheers,
H.G.

Congrats on the Cx, HG :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CeHo on July 19, 2019, 12:22:21 PM
Can't wait :cheers: :like:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CeHo on August 11, 2019, 12:05:50 AM
Limited Edition ca. 1000 pieces were made:

(https://i.imgur.com/ufewWQS.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 11, 2019, 02:40:40 PM
Those are always so cool to look at :dd: thanks for sharing the pics CeHo  :salute: :like:

:nanadance:              :nanadance:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CeHo on August 11, 2019, 03:02:54 PM
Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Ivo on August 11, 2019, 03:08:12 PM
Limited Edition ca. 1000 pieces were made:

(https://i.imgur.com/ufewWQS.jpg)

WOW nice CeHo  :drool: :drool: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CeHo on August 11, 2019, 03:50:12 PM
Thanks Ivo - i was looking forward one of the for 2-3 year. Not long ago I found one for a good price  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 12, 2020, 09:04:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/CjZXf8zh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 12, 2020, 09:12:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/CjZXf8zh.jpg)
Nice  :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 12, 2020, 09:16:39 PM
Thanks Ray  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 08, 2020, 08:31:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VwevPGch.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QL8N628h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/hXtbJNeh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zVzL6Luh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jI8D88oh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: trrubicon06 on March 09, 2020, 01:49:34 AM
New to the forums and just received my rather special black standard skeletool.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200309/56575045e03940d3c15bbc2b736348d3.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200309/1fb8c250f1148f97b2286ad73488127c.jpg)


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2020, 01:53:15 AM
It is a great color for sure :like: pics of tools are definitely something we :like: around here  ;) :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2020, 01:54:58 AM
Here is another thread you can post to when you carry this great tool on a Sunday :cheers:

Skeletool Sunday (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,69416.0.html)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 05, 2020, 05:29:29 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/GH8lGmxh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: CeHo on April 05, 2020, 09:50:13 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 05, 2020, 10:36:42 PM
Thanks Ceho :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 13, 2020, 01:54:12 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/F7jnqbsh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Mcfal12 on April 13, 2020, 02:51:08 AM
Haven’t carried this gem in more than 6 months; might need to give her some loving this week. :laugh:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 13, 2020, 11:55:57 AM
That's not one you see pics of much :cheers: Enjoy the carry :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Mcfal12 on April 13, 2020, 08:05:29 PM
Thanks Poncho. Serrated blades are for everyone, but on this model where you’re just looking for a tool that’ll cut anything..... can’t do much better than that 154cm serrated blade.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on April 15, 2020, 01:53:53 PM
Haven’t carried this gem in more than 6 months; might need to give her some loving this week. :laugh:
:like: :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 08, 2020, 02:28:03 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/njPqzigh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on June 08, 2020, 05:40:40 AM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 08, 2020, 12:10:50 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 26, 2020, 08:34:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/BKcx5rth.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on September 07, 2020, 05:09:50 AM
The more I use it the more I love it!

(https://i.imgur.com/An51l6X.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/u4Z20rK.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 07, 2020, 04:30:36 PM
It sure does look nice :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on September 07, 2020, 04:55:17 PM
 Thank you kind sir! I use it a lot more in the machine shop than I ever thought I would... :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on September 12, 2020, 06:10:07 PM
Good morning folks, Has any of you Skeletool owners considered a “Tip Up Pocket Clip” with an added deep pocket solution for theirs? I’ve looked at the “Tip Up Pocket Clip Made by Metro's Q-Branch” which is 3D printed but like the idea of a deep pocket solution to add to its functionality.
 Thanks and have a great day.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sos24 on September 13, 2020, 12:14:38 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200912/7fa9b38ed68816a92c5f62b5214f18b4.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sos24 on September 13, 2020, 12:20:56 AM
Good morning folks, Has any of you Skeletool owners considered a “Tip Up Pocket Clip” with an added deep pocket solution for theirs? Iâ€ve looked at the “Tip Up Pocket Clip Made by Metro's Q-Branch” which is 3D printed but like the idea of a deep pocket solution to add to its functionality.
 Thanks and have a great day.

Just because you mentioned Metro, here is my current Skeles with two of his hammer heads.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200912/c8589041046556cf973ab89ee89c540d.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on September 13, 2020, 12:43:51 AM
Man! those look great! did you get the hardware from him?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sos24 on September 13, 2020, 03:20:27 AM
Man! those look great! did you get the hardware from him?
Yes.  I just contacted him after ordering and he sent the hardware for free,
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on September 13, 2020, 03:57:32 AM
Thank you for the great news! :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on September 13, 2020, 04:47:43 AM
Those look interesting. I did not know what Eric has been up to lately.

Skeletool SX.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50336017447_b23d01f974_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jG2fiM)DSCN0873A (https://flic.kr/p/2jG2fiM) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on September 13, 2020, 05:00:33 AM
I am really starting to hate my little Nikon Coolpix camera. A major ding...can't control the flash to my liking. I have only two options, off or auto. Another issue, I can't see the LCD if I angle the camera, or what I can see on it is outside the viewing angle of the LCD itself. :facepalm:

I took this with my cellphone.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50335202353_c12fac4f24_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jFX51r)20200912_225417A (https://flic.kr/p/2jFX51r) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 13, 2020, 05:28:14 AM
Great Skeley pics, Sos and Chako 8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sos24 on September 13, 2020, 05:52:41 AM
I am really starting to hate my little Nikon Coolpix camera. A major ding...can't control the flash to my liking. I have only two options, off or auto. Another issue, I can't see the LCD if I angle the camera, or what I can see on it is outside the viewing angle of the LCD itself. :facepalm:

I took this with my cellphone.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50335202353_c12fac4f24_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jFX51r)20200912_225417A (https://flic.kr/p/2jFX51r) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Awesome collection.  There are some very cool colors there.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 02, 2020, 01:21:59 AM
A timely :bump: for this thread  :whistle:

(https://i.imgur.com/hyZ1lNnh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sos24 on October 02, 2020, 03:25:51 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201002/5b0f2e70a6041e6521786b6043077335.plist)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 02, 2020, 03:35:40 AM
Nice one Sos 8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 02, 2020, 09:48:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/zmwfPr6h.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 04, 2020, 01:50:33 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/cnaKVGdh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on October 04, 2020, 02:23:37 AM
Very nice Poncho65. I always wanted to get Tim to sign one of my Leathermans. I guess that will never happen.

Here are some of the more colourful ones.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50414409257_43c406363b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jNX2sH)20201003_200731A (https://flic.kr/p/2jNX2sH) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50413558283_9bafc1cd8f_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jNSEuK)20201003_200751A (https://flic.kr/p/2jNSEuK) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 04, 2020, 03:07:11 AM
Thanks Chako :hatsoff: Love all the colors :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on October 04, 2020, 03:17:57 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on October 04, 2020, 10:25:00 AM
Thanks Chako :hatsoff: Love all the colors :drool: :like:
:iagree: Amazing collection  :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on October 04, 2020, 01:54:45 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on October 04, 2020, 01:55:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/cnaKVGdh.jpg)

very cool !
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 04, 2020, 03:14:09 PM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: RF52 on October 04, 2020, 05:05:36 PM
Very nice Poncho65. I always wanted to get Tim to sign one of my Leathermans. I guess that will never happen.

Here are some of the more colourful ones.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50414409257_43c406363b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jNX2sH)20201003_200731A (https://flic.kr/p/2jNX2sH) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50413558283_9bafc1cd8f_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jNSEuK)20201003_200751A (https://flic.kr/p/2jNSEuK) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Some very nice colors there :like: :drool:

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: RF52 on October 04, 2020, 05:06:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/cnaKVGdh.jpg)
Very cool :hatsoff:

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 05, 2020, 02:36:01 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/PFGGtebh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on October 05, 2020, 04:16:53 AM
I was so blown away by the colors! I hardly noticed a Signature Edition!! That is super collectable Ponch!!  :salute: :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2020, 02:02:18 AM
Thanks 5S :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2020, 10:53:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/RAIbJmWh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on October 07, 2020, 09:56:47 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/RAIbJmWh.jpg)
Gotta love the CX  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 08, 2020, 12:13:53 AM
 :iagree: and :hatsoff:

(https://i.imgur.com/MO9LNb4h.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on October 08, 2020, 12:55:41 AM
Oh my Sos24! The Vader all black Skele, Topo Blade and matching Hammer-Jammer!! Loving it!!  :drool: :like: :drool:

Poncho, did you polish your Pliers and Blade?!?  :o :like:

Chako!! Awesome Skittles!!!! So bright and colorful! Truly an amazing collection… :cheers: :hatsoff:

 Skele fell down into the vise on my mill and got some drill point tattoo's today...

(https://i.imgur.com/yklpstn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QaG32i6.jpg)

 No Bee's were harmed for the last shot!! bee body was just already there...
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 08, 2020, 04:02:05 AM
No polish, that is factory :tu: love the drill points tats and great pics 8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on October 08, 2020, 04:34:52 AM
Thanks man!

 I never knew there were so many different versions of this great tool! So love it here! :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 09, 2020, 03:09:09 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Y8kt4Kth.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on October 09, 2020, 04:59:23 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 10, 2020, 12:44:51 AM
 :hatsoff:

(https://i.imgur.com/ffkwV1Yh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on October 10, 2020, 01:19:27 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sos24 on October 10, 2020, 02:28:30 AM
Such a simple tool, but so nice and with so real nice variations.  Although, I think LM seriously needs to bring back some of those bright colors like in Chako’s collection.

Thanks Poncho

Oh my Sos24! The Vader all black Skele, Topo Blade and matching Hammer-Jammer!! Loving it!!  :drool: :like: :drool:


Thanks.  Love the character you have added to yours.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201010/a7b1c8386430d6bc6de47fcc0db575e2.plist)

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on October 10, 2020, 02:44:46 AM
  Thank you kindly Sos24! Just a reflection of old & very bored retired machinist… I would love to find the opposite of your black beauty, I think they called it storm trouper Skeletool in White!

 Chako’s colorful collection is da bomb as well and Mcfal12’s & powernoodle’s Red RX’s are super nice too!

 Happy Friday all!!
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 10, 2020, 03:40:37 PM
:like:

Thanks Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 11, 2020, 02:00:58 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/wbNBeW0h.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 12, 2020, 01:41:44 AM
Cx  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/1iSF4PIh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 13, 2020, 12:40:09 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/4ItPmzvh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 14, 2020, 02:59:20 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Dv7jMbJh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 16, 2020, 02:00:46 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/JwQMu8uh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sos24 on October 16, 2020, 04:05:57 AM
Topo
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201016/1f4de39b561f48ceeda4f08ded793d4e.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 17, 2020, 01:11:28 AM
 :like: :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/NgPOSEth.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on October 17, 2020, 02:18:56 AM
Topo
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201016/1f4de39b561f48ceeda4f08ded793d4e.jpg)

Happy Halloween!!! :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on October 17, 2020, 02:19:35 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Dv7jMbJh.jpg)

Nice colors!! :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 18, 2020, 12:47:00 AM
Thanks 5S :hatsoff:

(https://i.imgur.com/VsdMDTih.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 21, 2020, 12:27:16 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/HDElHVYh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on October 21, 2020, 02:00:43 AM
  :like: :like: :hatsoff: Nice one!!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: RF52 on October 21, 2020, 08:24:08 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/HDElHVYh.jpg)
Nice! :like: Cool watch :cheers:

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on October 21, 2020, 01:44:18 PM
Nice pics everyone !    :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 21, 2020, 02:15:25 PM
Thanks 5S, RF and Steve :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 23, 2020, 01:59:08 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/0HFVArKh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 24, 2020, 05:00:20 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/7bqYgPch.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bY9LRy2h.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Hewitts88 on October 24, 2020, 05:30:40 PM
Carried a standard skeletool for years and recently picked up a CX which is awesome, I%u2019m  debating a skele collection but a few I%u2019d want I%u2019ve never even seen for sale. Either way the skele is a great edc tool.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on October 24, 2020, 07:04:33 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 26, 2020, 02:35:07 AM
Skeley and a cake  :drool: sounds like a good day :D

(https://i.imgur.com/xN72wXah.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on October 27, 2020, 07:57:57 PM
Cake! yummm... :like: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 29, 2020, 11:16:35 AM
It was very yum :drool:  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sos24 on October 29, 2020, 11:55:29 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201029/f886c0727186b187e55c5c610a9db2c9.plist)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on October 29, 2020, 11:58:53 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201029/f886c0727186b187e55c5c610a9db2c9.plist)

Beautiful Christmas Ornament!! :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 30, 2020, 03:18:09 AM
Beautiful Christmas Ornament!! :like: :like:

 :iagree: :like: :like:

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 30, 2020, 03:18:46 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZAbcSL4h.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Deathtakeslast on January 20, 2021, 09:20:43 PM
One of my favorite LM Tools. Had it with me while stationed in Ft Wainwright, AK. also had it on my 24/7 in 2008-2009 Iraq. Used it everyday
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on January 20, 2021, 11:52:11 PM
One of my favorite LM Tools. Had it with me while stationed in Ft Wainwright, AK. also had it on my 24/7 in 2008-2009 Iraq. Used it everyday

Deathtakeslast, Thank you very much for your service
and for keeping us all safe here at home! :hatsoff:

 I’m sure you’re Skely has a way more interesting story than most!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Deathtakeslast on January 21, 2021, 12:04:05 AM
Deathtakeslast, Thank you very much for your service
and for keeping us all safe here at home! :hatsoff:

 I’m sure you’re Skely has a way more interesting story than most!  :cheers:

thanks
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 21, 2021, 02:55:24 AM
Glad that the Skeley served you well while you served :salute:

Great pics :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 07, 2021, 03:03:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/bKhtNQZh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 07, 2021, 03:26:41 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/1mU8D4Xh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HandToolsRock on April 02, 2021, 06:07:02 AM
Sharing here seems right.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 02, 2021, 12:10:14 PM
Some very awesome Skeleys, HTR :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HandToolsRock on April 02, 2021, 07:04:08 PM
Many thanks!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 02, 2021, 07:47:22 PM
Nice Skeles

I was not the biggest fan early on.  I finally put my CX in my pocket and carried it on my off day.   That was a while ago, and I understood why there are big fans of this tool.  I was always a fan of how it looked so here are my 3.  The blue one I won here on MTO. 

 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 02, 2021, 08:31:00 PM
Those are nice, Aloha 8) and that blue really pops :o :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 02, 2021, 08:32:56 PM
Thanks.  It really does.  They didn't do a perfect job but since I never intended on using it its more than fine, plus I won it. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 02, 2021, 08:39:08 PM
I really love the stuff I have won on here over the years and each one will have a place in my collection as long as I am around :salute: Still have the Micra I won from you a few years back, I use it some and keep it on my computer desk, I have the box put up with other boxes as well :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 02, 2021, 08:48:11 PM
 :salute:.  The items I've been gifted by members are my most cherished items.  The items I've won from generous members are highly valued.  The items I got in trade are also very highly cherished and valued.  Items I bought from members are also very highly valued. 

The above wont ever be sold or traded.  They will pass on to my kids.  I've actually began the process of making notes about them and who I got them from.

I am not terribly sentimental about things but some of these things come with such generosity that they are symbols of those people.   
 

 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 02, 2021, 09:02:41 PM
Yes, they are symbols of the people for sure :tu: Glad to have been a part of this community over the years and because of that I have several sentimental tools to remember several people by :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 02, 2021, 09:04:32 PM
Totally agree. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HandToolsRock on April 02, 2021, 10:11:28 PM
Thats so great Aloha! I just got on here, but hope to contribute what I can and keep that good mojo going. Great stories!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 02, 2021, 10:41:28 PM
 :salute:.  MTO has some of the most generous folks period.  Whether that be with the information they share to the give aways some put on and everything in between. 

Its been one heck of a good time thats for sure.  Glad to have you aboard. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on April 03, 2021, 06:31:30 AM
  Hat’s off to both HandToolsRock & Aloha for posting some awesome Skeke’s!  :hatsoff: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 03, 2021, 06:40:09 AM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HandToolsRock on April 03, 2021, 11:51:57 PM
 :salute: as well!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on April 04, 2021, 11:54:28 PM
Those all black Skele’s look so mean!  :drool: :like:

 Happy Skele Sunday all! :drink:

(https://i.imgur.com/rby8Bdx.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 05, 2021, 01:56:32 AM
Great pic,  5S  8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on April 05, 2021, 05:06:46 AM
Thanks Poncho65! :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 05, 2021, 05:08:07 AM
Great pic,  5S  8) :like:

 :iagree: :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: manningtj on April 09, 2021, 04:26:00 PM
So I lost my Skeletool standard.

It’s been my EDC for 2 years... And going back to a SAK spartan just wont cut it anymore.

The last two months have sucked Searching every nook & researching and looking for a suitable replacement tool...

I even trawled where we set up on the beach for surf sessions... went and handled the rebars, crunch, The new P2 and P4’s which just somehow suck cause they way overpriced... the free SX even started checking out the SOGs... But somehow they just didn’t sit right in the hand.... was about to hit buy on a SOG powerpint and a medium Honeybadger straight edge flipper when I lost my card down the side of our leather recliner... flipped the whole thing over and blow me over with a feather!!. part tucked, part clipped to the inside of an interior hem was my missing Skele!!! .... couldn’t have been more stoked than if it was a returning pet!

That was yesterday...
24 hrs later armed with a Dremel, some frogz Eggs and a need to Customise my precious EDC so it can’t slip into someone else’s pocket...
This is what I’ve come up with.

Rem pocket clip - ergonomics
Solid carabiner - feel
Landy press-studs - personality
Mag bit holder extension - for 4x4 and Bike work

I’ve grown to love the 420C combo blade... being able to whittle a branch and cut through synthetic tow rope one-handed whilst chassis deep in marsh is a thing of beauty a straight edge blade just doesn’t pull off quite so effortlessly.

I’d love a diamond file though... anyone pulled off a Skeletool SX with a spare bit holder mod? That might just the perfect tool...

Else I’ll just have to save for a crunch when the going gets tough...
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on April 09, 2021, 10:18:05 PM
So I lost my Skeletool standard.

It’s been my EDC for 2 years... And going back to a SAK spartan just wont cut it anymore.

The last two months have sucked Searching every nook & researching and looking for a suitable replacement tool...

I even trawled where we set up on the beach for surf sessions... went and handled the rebars, crunch, The new P2 and P4’s which just somehow suck cause they way overpriced... the free SX even started checking out the SOGs... But somehow they just didn’t sit right in the hand.... was about to hit buy on a SOG powerpint and a medium Honeybadger straight edge flipper when I lost my card down the side of our leather recliner... flipped the whole thing over and blow me over with a feather!!. part tucked, part clipped to the inside of an interior hem was my missing Skele!!! .... couldn’t have been more stoked than if it was a returning pet!

That was yesterday...
24 hrs later armed with a Dremel, some frogz Eggs and a need to Customise my precious EDC so it can’t slip into someone else’s pocket...
This is what I’ve come up with.

Rem pocket clip - ergonomics
Solid carabiner - feel
Landy press-studs - personality
Mag bit holder extension - for 4x4 and Bike work

I’ve grown to love the 420C combo blade... being able to whittle a branch and cut through synthetic tow rope one-handed whilst chassis deep in marsh is a thing of beauty a straight edge blade just doesn’t pull off quite so effortlessly.

I’d love a diamond file though... anyone pulled off a Skeletool SX with a spare bit holder mod? That might just the perfect tool...

Else I’ll just have to save for a crunch when the going gets tough...


  I feel your loss manningtj!! I’m so happy you’ve found you’re long
lost Skele too!
 Mine never leaves my sight which is why it looks so messed with! I think every
machine tool in my shop has touched it in some way or another.
 Ain’t it funny how this simple little hand tool can almost become a life partner
in some ways.
 Love the personalisation you’ve done as well! I’ve read somewhere that the
diamond file may wear/scratch on pants pocket or sheath if mounted on the outer
sides of Skele’s but haven’t tested it either.

Cheers! :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on April 10, 2021, 12:44:46 AM
Welcome to MTO manning and glad you found your Skele.  :salute:
I have lost mine a few times. If only they made ways of clipping them onto stuff so they didn't get lost....  :dunno:

If you were still looking for a replacement, have you looked at a Signal?  :pok:

I'm not sure if anyone has somehow modded in the file/saw holder from a Surge but I'm sure it has been pondered.  :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 11, 2021, 01:58:25 AM
Glad you found that Skeley  :salute: :like: :like:

Welcome to :MTO:  and maybe someone can point you in the right direction for those mods you want to do :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 11, 2021, 04:26:23 PM
My PE signed Skeletool won from MTO in a review contest around 2009ish :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/wBAAoB7h.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on April 13, 2021, 12:53:13 AM
So Precious!! :drool:
 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 13, 2021, 02:49:55 AM
Thanks 5S  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on April 13, 2021, 03:51:49 AM
 I absolutely love the photo of Tim standing in front of his
Bridgeport Mill and I think you are the very lucky owner of a signed
piece of history.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on April 13, 2021, 01:52:06 PM
So I lost my Skeletool standard.

It’s been my EDC for 2 years... And going back to a SAK spartan just wont cut it anymore.

The last two months have sucked Searching every nook & researching and looking for a suitable replacement tool...

I even trawled where we set up on the beach for surf sessions... went and handled the rebars, crunch, The new P2 and P4’s which just somehow suck cause they way overpriced... the free SX even started checking out the SOGs... But somehow they just didn’t sit right in the hand.... was about to hit buy on a SOG powerpint and a medium Honeybadger straight edge flipper when I lost my card down the side of our leather recliner... flipped the whole thing over and blow me over with a feather!!. part tucked, part clipped to the inside of an interior hem was my missing Skele!!! .... couldn’t have been more stoked than if it was a returning pet!

That was yesterday...
24 hrs later armed with a Dremel, some frogz Eggs and a need to Customise my precious EDC so it can’t slip into someone else’s pocket...
This is what I’ve come up with.

Rem pocket clip - ergonomics
Solid carabiner - feel
Landy press-studs - personality
Mag bit holder extension - for 4x4 and Bike work

I’ve grown to love the 420C combo blade... being able to whittle a branch and cut through synthetic tow rope one-handed whilst chassis deep in marsh is a thing of beauty a straight edge blade just doesn’t pull off quite so effortlessly.

I’d love a diamond file though... anyone pulled off a Skeletool SX with a spare bit holder mod? That might just the perfect tool...

Else I’ll just have to save for a crunch when the going gets tough...


Welcome aboard !  Glad you found your Skele   :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 13, 2021, 02:03:40 PM
I absolutely love the photo of Tim standing in front of his
Bridgeport Mill and I think you are the very lucky owner of a signed
piece of history.  :cheers:

Thanks buddy :hatsoff: I have been fortunate to have met him 2 times now :o He has signed a few tools for me and it has been a great experience both times I have seen him :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on April 13, 2021, 07:07:13 PM
 :cheers: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: matthewu72 on April 19, 2021, 05:47:59 AM
I am looking for a yellow or gold Skeletool, any advice where I could get them?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HandToolsRock on April 20, 2021, 02:15:01 AM
I found These:

https://www.forestals.com/product/leatherman-ttc-skeletool-midas-touch-24k/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=cad9158277275d2c1a76a0d88dca2b942a848fb7-1618877574-0-AQDN4GSEMl-QT6YJKAAhE_lhamt4R5dQJ1AYF0RawRvP_ztJbHSkkHgcx85i4kE99iIgZAgw9yz1oM5yZk3CrDW4TcbVzsWbPMBTHh270RJSTi0dRDfJqOxpVYaOm0GST9zisiKjkhLfZcLaf0tRDPmQhm5VwRekCLVXTd0L1WLZAcOe5OKhtJQ5IkNHQ-tXnJ7nha9Vx7dJ4ThdntklIFanJRPWC9AvvK9mhC2JzZLDkU_2GK0HaoPjJgpAegChglUNM6ElsbuLgxPwACrBakLyiSKBBG6fx5z0ARTiF1NmxkrYmJnmaC62UnAuppFS2L8ssDL3IAgAh90rjSKj-kD0B8ijCEOM6_St0teviz0O3mkRE0HRkh3AoZ8afNtox8UZNSu5OQsWa6VZOkfeoZcefjw8yGuZu_H8As2zGM-hIZRVccVP9i94UbSW98V3A8jQs4X6fDZ8omR6PKDXYHTRcGahfpxfXW0oAtUPBEKbfhZxMrJ9xTy2iot772SvEg


and looks like this was a thing at some point:

https://www.trekitt.co.uk/dpt/pgr/leatherman-skeletool-special-offer__2354

Not sure where to find the second, but the first link looked available.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Sos24 on April 20, 2021, 05:07:07 AM
So I lost my Skeletool standard.

It’s been my EDC for 2 years... And going back to a SAK spartan just wont cut it anymore.

The last two months have sucked Searching every nook & researching and looking for a suitable replacement tool...

I even trawled where we set up on the beach for surf sessions... went and handled the rebars, crunch, The new P2 and P4’s which just somehow suck cause they way overpriced... the free SX even started checking out the SOGs... But somehow they just didn’t sit right in the hand.... was about to hit buy on a SOG powerpint and a medium Honeybadger straight edge flipper when I lost my card down the side of our leather recliner... flipped the whole thing over and blow me over with a feather!!. part tucked, part clipped to the inside of an interior hem was my missing Skele!!! .... couldn’t have been more stoked than if it was a returning pet!

That was yesterday...
24 hrs later armed with a Dremel, some frogz Eggs and a need to Customise my precious EDC so it can’t slip into someone else’s pocket...
This is what I’ve come up with.

Rem pocket clip - ergonomics
Solid carabiner - feel
Landy press-studs - personality
Mag bit holder extension - for 4x4 and Bike work

I’ve grown to love the 420C combo blade... being able to whittle a branch and cut through synthetic tow rope one-handed whilst chassis deep in marsh is a thing of beauty a straight edge blade just doesn’t pull off quite so effortlessly.

I’d love a diamond file though... anyone pulled off a Skeletool SX with a spare bit holder mod? That might just the perfect tool...

Else I’ll just have to save for a crunch when the going gets tough...

Congrats on finding your Skele.  They are such a nice tool. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Yoda mpb on April 20, 2021, 11:02:54 AM
Hi Guys, have seen the skeletool hammer modifications. Does anyone know if they are available in the UK?
Cheers
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 20, 2021, 11:38:19 AM
I think you can buy them through Shapeways and I believe they have a European site as well :think: :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Yoda mpb on April 20, 2021, 12:36:26 PM
I think you can buy them through Shapeways and I believe they have a European site as well :think: :cheers:

Thank you, I will go and have a look. Cheers for the help.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 20, 2021, 02:08:23 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on May 03, 2021, 07:03:14 AM
Skeletool keeping me company making Hot Rod parts today...

(https://i.imgur.com/HZaKThH.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 03, 2021, 12:53:29 PM
Awesome pic, 5S :like: It has a steampunk vibe in this pic and it is very cool looking 8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on May 03, 2021, 01:49:29 PM
 :iagree: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Hevy (CT-782) on May 03, 2021, 02:35:08 PM
Skeletool keeping me company making Hot Rod parts today...

(https://i.imgur.com/HZaKThH.jpg)
Great pic 5S!!!

Enviado de meu moto g(6) usando o Tapatalk

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on May 03, 2021, 04:19:40 PM
Thank you Ponch, Steve and Hevy! Trying to stay busy in retirement is getting easier…. :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 16, 2021, 11:15:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/euu9yS4h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/izwsPevh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Lr5WNqeh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on June 04, 2021, 08:37:09 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51225119893_505865c224_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3A8ui)20210604_134956A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3A8ui) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51225119808_0ced04a407_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3A8sQ)20210604_135027A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3A8sQ) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51224908006_e93a645844_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3z3v5)20210604_135056A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3z3v5) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51225119678_6de7be5300_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3A8qA)20210604_135115A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3A8qA) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51225674379_586a6cc7e4_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3CYjp)20210604_135558A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3CYjp) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 04, 2021, 09:44:37 PM
What a rainbow of colors :o They are all really nice :dd:

That orange one really pops out of all of them though :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: buggs on June 05, 2021, 06:43:14 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51225119893_505865c224_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m3A8ui)20210604_134956A (https://flic.kr/p/2m3A8ui) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr



 :like:

Have only three Skeletools.  Will probably add more over time.  Yousa bad influence. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on June 05, 2021, 07:40:06 AM
 :salute: :D :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on June 18, 2021, 02:46:03 AM
You’ve collected a beautiful selection of Skeletools Chako!!  :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on June 18, 2021, 08:14:40 AM
Thank you. I am still trying to get the Topo Skelatool.  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on June 19, 2021, 07:11:51 AM
Is it topo the list?  ::)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on June 19, 2021, 09:31:08 AM
Yes, but they are not for sale in Canada.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 27, 2021, 01:14:28 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/iASx2VHh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qFgWaIrh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 27, 2021, 05:44:08 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/iASx2VHh.jpg)
Great job in bringing this old thread back :tu: I have a combo edge one and need to get a pic of it up and join this club :cheers:
:whistle:
Show content
:pok:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 27, 2021, 02:23:21 PM
Took a while didn't it :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :facepalm:

 :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on July 27, 2021, 02:45:52 PM
Took a while didn't it :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :facepalm:
:P
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,33634.msg1924346.html#msg1924346
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 27, 2021, 04:36:17 PM
 :whistle: Fixed :salute: :rofl:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Zephon on September 13, 2021, 08:50:53 AM
Just got mine yesterday  :multi:

….didn’t realize the skeletool was that small. On the plus side, it can easily slip into whatever free pocket you have and the bit kit is simply a force multiplier for this tool.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 13, 2021, 11:57:14 AM
Congrats on getting one :woohoo: :like: :like:

They are very nice tools and I love the dual color one you have  :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Zephon on September 14, 2021, 03:02:37 AM
Congrats on getting one :woohoo: :like: :like:

They are very nice tools and I love the dual color one you have  :drool: :like:

Thanks!

It’s still a bit stiff, being newly unboxed and all.  Needs to be used a lot to loosen the pivots a bit more.

As it turns out, I don’t think I’ll be swapping blades with the KB right now - I’ll appreciate the black blade a bit more and when the black starts to scratch and fade, then I’ll go get a KB and swap the blade out.

I’m saving up for the bit ratchet. The thing costs close to USD40 here….and it’s not like my life depended on it nor will I use it everyday.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on September 14, 2021, 03:13:11 AM
Congrats on the new Leatherman!   :multi:


….didn’t realize the skeletool was that small.

Personally, I think that is the best part about the Skeletool.  Leatherman has enough larger tools, so it's nice to have some that have a thinner profile  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: 5S Dude on September 18, 2021, 02:36:49 AM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on September 18, 2021, 01:29:35 PM
G'Day,

I'm am starting to get interested in a Skeletool again. I had one many years ago and did not gel with it then, sold it on for a good price to a very happy byer...

I'm now starting to look at them again.

To the RX users, how useful is the serrated blade for daily use? I would prefer a PE blade, but the RX interest me as it is nearly a full serrated blade. Has anyone tried sharpening an RX blade?

I have a Topo version that I'm going to use to see if I can get used to it again. I love the look of the blade, but the part serrations do my head in!!! As with many of the LM blades. The only one I can live with is the MUT. I would have loved to put a aftermarket PE blade in that one.

Some pics of the Topo one.

Cheers, Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 18, 2021, 10:31:34 PM
I am a fan of the Skeley in general but have no experience with anything but the plain edge versions :salute: The TOPO ones are nice though :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Zephon on September 21, 2021, 11:27:47 AM
Not sure where to post this but….

Is the large screwdriver holder on the Skeletool similar with what’s on the Signal? Something about having a ‘lock’ that goes on the groove on the middle of the flat LM bits? Does that question make sense?

Or is the large screwdriver bit holder the same across the line?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on September 21, 2021, 11:49:37 AM
Not sure where to post this but….

Is the large screwdriver holder on the Skeletool similar with what’s on the Signal? Something about having a ‘lock’ that goes on the groove on the middle of the flat LM bits? Does that question make sense?

Or is the large screwdriver bit holder the same across the line?

The Skeletool has the bit holder incorporated into the tool chassis. It also has a small release mechanism that keeps the bit locked into the holder. The blue letter opener points to the release mechanism for the Skeletool bits.

The Signal bit holder is the same as on the Wave and the Charge. I include a few comparison shots for you.

Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Zephon on September 21, 2021, 12:27:41 PM
 :like:  :hatsoff:

Thanks for the answer, Pete!

Something new learned today for me!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 05, 2021, 10:10:09 PM
Oh boy, not even a week into the month and the budget spent. But seriously, I had to safe this little guy. It was the last one the shop had in stock.
Yes, brand new it is  :ahhh

A pitty they ditched the carbon fibre on the CX shortly after.

It carries really nice and I like the overall design. The bit driver is well made. The knife blade is stoud but slices well.
I'm diggin' this Skele thing  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 05, 2021, 10:11:59 PM
...some more pics...
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on October 05, 2021, 10:28:58 PM
...some more pics...

😍😍😍
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 05, 2021, 10:32:21 PM
(https://media4.giphy.com/media/QzKtmrdMw6Tra/giphy.gif?cid=82a1493b8si1l9ed05nzk6axp0xrkxd9sws7h9e4za6wgojc&rid=giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 05, 2021, 10:56:53 PM
Congrats Stitchy  :drool: Great light carry MT :dd: great that you got one with the carbon fibre still on it as well :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 06, 2021, 12:03:13 AM
A real SideClip contender :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2021, 01:33:44 AM
With all the options for the but driver it has more uses than a Sideclip :salute: unless you add the Tool Adapter to the Sideclip  ;) :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 06, 2021, 08:30:42 AM
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/xUPOqzUnBQhfdi1u7u/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b952dc3b7761d620c8d4c82763796490422420b3a8f1&rid=giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on October 06, 2021, 04:10:40 PM
 :whistle:

 :popcorn:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Zephon on November 22, 2021, 08:56:08 AM
Is there such a thing as a Skeletool in coyote tan but with stainless pliers?

I saw the coyote tan with black pliers. Are the silver pliers one pre-production or something?

https://www.trekkinn.com/outdoor-mountain/leatherman-skeletool-coyote/137093830/p

https://www.tacwrk.com/en/p/leatherman-skeletool-coyote-39121

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Leatherman-Skeletool-Multi-Tool--96253
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 22, 2021, 12:43:27 PM
I am not that up to date on all the Skeley variations :dunno:

Maybe someone who is, will be along to help with the answer :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on November 22, 2021, 01:52:08 PM


Oh boy, not even a week into the month and the budget spent. But seriously, I had to safe this little guy. It was the last one the shop had in stock.
Yes, brand new it is  :ahhh

A pitty they ditched the carbon fibre on the CX shortly after.

It carries really nice and I like the overall design. The bit driver is well made. The knife blade is stoud but slices well.
I'm diggin' this Skele thing  :tu:



Nice score !   :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Zephon on November 24, 2021, 03:00:16 AM
At first I didn’t quite get the appeal of the KB.  I mean with a Vic Waiter always within arms’ reach, I wasn’t really quite sure what the KB was for.  I got the KB for the PE blade to swap with my Skeletool.  Now my KB is technically a KBX.

After a week or so, I found out that it was practically invisible when I’d carry it in my shorts pocket.  It was ideal for basic household tasks like package opening or cutting string to seal trash bags (don’t ask). 

It’s the OHO blade at that small size that sets is apart from other tools I have around the house.  Sure, there’s the Sentinel Clip but that’s 111mm.  Sure, there’s the Waiter but it’s not OHO.  Sure, there’s the Skeletool itself but it’s not as compact as the KB(x).  So yeah, I think I’m a fan now and I think the KB just justified its (expensive) purchase price.

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 24, 2021, 04:03:17 AM
Great pics, Zephon :like: Glad you are appreciating the KBX :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: ecally on November 24, 2021, 01:56:55 PM
I switched blades with a CX version and used a stainless steel blackener. Has been holding up.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211124/640cc81938707ef710936418e8221bcd.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: TopRaamen on December 19, 2021, 10:30:48 AM
Hello Skeletool owners,
Besides the discontinued CX with carbon fiber, are all the spare bit holder pieces plastic? The stainless one looks like it could be metal? TIA!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on December 19, 2021, 10:41:49 AM
Besides the discontinued CX with carbon fiber, are all the spare bit holder pieces plastic? The stainless one looks like it could be metal? TIA!

No plastic bits on either of my Skeletools.

Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: TopRaamen on December 19, 2021, 11:53:14 AM
Joined the party! Decided to get a CX just for the straight edge 154cm blade. Modified the stock pocket clip by straightening it out, shortening it, and putting in new bends so it could be installed on the opposite end. Now the blade can be carried tip-up by preference. Sits at the perfect height for my jeans coin pocket.

Not going to lie, I'm pretty upset that my CX has a plastic spare bit holder in the handle instead of the discontinued carbon fiber. I really want it metal though. Do all the other color options have metal instead? The coyote tan is looking pretty good....
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 19, 2021, 07:46:09 PM
I thought they were all metal :think: I don't have any of the newer ones ???

Welcome to :MTO:  and the Skeley club :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on December 19, 2021, 09:31:54 PM
Hello Skeletool owners,
Besides the discontinued CX with carbon fiber, are all the spare bit holder pieces plastic? The stainless one looks like it could be metal? TIA!
Aren't all the non- carbon fibre ones aluminium? Or did I just make that up somewhere along the line? :shrug:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: TopRaamen on December 19, 2021, 09:39:56 PM
Aren't all the non- carbon fibre ones aluminium? Or did I just make that up somewhere along the line? :shrug:

I wish. Took a magnet to mine to confirm it was plastic 😭
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 19, 2021, 10:15:01 PM
If it's aluminum then a magnet won't stick to that either :think:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: TopRaamen on December 19, 2021, 10:24:09 PM
If it's aluminum then a magnet won't stick to that either :think:

I just thought that after I posted lol mine is plastic, I can dig my nail into it and it was getting soft when I was heating a fastener.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 19, 2021, 10:43:04 PM
That is awful :-\ they sure have cut some corners by doing that :oops:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: TopRaamen on December 20, 2021, 12:53:22 AM
That is awful :-\ they sure have cut some corners by doing that :oops:

Hey everyone sorry for the misinformation. For the sake of science, I scratched a small spot on my CX and confirmed it is in fact METAL. It was on Amazon where several people reported it being plastic. So you know I'm not crazy - check out the screenshot and pic. PHEW* I am really relieved to know it is metal! I thought it was plastic because the coating does get softer when heated. Really impressed with this tool now and feel better about it!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Zephon on December 21, 2021, 06:42:39 AM
Looks metal on mine. I haven’t tried the low temperature test but the paint chip does make it look like metal.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on December 24, 2021, 02:12:31 PM
My new RX :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 24, 2021, 07:40:50 PM
Great pics,  Zephon and nakken :like:

Love the red on that one, nakken 8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Mangyang on December 25, 2021, 06:08:22 AM
My new Skeletool. I love this color combination and I am astonished about all the little details and thought that went into designing that tool. For example one of the corners of the bitholder’s locktab that would stick out is simply rounded a little not to make a hot spot. It is awesome. The pliers look rock solid no flexing of the jaws. Also the look very though for its size. For some reason mine became loose like a standard plier after opening like 50 times and now works really smoothly. That may be a rare feature. I am pleased with the clip it is stable. The only thing that worries me is the nylon washer. The one that is working under the blade itself. I read that it will get eaten over time. Do you guys know of a good replacement or solition to that?
I also love all the stamps on the tool. The Leatherman sign on the side of the tool, the cap lifter icon. The black and silver looks soo good! 😝 Appretiate the existense of a date stamp! However it is looking a little weird since the year stamp is bigger and the month stamp is much smaller. Anyway, I am happy about this tool.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 25, 2021, 06:28:09 AM
That is a very nice looking Skeley, Mangyang :like: I think we had other members here replace the nylon washer with a copper one maybe :think: Hopefully it works well enough until you find something to replace it :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on December 29, 2021, 07:36:02 AM
G'Day,

I am ready to join the club... Again, as per MT.O standards.

I recently bought two Skele's. One brand new from an Ozzie collector. It is the white and black version. It came with a nice presentation box too. I'm not sure if it is a limited edition. Reading some of the info here it looks like the one used in the Tom Cruise movies. The other is a used one found in Tasmania. It looks like one of the original Skeletools with a PE blade. Interesting that it has no pocket clip. I only saw that today when I got it, I cannot remember seeing that on the sellers pics. I sent him a message, hopefully he removed it. I don't think that it was ever offered without a clip, I may be wrong. Skeletools was never my "first love". There are no washers or noticeable gap when I compare it to the other ones I have. I had to polish the blade a bit a sharpen it. It looks like somewhere in its history it have some questionable sharpening done. The blade was quite scratched too. Overall I'm very happy with it. It is quite comfortable without the clip. I might pop into Leatherman Oz when they open again and ask for a clip...

Now the pics,

Cheers, Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on December 29, 2021, 07:37:04 AM
All three together
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on December 29, 2021, 07:38:12 AM
Last pics, no clip...
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 29, 2021, 01:49:32 PM
Great pics and welcome to the club :woohoo: :like: :like:

The white is so nice :drool:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on December 29, 2021, 03:37:54 PM
 :iagree: on both accounts!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on December 29, 2021, 11:02:15 PM
A quick update on the clip question I had, the owner removed it after it bent getting caught on some webbing. I'll use it like this for a while and see if I am going for a trip to Leatherman Oz.

Cheers, Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on December 29, 2021, 11:02:57 PM
The White one is pretty special, cheers

Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on December 30, 2021, 10:56:51 AM
Another Skele Update

I read through the original Skeletool Review here on MT.O and found out that the clip is designed to be removable, similar to the Kick with a screw going into the main attachment screws. I'll pop into Leatherman Oz next week to see if I can get a new clip for it. I am also going to ask if I can get a screw similar to the one on the opposite side to where the clip mounts. That one is flat and if it goes into the same slot as the clip, the tool will lie flat when put down. A little OCD, you bet!!!

I'll post pics once I have the parts...

Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 30, 2021, 02:10:44 PM
Hope they are able to help you out :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 02, 2022, 04:28:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OCH1Q63h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9akUthWh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 23, 2022, 04:21:13 PM
Cx 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/Azxg1Exh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pWxuQh5h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JwSib9Wh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: northwestnobody on January 25, 2022, 11:58:04 PM
Joined the party! Decided to get a CX just for the straight edge 154cm blade. Modified the stock pocket clip by straightening it out, shortening it, and putting in new bends so it could be installed on the opposite end. Now the blade can be carried tip-up by preference. Sits at the perfect height for my jeans coin pocket.

Not going to lie, I'm pretty upset that my CX has a plastic spare bit holder in the handle instead of the discontinued carbon fiber. I really want it metal though. Do all the other color options have metal instead? The coyote tan is looking pretty good....

Love the look of the tip up clip mod! Nice work 👍👍
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: northwestnobody on January 25, 2022, 11:58:42 PM
Last pics, no clip...

That white one is killer, haven’t seen that color way before
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on January 26, 2022, 04:30:06 AM
That white one is killer, haven’t seen that colour way before

Cheers, Mate. I don't think they are / were very common.

Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on March 10, 2022, 10:13:35 PM
I picked up a new Skeletool...  "Carbon fiber" wasn't on the description anywhere, but it looks like it is. 

(https://i.imgur.com/GJZ4QS4.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Farmer X on March 10, 2022, 10:16:18 PM
"Carbon fiber" wasn't on the description anywhere, but it looks like it is.
I have no idea how to tell if it's carbon fiber or just looks like it. Whatever it might be, it looks really good!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 10, 2022, 11:45:18 PM
I picked up a new Skeletool...  "Carbon fiber" wasn't on the description anywhere, but it looks like it is. 

(https://i.imgur.com/GJZ4QS4.jpg)

Very nice, Rich :tu:  :like:

The checkered pattern is the Carbon fiber on the Cx and now the newer ones are just smooth and plain in that area :-\
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on March 11, 2022, 12:25:45 AM
Very nice, Rich :tu:  :like:

The checkered pattern is the Carbon fiber on the Cx and now the newer ones are just smooth and plain in that area :-\

 :woohoo:

Thanks for the confirmation  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Bcemail on March 11, 2022, 12:42:42 AM
Hi all, just got a skeletool to try for camping/hiking when I don't need to carry too much. Now I need a sheath. I want something with a belt clip (not loop) that's not too bulky.

Saw some 3D printed ones on Etsy which I like since they're so slim but they're $30 for a little plastic. Some Kydex ones on Amazon but mixed reviews.

There are some fabric ones that have Velcro or snap to clip onto a belt instead of a loop which might work.

Anyone use something they really like? Thanks!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: pietervn on March 11, 2022, 01:26:35 AM
Hi all, just got a skeletool to try for camping/hiking when I don't need to carry too much. Now I need a sheath. I want something with a belt clip (not loop) that's not too bulky.

G'Day

Have a look at https://skinthsolutions.com. They are made by one of our inmates on here. Very well made, I have a belt loop one and really like it. Belt loop or clip is an option.

Cheers, Pete
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2022, 02:53:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/87q5tvJh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/AMVRpwdh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/YmUA1Dth.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JoKer on April 02, 2022, 05:57:40 PM
I've been carrying this Skeletool for a few moths, and I love it. My wife got it for me as a gift, and in her typical fashion had it personalized by engraving my initials on the blade. I typically don't carry MTs too often because of the size and weight, but the Skeletool fits in with my EDC very well.

Shortly after receiving it, I had to make some upgrades. The zip tie on the blade was first. It's a very cheap and easy way to help with blade deployment. Next up were the bits. I found some flat/phillips combo bits and replaced both of the factory bits with one of those. I then went hunting for some square tip bits. All I could find were in the bit kit, and I couldn't justify buying the bit kit for just one bit. So, I emailed Leatherman. They sent me a three pack of the square tip bits for free. Great company! Last but not least, the Stammer Hammer (at least I think that's what it's called). My wife got this for me for our anniversary. It's a great addition that I highly recommend. 

Anyway, here are some pictures.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 02, 2022, 06:11:34 PM
Great pics and some nice mods as well :like: :like:

Also, welcome to  :MTO:  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: JoKer on April 02, 2022, 06:19:07 PM
Thanks Poncho65
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Farmer X on April 03, 2022, 04:39:32 AM
The zip tie on the blade is a neat idea. Thus far I've had little trouble opening even the blade on a Rev one-handed...but that's without gloves. I can see the zip tie trick being beneficial if one has to try to open a blade with heavy gloves on.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on April 03, 2022, 02:02:05 PM
Good score on the older CX when they still had Carbon Fiber  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 03, 2022, 03:30:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/63093UEh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RZOZ8oah.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 10, 2022, 04:14:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/rP3Vzhbh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SteveC on April 10, 2022, 11:14:02 PM
 :like:


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 11, 2022, 12:37:34 PM
Thanks Steve :hatsoff: and likewise  :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 24, 2022, 04:19:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/PrHxLfEh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/U52ZpZ2h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ULqTDH8h.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: rishardh on April 24, 2022, 10:01:34 PM
Nice! Love the portability of the skeletool.


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 25, 2022, 12:49:14 PM
Totally 8) the Skeley is a great lightweight option and a great weekend/evening out carry for me :salute: :like:

Thanks :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on July 06, 2022, 05:15:25 PM
One year ago today I created my account here.   My favorite multitool of over 20 years had just been stolen, and I was doing research on new tools and how to possibly modify them.  Thanks to you drug dealers, I quickly succumbed to a tool-buying frenzy.  When it was obvious I was out of control, I started a spreadsheet with all of the tools I was purchasing.  With my one-year anniversary here, I decided to calculate how much I have spent on Leathermans over the last year. Not counting tax, shipping, accessories, and tools I gave away as gifts, I spent $6,001.03 on just Leatherman tools  :ahhh  Yikes   :ahhh   The total for all tools including Gerber, Victorinox, SOG, etc is very sobering...  :facepalm: 

This Skeletool was the first tool I purchased thanks to you all, and it's still one of my favorites  :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/Bh4s6qm.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 06, 2022, 11:26:20 PM
Good gracious, Rich :ahhh

I never write it down because I really would rather not know :facepalm: :whistle: :rofl:

Also congratulations on your 1st MTO Anniversary  :woohoo: Been great having you here with us  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on July 07, 2022, 06:08:50 AM
Good gracious, Rich :ahhh

I never write it down because I really would rather not know :facepalm: :whistle: :rofl:

Also congratulations on your 1st MTO Anniversary  :woohoo: Been great having you here with us  :hatsoff:

Thank you  :hatsoff:

On the prices, I am actually glad I wrote it down because I needed a good shock to change my behavior.   :to:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Crunchie64 on July 07, 2022, 08:10:10 AM
Wow!

I mean $6,000 would have been reasonable, but once you get beyond that…

I think a one year on state of the collection photo is required!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 07, 2022, 02:29:42 PM
 :iagree: We need a collection pic now :pok: :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on July 07, 2022, 02:57:30 PM
:iagree: We need a collection pic now :pok: :D

 :iagree: and congratulations  :drink:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on July 07, 2022, 06:38:02 PM
A collection pic?  So you want me to spread out all of my tools then shock my wife too?   :rofl:

Ok, I'll have to take pics in small groups  :tu:

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Crunchie64 on July 07, 2022, 07:46:57 PM
A collection pic?  So you want me to spread out all of my tools then shock my wife too?   :rofl:

Ok, I'll have to take pics in small groups  :tu:



Just lay them all outside and post the coordinates - $6,000 of Leatherman tools must be visible from space!

Looking forward to seeing them  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 07, 2022, 08:03:22 PM
Small batches are fine :D I do much the same but my wife is still getting suspicious  :ahhh after this many years I think she may have finally figured me out though :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 07, 2022, 08:04:09 PM
Plus part of the fun is being able to share your collection with like minded individuals  ;) :cheers: :popcorn:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on July 07, 2022, 09:58:32 PM

Just lay them all outside and post the coordinates - $6,000 of Leatherman tools must be visible from space!


 :rofl:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Adam5 on July 09, 2022, 08:58:38 PM
One year ago today I created my account here.   My favorite multitool of over 20 years had just been stolen, and I was doing research on new tools and how to possibly modify them.  Thanks to you drug dealers, I quickly succumbed to a tool-buying frenzy.  When it was obvious I was out of control, I started a spreadsheet with all of the tools I was purchasing.  With my one-year anniversary here, I decided to calculate how much I have spent on Leathermans over the last year. Not counting tax, shipping, accessories, and tools I gave away as gifts, I spent $6,001.03 on just Leatherman tools  :ahhh  Yikes   :ahhh   The total for all tools including Gerber, Victorinox, SOG, etc is very sobering...  :facepalm: 

This Skeletool was the first tool I purchased thanks to you all, and it's still one of my favorites  :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/Bh4s6qm.jpg)

Congratulations on your 1st anniversity, Rich! I know that I have enjoyed having you around  :cheers:

I started out with a spreadsheet in December of 2020, which is when I discovered MTO. I abandoned the spreadsheet in January of 2021 when it was showing me a total amount that I did not want to acknowledge as being true  :rofl:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Adam5 on July 10, 2022, 01:01:39 AM
Small batches are fine :D I do much the same but my wife is still getting suspicious  :ahhh after this many years I think she may have finally figured me out though :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

 :rofl:

I don't see how she could possibly know  :to:  :dunno:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Adam5 on July 10, 2022, 01:19:44 AM
A collection pic?  So you want me to spread out all of my tools then shock my wife too?   :rofl:

My wife knows I have a fair amount of MTs and knives. She doesn' know the full extant of my madness  :rofl:

Quote
Ok, I'll have to take pics in small groups  :tu:

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Adam5 on July 10, 2022, 01:21:11 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/dudDZhK.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 10, 2022, 06:36:10 AM
Great combo,  Adam :like:

I don't see how she could possibly know  :to:  :dunno:

I know ??? It's not like I take a lot of pics and videos :dunno: :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Pete.Z on July 16, 2022, 04:42:41 PM
Finally found a serrated blade CX to add to the collection….Skeletool is still one my all-time favorites, if only for the looks.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 16, 2022, 06:49:21 PM
Great pics and congrats on the first generation Cx :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Chako on July 18, 2022, 07:57:44 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52223788011_219cdfc574_3k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nyQyJ8)20220717_091347A (https://flic.kr/p/2nyQyJ8) by Chako (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187039850@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on July 19, 2022, 04:22:10 PM
Rich a very late happy anniversary.

I had a spreadsheet as well but I got lazy to keep it up.  At this point I have no clue as to what I spent on all sharps plus other gear. 

As for the Skeletool.  I got one early on and didn't didn't bond with it.  I was interesting in it so I got another this time a CX.  After carrying it on and off something clicked.  Its a really good tool and its carried from time to time. 

 
 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on July 20, 2022, 02:59:12 AM
Rich a very late happy anniversary.

I had a spreadsheet as well but I got lazy to keep it up.  At this point I have no clue as to what I spent on all sharps plus other gear. 

As for the Skeletool.  I got one early on and didn't didn't bond with it.  I was interesting in it so I got another this time a CX.  After carrying it on and off something clicked.  Its a really good tool and its carried from time to time. 
 


Thank you  :hatsoff:    I need to stop doing challenges so I can carry mine again.  Haha!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: jph0200 on July 20, 2022, 12:33:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/G9VQRYG.jpg)

Holding a magnet at the back
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 20, 2022, 01:10:10 PM
Great pic,  jph :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on July 20, 2022, 04:32:07 PM
 :iagree:    :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: jph0200 on July 21, 2022, 05:44:24 AM
Thanks guy😊
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on July 22, 2022, 07:04:20 PM
Orange!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 22, 2022, 10:04:57 PM
Nice :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on July 23, 2022, 05:26:17 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on August 06, 2022, 12:33:48 PM
The blade on the RX is probably my favorite thing given my usage, but I will say that the coyote tan looks amazing. Both fitted with carbide glass breakers. ::)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 06, 2022, 03:28:46 PM
They both look great :dd: :drool: I need to break down and get a fee different colors of the Skeley :facepalm: only thing really that has kept me from it is the combo blade  :whistle:

I am glad it is working for you, nakken :salute: :tu: but I don't really love them, at least the Rx is fully serrated though :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on August 06, 2022, 04:15:11 PM
I agree, Poncho! Honestly I was looking for a CX before I picked up the tan one. I have never been a fan combo blades either, but for a very limited tool like the Skeley I think it makes sense.

The RX is absolutely amazing though. Not only how the fully serrated blade eats through airbags and seat belts, but the tip being rounded is priceless for rescue situations. :ahhh
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 06, 2022, 04:59:15 PM
I had not even noticed how rounded the point of the Rx was until you pointed it out :o :like:

Yet another reason for me to look for one of those :ahhh :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 11, 2022, 07:35:30 PM
 :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/b97id5Ch.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on August 13, 2022, 07:45:31 PM
Excellent CX and cool photo, Poncho! This is me trying to recreate it. Maybe you just started a new trend? :ahhh
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 13, 2022, 08:56:08 PM
Great pic, nakken  :like: :like:

Thanks :hatsoff: Great recreation  :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on August 14, 2022, 01:03:01 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 14, 2022, 03:55:28 PM
Ove that Rx :dd: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 04, 2022, 07:52:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/iRouiuAh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on September 13, 2022, 09:41:01 PM
RX ;)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 13, 2022, 11:15:24 PM
Great pic,  nakken  :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on September 14, 2022, 06:38:57 AM
Thanks Poncho :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: DarkHorse1 on September 26, 2022, 09:36:26 PM

Cool club y’all. I recently acquired a Skeletool CX and have been very impressed by it. So much lighter than those cheap crappy knockoff multi tools at big lots.

Dark Horse
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 27, 2022, 12:50:49 AM
The Cx is a great model of the Skeley as well,so congrats :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on September 27, 2022, 06:40:40 AM
:iagree: Congrats, DarkHorse1 :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: luca allinio on November 06, 2022, 03:06:12 PM
hi, I'm new from Italy, two pics of my brand new skele CX while wandering in the wood and eating walnuts!

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 06, 2022, 03:42:27 PM
Welcome to  :MTO:  and great pics 8) :like:

Looks like a great day to wander the woods as well :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on November 06, 2022, 03:47:36 PM
Welcome to the forum, luca! Excellent pictures :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: luca allinio on November 06, 2022, 04:17:03 PM
thanks to everyone!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: FolderBeholder on November 19, 2022, 12:36:03 AM
I'll be joining this club. 
I wanted the one with carbon fiber, but REI didn't have it as an option, so I bought the plain edged version, should be here early next week.  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 19, 2022, 02:23:38 AM
Congrats FoBe :woohoo: welcome to the club :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: FolderBeholder on November 19, 2022, 03:01:51 AM
Thank you Ponch!   :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on November 19, 2022, 05:21:18 PM
Welcome luca.  Nice pics. 

What bits do you carry with your Skele?  I still have the bits that came with mine.  They've done well as I dont carry my Flat bit cards.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Syncop8r on November 19, 2022, 08:03:56 PM
I'll be joining this club. 
I wanted the one with carbon fiber, but REI didn't have it as an option, so I bought the plain edged version, should be here early next week.  :tu:
Apart from the early iterations, the CX is carbon fibre and plain edged, or do you mean you got one of the newer ones that has just plain black aluminium instead of carbon fibre?
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: luca allinio on December 11, 2022, 12:23:25 PM
Welcome luca.  Nice pics. 

What bits do you carry with your Skele?  I still have the bits that came with mine.  They've done well as I dont carry my Flat bit cards.

me too, I use the original bits.
I've the complete leatherman bit set, but I find more usefull the bit that come with the tool

I only added the super small bit, using a wood insert and the carabiner spring to keep it steady. (I don't use the bottle opener, if needed I open them with the back edge of the blade when the tool is closed)

in the last pic I still hadn't added a small metal insert, needed to avoid the wood to become loose using the small bit

(https://images2.imgbox.com/7d/f8/iRy2cob3_o.jpeg)

(https://images2.imgbox.com/a2/dd/c3Skl1A7_o.jpeg)

(https://images2.imgbox.com/b7/89/A2pM1Jur_o.jpeg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 11, 2022, 04:32:39 PM
I like the addition of the wood to allow the use of the Micro screwdriver bits :tu: looks great :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: darkducat on December 31, 2022, 03:55:25 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221231/d991fadd1110453ee83c4d7f225e7488.jpg)
Hello world


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2022, 03:57:59 PM
Great first post, darkducat :woohoo:

Welcome to  :MTO:  :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HandToolsRock on January 01, 2023, 06:04:25 PM
Happy New Years! Finally here on a Sunday. Addicted to blade swapping:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2023, 07:30:36 PM
Oh, wow, HTR :drool: awesome blade swaps :woohoo: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2023, 07:30:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/BEyasT4h.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on January 01, 2023, 07:50:05 PM
Excellent pictures darkducat, HTR and Poncho :like:

And welcome to the forum! :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2023, 09:13:23 PM
Thanks nakken :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: darkducat on January 02, 2023, 06:30:58 AM
Thanks Nakken And Poncho65

Happy new year to everyone
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 02, 2023, 05:40:28 PM
More of the Cx :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/mpCQngTh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FlxYlc0h.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: darkducat on January 02, 2023, 08:52:26 PM
More of the Cx :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/mpCQngTh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FlxYlc0h.jpg)
Yeah great pic


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 02, 2023, 09:41:20 PM
Thanks darkducat :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 05, 2023, 12:00:41 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/4t27QjCh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on January 05, 2023, 11:55:07 PM
Love that CX, Poncho :like:

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=90323.0;attach=547664;image)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 06, 2023, 12:18:34 PM
Thanks nakken :hatsoff: and I love that coyote tan  :drool: :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on January 06, 2023, 01:00:48 PM
Thanks Poncho :hatsoff:

If only the tan had a BO plain edge ::)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 06, 2023, 01:51:16 PM
If it did I would already have it :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 07, 2023, 04:33:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/skmYUiBh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 09, 2023, 06:00:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/JAzX4JMh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 12, 2023, 03:15:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/WG3jjtWh.jpg)

:nanadance:           :nanadance:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: zdec68 on January 14, 2023, 02:44:11 AM
Hello!
Two Skeletool here. The first, of the first version, was a gift from my wife, stainless steel and smooth edge. The second, the CX version, I got and it was already a habit.
I used the first one a lot at work, at that time I was more in the field, and although I doubted the geometry of the tool, it proved to be very effective

(https://live.staticflickr.com/3371/3231934795_3239ca5c5a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/5VAvBH)P1090409-01 (https://flic.kr/p/5VAvBH) by zdec (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zdec68/), en Flickr
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 14, 2023, 03:35:47 AM
Welcome to the club, zdec :cheers: that is an awesome pic as well :o :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on January 20, 2023, 11:02:51 PM
Haven't posted in here for a while. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on January 20, 2023, 11:08:42 PM
Great pictures Poncho, zdec and Aloha :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 20, 2023, 11:39:55 PM
Lovely pic,  Aloha :dd: :like:

Thanks nakken :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on January 21, 2023, 12:05:27 AM
Great pictures Poncho, zdec and Aloha :tu:

 :iagree:..great pics. Love the use of the carabinner clip!
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on January 21, 2023, 12:10:41 AM
 :D Thank you.   
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Crunchie64 on January 22, 2023, 10:28:26 AM
Temperatures due to rise above freezing again soon, but for now, it’s a cold Skeletool Sunday in Derbyshire.


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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on January 22, 2023, 10:36:30 AM
Great picture Crunchie :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 22, 2023, 03:05:02 PM
 :iagree: :o :like: :like:

I do hope it warms up for you there :salute: :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on January 23, 2023, 04:18:31 AM
Awesome pic Crunchie. 
Title: Skeletool owners club
Post by: darkducat on January 28, 2023, 06:25:50 PM
Hello finish my first mod
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230128/9c9aefa67db9a60bb709224cb2cd4185.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 28, 2023, 08:37:30 PM
That is looking sweet :drool: :like:

Great job :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 12, 2023, 07:40:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/io3lfkFh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 16, 2023, 09:04:20 PM
Skeletool family still growing.
Sadly I can't get myself to really carry them: I always have a real knife, so this model really lacks additional features to be really useful... but the design is so cool  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2023, 10:44:17 PM
You meant lacks any additional features for you :D

I have carried the Skeletool plenty on weekends and it handled my cutting needs as good as any dedicated folder :cheers:

Glad to see you Skeley collection growing :woohoo: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 17, 2023, 10:26:22 AM
Absolutely:
It is a great substitute for a proper knife and adds pliers, but it doesn't add much when also carrying a knife because the blade being very good isn't as relevant
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2023, 12:39:06 PM
That's true and I always made it a point to not carry another bigger folder when carrying mine :salute: :cheers:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 02, 2023, 03:39:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/FCnrh27h.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on April 16, 2023, 10:39:57 PM
Been having some good luck the last few days finding misplaced tools. A Workchamp then today in the garage my Skeletool.

This one is special to me because it was purchased while In Afghanistan and was carried on my first ever MTO Challenge.

Doesn’t hurt that I was on my sharpening game when I did this one and it is by far my sharpest LM. Which is weird considering how thick the blade is. Maybe being a 154CM blade that I swapped in helps.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i86/HarleyXJGuy/FullSizeRender_8gPJ2UxgRRjY4UQNWpvr62.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 16, 2023, 10:48:30 PM
Great pic,  Harley and a great story with that one :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on April 17, 2023, 12:49:12 AM
Some old pictures from the Challenge saving America……..umm Afghanistan I mean.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Knives/Knives%202/1124141006.jpg)

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Knives/Knives%202/1124141052a.jpg)

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 17, 2023, 01:43:07 AM
 Very cool, Harley :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Millhouse on April 22, 2023, 08:48:24 PM
Keep forgetting I have a Skeletool. Might as well put it to use.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on April 22, 2023, 09:19:31 PM
Keep forgetting I have a Skeletool. Might as well put it to use.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/Knives/yes.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on April 30, 2023, 09:01:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/7qO4EXFh.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on May 04, 2023, 06:23:06 PM
I bought a Skeletool pretty early on.  I didn't connect to it and either gave it away or traded it.  I ended up getting another one this time a CX.  Initially my feelings were the same as before.  I'm not sure I was not bonding with it. 

Fast forward, I love my Skeletool. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on May 04, 2023, 06:52:02 PM
Great pic and great tool, Aloha 8) :like:

The Skeletool is a great tool and one I didn't think I would love but happened to win one here at MTO in a contest (the one pictured just above yours that is now signed :drool: ) and I was a convert 8) :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on May 04, 2023, 07:08:23 PM
Its one I gravitate to when I want both knife and plier but don't want to carry say a Charge and pocket knife.  Its enough tool for most things. 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: RF52 on May 04, 2023, 08:37:11 PM
The skeletool is one I want to like with but haven't really connected with, I think it's because I feel naked without a saw on me :dunno:
Maybe I need to do another skeletool challenge :think:

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on May 04, 2023, 10:32:52 PM
It took me a good while, years.  Could you also carry a SAK that has saw and scissors which would really be a good combination? 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: RF52 on May 04, 2023, 10:45:11 PM
That might be a good solution :cheers:
I'll give it a try after the Squirt challenge :tu:

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on May 04, 2023, 10:54:21 PM
Because I was such a huge fan of the Wave the Skeletool "seemed" lacking.  When I finally approached the Skeletool for what it is and not what I wished or wanted from it my feelings changed. 

There are some tools that have a lot of functionality in their configuration, the Surge for example.  The Wave as well but I really didn't "need" that much tool.  Idid miss scissors so for me it was easy to add the right tool which ADDED to the over all functionality of my carry, not the Skeletool per se. 

Anyways, you might bond you might not but it'll be interesting to take a different approach. 

Enjoy the Squirt challenge.   
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: RF52 on May 04, 2023, 11:56:16 PM
Thanks! Yeah, it most likely is what I'm used to that is playing tricks :facepalm:

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Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on June 25, 2023, 11:43:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/nHbETHX.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 01:47:44 AM
Awesome collection pic, Rich :salute: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on June 26, 2023, 02:05:33 AM
Thanks  :hatsoff:  The CX on the top is one I carry often.     
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on June 26, 2023, 02:06:34 AM
The Cx is a top carry :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Berryhere on July 15, 2023, 06:51:55 AM
Greetings, Skeletools folks.

I have had several of these, but just ran across this weird blade.  Anyone ever seen one like it before?  Wondering if its part of someone's frankentool project...
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on July 15, 2023, 09:55:45 AM
Hello and welcome to the forum, Berryhere :tu:

Are you referring to the finish or the profile? If it is the finish I might be getting tricked by the camera angle, but the blade looks like a plain edge 154CM used on the Skeletool CX

(https://www.leatherman.com/dw/image/v2/AAMV_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master/default/dw820e64e7/large/19-skeletool-cx.jpg?sw=2000&sh=2000&sm=fit&sfrm=png)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Berryhere on July 15, 2023, 02:23:08 PM
NAKKEN -

Its the FINISH. Take another look; see how it looks like a fingernail file on the side of the blade?  Its not camera angle, see the neat curve to the edge of the 'knurling' on it?  I have never seen a blade like this before, and I am curious.  Its the SMOOTH blade (not the 1/2 n 1/2, smooth and serrated), but have you ever seen a KNIFE BLADE that has a fingernail file finish on the side of the blade?

Thanks for helping me understand - typically any type of scoring on something weakens it, for what I know (tile, glass) and I wonder about this blade.

Berry
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: nakken on July 15, 2023, 02:58:28 PM
I opened up your picture on my computer instead of the phone now, I see what you mean. Interresting, never seen that before :dunno: :oops:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Aloha on July 15, 2023, 04:20:20 PM
 :think:  I don't think I've ever seen that before either.  The gremlins at the LM factory at it again maybe?   
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on July 15, 2023, 04:22:46 PM
Welcome to :MTO: Berry :cheers:

That surely is an odd finish on that blade ??? Wonder if it missed something in the factory or someone did this one purpose to the blade :think: so many questions  :ahhh

Hopefully you can get an answer :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 20, 2023, 04:09:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Sj0mxbch.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on August 20, 2023, 07:11:11 PM
Great pics, Berry and Poncho  :tu:  :tu:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 20, 2023, 07:28:09 PM
Thanks Rich :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: MTSAK on August 24, 2023, 01:47:27 AM
I think this is the only picture I have of my CX. I have carried it so much and used it for so many tasks over the years. I don't carry it much anymore since I am a teacher except when I'm working in the yard or out fishing, but it had a special place in my collection. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230823/d37f5e3a55626c4a2f8a4ac611663bcd.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 24, 2023, 03:33:41 AM
Great pic and great tool 8) :drool: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on August 24, 2023, 07:12:30 PM
 :iagree:

Looks like the perfect rowdy-classroom carry to me!   :rofl:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on August 25, 2023, 12:25:32 AM
  :o :rofl:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: el dust bandit on September 25, 2023, 09:02:00 PM
RF52 !

Your Skeletool won't make you feel naked, if you can do this !
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: el dust bandit on September 25, 2023, 09:12:13 PM
Leatherman sell a a file & saw accessory pouch in USA
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: el dust bandit on September 25, 2023, 09:20:41 PM
You shall have to file away the bottom tab and taper that bottom edge, to be as an edge of a Leatherman flat bit.

Don't do anything to the top tab.
Just file away, flat, the hole-end of the saw
until the top tab can be captured by your SKELETOOL, bit-holder's top latch.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: el dust bandit on September 25, 2023, 09:21:50 PM
View 2
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on September 25, 2023, 11:52:59 PM
Nice mod on the saw to make it work on the Skeley  :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: el dust bandit on September 26, 2023, 02:25:45 AM
Thank you Poncho65.

Gotta say, it's mucho filing & fitting.
But
that comes with franken-tooling territory.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Rich_SD on September 26, 2023, 06:28:38 PM
Very cool, Dust  :like: 
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: el dust bandit on September 26, 2023, 11:55:37 PM
Thank you Rich_SD !
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: munecito on November 01, 2023, 01:14:26 PM
Are skeletools with date code rare? Or is it just that they weren't coded at the beginning?

I was checking my leatherman tools to see their date codes and while searching for location of the stamp I found a thread that said that Skeletool was not stamped, but mine is.

The only tools in my collection that aren't stamped (or I can't find a stamp) are: Rebar, OHT and Flair. Maybe also a supertool.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 01, 2023, 08:21:58 PM
They didn't have datecodes from the beginning :cheers:

Any LM before 1992 didn't have datecodes either :salute:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: munecito on November 01, 2023, 11:33:39 PM
They didn't have datecodes from the beginning :cheers:

Any LM before 1992 didn't have datecodes either :salute:

My skeletool is stamped though.

Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on November 02, 2023, 12:45:31 AM
No idea when they starting stamping them :think: :shrug:
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: munecito on November 02, 2023, 12:53:00 AM
This one is stamped in the same place that the Freestyle is.

I don't have any other ones to check.
Title: Re: Skeletool owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 11, 2023, 03:54:54 AM
 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/T5bY5srh.jpg)