Man, the concept sketches of multitools really gets me excited. Bummed, at the same time because usually the best ideas get left behind. Too bad leatherman strayed so far from these initial drawings. The main thing I dislike about the Skeletool is that it could be a lot more compact than it is. It would also be pretty easy to get some additional tools on its frame. Still, really fun looking. Good find!
Quote from: rdub934 on June 18, 2015, 05:06:27 PMMan, the concept sketches of multitools really gets me excited. Bummed, at the same time because usually the best ideas get left behind. Too bad leatherman strayed so far from these initial drawings. The main thing I dislike about the Skeletool is that it could be a lot more compact than it is. It would also be pretty easy to get some additional tools on its frame. Still, really fun looking. Good find!While I have some love for the Skeletool, my issue is with its size-to-utility ratio. Meaning it only really has 3 tools for being the same size as a Rebar. I just can't sell it to myself lately for an EDC. I even recently made the switch from the Style CS to the Micra because the micra has more tools and is smaller. And who doesn't want their gear to take up as little space as possible...
David lewin's design portfolio (Image removed from quote.)http://www.lewinindustrialdesign.com/portfolio/leatherman/
Was it Andrewbird (learherman factory worker) who said most the technicians employees carry skeletools?
Quote from: NKlamerus on June 19, 2015, 05:58:41 PMWas it Andrewbird (learherman factory worker) who said most the technicians carry skeletools? That is correct sir. And I was the one who asked that question.
Was it Andrewbird (learherman factory worker) who said most the technicians carry skeletools?
They need to do it in plain-edge.
Lol Be honest I felt the same way toward skeletool as sawman up until 10 months ago, since then skeletool is my most carried MT. Pair it up with a Micra they make a good team. And I agree with Sawman, Micra is way more useful than Style CS.
Quote from: Kampfer on June 19, 2015, 06:15:26 PMLol Be honest I felt the same way toward skeletool as sawman up until 10 months ago, since then skeletool is my most carried MT. Pair it up with a Micra they make a good team. And I agree with Sawman, Micra is way more useful than Style CS.+1 The Skeletool and the Micra make a killer-combo.What the Skeletool is missing comes in the Micra (Scissors, micro driver, file, tweezers) there is very little redundancy and is very realistic urban EDC carry with pretty capable blade, pliers, scissors, drivers. What´s possibly missing is an awl. There are two options to fix it in my opinion: Make an awl bit for the Skeletool or to file down the 2D philips of the Micra (or straight driver if you prefer).
Quote from: Mextreme on November 18, 2015, 09:23:39 AMQuote from: Kampfer on June 19, 2015, 06:15:26 PMLol Be honest I felt the same way toward skeletool as sawman up until 10 months ago, since then skeletool is my most carried MT. Pair it up with a Micra they make a good team. And I agree with Sawman, Micra is way more useful than Style CS.+1 The Skeletool and the Micra make a killer-combo.iWhat the Skeletool is missing comes in the Micra (Scissors, micro driver, file, tweezers) there is very little redundancy and is very realistic urban EDC carry with pretty capable blade, pliers, scissors, drivers. What´s possibly missing is an awl. There are two options to fix it in my opinion: Make an awl bit for the Skeletool or to file down the 2D philips of the Micra (or straight driver if you prefer). my Micra has an awlhttp://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,55311.msg968453.html#msg968453
Quote from: Kampfer on June 19, 2015, 06:15:26 PMLol Be honest I felt the same way toward skeletool as sawman up until 10 months ago, since then skeletool is my most carried MT. Pair it up with a Micra they make a good team. And I agree with Sawman, Micra is way more useful than Style CS.+1 The Skeletool and the Micra make a killer-combo.iWhat the Skeletool is missing comes in the Micra (Scissors, micro driver, file, tweezers) there is very little redundancy and is very realistic urban EDC carry with pretty capable blade, pliers, scissors, drivers. What´s possibly missing is an awl. There are two options to fix it in my opinion: Make an awl bit for the Skeletool or to file down the 2D philips of the Micra (or straight driver if you prefer).
They need to make one with plain edge and in full sliver / stainless steel, a hammer at the cararbiner.
Notice the size difference? (Image removed from quote.)
Thank you for contacting Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. After checking with our design team, just to make sure there was not some new Skeletool coming out, he did say it is just an optical illusion! Best Regards,
Yes, Leatherman did see fit to ever so slightly beef up the pliers on the recent Skeletools. With that said, there isn't much difference between the two in terms of metal thickness...but then again, maybe the plier head didn't need much beefing up. Now as far as generation thing goes. The first generation had a serrated knife blade for the Skeletool CX and a plain blade for the Skeletool. Second generation switched that around. I have no idea when Leatherman made the plier head change...I can view it as a third generational change. Anyone have any idea when they changed the plier head?
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