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Offline Springs420

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Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
on: March 12, 2009, 04:30:18 AM
Hey all! I'm new around these parts and I just signed up.

Anyhow... I lost a Swisstool Spirit not too long ago that was given to me as a gift :(. I've pretty much always carried a full size leatherman and now that it's gone and not coming back I feel naked. So I've been looking around for a replacement and have been thinking the Skeletool (CX maybe) would be a pretty decent tool combined with the bit set, as I always have my Micra with me for when I need scissors (who knows how long I could last without that).

Just curious what that wise minds around here think about that set-up...

BTW, I feel that I'm going to be joining the ranks of the collectors around here eventually.... good to meet you all!  :cheers:

Thanks,
Sean
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) +Bit Set + Micra
Reply #1 on: March 12, 2009, 04:34:20 AM
Welcome to the forum Sean.
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #2 on: March 12, 2009, 04:46:49 AM
Welcome to the forums Sean,to bad about the Spirit,it will be hard to replace,but the setup that you are talking about sounds like a pretty good mix,but what ever you pick,you will always want more once the bug gets you. :cheers:& :salute:

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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #3 on: March 12, 2009, 05:01:14 AM
Welcome to the forums,we'll be more than happy to help you spend your money uhhh ....help you in growing your collection.You can be certain you'll get lots of great advice in whatever you pick.To me it sounds like you know pretty much what kind of use you have for a tool.
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #4 on: March 12, 2009, 05:29:11 AM
How about a Skele paired with a SAK. Oh and that lost Spirit of yours needs to be replaised  :D Welcome Sean  :cheers:

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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #5 on: March 12, 2009, 06:56:56 AM
welcome again. sounds like you need a tool with a lanyard ring!  :D

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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #6 on: March 12, 2009, 11:49:50 AM
Welcome and I am sure you will find that setup very useful but if you can stand the extra weight  (not much) but maybe try a Wave?
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #7 on: March 12, 2009, 03:07:41 PM
Welcome to the forum :cheers:

That is a great setup your talking about I carry that alot when not at work :tu: and it does everything I need to do usually :D

Based on your needs though this may be perfect EDC :tu:

What are your needs in a MT :think: then we can better help you pick :D
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #8 on: March 12, 2009, 06:36:25 PM
Only you know what tools you need on the average day, so let that be your guideline.

I think the main questions you have to ask yourself with the Skeletool are whether you are ok with the LM bits, and whether you will be ok without a wood saw, metal file, or scissors.

If so, it should be a great choice.  :cheers:
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #9 on: March 12, 2009, 09:06:56 PM
Welcome to the forum buddy.  :)
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #10 on: March 13, 2009, 12:09:40 AM
Welcome.

Just out of interest - why have you decided not to buy another Spirit? I'm just curious about what benefit a Skeletool would ring in comparison. Is it the weight?
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #11 on: March 13, 2009, 12:31:26 AM
If you are used to the excellence of a Spirit, it may be difficult switching to anything else. :-\
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #12 on: March 13, 2009, 04:17:24 PM

I'm not too interested in getting another Spirit. I work in telecom/electrical, (used to be field, I just recently got the desk job) and the Spirit hard cutters in the pliers were not up to the task of cutting some 12 AWG wire for some alarms for some rectifiers I was putting in. I had to file the cutters back cause I did a good number on them. With my previous Wave (I'm guessing it was the older model cause it was quite a while ago, I never had an issue. Weight is not too much of an issue, and I am looking at picking up a Charge TTi to have a true 'multi-tool'

But anyhow I picked up the Skeletool CX yesterday, was even able to get the price down by $15. What a sweet little tool this thing is. I'll take a pic or two of my growing collection, so I have a reference as to where I started from.

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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #13 on: March 14, 2009, 02:06:59 AM
Welcome....

I have a charge, great tools and you certainly would get some use out of it  :tu:
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #14 on: March 14, 2009, 03:37:55 AM
Oh yes. A man (and a woman - sorry) of taste  :multi:

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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #15 on: March 14, 2009, 04:35:06 AM
What is this?  The Charge of the Leatherman Brigade?

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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #16 on: March 14, 2009, 05:16:20 AM
Dave...
Umm... All I can say is.. Holy Spit.  I see myself hitting this in a couple of years, and it scares me...
 :o ;)
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #17 on: March 14, 2009, 01:44:02 PM
Quote from: STik on March 14, 2009, 05:16:20 AM
Dave...
Umm... All I can say is.. Holy Spit.  I see myself hitting this in a couple of years, and it scares me...
 :o ;)
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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #18 on: March 15, 2009, 02:19:12 AM
Quote from: AndyTiedye on March 14, 2009, 04:35:06 AM
What is this?  The Charge of the Leatherman Brigade?



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Re: Skeletool (CX?) + Bit Set + Micra
Reply #19 on: March 15, 2009, 02:44:20 AM
I'd rather go with Gangs of New York... or Oregon for that account... :) "This is a night for Leathermen"... ::)

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