# Leatherman Skeletool

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The 142 g seven-tool original: pliers, wire cutters, a bit driver and a combo-edge 420HC blade, with two bits stored in the handle. It shares the CX's 102 mm closed length and 66 mm blade but uses 420HC at 55-59 HRC rather than 154CM at 58-60 HRC. It lists at USD 89.95 against the CX's USD 99.95.

## Specifications

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Manufacturer | Leatherman |
| Product family | Skeletool |
| Status | In production |
| Manufacturer item number | not verified |
| Release year | not verified |
| Country of manufacture | not verified |
| Weight | 142 g (5.0 oz) |
| Closed length | 101.6 mm (4.00 in) |
| Open length | 152.4 mm (6.00 in) |
| Width | 31.5 mm (1.24 in) |
| Thickness | 13.2 mm (0.52 in) |
| Tool count (manufacturer) | 7 |
| MSRP (USD) | $89.95 |
| Warranty | 25-year warranty |

## Tools

As the manufacturer lists them, in their order (the manufacturer counts 7):

- Needlenose Pliers
- Regular Pliers
- Hard-wire Cutters
- Wire Cutters
- 420HC Combo Knife
- Carabiner/Bottle Opener
- Large Bit Driver

## Knife

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Blade steel | 420HC stainless steel |
| Blade length | 66 mm (2.60 in) |
| Edge | combination |
| Blade profile | Modified Drop Point |
| Blade locks | yes |
| One-hand opening | yes |
| Opens with the tool closed | yes |

## Pliers

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | needlenose and regular |
| Wire cutters | yes |
| Replaceable cutters | no |
| Hard-wire cutters | yes |
| Crimper | no |

## Carry

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Pocket clip | yes |
| Lanyard attachment | not verified |
| Sheath included | no |

## In the box

As listed for SKU 830845.

- Bit: Phillips #1 & #2
- Bit: Screwdriver 1/4" & 3/16"

## Sources

- Weight: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 5 oz; converted at 28.349523125 g/oz.
- Closed length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 4 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Open length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 6 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Width: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 1.24 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Thickness: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes 0.52 in overall thickness. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- Manufacturer tool count: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman states a tool count of 7.
- Tool list: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Mapped from the manufacturer tool list on the product page; manufacturer wording and order are preserved.
- Tool list: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-10-03. Phillips screwdriver from the included bits: Phillips #1 & #2; Screwdriver 1/4" & 3/16"
- Blade steel: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Product page specification "Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel".
- Blade length: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Leatherman publishes a primary blade length of 2.6 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in.
- MSRP (USD): [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. List price on leatherman.com, USD.
- Production status: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Listed and in the current catalogue on leatherman.com.
- Sheath included: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Product description states "Sheath sold separately."
- Pocket clip: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Listed as a product feature: "Replaceable Pocket Clip".
- Replaceable cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Tool list names plain "Wire Cutters" and "Hard-wire Cutters", not the "Premium Replaceable" cutters Leatherman names on the Wave Plus, Rebar, Surge and Super Tool 300.
- Country of manufacture: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-28. States USA, which differs from the accepted value. Page states: "**Made in the USA -**" Site-wide footer text, printed on every page of the site; not a statement about this product. Refused 2026-09-30.
- Blade locking: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Blade Lock 
Yes"
- One-hand opening: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "One-hand Operable Features
Open and use features with one hand, keeping your other hand free when you need it most."
- Outside-accessible blade: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-08-26. Page states: "Outside-Accessible Features
Access essential tools without opening the multi-tool, even while it remains folded."
- Wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "04 Wire Cutters"
- Hard-wire cutters: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "03 Hard-wire Cutters"
- Edge type: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Blade Edge
Combo"
- Included bits: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "Included Bits * Phillips #1 & #2 * Screwdriver 1/4" & 3/16""
- Warranty: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "That’s why we offer our 25-year warranty, so you can be confident your Leatherman lasts for a lifetime."
- Pliers type: [Manufacturer page](https://www.leatherman.com/products/skeletool), manufacturer page, checked 2026-09-30. Page states: "01 Needlenose Pliers; 02 Regular Pliers"

## Not verified

No source confirmed these fields, so they are left blank rather than estimated: Release year, Lanyard attachment, Country of manufacture.