Leatherman Skeletool - A Reduced Down, Lightweight Tool Supplied With The Most Desired Tools Designed By Leatherman

I have bought some multi tools over the years, but never really had a use for them. I use to pack one for adjusting saddles and horse gear when on the move for a short period of time but wasn't too pleased with them.

For the most part they are a group of inadequate small functions with way too many ornaments and toys built in to be of use for jobs except the most simple of tasks.

When the better quality tools became available they were large and chunky again, in some people's view with too many unnecessary tools attached. For a short period it became evident that the multi tool producers aimed to make the biggest oversized, heaviest pocket tool for sale. It brought back memories of the mobile phone challenge with all companies trying to pack as much stuff they could into a multi tool. It got pretty odd for a while.

For hiking journeys I regularly took with me a small tool kit with what I knew I would use instead of a heavy tool. It weighed in at a slightly over a pound but I expected it to be used at least one time on a longer trip. The kit was normally made up of a tiny stubby screwdriver, a set of pliers, some spare screws, plus some wire. I not long ago learned about a multi tool that makes absolute sense to carry with me though.

Ironically, they have been for sale for a while but I neglected them. A while back, I had to fit a shower attachment but was not equipped with tools. In the end I did it with purely a can opener and a set of scissors. I thought this would be a perfect time to start using my multi tool again. I looked through the junk drawer and it appeared after a while, I then reminded myself why it got stuck there there initially. Because it was junk.

Enter the Skeletool by Leatherman:

At just 5 ounces it could be stored in my pocket without notice most of the time and it mean that I no longer needed a couple of items from my tool kit. The excellent point is that for the world of camping where you might need to fix a gas cooker, a metal buckle on a backpack, the zip on a shelter, or tighten up a faulty canoe seat; the Skeletool is all you need without any of the unnecessary tools.

First off the pliers are normally standard for multi tools. They have incorporated wire cutters and they go through coat hangers reasonably easily so will overcome the brass wire I carry.

Next the knife, simple to deploy with one hand using a thumb hole. The blade was so sharp it could chop the corner off a piece of paper without any issues.

The screwdriver attachment is supplied with a pair of phillips and a couple of slotted bits. The bits are exclusive to Leatherman as opposed to industry standard, but they do lock into the unit with a spring clip. The extra one is tucked away in the handle and is a friction fit.

In summary, its well crafted and put together by my standards - I am pretty fussy with stuff like this. I purchased my Leatherman Skeletool at Leatherman Store and they also sell the Leatherman Skeletool CX.

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