Leatherman Skeletool - A Reduced Down, Lightweight Tool Supplied With The Most Essential Features Designed By Leatherman

I have bought various multi tools over the years, however as yet not really had a use for them. I use to pack one for fixing saddles and horse gear whilst on the go for a short period of time but wasn't too pleased with them.

For the most part they are a group of unproductive small functions with far too many ornaments and toys attached to be very useful for jobs except the most simple of tasks.

When the better quality tools became available they were considerable and chunky again, in some people's view with too much junk attached. For a while it seemed that the multi tool brands tried to make the biggest oversized, bulkiest pocket tool for sale. It brought back memories of the cell phone race with so many trying to pack as much stuff they could into a multi tool. It got pretty odd for a period of time.

For hiking journeys I always carried a little tool kit with what I knew I would use instead of a heavy tool. It tipped the scales at a slightly over a pound but inevitably it would get used at least once on a longer trip. The kit was normally made up of a tiny stubby screwdriver, a set of pliers, some replacement screws, plus some wire. I not long ago found a multi tool that does make sense to bring with me though.

Ironically, they have been for sale for a while but I neglected them. Some time ago, I had to fit a shower head but had no tools. I ended up doing it with just a can opener and a set of scissors. I thought this would be a perfect starting point for using my multi tool again. I looked through the junk drawer and found it later that night, I then remembered why it got stuck there there initially. Because it was junk.

Enter the Skeletool by Leatherman Tool group:

At just 5 ounces it could be stored in my pocket unnoticed most of the time and it eliminated the need for two items from my tool kit. The super point is that for the world of camping where you might need to repair a gas cooker, a metal buckle on a backpack, the zipper on a tent, or tighten up a broken canoe seat; the Skeletool is all you need without any of the unnecessary tools.

First off the pliers are normally similar for multi tools. They have incorporated wire cutters and they go through coat hangers pretty well so will handle the brass wire I carry.

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

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

To summarise, 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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