Leatherman 830950 Skeletool CX with Sheath for sale

Leatherman 830950 Skeletool CX with Sheath for sale

-Backstory-
One of several criterion for a great multitool is versatility, but for the longest time I figured that meant more blades, attachments, and enhancements. While that's partially true, that does mean a greater, heavier footprint. Once i finally upgraded towards heavyweight behemoth this is the Leatherman 830160 Surge Pocket Multitool with Leather Sheath and located myself leaving it in your own home more and more often to its weight, I realized something was wrong.

The reality is most blades/tool-blades seldom straighten out of day outside of camping, and the added size and dimenstions only are designed to discourage daily carry. Barring camping or novelty, when was the last time you used your wallet-knife's can-opener? Wood saw? Awl? Corkscrew?? Is there what you probably have scissors to the are not accomplished using a blade or wire cutter? Do you unconditionally NEED eyeglass-sized screwdrivers giving you 24-7?

Most daily applications might be accomplished which has a simple blade, a couple drivers, a fantastic set of pliers, along with a bottle opener ;). And that is what the Skeletool standard and CX multitools offer.

-Carryability-
Why is the Skeletool CX great isn't the *number* of tools, is it doesn't *versatility* of that few, well planned tools, permitting a 5 ounces overall weight, slim form-factor, instead of one but two carry clips. The standard side-clip is removable (thought cannot be positiioned in some other positions for the tool) as the carabiner actually is a great deal more useful than I'd imagined -- I find myself hanging it on my belt loop more often than not, keeping my belt free from pouches and my pockets comfortably empty. This negates the advantages of a holster, though you will find versions in the tool which come with you will need to you want it.

-The Blade-
Similar to modern multitools, the Blade rotates open easily, one-handed, and never have to open the tool itself. It is a MUST HAVE feature a great Every Day Carry tool, and feels right in your own home around the Skeletool. Both the.5 inch blade is often a perfectly functional length for everyday use (again, it is deemed an EDC tool, not really a survival knife, and anything longer would only help it become heavier). The CX model has a upgraded 154CM steel blade and is also *reason enough* to choose the CX over the standard model - 154CM can be a much better, newer steel which holds is edge Perfectly while providing moderate corrosion resistance and takes just a fantastic ceramic stone to sharpen. During the last year I've put on the extender for from prying and scraping to box cutting and (in a very pinch) cooking, and despite never having sharpened it if the tip continues (and that is saying lots for my knives) and still plenty sharp. The blade's liner lock does a noticeably firm job of holding the blade constantly in place without WOBBLE. Quality! When closed, the blade is kept in place with a blade-retention bump on the liner lock that mates with one of the skeletonizing holes near the lower blade. Both Skeletools I've used stood a ramp turn over the base of the blade at the joint, automatically depressing the retention-bump and allowing safe closure in the blade. One reviewer has proven that his Skeletool CX does not have this ramp, forcing him to grind off of the bump or risk placing him thumb vulnerable whenever he closed the blade. It truly is yet unclear as to the reasons his knife didn't get the ramp.

-Half Serrated vs. Full Straight Blade-
NOTE: In mid 2009, Leatherman added half-length blade serrations to standard model and REMOVED them through the CX model. Confusingly, the model numbers weren't updated to match the modern configurations. Some retailers may still develop the 'old version' still in inventory, but as being the model numbers is the same, there is not any technique of knowing what you'll receive. I contacted Leatherman with this and also this would be the reply I received:

"We appreciate you your email whilst your desire for Leatherman Tools. Originally our Skeletool had a "straight blade", and the Skeletool CX stood a "combo blade". The Skeletool CX features a higher grade of steel in its blade and people inside `knife world' go back to us, and stated that we must avoid using the combo blade with 154cm material. Therefore, in mid year of not too long ago, we launched a design change. ... All Current models of the Skeletool CX now have the straight blade. All current models of the Skeletool develop the combo blade. ... There are some retailers available, who've inside inventory. We would not customize the item numbers when we made the blade change. Unfortunately, you will have to just check to see who's what in stock."

-Bit Driver-
This can be the tool to interchange them all and one of the reasons the Skeletool is capable of doing so much yet still be so thin and lightweight. It is possible to carry two double-sided bits with you (one in the driving force and one from the spare bit slot). I acquired the Leatherman 934870 40 Bit Assortment with Nylon Sheath bit kit with my Skeletool and found that the two bits I prefer nearly all are the [#0 & #3] Philips bit, along with the [#1-2 & 3/16] Philips & flat-blade combo bit. I am able to attack any pretty much any screw-head and pry at anything without risking injury to the blade. All of those other bits are stowed in my backpack.

A word of warning: make sure your spare bit slot is tight before clipping your Skeletool onto your pack while hiking. A friend of mine had his spare bit fallout! Nothing the aforementioned Leatherman 934870 40 Bit Assortment with Nylon Sheath couldn't replace, however , you still may want to bend it somewhat to tighten it up. Mine was fine, and this is probably not a difficulty available for you.

-Pliers-
I admit, the jaws are a little thinner than I need, but have to date delayed to everything I've thrown at it (including a mishap using a Dremmel). Furthermore , it would've been nice in the event the integrated wire cutters were a trifle harder as they developed a little "bump" after nibbling via a particularly tough strip of metal. For a time there was noticeable resistance when closing the pliers, but after some time it's worn itself last. My only lasting complaint is always that, despite being so thin (3/16ths" at its widest point) the end is simply tad too blunt to fit inside the AR-15's firing-pin retaining-pin recess. It might happen to be nice if your "needle-nose" was a little more "needle" ;)

-Bottle Opener-
A certain nice to obtain. Am I ashamed to admit this one thing gets just as much use because remaining tools combined? Nah ;)

Also, once i contacted Leatherman about the mid 2009 blade change, I became fortunate to secure a full set of all Skeletool models. Maybe it'll help you, maybe not. Here you go anyway:

Skeletool (Standard) - manufactured having a combo blade after mid '09
830845: 420HC No sheath, box packaging
830846: 420HC No sheath, Clam packaging
830847: 420HC No sheath, Gift Tin packaging
830865: 420HC Nylon sheath, Gift Tin packaging
830948: 420HC Nylon sheath, Box packaging

Skeletool CX - manufactured with a straight blade after mid '09
830849: 154CM No sheath, box packaging
830850: 154CM No sheath, Clam packaging
830851: 154CM No sheath, Gift Tin packaging
830866: 154CM Nylon Sheath, Gift Tin packaging
830950: 154CM Nylon Sheath, box packaging

So that's the plan. Never let the Skeletool's small size and show list deter you; The Skeletool can be an extraordinary EDC tool!