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 enlarge | Brand: Leatherman
Category: Home Improvement
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Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 8
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 5 x 1 x 1
MPN: 830850
Model: 830850
UPC: 037447362286
EAN: 0037447362286
ASIN: B000XU43IC
Release Date: March 15, 2008
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 My First Leatherman April 29, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
After waiting months for delays, I finally received the Skeletool CX. I must say that this tool has plenty of function and design. Here is what I have noticed:
- The knife is plenty sharp and locks nicely in to place
- The pliers work well, but i tend to pinch my hand almost every time I use them. This happens because of the design of the handle (reason I gave it 4 stars)
- I love the bottle opener, great feature.
-The screwdriver works good, but not perfect. Its a little awkward to use.
- The belt clip works good and holds snug
- The coating on this tool is very nice, as is the fit and finish.
All in all, this tool does a lot of things good, but nothing great. But that is what you would expect from a multi-tool. It is very convenient to use and I look forward to getting years of use out of it. I would recommend this to anyone in the market.
 Worth the wait April 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This light weight comprehensive tool is all that it promised. This will reduce the bulk and weight in my travel kit. Now I just need a reason to bring it out. Like the extended grip on one side to give more leverage when it is needed and teh almost needle nose end makes it useful for getting into tight spots
the best leatherman ever? April 16, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I honestly think this is my favorite leatherman ever. I have owned a couple pst's, a blast and most recently a charge alx. These were all great but they always seemed a little overkill for what I needed. When I saw this one though on their site I just knew I had to have it only to find out they were backordered everywhere. So I persevered with my charge alx until the backorder ended. Man was it worth the wait. It is absolutely perfect. I fits great in my acu pockets. The caribiner clip attaches to anything from my belt loops when I ride my sportbike to my backpack and anything in between. The spring mechanism is super strong and you don't need to worry about it coming loose. As other people have stated the mechanism is a little tight but it loosen up quick. The knife blade slides out nice and smooth too. I think this is down to the bronze bushings similar to other leathermans.
The only downsides I can state but none really are any shortcomings. The first is that the lightweight makes the skeletool seem not as sturdy as other leatherman offerings but once you admire it and really look at it you realize that this is not the case. It is extremely well made and feels solid while you use it. This also leads into the next "shortcoming". It is too damn beautiful. I catch myself just admiring it. The carbon fiber accents the black coating (which is very durable. I believe it is similar to a coating used on sportbike cylinder walls if that gives you any indication of the durability.) so gorgeously. It gives a look similar to a stealth bomber. You better get used to coworkers wanting to look at it if you own one.
All in all I say to anyone sitting on the ledge that I is worth every penny. I think leatherman has finally built the perfect everyday multitool. Lightweight, sexy and just the right amount of functionality.
P.S. I noticed that another reviewer was complaining about the bit storage retainer. I think he might have gotten a defective one but I do see how it could happen with the design however mine stays in perfect and doesn't come out unless you want it to.
Great Tool April 10, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great product. It has all the tools I use most on a regular leatherman. (I dont think i've ever used a file or an awl for anything). The blade snaps out without you having to fight the tool open first. very light very small. TERRIBLE buying experience! pre ordered it back in November of 07 then they tried to jack the price up, ended up cancelling my order, found it for $80 at an REI outlet store.
 Buy the stainless steel skeletool instead April 9, 2008
12 out of 27 found this review helpful
Only the spare bit holder on the CX is carbon. The rest of the tool including the handles is metal. The stainless steel skeletool is a much better value.
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