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Leatherman Core vs Leatherman Skeletool SX

Leatherman Core (Retired) vs Leatherman Skeletool SX (Retired) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.

Leatherman Core
Leatherman
Core
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Leatherman Skeletool SX
Leatherman
Skeletool SX
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
SpecLeatherman CoreLeatherman Skeletool SX
PriceRetiredRetired
Weight307g142g
Blade Length3.2 in / 8.1 cm—
Closed Length4.5 in / 11.5 cm4 in / 10 cm
StatusRetiredRetired
Weight307g (10.8 oz, Leatherman Retired Products page)142g (5 oz, Leatherman Retired Products page)
Pros & Cons

Leatherman Core

  • 4.5 inch closed length
  • Built for heavy jobs
  • Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new

Leatherman Skeletool SX

  • The snowboard tool series from Leatherman is old school fix-it with a
  • Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new
Leatherman Core is the better value at Retired. If weight matters most, Leatherman Skeletool SX carries lighter at 142g. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.
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