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Leatherman Skeletool CX vs Leatherman Blast
Leatherman Skeletool CX ($99.95) vs Leatherman Blast (Retired) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Leatherman
Blast
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Skeletool CX | Leatherman Blast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | Retired |
| Weight | 142g | 196g |
| Tools | 7 | — |
| Weight | 142g | 196g (6.9 oz, Leatherman Retired Products page) |
| Handle | Carbon fiber + stainless | — |
| Clip | Carabiner | — |
| Blade | 154CM steel (CX version) | — |
| Pliers | Needle-nose + regular | — |
| Blade Length | — | 3 in / 7.6 cm |
| Closed Length | — | 4 in / 10 cm |
| Materials | — | 420HC Stainless Steel, Black Oxide, Zytel ® |
| Status | — | Retired |
Pros & Cons
Leatherman Skeletool CX
- 142g actually pocketable
- 154CM blade on CX is premium
- Carabiner integrates into carry
- 7 tools covers 95% of tasks
- Carbon fiber handle looks sharp
- $99.95 for a 7-tool
- No scissors
- Minimalism frustrates some
Leatherman Blast
- Needlenose Pliers
- Regular Pliers
- Hard-wire Cutters
- Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new
Leatherman Blast is the better value at Retired. If weight matters most, Leatherman Skeletool CX carries lighter at 142g. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.