Rating  - Light and basic
The Skeletool is small, compact and light. I have found it easy to carry. It has a super comfortable blade, what I use most often. The pliers is precise enough to pull a fingernail; I have often had pliers that do not close tightly at the tip, but this one does. I like the screwdriver set, you can get a "pistol grip" and really apply some force. This is a very good, no nonsense, tool and I highly recommend it.
Rating  - Dangerous beauty - beware!
As a designer of utilitarian items, I became enamored with the Leatherman Skeletool CX after viewing the pre-release photos, and purchased one shortly after they became available. Although visually very appealing, the Skeletool CX falls short in functionality - the pliers jaws are not spring-loaded and must be opened manually, and it is a chore (albeit a minor one, to switch from the Phillips bit to a slotted one. These shortcomings relegate the usefulness of tool to the "better than nothing category". One might be willing to make the trade-off of reduced functionality for visual appeal, but the design of the tool is also flawed in some dangerous ways. Although being able to open and close the knife blade with one hand is a very useful feature, in order to disengage the locking mechanism, it is necessary to put your thumb in line with the very sharp blade. If one is performing this quickly it is all too easy for the blade to close on part of your thumb. This happened to me recently, and almost completely severed the top 1/4" of my thumb (the second worst cut of my life). Another dangerous situation occurs when using the pliers. There is a pinch-point where the back of the knife blade meets the opposing handle. If the pliers slipped off the object being gripped, the skin of the thumb or palm (depending upon how the pliers are being held, could easily get pinched. Although not as dangerous as the flaw with the closing mechanism of the knife, the resulting injury would no doubt be just as painful. I would strongly advise against buying the Skeletool CX, unless one is only going to look at it and not use it. Leatherman should recall this product and correct the safety shortcomings. I have owned a Gerber 08239 MP800 Legend Multitool for several years. It is typically in and out of its holster several times a day and I have nothing but exemplary remarks to make about its design and utility.
Rating  - Transformer
This tool comes right out of the movie "Transformers". Looks cool, nice carbon fiber insert, sharp blade and practical size. The only thing it's missing is a good sheath, which in my opinion, should be included.
Rating - My favorite multi-tool ever
I have had four previous multitools over the years. The Skeletool CX puts them all to shame. Leatherman has done a great job of selecting the tools that you would need the most in order to save size and weight. I have a Wave and it's so heavy that it is uncomfortable to wear and I find myself not missing the myriad of tools it had. The Skeletool CXs' CM 154 blade is amazingly sharp and hard. The serrated edge, only available on the CX version, is effective as a substitute saw. The exchangeable screwdriver heads work remarkably well. I find myself using them all the time. The pliers / wire cutter handle is ergonomically comfortable in your hand which is remarkable for a smaller, angular tool. Lastly, I'm clipping it inside the top of my pocket vs. having it bounce around in the bottom of my pocket. It keeps it from scratching my phone, etc. and is generally more comfortable to carry. I think carrying comfort is one of the most important aspects to consider when you're selecting a multitool because if it's too uncomfortable to carry all the time you won't carry it. This is by far the most comfortable to carry multitool I've had. All in all, this is the best designed multitool ever. It's design is superior and its build quality is first rate. It way exceeded my expectations.
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