

With its handles closed, you can access and open all of the tools with a single hand, a unique feature in the world of multi-tools.

LEATHERMAN SIDEKICK TOOLS REMOVING A TOOL FREE
The Free P2, released in 2019, is an entirely new design for Leatherman. If you are seeking a larger multi-tool, yet one that is extremely easy to use, we recommend the Leatherman Free P2. But this model is so sturdily built, we’d be surprised if you needed to use the warranty other Leathermans we’ve owned and used for over a decade have held up perfectly.Ĭlosed dimensions: 4⅛ by 1¼ by ½ inches Weight: 5.2 ounces Blade length: 2⅝ inches Tools included: needle-nose pliers, wire cutter, bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver (2), flat screwdriver (2), carabiner clip And the Skeletool is backed by a 25-year warranty. This multi-tool’s two Phillips and two flathead screwdrivers capably handle the most common screws. The CX’s pliers unfold easily, have the precision to pull a small splinter, and are comfortable to hold, thanks to the asymmetric handle.

It can also clip onto a belt or backpack with either a pocket clip or a carabiner (which can double as an easy-access bottle opener). Other multi-tools are so bulky that they need to be carried in a belt sheath, but the lighter 1, slimmer Skeletool fits comfortably in a pocket. And its high-quality, 154CM blade steel holds an edge longer than most multi-tool blades. Its knife deploys and locks smoothly with one hand-without your having to first open up the pliers. A user must manually unlock the blade to fold it away, which allows for a much safer user experience.Of all the multi-tools we tried, the Skeletool CX is the one we kept reaching for long after testing concluded, and it’s the one we still carry daily, three years later. This enables the user to keep the other hand free for situations that require multi-tasking or a free hand.Ī knife blade that locks into place when fully deployed. This multi-tool features tools that are accessible while the tool is in its folded or closed position, mimicking the functionality of a pocketknife.įeatures on this tool can be opened and operated with one hand. By removing the clip, the user is able to easily carry their tool in a sheath if preferred. Often people who work near water or on scaffolding attach their tool to a lanyard on their person to avoid losing the tool if it's dropped.Ī removable clip which allows the user to wear their multi-tool attached to a pocket or belt loop without the use of a sheath. This secure ring is for attaching the tool safely and securely to a lanyard. Stainless steel and backed by a 25-year warranty first choice, or handy second backup, you can't beat the value of the Sidekick. The handy, outside-accessible blades mean you can open the knife with just one hand and rounded handles make getting a grip around their spring-action jaws easy and very comfortable. This handy pocket-sized tool has all the features you need to get your project done, at a fraction of the cost. DETAILSĪ great choice for first-time users, the original Portland, Oregon multi-tool manufacturer is making you your very own Sidekick. A pocket-sized multi-tool with spring-action pliers, a saw, two knife blades, openers and more.
