How does the Skeletool CX differ from the standard Skeletool?

The CX swaps the standard 420HC blade for 154CM steel and uses a carbon-fiber handle insert, which makes it lighter. The tool layout is otherwise the same.

Does it have scissors or a saw?

No. It carries seven tools: blade, pliers, wire cutters, bit driver, bottle opener, carabiner, and the two stored bits. For scissors and a saw, look at the Wave+ or Charge.

Can I use standard hex bits in the driver?

Not directly. The driver takes Leatherman's flat bits; a separate bit adapter is needed for standard 1/4-inch hex bits.

Is the blade legal to carry every day?

The blade locks open and is about 2.6 inches long. Locking-blade rules vary by state and city, so check your local law before carrying it.

What comes in the box?

The tool plus a Phillips #1 and #2 bit and a 1/4-inch and 3/16-inch screwdriver bit, both stored in the handle.

Is it worth choosing over a heavier multi-tool?

If you want a knife with pliers and a driver that you will carry daily, yes. If you need scissors, a saw, or heavy-duty pliers, a larger model serves you better.

Where is the Leatherman Skeletool CX Aurora cheapest?

At Best Buy, for $79.96, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Leatherman Skeletool CX Aurora?

4 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Nordstrom, Leatherman, JB Tools.

Leatherman Skeletool CX Aurora

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What reviewers say

Owners rate the Skeletool CX highly as a light everyday carry and single-hand tool. The recurring criticisms are the small pliers and the missing scissors and saw compared with fuller tools.

What people mention

WeightPraisedOwners say it disappears in a pocket and gets carried far more than heavier multi-tools.
Blade steelPraisedThe 154CM blade is reported to hold an edge longer than Leatherman's standard steel.
PliersCriticisedReviewers find the pliers small and prone to flexing when twisting hard.
Tool setCriticisedBuyers miss scissors, a saw, and a file that fuller models include.
Bit driverMixedThe driver works well with Leatherman flat bits but will not take standard hex bits.

About the Leatherman Skeletool CX Aurora

The Leatherman Skeletool CX Aurora is an ultra-light, full-size multi-tool with 7 tools. It includes pliers, wire cutters, a bit driver and a straight-edge blade.

The blade is made of 154CM stainless steel, which has good corrosion resistance and toughness. It has a PVD coating and locks open for safer handling. The frame is 420 stainless steel with a Cerakote finish.

The tools can be operated with one hand and opened from the outside. Leatherman bits are stored in the handle, so they stay within reach.

Tools

Included tools

Pliers, wire cutters, bit driver, straight-edge blade

Blade steel

154CM stainless steel, 58-60 HRC, PVD coating

Frame

420 stainless steel with Cerakote finish

Implements

Stainless steel with black oxide finish

Blade lock

Locking blade