New multi-tool sheds weight, slays He-Man
Leatherman's new 5-ounce stripped-to-the-bones multi-tool is called the Skeletool, a moniker its makers claim has nothing to do with the dastardly Skeletor, evil fictional nemesis of He-Man, one of the masters of the universe.
But by the power of Grayskull, I disagree.
Looking something like a cross between an oyster shucker, a pecan cracker, or the most functional shiv an incarcerated inventor has ever devised, the Skeletool combines the menacing looks of an arch villain and sleek functionality that Leatherman has come to embody.
It has an interchangeable set of driving bits, a knife that folds open one-handed, and it pivots on the wire-cutting pliers. It'll obviously be a holiday hit after its mid-November release, and that's when we'll finally put the true question to the test:
How does this thing match up against the Sword of Power?
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And our other favorite multi-tool: the 5-in-1
Popular Mechanics puts the Skeletool to the test
Uncrate previews the Skeletool
And BoingBoing adds their bit to the PM coverage
(2) Comments
I've seen some people comparing this highly favorably to the classic Swiss Army Knife (http://www.leathermanskeletool.com). So, does anyone have a recommendation whether I should ditch my old SAK for a new Skeletool? What appreciate any detailed comparisons to help me decide.
The Sword of Power would destroy this bad boy. Its still quite nice, though.
To the above commentor...I'd say you should use both together for ultimate He-Man slaying abilities!
Scott Chambers