Head-to-head differences
Tool count
Leatherman Skeletool CXSeven — pliers, cutters, knife, driver, opener
Leatherman Free P4Twenty-one, including scissors, awl, files, and a package opener
Free P4 wins on capability.
Weight
Leatherman Skeletool CX5.0oz — genuinely pocketable
Leatherman Free P48.6oz — belt or bag carry
Skeletool wins for daily carry.
Blade steel
Leatherman Skeletool CX154CM — noticeably better edge retention than standard 420HC
Leatherman Free P4420HC — easy to sharpen, dulls faster
Skeletool CX wins on steel.
Operation
Leatherman Skeletool CXBlade opens one-handed; other tools need two
Leatherman Free P4Every tool opens one-handed with a magnetic detent
Free P4 wins, and it changes how often you use the secondary tools.
Choose the Leatherman Skeletool CX if:
- →You want a multi-tool you will actually carry every day
- →Blade steel matters more than tool count
- →Five ounces versus nine is decisive
Choose the Leatherman Free P4 if:
- →You want scissors, awl, and files available too
- →One-handed access to every tool appeals to you
- →The tool lives in a bag rather than a pocket
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