The Skeletool and Skeletool CX are the lightweight Leathermans: 7 tools, 5 ounces, 4 inches closed, with a combination carabiner and bottle opener and a removable pocket clip. The CX upgrades the blade to 154CM steel and carbon-fiber scales on the same frame.
The Skeletool's pocket clip is fine until it snags a pocket or the tool ends up loose in a bag. A molded sheath gives a five-ounce tool a fixed home on the belt without adding bulk, and because the sheath holds the frame, the carabiner and clip stay accessible.
Quick specs
| Sheath | Material | Retention | Carry | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kydex Sheath for the Leatherman Skeletool | Kydex | Adjustable | Belt clip; Tek-Lok and MOLLE sold separately | $29.99 |
Fitment
Fits the Skeletool and Skeletool CX, which share a frame. Every sheath here is formed on the actual tool, so if your model is a variant, check the dimensions or ask before ordering.
The sheath, reviewed
1. Kydex Sheath for the Leatherman Skeletool
Molded in kydex to the tool it is named for, handmade in the U.S.A. by military veterans, with adjustable retention and an audible click when the tool seats. Available in black, black carbon fiber, and coyote brown carbon fiber. Guaranteed for life.
How to carry it
On a belt
The sheath ships with the standard Clip & Carry belt clip, which is universal across all our multitool sheaths and carries the tool vertically on a normal belt.
On a duty or work belt
Swap the clip for the Tek-Lok belt clip, which fits belts up to 2.25 inches wide and attaches with the sheath's existing holes.
On a pack, vest or bag
The MOLLE clip replaces the belt clip using the same screws and mounts the sheath to MOLLE webbing on a bag or plate carrier.
Why kydex
Kydex is a thermoformed plastic that is molded directly on the tool, so the sheath holds it by shape rather than by squeezing it. It does not absorb water, oil, or sweat, does not stretch, does not fray at the belt loop, and lets the tool draw with one hand. A retention screw sets how firmly it holds. It is why every sheath here is guaranteed for life.
Frequently asked questions
Does the sheath fit the Skeletool CX?
Yes. The CX shares the Skeletool frame.
Does it fit the Skeletool KB or KBX?
No. Those are knives, not the multitool frame.
Do I need to remove the pocket clip?
No. The sheath holds the tool with the clip in place.
Is a sheath worth it on a five-ounce tool?
If you carry it on a belt, yes. It stops the clip snagging and keeps the tool in the same place every time.
The bottom line
If you carry the tool daily, the Kydex Sheath for the Leatherman Skeletool is the upgrade that keeps it on your belt, clicks it in, and outlasts the pouch it came with. Add the Tek-Lok for a duty belt or the MOLLE clip for a pack.
Related reading
Leatherman Skeletool CX review
How to carry a Leatherman: 5 ways ranked
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