I love Leatherman pocketknives – they just look so animalistic! Take for instance the new Leatherman K502x & K503x; the first thing that comes to mind when I look at these are razor-sharp cat claws ready for some “Wolverine” type slicing ‘n’ dicing!

Take everything you expect from a traditional lockback folder. Then pile on the features—can opener, bottle opener, bit driver (with six screw bit tips), even a carabiner clip—but do it so the extra versatility isn’t noticed until it’s needed. What you get is a product engineers like to call “feature dense,” which means the k502x and k503x provide maximum usefulness with minimum bulk.

Features of the Leatherman K502x and K503x:

Blade opening: Thumb stud
Blade material: 154CM
Lock mechanism: Lockback
Closed length: 4.5″
Open length: 7.6″
Blade length: 3.1″
Weight: 7.2 oz., 204 grams
Blade grind: CNC flat
Blade style: Straight edge (k502x), combination straight and serrated (k503x)
Blade finish: Polished and ground
Handle material: Glass-filled nylon with rubber overmold, stainless steel bolsters

Included Bits:
Phillips #1 & #2
Screwdriver 3/16″ & 1/4″
Screwdriver 1/8″ x Torx #15

Leatherman k502x/k503x Web Page

Here’s what one of our gadget members had to say about the new Leatherman Skeletool:

The stripped down Leatherman with the only tools I ever actually used on my old Leatherman (except maybe the scissors).
Not just lighter and more compact, but superior in every way.
Comfortable grip (in either pliers or screwdriver position) – surprisingly flexible too allowing a really strong continuous hold.

Feels solid and well made.

Plus, the best and most surprising bottle opener known to man.

Perfect for fishing, biking, whatever.

Gadget Review Link – Leatherman Skeletool

Was able to sample one of the very first batch of Leatherman Skeletool close-up on the weekend and I must say that it is the best multi-tool that I have seen to date. Its light-weight design makes it perfect to carry around on your belt, in your glovebox, backpack or boot!

Makes my current Leatherman XTi Multi-tool seem so heavy!

An excellent addition to anyone’s gadget inventory or a quality gift for a loved one!

Order your own Leatherman Skeletool at Mr.Gadget Australia

Yup you heard it right the Leatherman Skeletool CX will be available in Australia in approximately 3 weeks time. Such a lovely piece of gadgetry…

Its lesser-equipped however equally as stylish cousin the Leatherman Skeletool will be available from next week (First week Feb 2008). Both come equipped with quality nylon sheaths.

Click here to view the Leatherman Skeletool CX specifications.

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