Leatherman Skeletool

A Multi-Tool You'll Actually Use:

First things first: Leatherman’s new multi-tool has an incredible name—Skeletool. And, yes, it looks skeletal. The bare, stripped-down aluminum frame is gleaming and cruel, and when you show it off to friends, you won’t say, “Hey, look at my Leatherman.” You’ll invoke the title of Skeletool, because you’d be a fool not to.

The Skeletool also happens to be a great idea come to life. It’s the multi-tool you might actually carry around with you, with a few essential functions—a knife, screwdriver, pliers and a bottle opener—but surprisingly little weight. At 5 ounces, Leatherman claims this is the lightest full-size multi-tool ever (less than full-size being those tiny keychain models). The stainless steel blade and bottle opener are accessible when the tool is closed. We can’t stress enough how handy that is. And we’re not talking about the easy-access knife, which is now standard on many multi-tools. It’s the bottle opener that you need to get to, repeatedly, and in various states of mind. When it comes to multi-tool design, Leatherman simply gets it.

Also be sure to check out Boing Boing's review of this survival tool.

(HT Instapundit)