![]() After we tested the Free P2 for several weeks, other full-size multi-tools, such as the classic Leatherman Wave+, started to feel clunky and laborious to open. You can even deploy the pliers one-handed, with just a flip of the wrist. With its handles closed, you can access and open all of the tools with a single hand, a unique feature in the world of multi-tools. The Free P2, released in 2019, is an entirely new design for Leatherman. If you are seeking a larger multi-tool, yet one that is extremely easy to use, we recommend the Leatherman Free P2. But this model is so sturdily built, we’d be surprised if you needed to use the warranty other Leathermans we’ve owned and used for over a decade have held up perfectly.Ĭlosed dimensions: 4⅛ by 1¼ by ½ inches Weight: 5.2 ounces Blade length: 2⅝ inches Tools included: needle-nose pliers, wire cutter, bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver (2), flat screwdriver (2), carabiner clip And the Skeletool is backed by a 25-year warranty. This multi-tool’s two Phillips and two flathead screwdrivers capably handle the most common screws. The CX’s pliers unfold easily, have the precision to pull a small splinter, and are comfortable to hold, thanks to the asymmetric handle. It can also clip onto a belt or backpack with either a pocket clip or a carabiner (which can double as an easy-access bottle opener). Other multi-tools are so bulky that they need to be carried in a belt sheath, but the lighter 1, slimmer Skeletool fits comfortably in a pocket. And its high-quality, 154CM blade steel holds an edge longer than most multi-tool blades. Its knife deploys and locks smoothly with one hand-without your having to first open up the pliers. Refer to OSH Answers General Hand Tool Operation for more tips.Of all the multi-tools we tried, the Skeletool CX is the one we kept reaching for long after testing concluded, and it’s the one we still carry daily, three years later. ![]() ![]() Do not use pliers on nuts and bolts use a wrench.Cushion grips are for comfort primarily and do not protect against electric shock. Do not use cushion grip handles for jobs requiring tools with electrically insulated handles.Use a larger pair of pliers for gripping or a bolt cutter for cutting. Do not extend the length of handles to gain greater leverage.Do not hammer on pliers or wire cutters to cut wires or bolts.Needle nose pliers can be damaged by using the tips to bend large wire. ![]() Do not bend stiff wire with light pliers.Do not expose pliers or wire cutters to excessive heat.Do not cut hardened wire unless the pliers or wire cutters are specifically manufactured for this purpose.If the tools slips unexpectedly, you may lose your balance or hit your hand against equipment or something else hard that could result in an injury. Pull on the pliers do not push away from you when applying pressure.A drop of oil on the hinge will make the tools easier to use. Oil pliers and wire cutters regularly.Such tools also require increased force to hold the workpiece which, in turn, increases the risk of muscular fatigue and repetitive strain injuries. Greasy or worn down jaws can result in compromised safety. ![]()
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