Leatherman Charge+ TTi vs Skeletool
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 10 of 28 rows read the same on all of them; the ones that differ are what follows. A rust value is the better one in that row, grey is the worse, and a dash means we have not verified the field rather than that the tool lacks it.
The Skeletool weighs 142 g (5.0 oz) and the Charge+ TTi 252 g (8.9 oz), so the Skeletool is 110 g lighter, 44% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Charge+ TTi carries 19 tools and the Skeletool 7. The blade steel is CPM S30V stainless steel on the Charge+ TTi and 420HC stainless steel on the Skeletool.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Skeletool weighs 142 g (5.0 oz) and the Charge+ TTi 252 g (8.9 oz), so the Skeletool is 110 g lighter, 44% less. Folded, the Charge+ TTi is 100 mm (3.94 in) long and the Skeletool 101.6 mm (4.00 in).
Sources: Charge+ TTi: leatherman-hk.com (checked 2026-08-26), Charge+ TTi: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26), Skeletool: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Charge+ TTi carries 19 tools and the Skeletool 7. Only the Charge+ TTi has replaceable wire cutters, electrical crimper, wire stripper, plain-edge knife, serrated knife, saw, scissors, ruler, can opener, wood/metal file, diamond-coated file, flathead screwdriver, cutting hook, hex driver and torx driver. Only the Skeletool has combination-edge knife and carabiner.
Sources: Charge+ TTi: leatherman-hk.com (checked 2026-08-26), Charge+ TTi: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26), Skeletool: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Blade
The blade steel is CPM S30V stainless steel on the Charge+ TTi and 420HC stainless steel on the Skeletool. Blade length is 73.7 mm (2.90 in) against 66 mm (2.60 in). The edge is plain on the Charge+ TTi and combination on the Skeletool.
Sources: Charge+ TTi: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26), Charge+ TTi: leatherman-hk.com (checked 2026-08-26), Skeletool: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Price and availability
The Charge+ TTi is discontinued.
Sources: Charge+ TTi: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26), Skeletool: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26)
What they share
Both carry needlenose pliers, regular pliers, hard-wire cutters, bottle opener, bit driver, phillips screwdriver.
What reviewers say
Points raised by at least two independent reviewers on YouTube or Reddit, with how many made each one. The quotes behind every point are on the product pages.
Leatherman Charge+ TTi
7 independent reviewers. All quotes
- − Poor blade grind quality 2
- − Handles have loose fit and play 2
Leatherman Skeletool
No point was repeated by independent reviewers yet.
Questions
Which is better, the Charge+ TTi or the Skeletool?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Charge+ TTi if you need a tool only it carries (replaceable wire cutters, electrical crimper, wire stripper, saw and 9 more), you prefer a plain edge or you want a serrated blade. Choose the Skeletool if weight matters (it is 110 g lighter), you need a tool only it carries (carabiner) or you prefer a combination edge.
Which is lighter, the Charge+ TTi or the Skeletool?
The Skeletool, at 142 g against 252 g for the Charge+ TTi, by the manufacturers' published weights.
Is the Charge+ TTi worth it?
Among 7 independent reviewers, the most repeated criticism is "Poor blade grind quality" (2 of 7).