Leatherman Skeletool vs Super Tool 300
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 11 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 Super Tool 300 272 g (9.6 oz), so the Skeletool is 130 g lighter, 48% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Skeletool carries 7 tools and the Super Tool 300 19. Blade length is 66 mm (2.60 in) against 81.3 mm (3.20 in).
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Skeletool weighs 142 g (5.0 oz) and the Super Tool 300 272 g (9.6 oz), so the Skeletool is 130 g lighter, 48% less. Folded, the Skeletool is 101.6 mm (4.00 in) long and the Super Tool 300 114.3 mm (4.50 in). The Skeletool is the slimmer in the pocket: 13.2 mm thick against 19.3 mm for the Super Tool 300.
Sources: Skeletool: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Super Tool 300: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Skeletool carries 7 tools and the Super Tool 300 19. Only the Skeletool has combination-edge knife, carabiner and bit driver. Only the Super Tool 300 has replaceable wire cutters, electrical crimper, wire stripper, plain-edge knife, serrated knife, saw, awl, ruler, can opener, wood/metal file, flathead screwdriver and stranded-wire cutters.
Sources: Skeletool: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Super Tool 300: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Blade
Blade length is 66 mm (2.60 in) against 81.3 mm (3.20 in). The blade on the Skeletool opens with the tool folded; on the Super Tool 300 it does not. The Skeletool opens its blade one-handed; the Super Tool 300 does not. The edge is combination on the Skeletool and plain on the Super Tool 300.
Sources: Skeletool: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Super Tool 300: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Carry
The Skeletool has a pocket clip; the Super Tool 300 does not.
Sources: Skeletool: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Super Tool 300: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Price and availability
At list price the Skeletool is $30 cheaper: $89.95 against $119.95 for the Super Tool 300. Per counted tool that is $12.85 for the Skeletool and $6.31 for the Super Tool 300.
Sources: Skeletool: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Super Tool 300: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
What they share
Both carry needlenose pliers, regular pliers, hard-wire cutters, bottle opener, phillips screwdriver.
Questions
Which is better, the Skeletool or the Super Tool 300?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Skeletool if weight matters (it is 130 g lighter), price matters (it is $30 cheaper at list price) or you need a tool only it carries (carabiner and bit driver). Choose the Super Tool 300 if you need a tool only it carries (replaceable wire cutters, electrical crimper, wire stripper, saw and 6 more), you prefer a plain edge or you want a serrated blade.
Which is lighter, the Skeletool or the Super Tool 300?
The Skeletool, at 142 g against 272 g for the Super Tool 300, by the manufacturers' published weights.