One characteristic that distinguishes man from most animals is his ability to use tools to change his environment. From the invention of the wheel to the automobile, abacus to the personal computer, man’s greatest strength is in the tools he develops to enrich his life. In the traditional sense of the word, the concept of the “tool” has evolved beyond comprehension. What started with a shaped stone for cutting or a club for hunting has today become the ultimate pocket gadget, the modern multi-tool.

You can’t mention “multi-tool” without the name Leatherman. While the multi-tool concept was popularized by the Swiss, it was perfected just 25 years ago by a man named Tim Leatherman. Fast forward to 2008, and the Leatherman Tool Group begins shipping its latest evolution of the modern multi-tool, the Leatherman Skeletool and Leatherman Skeletool CX. The team at Leatherman was nice enough to send a Skeletool to GearCrave for review and a giveaway to our readers. Continue reading, GearCravers, for our take on the new Skeletool, its functionality, and why we think you might just need one in your own pocket…