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Skeletool CX is the 2008 Gear of the Year awardee of the National Geographic Adventure magazine, and for a good reason too.It is the best multitool that the outdoor explorer can take with him. With its minimal weight, compact size, and endless capabilities, Skeletool CX is THE tool that one shouldn't leave behind.The Skeletool CX's features include needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, hard-wire cutters, universal bit driver, carabiner and bottle opener, and 154cm combination straight and serrated blade. It includes Phillips #1 and #2 and screwdrivers 3/16 and 1/4. Measuring 4 inches in length (or 10cm) when closed, the Skeletool weighs 142g. It comes with a tungsten-coated handle. The Oregon-based Leatherman has been known for its high-endurance tools for more than 25 years. It was founded by a mechanical engineer, Tim Leatherman, who, while traveling with his wife across Europe and into the Middle East, found his boy-scout knife wanting. For more information please visit http://leatherman.com.au/