What Knife Is Best for You? Media

Published: 1 month ago

One of the most used and useful implements on any Leatherman multi-tool is the blade. We offer a variety of shapes, edges, materials and coatings. From plain edge to combo styles to types of steel including 420HC and MagnaCut. But how do you know which blade type is best for you?

In this video we will dive into types of knife blades and why you would choose one style over the other. To help narrow down your selection, here are a few products that feature a blade type of material covered in the video.

Straight Blade

The lightweight Skeletool CX features a straight blade that’s perfect for clean cuts, slicing and tasks that require fine control. Bonus: this blade is made from 154CM steel which offers good edge retention and corrosion resistance.

Shop Skeletool CX: https://www.leatherman.com/skeletool-cx-19.html

Learn more about the CX and the rest of the Skeletool product family in Skeletool Explained: https://youtu.be/sOlnwUMjNUc

Serrated Blade

The versatile Wave Plus includes both a straight and serrated blade. Turn to the serrated edge when needing to cut through tougher materials like cardboard, rope and burlap.

Shop Wave Plus: https://www.leatherman.com/wave-10.html


Combo Blade

The adventure ready Signal includes a combo blade that prepares you for any task.

Shop Signal: https://www.leatherman.com/signal-439.html


Looking to learn more about multi-tool implements and materials? Check out Multi-tools 101: A Complete Beginner’s Guide: https://www.leatherman.com/blog/multi-tools-101-guide.html



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