Exotac Ferrocerium Rod Ultra Light vs Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight fire starter at 79g. 3/8 inch x 4 inch rod rated for 15,000+ strikes, perfect for emergency kits.
Full details →19-tool multi-tool designed for outdoor use weighing 213g. Includes pliers, knife, fire starter, whistle and more.
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Exotac Ferrocerium Rod Ultra Light vs Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Exotac Ferrocerium Rod Ultra Light wins — at 79 g it is 134 g (63%) lighter than the Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool (213 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest tools page, or browse the full gear weight database.