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Gerber Dime vs Leatherman Skeletool
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Gerber Dime is the lighter option — 85 g lighter than the Leatherman Skeletool (60% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Leatherman Skeletool
142 g
Minimalist multi-tool with pliers, knife and carabiner clip.
Full details →Gerber Dime vs Leatherman Skeletool: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gerber Dime wins — at 57 g it is 85 g (60%) lighter than the Leatherman Skeletool (142 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.