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Gerber Shard vs Leatherman Style PS

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Gerber Shard is the lighter option — 37 g lighter than the Leatherman Style PS (73% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Gerber Shard Leatherman Style PS
Weight 14 g · 0.014 kg · 0.03 lb 51 g · 0.051 kg · 0.11 lb
Brand Gerber Leatherman
Category Tools Tools
Gerber Shard
14 g

Minimal keychain multitool. Screwdriver and pry bar functions at only 0.5 oz.

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Leatherman Style PS
51 g

Compact 8-tool multi-tool. TSA-friendly (no blade).

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Gerber Shard vs Leatherman Style PS: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gerber Shard wins — at 14 g it is 37 g (73%) lighter than the Leatherman Style PS (51 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.

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