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Gerber Shard vs Victorinox Climber
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Gerber Shard is the lighter option — 66 g lighter than the Victorinox Climber (83% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Gerber Shard
14 g
Minimal keychain multitool. Screwdriver and pry bar functions at only 0.5 oz.
Full details →Victorinox Climber
80 g
Swiss Army Knife with saw, scissors and all hiking essentials.
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Gerber Shard vs Victorinox Climber: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gerber Shard wins — at 14 g it is 66 g (83%) lighter than the Victorinox Climber (80 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.