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Ka-Bar BK14 Becker Eskabar vs Leatherman Signal

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

Ka-Bar BK14 Becker Eskabar is the lighter option — 137 g lighter than the Leatherman Signal (64% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Ka-Bar BK14 Becker Eskabar Leatherman Signal
Weight 76 g · 0.076 kg · 0.17 lb 213 g · 0.213 kg · 0.47 lb
Brand Ka-Bar Leatherman
Category Tools Tools
Ka-Bar BK14 Becker Eskabar
76 g

Fixed-blade bushcraft knife at 2.7 oz (76g) with 3.25-inch 1095 Cro-Van steel blade, designed for lightweight field work.

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Leatherman Signal
213 g

Outdoor multi-tool with fire starter, whistle and hammer.

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Ka-Bar BK14 Becker Eskabar vs Leatherman Signal: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Ka-Bar BK14 Becker Eskabar wins — at 76 g it is 137 g (64%) lighter than the Leatherman Signal (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.

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