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Leatherman Free T2 vs Opinel No.8 Outdoor

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

Opinel No.8 Outdoor is the lighter option — 29 g lighter than the Leatherman Free T2 (31% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Leatherman Free T2 Opinel No.8 Outdoor
Weight 94 g · 0.094 kg · 0.21 lb 65 g · 0.065 kg · 0.14 lb
Brand Leatherman Opinel
Category Tools Tools
Leatherman Free T2
94 g

Pocket multitool with magnetic locking and one-hand-accessible tools, featuring 8 implements including knife, scissors, file and screwdrivers.

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Opinel No.8 Outdoor
65 g

Classic French folding knife with beechwood handle.

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Leatherman Free T2 vs Opinel No.8 Outdoor: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Opinel No.8 Outdoor wins — at 65 g it is 29 g (31%) lighter than the Leatherman Free T2 (94 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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