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Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool vs Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake

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

Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake is the lighter option — 206 g lighter than the Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool (97% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake
Weight 213 g · 0.213 kg · 0.47 lb 7 g · 0.007 kg · 0.02 lb
Brand Leatherman Vargo
Category Tools Tools
Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool
213 g

19-tool multi-tool designed for outdoor use weighing 213g. Includes pliers, knife, fire starter, whistle and more.

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Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake
7 g

Ultralight titanium tent stake. 7g per stake.

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Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool vs Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake wins — at 7 g it is 206 g (97%) lighter than the Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool (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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