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Leatherman Signal vs Leatherman Skeletool
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Leatherman Skeletool is the lighter option — 71 g lighter than the Leatherman Signal (33% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Leatherman Skeletool
142 g
Minimalist multi-tool with pliers, knife and carabiner clip.
Full details →Leatherman Signal vs Leatherman Skeletool: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Leatherman Skeletool wins — at 142 g it is 71 g (33%) 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.