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Leatherman Skeletool vs Leatherman Style PS

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

Leatherman Style PS is the lighter option — 91 g lighter than the Leatherman Skeletool (64% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Leatherman Skeletool Leatherman Style PS
Weight 142 g · 0.142 kg · 0.31 lb 51 g · 0.051 kg · 0.11 lb
Brand Leatherman Leatherman
Category Tools Tools
Leatherman Skeletool
142 g

Minimalist multi-tool with pliers, knife and carabiner clip.

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Leatherman Style PS
51 g

Compact 8-tool multi-tool. TSA-friendly (no blade).

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Leatherman Skeletool vs Leatherman Style PS: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Leatherman Style PS wins — at 51 g it is 91 g (64%) lighter than the Leatherman Skeletool (142 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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