Leatherman Skeletool vs Leatherman Wingman

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

Leatherman Skeletool is the lighter option — 71 g lighter than the Leatherman Wingman (33% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Leatherman Skeletool	Leatherman Wingman
Weight	142 g · 0.142 kg · 0.31 lb	213 g · 0.213 kg · 0.47 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 Wingman

213 g

Versatile multi-tool with outside-accessible blade.

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Leatherman Skeletool vs Leatherman Wingman: 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 Wingman (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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