Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Plus vs Gerber Icon
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber Icon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Plus stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$179.99Most expensive
US$49.99Cheapest
Weight
269.3 g (9.50 oz)Heaviest
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Lightest
Closed length
119.38 mm (4.70 in)Longest
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
17.78 mm (0.70 in)
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
16
Unknown
Tools
Spring-loaded needle nose pliersStandard pliersRotatable carbide wire cutters and stripperPartially serrated bladeCenter-axis magnetic bit driverMagnetic flathead and Phillips bitsExtra bit holderRulerBottle openerPry bar with nail pullerAwlFine and coarse sided fileSpring-loaded scissorsLanyard holeTool lock
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
Plier type
Spring-loaded needlenose pliers with X-Channel rail system
Needlenose
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Handyman tasksOutdoor useEveryday carryScrewdriving with high torque
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
Common praise
Effective full-size tools including center-axis driver for maximum torqueOne-thumb opening sliding jaws for easy one-hand useIncludes spring-loaded scissors and rotatable carbide wire cuttersDurable 420HC stainless steel blade and robust buildLeather sheath included enhances carryMade in USA quality and lifetime warranty
One-handed opening mechanism easy to useDurable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide variety of integrated tools for multiple tasksCompact and lightweight for convenient carry
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to basic multi-toolsNo pocket clip for carrySome may find the tool weight heavier than simpler multi-tools
Weight and size may be considered bulky for some usersSome tools may be smaller or less robust compared to dedicated single-purpose tools